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Vietnam's Property Sector Attracts $1.98 Billion of FDI So Far in 2024, up 70% Year-on-Year
Vietnam attracted $1.98 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in its property sector in the first five months of 2024, a 70% increase y
May 30, 2024


Removing the Philippines' 60-40 Rule Could Entice Investors But Also Destabilize the Status Quo
In 2023, the Philippines saw $8.9 billion in FDI net inflows, a 6.6% decline from 2022. Comparatively, Singapore attracted $141.2 billion, V
May 24, 2024


Power Delivery Issues Eclipse Vietnam's Anti-Corruption Efforts
Vietnam's power delivery concerns have been a significant issue since 2020, when electricity demand began outpacing generation capacity. In
May 23, 2024


Vietnamese Steel Producers Echo Thailand's Concerns over Steel Dumping from China in the Region
Vietnam and Thailand are taking a regional approach to address the surge in Chinese steel imports, known as steel dumping. Vietnam's April 2
May 22, 2024


Luxury Home Sales Plunge 50% in Singapore So Far in 2024
Singapore's luxury home sales have plunged by 50% in the first quarter of 2024, significantly impacted by cooling measures, increased intere
May 20, 2024


Thailand Targets Chinese Steel Dumping Representing 70% of Domestic Consumption
Thailand's Ministry of Commerce is contemplating broadening current anti-dumping measures against Chinese hot-rolled coil steel, which makes
May 18, 2024


With China’s Property Market Struggling, India, Korea and Vietnam Are Hot
China's commercial property market is slumping due to a combination of companies pursuing a "China-plus-one" strategy to mitigate geopolitic
May 15, 2024


Hyosung's $2 Billion Vietnam Investment Plan to Include a Data Center
Hyosung Corporation plans to invest $2 billion in Vietnam, including a data center in Ho Chi Minh City, expanding its presence in...
May 13, 2024


Singapore Surpasses Thailand, Accumulates 236.60 Metric Tons of Gold Reserves in Q1 2024
In Q1 2024, Singapore surpassed Thailand as the Southeast Asian nation with the largest gold reserves, with a total of 236.60 metric tons. S
May 11, 2024


SMIC's Profits Tumble 68.9% in 2024 Marking a Rough Patch for China's Semiconductor Giant
SMIC, China's largest semiconductor manufacturer, faces intense competition and declining profits, with a significant 68.9% drop in net inco
May 10, 2024


Philippines calls for expelling Chinese diplomats as South China Sea row escalates
The disputes took a sharp diplomatic turn in 2024 when the Philippines' national security adviser accused Chinese diplomats of orchestrating
May 10, 2024


Microsoft CEO Pledges Nearly $5 Billion for Southeast Asia Investment
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently concluded a visit to Southeast Asia, committing billions to enhance the region's cloud and artificial i
May 10, 2024


Japan's NTT Set To Buy 49% of Philippines' PLDT Data Center Business
PLDT, the leading telecommunications provider in the Philippines with a market capitalization exceeding $5 billion, is negotiating the...
May 8, 2024


Overview of the AI Boom Fueling Data Centers in Asia
Asia Pacific, including Japan, has led dealmaking activities in the global data center market this year, with M&A value totaling $840.47 mil
May 8, 2024


Vietnam's Ten-Year Quest for Emerging Market Upgrade Lingers On After Latest Setback
Vietnam's stock market upgrade to emerging status has been delayed due to the State Securities Commission's rejection of a new trade clearin
May 3, 2024


Vietnam's Tech Investments Fall 17%, Outperforming Global 35% Decline
Vietnam's digital economy is on track to reach a valuation of $43 billion by 2025, growing at an impressive annual rate of 20%. According to
May 2, 2024


Thailand's Growing Investments in Vietnam: Catalyst for Regional Trade and Economic Cooperation
Bilateral trade between Thailand and Vietnam has surged, surpassing $20 billion annually, making Thailand Vietnam's leading trading partner
Mar 4, 2024


$25 Billion Up for Grabs: Will Vietnam's Communist Grip Hinder its Emerging Market Dream?
Vietnam, accounting for 27.12% of the MSCI Frontier Markets Index as of January 31, 2024, seeks an upgrade to emerging market status, aiming
Mar 1, 2024


VinFast's $2.4 Billion Loss Highlights EV Challenges
VinFast shares approached meme-stock status in 2023 making it briefly the third most valuable car company in the world. Now that the shares
Feb 25, 2024


Is China Losing Its Grip? Southeast Asia Emerges as a New Investment Hub
FDI into China dipped to $33 billion, the lowest since 1993. The good news is that China's FDI figure was positive, some analysts were predi
Feb 23, 2024
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