The Future of Asia 2024
Vietnam working to avoid power shortage 'bottleneck' this year: deputy PM
New grid infrastructure to be completed in June, Le Minh Khai says
Politics
Vietnam rocked by political upheaval: 5 things to know
Security Minister To Lam elected president, nation's No. 2 political post
Business trends
Vietnam's tourism hot spot becomes foreign investment hub
U.S.-China conflict and new infrastructure give rise to northern Quang Ninh province
Politics
Vietnam's top ousters leave Hanoi rudderless on economy
'Four Pillars' of government reduced to two in anti-corruption drive
Food & Beverage
Southeast Asia restaurants lose out as COVID delivery habit persists
Apps like Grab, Shopee gain users who no longer eat out, data shows
Business trends
South Korean firms in Vietnam face growing competition from China
Chamber of Commerce says minimum corporate tax rule also affects businesses
Finance
Banks in a bind as Vietnam PM bemoans fall in lending
Lenders told to boost economy but fear risks amid massive SCB fraud trial
Economy
Vietnam's GDP growth slowed to 5.66% in Q1 on weak phone, car output
Side effects of government's crackdown on corruption also hit businesses
Trade
From airports to green farms, Vietnamese and Dutch companies sign 18 deals
Both nations have strategic sea locations and are exposed to climate shocks
Companies
Boeing, Meta join U.S. business delegation to Vietnam
Companies weigh investment opportunities amid 'friendshoring' push
Supply Chain
U.S. to finance $500m in green exports to Vietnam
Clean energy, infrastructure and climate projects may get Exim Bank loans
Japan immigration
Indonesians, Vietnamese form larger share of Japan's foreign workers
Weak yen and relatively low wages sap appeal for Chinese and Western workers
Asia Insight
Cambodia to divert Mekong trade via China-built canal, vexing Vietnam
Planned Phnom Penh-coast link raises alarms amid regional influence tussle
Transportation
Vietnam business hub breaks ground on Metro Line 2
First Ho Chi Minh City line built by Japanese to serve motorbike-reliant commuters in July
Economy
Vietnam's workers cash out pensions early ahead of new law
Hanoi considers social media influencers and legal perks to keep savers in state fund
Economy
Asia develops an appetite for degrowth 'doughnut economics'
Movement pushes measures of education, health and the environment over GDP
Economy
Vietnam's lagging North-Central region sees investment boom
Increased economic development may help boost high-speed rail project
Agriculture
Vietnam and Thailand rice exports soar after India ban
Consumers feel the pinch of higher prices as countries scramble to secure supply
Economy
Vietnam's 5% economic growth for 2023 misses official target
Southeast Asian manufacturing hub's GDP expansion weighed by drop in export orders
Economy
Singapore, Malaysia to raise consumption tax amid inflation fears
Southeast Asia balances fiscal needs against uncertain economy in 2024
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
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Food & Beverage
Latest buzz: India and Vietnam to lead Asia's growth in coffee consumption
Region's move beyond tea linked to urbanization and more disposable income
Indo-Pacific
Canada trade agency to open offices in Tokyo, Manila, Ho Chi Minh City
Ottawa accelerates Indo-Pacific push after entering Jakarta and Seoul
Economy
Vietnam to raise tax rate for multinationals from 2024
Experts say country must improve infrastructure to attract more foreign money
Economy
Vietnam targets 6% to 6.5% GDP growth in 2024
Manufacturing hub aims to recover from slowdown linked to graft, trade