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Vietnam accelerates high-tech, maritime, and green shift

325 clusters · 164 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: Vietnam shifts strategy toward high-quality FDI and integrated ecosystems

Vietnam is accelerating its transition toward a high-tech, maritime-oriented economy to achieve high-income status by 2045. Economic momentum remains strong; in the first nine months of 2026, GDP grew 9.01%. To sustain t

Global markets react to central bank rate decisions

22 clusters · 318 sources · last updated about 22 hours ago

Latest: US Dollar stabilizes despite risk-aversion trends

Global financial markets remain volatile as central banks adjust policies to combat inflation. Following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s 0.25 percentage point rate hike in September, the federal funds rate sits between 3.75%

Gold market volatility and shifting demand structures

13 clusters · 247 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Global markets react to central bank decisions and energy price volatility

Gold markets are undergoing a structural shift in demand composition. While total demand value reached a record $380 billion in the first half of 2026, jewelry consumption fell 17% year-on-year in Q2, with significant de

Vietnam trade and agricultural sector developments

77 clusters · 74 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Vietnam exports reach $463.7 billion through mid-October

Vietnam’s trade landscape is characterized by high-value manufacturing and shifting agricultural trends. By the end of the third quarter, total import-export turnover reached $888 billion, a 30.4% increase year-on-year.

Vietnam economic growth and business identity theft trends

15 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Vietnam Ministry of Finance targets business registration irregularities

Vietnam continues to experience significant economic shifts. While the first half of 2026 saw a divergence between high GDP growth (8.18%) and high company exits (151,100 businesses), data from the first eight months sho

ASEAN digital economy and technology adoption

3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Southeast Asia digital economy projected to reach $368 billion in 2026

The ASEAN digital economy is experiencing significant growth, with projections suggesting it will exceed $300 billion in gross merchandise value by the end of the year. This expansion is supported by a 15 percent annual

Vietnam SME legislative reforms and banking sector shifts

9 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Vietnam proposes 3-year income tax exemption for SMEs

Vietnam is advancing legislative and economic initiatives to bolster its small and medium enterprise (SME) sector. The National Assembly is reviewing a draft Law on SME Development intended to replace the 2017 Support La

Straits Times Index market performance

5 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Southeast Asian markets show recovery amid cautious global outlook

Brokerages initially raised targets for the Straits Times Index (STI) due to strong corporate earnings and macroeconomic resilience, with a consensus 12-month target of 6,140 points. However, the market recently ended a

Hung Yen province economic development

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Vietnam economy shows strong growth with UOB raising 2026 GDP forecast

Hung Yen province is pursuing economic expansion through industrial development and accelerated public investment. To support this growth, local authorities are intensifying efforts to expedite the disbursement of public

Southeast Asian banking technology expansion

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: UOB and AWS partner to develop AI-driven banking infrastructure in ASEAN

Major financial institutions in Southeast Asia are expanding partnerships to integrate advanced technology into their regional operations. DBS and Avaloq have entered a memorandum of understanding to expand an 18-year p

Singapore retail and F&B sector trends

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Singapore retail sales rise as asset investments surge

Singapore’s retail and food and beverage (F&B) sectors have experienced fluctuating performance amid shifting consumer and investment trends. In July, the F&B sector saw a 1.9% year-on-year decline in sales, with food c