Vietnam Cracks Down on Foreign E-Commerce Platforms
HANOI – Vietnam has issued a directive that mandates foreign e-commerce platforms, including popular names like Temu and Shein, to register with the government or face potential bans. The new regulations, announced in late October 2024, are part of a … Continue reading Vietnam Cracks Down on Foreign E-Commerce Platforms
Indonesia Races to Become Southeast Asia’s EV Hub
JAKARTA – Indonesia is fast emerging as a key player in the electric vehicle (EV) market, thanks to its strategic investments and ambitious plans to become a regional hub for sustainable mobility. In a significant boost to its EV ambitions, … Continue reading Indonesia Races to Become Southeast Asia’s EV Hub
PATA Tourism Monitor 2024: Asia Pacific Tourism Booms
BANGKOK – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has released its Annual Tourism Monitor for 2024, revealing remarkable growth in international visitor arrivals across 47 Asia Pacific destinations. With a staggering 522 million arrivals in 2023, this marks a 94.3% … Continue reading PATA Tourism Monitor 2024: Asia Pacific Tourism Booms
Vietnam: Upskilling Labor for a High-Value Economy
HANOI – In a decisive pivot towards economic modernization, Vietnam stands at a pivotal juncture with its burgeoning relationship with global technology giants. The Southeast Asian nation, traditionally an agrarian economy, is now orchestrating a strategic overhaul aimed at transitioning … Continue reading Vietnam: Upskilling Labor for a High-Value Economy
Super Typhoon Yagi kills four in Vietnam
HANOI – Typhoon Yagi, one of the most formidable storms to strike Vietnam in the past ten years, made landfall on Saturday, unleashing winds that surpassed 150 km/h and leaving a path of devastation in its wake. The northern regions … Continue reading Super Typhoon Yagi kills four in Vietnam