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
Vietnam
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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
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
DealStreetAsia
Vietnamese private equity firms might deploy more capital in 2024
Slowdown this year reflects more selective global trends in assessing deals
Automobiles
Vietnam tech firm FPT adds Texas unit in $100m auto services push
Software giant counts Hyundai, VinFast, Volvo as clients as cars become computers on wheels
#techAsia
The new chip race and iPads in Vietnam
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
International relations
Vietnam and China agree to build 'shared future' as Xi visits Trong
Leaders of communist neighbors meet in Hanoi
Opinion
Vietnam could use more friends like Japan
Upgraded strategic partnership to lead to more defense deals and exchanges
Your Week in Asia
Xi to Vietnam for rail, Yoon to Netherlands for chips, BOJ Tankan
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
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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
Supply Chain
Apple to move key iPad engineering resources to Vietnam
China's BYD helps American giant with shift to alternative tech hubs
International relations
Xi Jinping to visit Vietnam with rail project talks expected
Chinese and Vietnamese communist parties to discuss rare earths, 'common destiny': sources