Vietnam and the European Union have upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, the highest diplomatic tier in Vietnam’s foreign policy framework, as both sides adjust trade strategies amid disruptions to global commerce linked to U.S. tariff...
GE Vernova has announced the commercial operation of PetroVietnam Power Corporation’s Nhon Trach 3 and 4 Power Plant, marking the first HA-class gas turbine project in Vietnam and the country’s first liquefied natural gas fueled power facility. The 1.6-gigawatt plant...
Hanoi will require households to sort their waste into three categories starting January 8 under new regulations that allow collection companies to refuse improperly separated rubbish. The rules, issued under Decision 87 signed by Vice Chairman Nguyen Manh Quyen, mark...
Vietnam is rapidly positioning itself as a prime destination for artificial intelligence investment, attracting growing global interest across infrastructure, platforms, and applications. AI adoption is already delivering tangible value across sectors. Banks use AI to...
Bel Group has announced a EUR 16.7 million investment to expand its Vietnam production site, doubling annual capacity to 20,000 tons of Kiri and The Laughing Cow. The move positions Vietnam as a key industrial and export hub for the Group in Asia, supporting long-term...
Vietnam has announced an ambitious national target to provide all citizens with electronic health records (EHRs) by 2030, marking a major step in the country’s healthcare digital transformation. The initiative forms a key component of the National Target Programme on...
Ho Chi Minh City is set to commence construction on 14 key transport infrastructure projects in 2026, as part of a broader plan to implement 77 priority works during the 2026 – 2030 period, according to the municipal Department of Construction. Among the...
Vietnam’s retail goods and services market reached an estimated VND 7,093 trillion (USD 270 billion) in 2025, marking a 10% year-on-year increase and the fastest growth in five years, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Retail goods continued to account...
Malaysia is deepening its strategic partnership with the United States to modernize its agricultural landscape and bolster long-term food security. Following high-level discussions in early 2026, Malaysia is actively welcoming American investment into its agro-food...
Turkish defense shipbuilder Desan has marked a major milestone by expanding into Southeast Asia with its first international facility in Malacca, Malaysia. This project represents a joint venture between Desan, the state-owned Straits of Melaka Waterfront Economic...
Malaysia reached an unprecedented economic peak in 2025 as total trade breached the MYR 3 trillion (USD 770.51 billion) threshold for the first time. This landmark achievement was fueled by record-breaking exports which climbed 6.5% to MYR 1.607 trillion (USD 411.74...
Malaysia has officially entered the global low carbon aviation supply chain following the inauguration of a USD 500 million (MYR 1.96 billion) sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility in Tanjung Langsat, Johor state. Developed by renewable fuels producer EcoCeres,...
