Vietnam's trade value with Singapore reached an all-time high last year, exceeding S$31.67 billion (US$23.5 billion).

Vietnam’s rice exports to Singapore grew 28.45% to S$128.9 million (US$95.2 million) in 2024, making it the city-state's third largest rice supplier, according to the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore.

Resumption of direct flights and normalisation of visa issuances — demands China has been making over the past couple of years — are expected to come up in Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s discussions with Beijing during his visit,

Chinese travelers are canceling plans to visit Thailand during the Lunar New Year holiday, as fears over human trafficking reverberate across the country.

The Vietnamese rice sector is likely to face a host of challenges in export in 2025 after a successful year in 2024, according to experts.

Football teams here travel abroad for friendly matches for a unique mix of competition, camaraderie and cultural immersion. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) has unveiled The Official Southeast Asia Charts, a regional hub featuring weekly music charts from six ASEAN nations. Continue to

Hero Future's 5.2 gigawatt of renewable power generation assets are largely concentrated in India, but it has expanded to the UK, Ukraine, Singapore, Vietnam and Bangladesh.

The shift comes after prices for the arabica variety, used for premium blends, jumped 94% in the past 12 months, reaching a fresh record high this week. Robusta futures have also surged. Adverse weather in Brazil and Vietnam, the No 2 coffee supplier, dented crops and sparked concerns over global deficits.

Discover the top 6 payment trends reshaping Asia's financial landscape in 2025, from digital wallets to cryptocurrencies.

HSBC is “underweight” Singapore equities, given its strong performance in 2024. The banks are likely to see their earnings “muted” over the next one to two years with the Fed continuing to cut rates.

Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is a vibrant celebration observed by millions worldwide. Rooted in centuries-old traditions, it marks the b