Thai and Vietnamese business leaders are seeking opportunities to collaborate across key industries, aiming to drive mutual benefits and strengthen the economic partnership between the two nations, …
Iran war anxiety sends global container shipping rates soaring
By Lisa Baertlein LOS ANGELES, June 10 (Reuters) – The cost of shipping a container of goods from Asia to the United States has doubled since the start of the Iran war, driven by spiking fuel prices …
India, Vietnam… and the question the music business keeps avoiding
Bill Werde, Director of the Bandier Program at Syracuse University, argues that the freemium model championed by YouTube and Spotify may now be holding back growth in the world’s …
Green transition creates fresh opportunities for Vietnam–Canada partnership
Rahul Malhotra, owner of RM Venturex, said the forum provided businesses with valuable insights into opportunities for deeper Vietnam–Canada cooperation. He noted that support from diplomatic channels …
Vietnam allows coal miners to raise output to meet power generation demand
Vietnam will allow domestic coal mining companies to raise their output to meet the country’s rising demand for power generation, the government said on Wednesday.
Japan business mood sours in April-June as Middle East war hits
TOKYO, June 11 (Reuters) – Japanese business sentiment soured in April-June for the first time in four quarters, a government survey showed on Thursday, a sign of growing economic pain from the Middle …
Bangladesh’s GDP crosses $500 billion mark for first time, but structural challenges persist
Bangladesh’s economy has crossed the $500 billion mark for the first time, with GDP reaching $501 billion in FY26. While growth and per capita income improved, economists warn that weak investment, sl …
PhilSME, GCash for Business showcase new digital tools to help MSMEs scale up at 18th PH Business Expo
Thousands of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) gained further knowledge on how technology and digital platforms can help them grow their businesses sustainably and with ease during the 18th …
US business group says some critical minerals are ‘nearly unobtainable’ from China
By Michael Martina WASHINGTON, June 10 (Reuters) – U.S. access to critical minerals from China remains difficult due to export controls and licensing delays, a U.S. business lobby said on Wednesday, …
Bangladesh GDP tops $501 billion in 2025-26 with 4.14% growth
Bangladesh’s economy reached $501 billion in FY2025-26, growing 4.14% from the previous year, while per capita income surpassed $3,000 for the first time.