Vietnam Alerts Airlines to Potential Flight Cuts Amid Fuel Supply Concerns
Vietnam’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAV) has cautioned domestic airlines to prepare for possible flight reductions starting in April 2026, as jet fuel supplies tighten export restrictions linked to escalating Middle…
NIKKEI: Vietnam Set to Surpass Thailand’s Economy This Year Amid Rapid Growth
Photo Credit: Eye on Asia According to Nikkei Asia, Vietnam is on track to surpass Thailand’s economy as early as this year, driven by a significant government-led infrastructure expansion. While…
Vietnam Aims for 10% Growth in 2025 Despite Trade Challenges
Photo Credit: Reuters Vietnam’s government has set an ambitious target of achieving at least 10% annual economic growth over the next five years, despite ongoing trade tensions and global uncertainties…
Thailand and Vietnam Navigate US Tariff Negotiations: Opportunities and Challenges for Southeast Asia
The Thai business sector remains optimistic about tariff negotiations with the US, especially after Vietnam secured a 20% tariff rate on shipments and a waiver for some US imports. Thailand,…
Google Considers Establishing Major Data Center in Vietnam
Alphabet’s Google is reportedly considering the establishment of a substantial data center in Vietnam, which would mark the first significant investment by a major U.S. technology company in the Southeast…
Vietnam poised to accelerate economic growth towards 7%
Vietnam’s economy is on a fast track for growth, with the possibility of surpassing the government’s 6.5% target this year, as stated by Planning and Investment Minister Nguyen Chi Dung…
Vietnam grounds aircraft over engine issues with P&W.
The CEO of Vietnam Airlines (VN, Hanoi Noi Bai International) says he will have to ground twelve of its twenty A321-200Ns because of Pratt & Whitney engine issues, according to…
Vietnam awarded best rice in the world winner as Thailand drops back
The president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association, Chookiat Ophaswongse, said the ST25 rice variety from Vietnam was recognised as the best rice in the world this year, beating 30…
Henry Kissinger’s legacy of death and chaos in Cambodia
When news of Henry Kissinger’s death spread this week, many former world leaders lined up to pay tribute. Former US President George W Bush said the US had “lost one…
Indonesia will launch high-speed rail funded by China
The first high-speed train in Southeast Asia will open in Indonesia on Monday. China is funding the multibillion dollar project, which will shorten travel time between Jakarta and other major…