As Vietnam’s stock market struggles to gain momentum, foreign billionaires, particularly from Thailand and Japan, are seizing opportunities to acquire stakes in leading companies across strategic sectors.

Singaporean and Vietnamese youths are also the most optimistic and satisfied about their countries’ political systems, law enforcement and economic future than their peers in four other Southeast Asian countries,

HANOI: Vietnam and Thailand are joining forces to redefine regional tourism through the groundbreaking 'Six Countries, One Destination' initiative which may lead to simplified visa operations and seamless travel.

Government officials from Thailand and Vietnam have collaborated to advance regional tourism under Thailand’s “Six Countries, One Destination” plan, which seeks to enhance travel cooperation among ASEAN nations.

Amata Corporation, a Stock Exchange of Thailand-listed industrial estate, is celebrating this year the 50 years in business of its founder, Mr Vikrom

Whether through complicity or ignorance, Thailand is increasingly at the heart of foreign security operations targeting dissidents that have been deployed on its soil by authoritarian Southeast Asian regimes.

Cambodian tourism players have welcomed plans for a boat link between Thailand’s Trat and Cambodia’s Kep and Kampot as well as Vietnam’s Phu Quoc, claiming it will boost regional tourism and help lure more visitors to the Kingdom’s coastal areas.

Nha Trang in Vietnam also gained recognition in 2024, being named one of the top beach destinations for foreign retirees by Travel+Leisure. With an established expat community and an average temperature of 81°F year-round, Nha Trang provides a perfect mix of modern amenities and laid-back beach living.

Gopalganj, Bihar, are stranded in Southeast Asia and forced into cyber fraud after being lured with high-paying jobs. Police and the Economic Offenses Unit are investigating it.

Vietnam’s durian industry achieved a record $3.3 billion in exports in 2024, fueled by high demand from China and booming profits for farmers across key growing regions.

HO CHI MINH CITY] Rising congestion in the streets of central Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City has sparked frustration in recent weeks, highlighting concerns over the unintended consequences of Vietnam’s crackdown on traffic violations,

Vietnam has bolstered its role in ASEAN’s digital landscape as Minister Nguyen Manh Hung attended ADGMIN-5, emphasizing safety, innovation, and inclusivity for shaping the region’s digital future.