The War in Iran and the Global Oil Shock: Southeast Asia’s Struggle with Energy Costs
The ongoing conflict in Iran has created a ripple effect across global energy markets, driving up oil prices and shaking the economic stability of regions...
KKV Opens Massive Flagship Store in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
Lifestyle retail brand KKV has officially opened a flagship store in Ho Chi Minh City, marking a significant milestone in its Southeast Asian expansion. The...
Massive Oil Discovery Fuels Vietnam’s Economic Growth
Vietnam’s offshore oil discovery by Murphy Oil comes at a critical inflection point for the country. With economic growth running close to 8 percent, Vietnam...
Vietnam’s Vingroup CEO Achieves Powerful Rise to No 2 Wealthiest in ASEAN
Vingroup continues to shape Southeast Asia’s business landscape as its chairman, Pham Nhat Vuong, rises to the position of second wealthiest individual in ASEAN. His...
Explosive Growth Drives Vietnam Forward in 2025
Vietnam’s economy continues to outperform its Southeast Asian neighbours in 2025. The latest figures show that the country’s gross domestic product grew by 8.23 percent...
Singapore Vietnam Nuclear Plans Ignite Energy Security Potential
Nuclear energy is rapidly emerging as a serious consideration for Singapore and Vietnam, marking a significant shift in the energy landscape of Southeast Asia. Both...
Vietnam Fintech City Pushes Forward IFC Vision
Ho Chi Minh City’s ambition to establish an international financial centre (IFC) is taking shape. After over 20 years of planning, the Politburo has officially...
China ASEAN Visit: Cash for Vietnam, Cambodia, Not Malaysia
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia in April 2025. The tour showed China's renewed push in ASEAN. Each country signed deals, but...
Vietnam HCMC Investment Projects Drive Economic Growth
Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) plans to raise VNĐ620 trillion (US$25.2 billion) in 2025. It will secure funding from various sources to speed up infrastructure...
Vietnam Tech Fund Boosts Global Investment Opportunities
Vietnam is making waves in the global tech landscape with a strategic push to attract major tech players and offset challenges posed by the global...