singapores gic sets sights on vietnam india and indonesia

Singapore's GIC sets sights on Vietnam, India, and Indonesia

Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, GIC, is shifting its investment strategy to focus more on emerging markets like India, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The move was prompted by escalating tensions between the United States and China in a bid to navigate potential trade and capital flow restrictions.
new solutions needed for wood and timber industry

New solutions needed for wood and timber industry

The demand for Vietnam's wood and timber products from key markets such as the United States, China, the EU, South Korea, and Japan fell in the first half of the year, with the number of orders down by as much as 30 per cent in some months compared to the same period last year. This has resulted in job cuts and, in some cases, factory closures.
standard chartered asia records stellar first half

Standard Chartered Asia records stellar first half

Standard Chartered Asia's H1/2023 report unveils a robust income growth, underpinned by record performances in 11 of its markets, including Vietnam, and a flourishing cross-border trade, particularly in the China-ASEAN corridor.
exporting pressures heaped onto steel enterprises

Exporting pressures heaped onto steel enterprises

When competing with China’s massive output, Vietnam’s exports of steel are being hampered.
tech spending in asia pacific should remain robust

Tech spending in Asia-Pacific should remain robust

According to the International Monetary Fund’s recent regional report, the economy in Asia is poised for growth in 2023. With China and India driving much of the growth, the region’s economy is set to grow by 4.6 per cent this year. Economic growth has a direct impact on technology spend as well.
super typhoon grazes philippines on its way to china

Super typhoon grazes Philippines on its way to China

Strong winds and rain lashed the northern Philippines as Typhoon Doksuri made landfall on July 26, causing rivers to overflow and leaving thousands without power.
china to resume 15 day visa free entry for singapore brunei citizens

China to resume 15-day visa-free entry for Singapore, Brunei citizens

China will resume 15-day visa-free entry for citizens of Singapore and Brunei from July 26, more than three years after the visas were suspended to stop the spread of COVID-19.
vietnam to send 320 athletes to asian games

Vietnam to send 320 athletes to Asian Games

Vietnam will send a strong team of about 320 competitors to the 19th Asian Games (ASIAD), which will be held in China this September.
vietnam emerges as a prime destination for hps pc production diversification

Vietnam emerges as a prime destination for HP's PC production diversification

HP is collaborating with suppliers to shift laptop manufacturing operations to Thailand, Mexico, and Vietnam, signalling Vietnam's rising prominence as an attractive investment hub for computer manufacturers diversifying beyond China, according to Nikkei Asia.
vietnam airlines faces challenges to increase international slots

Vietnam Airlines faces challenges to increase international slots

Vietnam Airlines has confronted significant challenges in securing landing slots at international airports, experiencing losses at London's Heathrow Airport, and grappling with limited slots in China and India, impeding the carrier's recovery in the post-pandemic air travel industry.
china strengthens investment in cambodia

China strengthens investment in Cambodia

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has announced that it approved 113 new investment and expansion projects with combined registered capital of about 1.1 billion USD in the first half of this year, of which nearly 65 per cent came from Chinese investors.
export pressure on steel groups heightens

Export pressure on steel groups heightens

When competing with China's massive output to meet the rising demand, Vietnam's steel exports are hampered.
french mps urge tiktok ban ultimatum

French MPs urge TikTok ban ultimatum

French MPs on Thursday called on the government to ban video-sharing platform TikTok unless it clarifies its links to China, days after the government blamed social media for fuelling recent riots.
blackpink vietnam concert organiser apologises over s china sea map

Blackpink Vietnam concert organiser apologises over S. China Sea map

The organiser of a Blackpink concert in Hanoi has apologised after its website featured a map showing China's territorial claims in the South China Sea, prompting a backlash on social media.
vietnam examines hot rolled coil imports from malaysia thailand and china

Vietnam examines hot-rolled coil imports from Malaysia, Thailand, and China

The domestic industry claims that Malaysian, Thai, and Chinese hot-rolled coil (HRC) products have been distributed in the Vietnamese market.