This article looks at why Vietnam has moved into a more serious position on global engineering shortlists, and what has shifted beneath the surface to make that possible.
Vietnam eyes $11.5B seafood exports in 2026
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports could reach US$10 billion as early as 2026 if current momentum continues and structural weaknesses are addressed, experts say.
Pakistan to invite global investors for critical minerals and mines
Pakistan plans to engage countries including the US, China, and Saudi Arabia to boost investment in critical minerals and mines, with a major investment forum scheduled for April 2026.
Understanding Vietnam’s Amended Investment Law: Key Changes for Businesses
On December 11, 2025, Vietnam’s National Assembly approved the amended Law on Investment, marking a strategic move towards creating a more open, transparent, and modern environment for business and …
Bangladesh, EU finalise text for wide-ranging partnership agreement
Bangladesh and the European Union have finalised the text of the Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) …
What’s Behind Pakistan’s Push To Sell JF-17 Fighter Jets To Bangladesh
According to Pakistan’s military, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu and his Bangladeshi counterpart Hasan Mahmood Khan discussed in detail the potential acquisition of the JF-17 Thunder, a …
Major Muslim Country Reportedly Considers Getting JF-17s Instead of Reclaiming $2 Billion Loan From Pakistan
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are reportedly holding discussions to convert about $2 billion in Saudi financial support into a defence arrangement involving …
China to probe Meta’s acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus
China’s commerce ministry says it plans to investigate Meta’s acquisition of AI startup Manus. Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram, announced last week that it was buying Manus, a …
China Is Investigating Meta’s Latest A.I. Acquisition
Regulators said they will look at whether the deal for Manus, a Singapore start-up with Chinese roots, complied with China’s export and investment rules.
Qatar: Land transport sector logs over 3,800 transactions in Q4, up 16%
This shows a rise of 16.2 percent on year-on-year basis when compared to same period in 2024 and 13.2 percent on quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) …