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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Real Estate
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
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
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
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...
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
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...
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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
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
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
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
Nestlé Invests Further $100 Million in Vietnam to Expand Coffee Production
Nestlé has a strong presence in Vietnam to make products to sell to the Vietnamese consumer, but particularly with coffee, export is also th
The Lobito Corridor: Washington’s Answer to Belt and Road in Africa
Launched a decade ago, China’s Road and Belt Initiative is a colossal infrastructure and economic development project spanning across...
Outsourcing
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
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
Vietnam: Chip Daydreamer or Semiconductor Star?
Vietnam has a booming "low-end" electronics manufacturing sector and now has its sights on a new challenge of carving out a niche in the fie
Half of US Firms in China Have No Plans to Expand
Real estate has been used by the CCP to inflate and manipulate its GDP resulting in unyieldy real estate debt and ghost cities sprinkling th
German Tire Company Doubling Down on Vietnam
The leading bicycle tire company in Germany, Schwalbe, is doubling down on its Vietnam manufacturing operations. It has operated in the coun
In Downturn Vietnam Shines For European Investors
American investors tend to view Vietnam through the lens of manufacturing and investment flows and trade agreements reflect that perception.
Technology
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...
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
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
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...
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
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
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