southeast asia

Canadian coffee chain Tim Hortons to expand in Southeast Asia

March 02, 2023 | 12:10

The Japanese conglomerate Marubeni aims to bring hundreds of Tim Hortons coffee shop franchises to three Southeast Asian nations.

Hong Kong pioneers a sustainable future for an 'Asian century'

January 20, 2023 | 15:35

Hong Kong wants to grasp green financing and sustainable investment opportunities across Asia.

5G to become leading technology in Southeast Asia

December 05, 2022 | 09:55

Global 5G subscriptions remain on track to top one billion by the end of this year, and five billion by the end of 2028.

IPO funds halve across Southeast Asia compared to previous year

November 17, 2022 | 14:37

Fresh data as of November 11 compiled by Deloitte Southeast Asia shows that Southeast Asian firms have raised 52 per cent less than in 2021.

GroupGSA strengthens its design offering in Vietnam

October 19, 2022 | 12:09

GroupGSA has appointed a new studio leader to run its Vietnam studio, based in Ho Chi Minh City, as the firm reinforces its global position in Southeast Asia.

Southeast Asia’s information platform for energy transition debuts

October 03, 2022 | 09:48

A regional information platform for energy transition SIPET, targeted at professionals, has been launched by the Clean, Affordable, and Secure Energy for Southeast Asia (CASE) to facilitate dialogue and promote coordination in the region’s power sector to support the acceleration of the energy transition in the region.

Vietnam, India hold great potential for supply chain cooperation: Analysts

September 27, 2022 | 22:20

Vietnam and India hold great potential for cooperation in establishing supply chains following COVID-19, which has seriously affected both economies over the past two years due to disruptions in regional and global supply chains, according to Indian analysts.

Contributing to a cohesive and responsive ASEAN

August 12, 2022 | 16:22

Vietnam became an official member of ASEAN on July 28, 1995 at the 28th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. This was an important turning point, opening a period of integration and development in Southeast Asia.

Same-sex couple bonds beyond borders

July 19, 2022 | 15:13

After travelling halfway around the globe, the young German-Vietnamese same-sex couple Etienne and Thanh will tie the knot in Denmark.

FrieslandCampina announces result of SEANUTS II

June 17, 2022 | 15:24

FrieslandCampina has just launched the result of the SEANUTS II study, showing that malnutrition is still a huge challenge among children in Southeast Asia.

Breaking down the digital divide to stimulate growth

April 28, 2022 | 17:00

Southeast Asia is ushering in a digital decade, with its internet economy set to surpass previous estimates to reach $1 trillion in gross merchandise value by 2030.

#HackThePackaging challenge opens registration for creative minds from Vietnam

February 16, 2022 | 18:12

The Wala Usik Challenge 2022: #HackThePackaging opens registrations for all puzzle solvers from Vietnam and other East and Southeast Asian nations.

SEA business leaders to focus on omnichannel and supply chain diversification

January 20, 2022 | 10:54

Business leaders in Southeast Asia are set to build back better by investing in a robust omnichannel approach, diversifying their supply chains, and focusing on employees and business continuity, according to a new industry report released today.

ADB revises down Malaysia’s economic growth forecast in 2021

December 22, 2021 | 10:29

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has downgraded Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 3.8 percent from 4.7 percent for 2021 and 5.9 percent from 6.1 percent next year.