Lawrence Wong will be the ninth change in power in Asean since 2022, or tenth, depending on how many times you want to count Vietnam. In fact, if you go back to 2021, the entirety of Asean (other than …
Corruption still seen as a concern in Vietnam despite death sentence
Hanoi’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign has its biggest case yet, but analysts say low-paid public sector workers remain vulnerable to bribery …
Apple CEO says company will ‘look at’ manufacturing in Indonesia
Apple began moving some production to countries like Vietnam, and more recently India, after shutdowns to fight COVID-19 in China disrupted the company’s shipments.
Market stall to billionaire, then death row — a tale of modern Vietnam
Truong My Lan has been sentenced to death for her role in a $12 billion banking scam, as the ruling communists crack down on corruption, but is she taking the fall for someone else?
US urges Cambodia to be transparent in China-financed canal project which alarms Vietnam
The United States has called on Cambodia to be transparent in a proposed USD 1.7 billion canal project financed by China, which has worried neighbouring Vietnam over its potential impact on water resource management.
‘Beautiful’ — and deceitful — creature discovered as new species in Vietnam. See it
In the mountains of Vietnam, a tiny bee flits from flower to flower. She is a yellow-ish orange color, with tufts of little hairs running down the length of her body. She belongs to a rare genus of …
Exploring Vietnam’s Economic Path: A Guide for Investors
Vietnam, a vibrant player in Southeast Asia’s economic landscape, has garnered global attention for its promising growth prospects. Amidst this scrutiny stands Mai Vu Minh, a billionaire and tycoon …
‘Perfect landing spot.’ Apple plans to spend more in Vietnam as it looks beyond China
Apple is planning to buy more components from Vietnam, underscoring a trend among global tech firms to look beyond China to secure their supply chains, cut costs and open up new markets.
Philippines, New Zealand Eye Forces Deal, Share Concern Over South China Sea
China claims almost the entire South China Sea, a conduit for more than $3 trillion in annual ship commerce. The Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei have competing claims over some parts of the South China Sea.
Vietnam’s stability gets rude $24 bln shock
Companies derisking their supply chains from China have rushed to Vietnam, but their new stomping ground may not offer much more in the way of stability. The Southeast Asian country’s central bank has …