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Which Southeast Asian economy is the only one among the world’s 20 largest?

Its GDP is projected to reach US$1.48 trillion this year, placing it 17th globally and making it Southeast Asia’s sole representative in the top 20
November 1, 2026 | 03:50 pm PT

American restaurant chain Chipotle to open first Southeast Asian store

American fast-casual chain Chipotle will enter Singapore next year with a restaurant at Jewel Changi Airport, its first outlet in Southeast Asia.
October 31, 2026 | 11:46 pm PT

Developer of Long Thanh, Vietnam’s largest airport, cuts nearly 1,400 employees in three months

Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV), which is developing Long Thanh International Airport, cut its workforce by 1,360 in the third quarter, bringing total staff reductions this year to nearly 3,700.
October 31, 2026 | 11:37 pm PT

‘Really not appropriate’: Singapore restaurant criticizes diner for washing hands at table

A restaurant in Singapore has called attention to a diner who washed his hands at the table, leaving water on the floor, even though a sink is only several steps away.
October 31, 2026 | 11:37 pm PT

Gold dips to 4-month low

Vietnam gold prices fell Saturday to the lowest since June 11.
October 31, 2026 | 01:47 am PT

Dollar dips to 18-month low against dong

The U.S. dollar fell to the lowest since April 2025 against the Vietnamese dong Saturday.
October 31, 2026 | 01:47 am PT

Chocolate-covered fruit dessert recalled in Singapore over metal contamination fears

The Singapore Food Agency has recalled several Bomberry chocolate-covered fruit products imported from Australia over concerns that they may contain metal.
October 29, 2026 | 09:01 pm PT

Vietnam trade crosses $1 trillion for first time

Vietnam’s foreign trade in goods has exceeded US$1 trillion this year for the first ever time.
October 29, 2026 | 09:00 pm PT

Asia’s second-richest person among world’s biggest wealth losers following record IPO

Mukesh Ambani, the second-richest man in Asia, was among the world’s three largest wealth losers on Thursday, despite his new company Jio’s record-breaking US$3.2 billion initial public offering.
October 29, 2026 | 03:32 pm PT

Singapore’s largest lender denies merging unit with bank of Indonesia’s richest man

Singapore’s largest lender DBS has denied rumors of a potential merger between its unit and Indonesia’s top private lender Bank Central Asia (BCA), controlled by Indonesia’s richest billionaire Robert Budi Hartono.
October 29, 2026 | 03:31 pm PT

Tesla begins hiring in Vietnam

American electric car maker Tesla has posted openings for five management and project development positions in Vietnam more than a month after setting up a local company.
October 29, 2026 | 02:02 am PT

Gold prices slip

Vietnam gold prices fell marginally Thursday morning amid a slight decline of the precious metal on global markets.
October 29, 2026 | 01:56 am PT

Dollar strengthens against dong

The U.S. dollar went up against the Vietnamese dong Thursday.
October 29, 2026 | 01:53 am PT

Gasoline prices edge up

Gasoline and diesel prices in Vietnam rose Thursday afternoon, following hikes in fuel prices on global markets.
October 29, 2026 | 01:52 am PT

Indonesia’s second-richest man among world’s biggest wealth losers

Indonesia’s second-richest man Prajogo Pangestu was among the world’s five biggest wealth losers on Wednesday, as the country’s stock market dive brought down its billionaires’ assets.
October 27, 2026 | 08:50 pm PT

Singapore’s wealthy keep 70% of assets in cash, more than US investors

Singapore’s wealthy investors are keeping over 70% of their money in cash and deposits, higher than those in the U.S., reflecting a preference for liquidity.
October 27, 2026 | 07:22 pm PT

Philippines’ airfares to rise amid fuel surcharge hikes

Passengers flying to or from the Philippines in early November may face higher ticket costs, as airlines are allowed to raise fuel surcharges to their highest level since May.
October 27, 2026 | 07:22 pm PT

Vietnam coffee king’s eldest son becomes deputy CEO of mother’s company

The eldest son of Dang Le Nguyen Vu, chairman of coffee giant Trung Nguyen Group, has taken over as deputy CEO at his mother’s company, TNI Group.
October 27, 2026 | 07:13 pm PT

Vietnam’s richest woman returns to world’s top 1,000 wealthiest

Pham Thu Huong, the richest woman in Vietnam, has returned to the list of 1,000 richest people in the world thanks to a recovery of her company’s shares.
October 27, 2026 | 03:14 pm PT

Dollar drops little against dong

The U.S. dollar fell marginally against the Vietnamese dong Tuesday morning as it remained steady against major peers.
October 26, 2026 | 08:55 pm PT
 
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