Economy
Sri Lanka hails India’s support in economic recovery, debt restructuring
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressed gratitude to the Indian government for its support during their economic crisis and subsequent recovery efforts and acknowledged the country’s role in debt-free structuring process.
Economy
Vietnam's Remarkable Economic and Social Advancements Highlighted in Int'l Rankings: Australian Expert
Vietnam's economy maintained robust performance in 2024, as highlighted in the latest Asian Development Bank’s Asian Development Outlook. This impressive economic progress was noted by Hal Hill, an emeritus professor at the Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian National University.
Economy
RoK Investor Opens Aerospace Factory in Danang
The factory, which was built with an investment of US$20 million, will produce, process and assemble aircraft parts, including auxiliary engine doors, wing boxes, gliders and left-wing support systems for Boeing 787 and Boeing 737 Max aircraft.
India's Proactive and Comprehensive Approach to Disaster Management
As Cyclone Dana heads towards India’s east coast expected to make landfall in Odisha and West Bengal by October 23-24, it is timely to examine the Indian government is preparing to minimise the impact of the Cyclone and ensure the safety of residents in the affected areas.
SUNRATE Releases New White Paper for Travel Intermediaries at Travel Tech Asia 2024
SUNRATE, a global payments and treasury management platform, has announced the release of a new white paper titled "Navigating the Complexities of Cross-Border B2B Travel Payments: Practical Insights for Travel Intermediaries" at Travel Tech Asia 2024, Asia's Leading Travel Technology Trade Show.
BRICS summit in Russia: Eastern powers to assemble, India to push Global South agenda
India will champion the cause of the Global South cooperation through emphasis on cooperation among emerging economies, promoting development and economic growth through partnerships and knowledge sharing.
Exhibition Held to Introduce Swedish Green Solutions to Vietnamese Partners
The Swedish green exhibition, which was launched on October 21 in Ho Chi Minh City, introduces visitors to innovative green solutions from Sweden, notably those in renewable energy, emission reduction, circular economy, and new technologies.
Vietnam's Halal Industry: A Lucrative Opportunity in MENA
According to VNA's reporter in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), the latest report by market research and consulting organization Coherent Market Insights shows that the Halal MENA food market is forecast to grow by 9.15%/year in the period from now to 2030 .
Cathay Pacific unveils Aria Suite, a new way to experience air travel
Cathay Pacific is once again raising the bar for customer experience with the official unveiling of its all-new Business class, Aria Suite, together with its new Premium Economy and refreshed Economy onboard its retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
Vietnam, US: Two-way Trade Exceeds USD 100 Billion
Two-way trade between Vietnam and the US officially exceeded USD 100 billion after the first 9 months of the year. The US remains the largest market for Vietnamese goods.
India set to play big role in cracking semiconductor talent puzzle, says new report
India poised to supply enough engineering talent for the semiconductor Industry: Report
MarTech Leader WebEngage Gets Momentum in Asia Pacific
According to an IDC report, Generative AI investments in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region are projected to reach $110 billion in the next four years with AI-powered insights and solutions expected to transform the future of business.
State Bank of Vietnam: New Circular to Better Manage Foreign Investment Protocols
The new circular is designated to replace Circular 05/2014/TT-NHNN to implement solutions to upgrade the Vietnamese stock market according to the Government's direction and to meet the requirements of foreign exchange management for foreign indirect investment activities.
Bangladesh Islamists could Inspire Radicalization in Southeast Asia Upending Jemaah Islamiyah’s Decision to Disband
Southeast Asia’s most significant and influential Salafi-jihadist group, Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) known for the 2002 Bali bombings, declared it was disbanding recently.
US, India announce over USD 2 million grants for AI and quantum technology research projects
The US and India have announced grants of over USD 2 million for joint research projects aimed at advancing artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum technologies for social good.
"We look to India as a leader, as Maldives stands on brink of a digital revolution": Maldives President Muizzu
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu emphasized India's role as a leader in technology and innovation as the island nation stands on the brink of a digital revolution.
Vietnam and Indonesia Strive to Soon Bring Trade Turnover to 18 Billion USD
On October 11, while attending the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and related meetings in Vientiane, Laos, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh engaged in a brief encounter with Indonesian Vice President Ma'ruf Amin, who led the Indonesian delegation to the summits.
Economist Intelligence Unit: Vietnam Ranks First In Business Environment Improvement
According to Economist Intelligence Unit's latest Business Environment Rankings (BER), Vietnam improved its business environment the most out of the country's evaluated between 2003 and 2023.
Imagine Dragons to perform at 8WONDER Winter Festival in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
October 9, 2024, VinWonders announced that the highly anticipated 8WONDER Winter Festival - 2024 will take place on December 8 at Vinhomes Grand Park in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos Unite to Enhance Cross-Border Investments
The Vietnam-Cambodia-Laos Business Forum was held in Ho Chi Minh City on October 6, aiming to promote trade connections among businesses from the three countries.
Azbil to Exhibit at Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC (ITAP) 2024
Azbil Corporation (Tokyo Stock Exchange Code: 6845) announced its participation at the seventh Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC (ITAP) taking place from October 14 to 16.
India Surpasses Japan in Asia Power Index
India’s economic growth and resilience, future potential and demographic dividend, military modernization, diplomatic influence, cultural influence, global diaspora, technology and innovation enhance India’s ranking to the third most powerful nation in Asia.
Eschuri Vung Bau: New 18-hole golf course in Phu Quoc
Situated by Vung Bau Beach, the course at Eschuri Vung Bau Golf was designed and built in collaboration with Sun Group and IMG, the world's leading golf course design and management company.
