
Non-tariff barriers are emerging as one of the complex factors that increasingly impact global trade flows. To unlock ASEAN’s trade potential, regional governments and businesses should take solutions to ease them.
Wed, Jul 16, 2025, 08:13:00
Vietnam remains steadfast in its goal of achieving 8 per cent economic growth despite global geopolitical turbulence and sweeping institutional reforms across multiple sectors. Alvaro Pereira, chief economist of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, spoke with VIR’s Hazy Tran about unlocking the potential of Vietnam’s economy by empowering the private sector through a level playing field, broader market access, and targeted support.
Wed, Jul 16, 2025, 08:13:00
Tra Vinh province, which was incorporated with Ben Tre into Vinh Long province this month, is revitalising its tourism sector, leveraging cultural heritage and community-based tourism to become a strategic economic pillar by 2030.
Wed, Jul 16, 2025, 08:13:00
Vietnam is aiming to export cashews worth 4.5 billion USD in 2025, up 2.7% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. To hit this target, the sector must generate around 2.2 billion USD in the second half.
Wed, Jul 16, 2025, 08:13:00
Vietjet has officially opened for sale ticket on its newest international route connecting Da Nang, Vietnam’s most liveable city, with Kuala Lumpur, the vibrant capital of Malaysia.
Wed, Jul 16, 2025, 08:13:00
Listed bank stocks are forecast to continue uptrend thanks to strong profit growth.
Wed, Jul 16, 2025, 07:48:00
The pound remains under modest pressure on a trade-weighted basis after marking out a recent high back in late May. The Standard Bank lowered its expectations for sterling around this time and it has seen nothing subsequently to change its mind.
