aws dreaming big for vietnams cloud aspirations

AWS dreaming big for Vietnam’s cloud aspirations

Amazon Web Services is expanding in Vietnam to tap into growing demands for cloud computing. Conor McNamara, managing director for ASEAN at AWS, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about the future of the market.
japanese groups steadfast in ambition to aid energy goals

Japanese groups steadfast in ambition to aid energy goals

To achieve carbon neutrality amid growing energy demand in Asia, the Japanese government is willing to cooperate with ASEAN countries like Vietnam to achieve energy transition by providing financial and technical support for the demonstration and introduction of decarbonisation technologies.
asean water festivals bring region together

ASEAN water festivals bring region together

The water festivals of Southeast Asia, which mark the end of the year and welcome a new beginning, are fantastic examples of the remarkable cultures of ASEAN countries, as well as promoting close collaboration within the region.
rcep effectiveness measures to benefit vietnam

RCEP effectiveness measures to benefit Vietnam

A new drive is underway to ensure the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is implemented at the optimal level.
cambodia ready for a successful sea games

Cambodia ready for a successful SEA Games

Cambodia’s Minister of Tourism Thong Khon – who also serves as permanent vice-president of the national organising committees for the 32nd SEA Games and 12th ASEAN Para Games (CAMSOC-CAMAPGOC) - has affirmed that the country’s preparations have been making good progress and the committees fully expect the Kingdom will be well-positioned to succeed as hosts.
japan pledges to enhance cooperation with asean

Japan pledges to enhance cooperation with ASEAN

Japanese Ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Kiya Masahiko has described ASEAN as an important partner of Japan and Tokyo is committed to enhancing cooperation with the bloc.
youth digital economy key to asean growth indonesian fm

Youth, digital economy key to ASEAN growth: Indonesian FM

The youth and digital economy are important drivers to ensure Southeast Asia becomes the epicentrum of growth, Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi has said.
indonesia prioritises health system innovation in asean official

Indonesia prioritises health system innovation in ASEAN: Official

As Chairman of ASEAN and the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ABAC) in 2023, Indonesia has an important role to play in the reform of the health system in Southeast Asia, said ABAC Chair Arsjad Rasjid on April 6.
asean members to promote ev ecosystem development

ASEAN members to promote EV ecosystem development

Several agreements will be sealed during the 42nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in May this year, including the one on the development of electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, according to Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi.
asean promotes sustainable power security

ASEAN promotes sustainable power security

The Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources on April 5 organised a conference to promote a multilateral power trading system in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to support energy security in the region.
society pass on track to materialise expansion plan

Society Pass on track to materialise expansion plan

Rokas Sidlauskas, chief marketing officer of SOPA Group, talked to VIR’s Bao Giang about the roadmap to expand the SOPA Group ecosystem in the ASEAN region and Vietnam.
asean needs 294 trillion usd for energy transition to renewables

ASEAN needs 29.4 trillion USD for energy transition to renewables

Indonesian Energy Minister Arifin Tasrif has said that ASEAN countries need accessible low-carbon technologies and low-interest financing from multiple sources to achieve their net-zero targets.
asean supports companies to utlise qr code purchasing across region

ASEAN supports companies to utlise QR code purchasing across region

Chairman of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Arsjad Rasjid, who is also Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN), on April 3 said that ASEAN-BAC will support micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the region to implement QRcodeASEAN initiative.
new version of asean taxonomy hoped to help with coal phase out

New version of ASEAN taxonomy hoped to help with coal phase-out

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has recently launched the second version of its taxonomy for sustainable finance, expected to help the region unlock financing for coal phase-outs.
evolution in global value chains key for green and resilient asean

Evolution in global value chains key for green and resilient ASEAN

ASEAN has again proven itself to be among the world’s most resilient economic groupings. Relying on strong exports, sound macroeconomic policies, and effective buffers, the economies of ASEAN recovered rapidly from the devastating impacts of the pandemic, recording growth of 5.6 per cent in 2022 after falling to 3.2 per cent in 2020.