
ADB raises Indonesia’s growth forecast to 5.2%
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised its growth forecast for Indonesia to 5.2% this year due to healthy domestic demand and steady export growth.
Singapore now fully covered with standalone 5G
Singapore has become one of the first countries in the world to be fully covered with standalone 5G...
Positive outlook for economic recovery in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia has gained credence in the global economy since the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia - Ukraine conflict, according to The Straits Times.
Four reasons make Vietnam attractive investment destination
Over the last decade, Vietnam has become a top destination for investment in manufacturing thanks to lower labour costs, simpler supply chain integration, better free trade access,...
WB eyes to boost partnership with Vietnam
Axel van Trotsenburg, the World Bank (WB) Managing Director of Operations is paying an official visit to Vietnam on July 18-19
Cambodian scholar commends Vietnam’s resolve to fight corruption
Uch Leang, Deputy Director of the Department of Asian, African, and Middle-East Studies under the International Relations Institute of Cambodia (IRIC)...
Russian expert appreciates Vietnam’s role, potential
The website of the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) has recently run an article by Valeria Vershinina, an expert on Vietnamese studies, appreciating the role and potential of Vietnam in Russia’s foreign policy.
Singapore records strong tourism recovery in H1
Singapore welcomed 1.5 million visitors in the first half of 2022, nearly 12 times higher than the same period last year, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) reported on July 14.
Towards a resilient future for all
“Towards a resilient future for all” is a message conveyed by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on the occasion of World Population Day (July 11).
New wave of COVID-19 in Singapore may peak this week
The current COVID-19 wave in Singapore may reach its peak at the end of this week or even sooner
Indonesia, Russia to build 16 billion USD refinery in East Java
Indonesia and Russia are set to work together on several projects, including a refinery project worth 16 billion USD
Stronger UN – OIF cooperation needed for SDGs realisation: Ambassador
The United Nations (UN) and the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) need to further strengthen cooperation in order to promote the implementation of sustainable developments goals (SDGs)
ASEAN discusses ways to lure more visitors
ASEAN senior officials on July 5 and 6 joined a virtual conference on tourism, discussing ways to attract more visitors
Italian media spotlight Vietnam’s economic ties with Europe, human rights achievements
Some media agencies in Italy highlighted Vietnam’s economic links with Europe and achievements
Vietnam business association in Vientiane holds first congress
The Vietnam Business Association in Vientiane, Laos, on July 1 held its first congress for the 2022-2027 term.