ECONOMY

Vietnam: CP-Leader calls for groundbreaking innovations

HANOI—In an impressive speech to intellectuals and scientists, the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), Tô Lâm, emphasized the key role that intellectuals and scientists must play in shaping the country’s future. He particularly highlighted their responsibility … Continue reading Vietnam: CP-Leader calls for groundbreaking innovations

Vietnam’s Luxury Boom: The Rise of the Wealthy

HANOI – Vietnam’s rapidly expanding consumer class increasingly turns to luxury goods, signaling a significant shift in the nation’s economic landscape. As the country’s economy grows fastest in Southeast Asia, the rise of an affluent middle class is reshaping consumer … Continue reading Vietnam’s Luxury Boom: The Rise of the Wealthy

Vietnam: Expected growth rate of 6.4 percent

HANOI – Vietnam’s economy showcased impressive resilience and growth in 2024, driven by robust GDP expansion, strong trade performance, significant foreign direct investment (FDI), a thriving manufacturing sector, infrastructure development, and a dynamic labor market. Vietnam’s GDP growth exceeded expectations … Continue reading Vietnam: Expected growth rate of 6.4 percent

Trump’s Comeback: Mixed Expectations for ASEAN

SINGAPORE – As the second term for Donald Trump in the White House draws closer, Southeast Asia’s future under his leadership is becoming a subject of intense speculation. While Singapore appears to stand to gain from a renewed partnership with … Continue reading Trump’s Comeback: Mixed Expectations for ASEAN

Southeast Asia’s Race to Become the Leading AI Hub

SINGAPORE – As the global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technologies surges, Southeast Asian countries, which make up the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), are engaged in a fierce competition to establish themselves as the region’s premier AI hub. … Continue reading Southeast Asia’s Race to Become the Leading AI Hub