Trade
Vietnam textile and apparel exports hit record high in first half
Southeast Asian country's trade pacts contribute to 23% on-year increase
Economy
Coronavirus
ASEAN tourism on the road to business as usual
Thailand to relax mask and alcohol rules; Indonesia drops mandatory insurance
Economy
Philippines, Vietnam study digital currencies as Alipay, WeChat Pay spread
More Southeast Asian countries moving in the direction of early issuer Cambodia
Economy
Vietnam's minimum wage to rise 6% in July after pandemic freeze
First increase in over 2 years could be followed by another hike in January
Business Spotlight
From China to India, Asia braces for EU plan to kill fast fashion
Supply chains may have to shift to recyclable, durable clothes -- with uncertain consequences
Economy
Southeast Asia recovery at risk over inflation, China lockdowns
Thailand and Philippines downgrade GDP outlooks for the full year
Transportation
Vietnam's air freight industry accelerates despite COVID pandemic
National conglomerate targets air cargo, overseas operators ramp up
Energy
Vietnam's power supply under strain from high coal prices
Country lacks plan for reducing dependence on its most important fuel
Asia Insight
Malaysia's 35% minimum wage hike stirs recovery concerns
Critics say politicians are promising happier paydays as an election ploy
Supply Chain
China, Vietnam truckers turn to relay race to break border jam
COVID-clogged supply chains left drivers camped out for weeks
Travel & Leisure
Vietnamese travel to domestic destinations as COVID curbs ease
Hotels report solid bookings for end-of-April holiday season
Economy
Vietnam plans to raise minimum wage by 6% from July
Hike would be the first in the country in two years
Transportation
Laos' logistics vision for ASEAN: All rails lead to Vientiane
Government eyes capital as link from Southeast Asia to China
Travel & Leisure
Vietnam's reopening tourism sector hobbled by labor shortage
Industry lost workers during strict coronavirus lockdowns
Economy
Vietnam GDP grows 5.03% in first three months of 2022
Exports rise 14% but spike in material costs remains a concern
Ukraine war
ASEAN faces 'collateral damage' from Ukraine war's Europe impact
From Singapore to Thailand, spillover threatens COVID-hit economies anew
China tech
Help wanted: Tech firms in Vietnam seek Chinese speakers
Apple suppliers, garment makers fleeing China-U.S. tension hire bilingual talent
Economy
From India to Indonesia, wages to rise faster alongside inflation
Studies find Asian employers ready to pay more after COVID pain
Coronavirus
Singapore weighs air hub reopening as Malaysia charges ahead
City-state plows millions into restoring aviation but remains cautious about border
Ukraine war
SWIFT sanctions add twist to Vietnam-Russia coal plant dispute
Hanoi refrains from condemning Ukraine invasion by its old Soviet partner