Vietnam
Chinese threat to submarine cables emerges in Indo-Pacific
Taiwan's coast guard detained the Hong Tai 168, a Chinese-owned freighter, on suspicion of severing an undersea communications cable off its western coast. The incident is suspected to be part of China's "grey zone" tactics.
New search for MH370 begins a decade after mysterious disappearance
A renewed effort to locate Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 is underway, more than ten years after the aircraft vanished in one of aviation’s most baffling mysteries.
Tokyo appeals for G7 unity over Ukraine
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has urged his fellow leaders from the Group of Seven nations to remain united in their efforts to bring peace to Ukraine.
US deportation of asylum seekers to Panama condemned by Iran
The United States has deported 119 asylum seekers of various nationalities to Panama, including Iranian nationals who claim they were transferred without notice or deportation documentation.
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Philippine rice imports in flux as prices plunge
The rice trade between the Philippines and Vietnam is facing disruption as a sharp decline in prices has led to delays and renegotiations of significant purchases.
Vietnam stocks climb to five-week peak, buoyed by bank shares
Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index climbed to a five-week high on Feb 6, boosted by gains in bank stocks, although trading volume waned. The index closed up 0.15% at 1,271.48 points, its highest point this year so far.
Where are the world’s rare earth metals?
US President Donald Trump has said once again he wants to buy Greenland for its strategic location, but Greenland is known to have an abundance of important rare earth elements that the US is missing.
Russia backs Vietnam's bid to join BRICS
Russia has publicly endorsed Vietnam's aspirations to join the influential BRICS bloc, a move that could significantly bolster Hanoi's global standing and economic prospects.
China's coast guard deployment raises tensions in South China Sea, Philippines protests
The Philippines has expressed growing concern over China’s deployment of its largest coast guard vessel within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ), calling the move a provocative escalation.
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Is China ready for Trump’s tariff threats?
Across the world, global markets are already grappling with the anticipated economic impact of Donald Trump’s promise to increase tariffs as he prepares to assume the US presidency in less than two weeks.
Absent Slovak premier traced to luxury hotel in Vietnam
Journalists question how Robert Fico can afford hotel suite where the cost of two nights equals his entire monthly salary.
Asia’s shipbuilding renaissance: record orders and rising prices
Asia has been the centre of shipbuilding for decades thanks to its geographical and strategic location and the capital and labour-intensive nature of the industry.
IEA: Access to energy improving worldwide, driven by renewables
Having a reliable electricity supply is something many of us take for granted – including for sending and reading emails like this one. But hundreds of millions of people around the world today don’t have access to electricity.
Balancing growth and sustainability: Southeast Asia’s energy dilemma
With its rapidly growing economies, booming populations, and increasing urbanisation, Southeast Asia is witnessing a tremendous surge in energy demand
BCPG to invest $945mn in power projects, prioritising clean energy
BCPG Plc, the power generation arm of Bangchak Corporation, plans to invest over THB32bn ($945mn) in 2025 to fund new power projects, primarily focused on clean energy sources
Vietnam faces challenges in meeting carbon emission targets
Vietnam is facing significant challenges in meeting its climate change commitments, particularly in the area of greenhouse gas emissions
Where does nuclear power-use stand in post-COP29 Asia?
It is now a month since COP29 opened its doors to delegates from around the world in the city of Baku, Azerbaijan on November 11