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China usurps US as Vietnam’s top export market: report

China usurps US as Vietnam’s top export market: report

Vietnam’s exports to China surged about 15 times to $50.6 billion over the past decade.
Vietnam stocks hit record, SE Asia gain as US stock futures climb

Vietnam stocks hit record, SE Asia gain as US stock futures climb

Vietnam stock scales new peak, Singapore extends gain

Vietnam stock scales new peak, Singapore extends gain

Philippines' top judge vows fight as Duterte, allies seek ouster

Philippines' top judge vows fight as Duterte, allies seek ouster

Duterte and Sereno first crossed swords in 2016 as Sereno was vocal against Duterte's drug war. 
March 8, 2018 | 01:26 am PT
Grab makes takeover bid for Uber’s Southeast Asia operations, including Vietnam: reports

Grab makes takeover bid for Uber’s Southeast Asia operations, including Vietnam: reports

Uber has been unable to turn a profit in Asian markets, making it a prime target for rivals.
February 17, 2018 | 11:08 pm PT
US slaps sanctions on Laos Golden Triangle 'casino' in bid to break up narco-empire

US slaps sanctions on Laos Golden Triangle 'casino' in bid to break up narco-empire

Laos shares a border with Vietnam and Thailand, an important 'Golden Triangle' smuggling hub for narcotics.
January 31, 2018 | 07:07 pm PT
Shivering in the tropics: Southeast Asia faces 'cooling crisis'

Shivering in the tropics: Southeast Asia faces 'cooling crisis'

Energy demand from Vietnam and its neighbors climbed 70 percent from 2000 to 2016.
January 28, 2018 | 05:13 pm PT
India plans closer Southeast Asia maritime ties to counter China

India plans closer Southeast Asia maritime ties to counter China

India already has strong naval ties with Southeast Asian countries, including Vietnam. 
January 24, 2018 | 11:27 pm PT
Eyeing China, US moves to strengthen Indonesian defense ties

Eyeing China, US moves to strengthen Indonesian defense ties

Jim Mattis will head to Vietnam after his visit to Indonesia to strengthen defense ties. 
January 22, 2018 | 06:13 pm PT
Analysis: Southeast Asia's illegal fuel market

Analysis: Southeast Asia's illegal fuel market

Analysts estimate about 3 percent of Southeast Asia's consumed fuel is sourced illegally, worth $10 billion a year.
January 18, 2018 | 04:00 am PT
Duterte under fire as Philippines moves to close news website Rappler

Duterte under fire as Philippines moves to close news website Rappler

Duterte is set to shut down Rappler, a critical voice of his government. 
January 16, 2018 | 07:27 am PT
Vietnam, Southeast Asian plastic recyclers hope to clean up after China ban

Vietnam, Southeast Asian plastic recyclers hope to clean up after China ban

Vietnam's imports of plastic waste rose by 62 percent to 500,000-550,000 tons for 2017.
January 15, 2018 | 06:51 pm PT
12,000 flee as lava oozes from Philippine volcano

12,000 flee as lava oozes from Philippine volcano

Mayon, a near-perfect cone that draws thousands of tourists, is also considered the Philippines' most active volcano.
January 15, 2018 | 12:12 am PT
China lavishes cash on ally Cambodia with eyes on the Mekong

China lavishes cash on ally Cambodia with eyes on the Mekong

Cambodia is promised billions of dollars in investment if the country says yes to China's mega-dam project. 
January 14, 2018 | 11:48 pm PT
Vietnam's productivity lags behind Laos

Vietnam's productivity lags behind Laos

The productivity gap between Vietnam and its neighbors is widening due to outdated technology and a low-skilled workforce.
December 29, 2017 | 01:29 am PT
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