French hydrogen developer HDF Energy has unveiled a USD 500 million (approximately EUR 460 million) investment plan to accelerate green infrastructure in Vietnam, focusing on renewable power, hydrogen-based transportation, and decarbonized maritime operations. During...
Italian packaging company Mainetti has inaugurated a new factory in Hung Yen Province, Vietnam, located in Minh Quang Industrial Park. The move marks a significant step in Mainetti’s expansion into Southeast Asia, aiming to deliver flexible packaging solutions to...
Canada’s expertise in compiling and analysing genomic data complements Vietnam’s large and genetically diverse population, creating significant opportunities for collaboration in precision medicine. This partnership could help Vietnam narrow its technological gap and...
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has announced a historic allocation of USD 3.8 billion from the 2026 state budget to boost national innovation, science and technology, and digital transformation. The announcement was made at the fifth meeting of the Government’s...
Vietnam is pushing to commence construction on its flagship North – South high-speed railway by the end of 2026, with Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh calling for urgent and decisive action to advance the project. In a conclusion issued after a review...
Vietnam is set to establish its first semiconductor manufacturing facility in 2026, marking a key milestone in the country’s drive for rapid and sustainable growth through science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh...
Vietnam’s rural areas are emerging as a major frontier for retail growth, as middle-class households outside the country’s largest cities are set to expand rapidly over the next decade, according to a report by Saigon – Hanoi Securities JSC (SHS). With over 60%...
Toys”R”Us Asia has launched its new IP Collection Flagship Store at Suria KLCC, marking the brand’s most significant retail innovation in Malaysia in nearly two decades. Located on Level 2, the flagship introduces a “shop-in-shop” concept featuring...
Global semiconductor leader Texas Instruments (TI) has officially opened its second state-of-the-art assembly and test factory in Melaka, known as TIEM2. The inauguration, held on November 6, 2025, marks a major milestone in the company’s 50-year history in...
TotalEnergies has entered into a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Google to supply the tech giant with 1 terawatt-hour (TWh) of certified renewable electricity over the next 21 years. The power will be sourced from the upcoming Citra Energies solar plant...
OpenSys Technologies, a subsidiary of OpenSys (M) Bhd, has officially introduced PalmWav, a pioneering biometrics prototype that marks Malaysia’s first foray into palm-recognition payment technology. Launched on December 1, 2025, the system allows for entirely...
German metabolomics developer numares Health has announced its formal expansion into the ASEAN region following regulatory approval from Malaysia’s Medical Device Authority (MDA). The approval for the AXINON® LDLp Test System marks the company’s first regulatory...
