Davos 2024
Trump, wars in Ukraine and Gaza overshadow Asia in Davos
Eurocentric gathering shifts spotlight on conflicts in and close to home
Vietnam
Indo-Pacific
U.S. trade deputy Bianchi to quit as top official for Asia
Move comes after failed IPEF talks as Vietnam and Indonesia rejected demands
Business Spotlight
Yamaha taps school music lessons to score growth in India, Southeast Asia
World's top instrument maker offers recorders, classes in emerging markets as Japan sales slide
Economy
Vietnam's lagging North-Central region sees investment boom
Increased economic development may help boost high-speed rail project
Politics
Vietnam PM says 'everything is good' with top leader's health
Chinh emphasizes that both the U.S. and China are 'strategic partners'
Automobiles
VinFast expands EVs to Indonesia with thumbs up from Jokowi
Vietnamese carmaker's factory, ride-hail plans offer ASEAN foothold
Politics
Vietnam's top leader attends parliament session after health concerns
79-year-old has been head of ruling Communist Party since 2011
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Supply Chain
Ecolab's new Vietnam factory meets growing U.S., European demand there
U.S. cleaning products giant follows clients to Southeast Asian country
Agriculture
Vietnam and Thailand rice exports soar after India ban
Consumers feel the pinch of higher prices as countries scramble to secure supply
Technology
Vietnamese ride hailer Be Group raises $30m to fend off Grab
Startup also offers VinFast EV taxi rides, digital banking and food delivery
CES 2024
VinFast says one U.S. plant 'enough' as EV maker sets sights on India
Company unveils budget mini model for American market, where sales have been slow
International relations
Indonesia's Jokowi begins trip to Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei
Talks to include economy and defense as China's clout grows
Automobiles
Vietnam's VinFast to spend up to $2bn on India car, battery plant
Young Nasdaq-listed automaker also plans full factory in Indonesia
Food & Beverage
Japanese scallops to be processed in Vietnam after China ban
Sellers eye lower-cost labor as inventory builds amid domestic worker shortage
Automobiles
Vietnam EV maker VinFast names founder as CEO, replaces CFO
Pham Nhat Vuong to lead ambitious overseas expansion
Technology
Vietnam fines TikToker $300 for saying Angkor Wat is in Thailand
Online influencer accused of distorting Cambodia's culture for clickbait
Technology
Asia's data center landscape is red hot -- and increasingly complex
New rules in China and Vietnam are creating uncertainty for the fast-growing sector
Books
Vietnamese author explores Amerasian experience with compassion and insight
'Dust Child' examines the complexities of family and the sorrows of war
Economy
Vietnam's 5% economic growth for 2023 misses official target
Southeast Asian manufacturing hub's GDP expansion weighed by drop in export orders
Business Spotlight
How Axie's loss changed the battle against North Korean crypto hackers
After FBI probe of biggest coin heist ever, can Vietnamese startup reinvent gaming?
Economy
Singapore, Malaysia to raise consumption tax amid inflation fears
Southeast Asia balances fiscal needs against uncertain economy in 2024
Transportation
Vietjet poised to become Vietnam's top airline in win for billionaire founder
Fast-growing carrier set to surpass state-owned rival in international passengers
Travel & Leisure
In charts: How Asia's tourism recovery is held back by stay-home Chinese
World's biggest foreign travel market hurt by weak economy, safety concerns
Opinion
Vietnam's show of welcome for Xi reflects growing self-confidence
Success of 'bamboo diplomacy' clears way for giving face to Chinese leader
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DealStreetAsia
Vietnamese private equity firms might deploy more capital in 2024
Slowdown this year reflects more selective global trends in assessing deals