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Vietnam's split personality and South Korea's thorny path to decoupling
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Vietnam
Economy
Solid exports and consumer spending lift Vietnam GDP 7.72% in Q2
Post-COVID recovery is strong but could be hit by rising crude oil prices
Ukraine war
U.S. accuses 5 firms in China of supporting Russia's military
Washington also adds companies from Singapore, Vietnam to trade blacklist
Technology
As Silicon Valley welcomed Vietnam leader, Hanoi tightened tech laws
One-party state ushers in Big Tech with one hand, reins in internet with other
DealStreetAsia
Vietnam delivery startup Loship said to be seeking debt financing
Move marks shift from previous equity funding plans at 'uncertain time'
Food & Beverage
From Thailand to Vietnam, Asia acquires taste for buzz-lite alcohol
COVID and rising incomes fuel demand for healthier, low-proof alternatives
Indo-Pacific
G-7 infrastructure investment to target Indo-Pacific's clean-energy transition
India, Indonesia and Vietnam stand to benefit from Belt and Road alternative
Food & Beverage
Vietnam's brewers toast rising beer sales in wake of COVID
Sabeco ramps up output to meet growing demand after restrictions lifted
Trade
Vietnam textile and apparel exports hit record high in first half
Southeast Asian country's trade pacts contribute to 23% on-year increase
Coronavirus
ASEAN tourism on the road to business as usual
Thailand to relax mask and alcohol rules; Indonesia drops mandatory insurance
Environment
Robot boats gobble plastic waste from Vietnam to Malaysia
Coldplay, Coca-Cola, Kia funding trash-hunting vessels in Asian rivers
Consumer
Japan beauty brand Pola looks overseas to tap post-COVID travel boom
Supplier opens tax-free shops in Australia, Vietnam and Malaysia
Economy
Philippines, Vietnam study digital currencies as Alipay, WeChat Pay spread
More Southeast Asian countries moving in the direction of early issuer Cambodia
The Big Story
Abortion in Asia: The limits of choice
The overturning of Roe v. Wade could be a watershed for U.S. women's rights. Is the same true in Asia?
DealStreetAsia
Sea's e-commerce arm Shopee to cut staff across Southeast Asia
Startup faces headwinds as rising inflation weakens consumption
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
Technology
Singapore fintech learns from debt blowup of China, Greensill
After crowdfunding scams and meltdowns, Softbank-backed startup welcomes regulation
Ukraine war
Putin didn't want diplomacy, U.S. tells neutral Vietnam
Senior State Department official to share details of failed talks with Moscow
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
Politics
Vietnam health minister, Hanoi chief arrested in anti-graft drive
Allegations include helping company overstate prices of COVID-19 test kits