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Vietnam's Property Sector Attracts $1.98 Billion of FDI So Far in 2024, up 70% Year-on-Year

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May 29

Vietnam

Vietnam's Property Sector Attracts $1.98 Billion of FDI So Far in 2024, up 70% Year-on-Year

Vietnam attracted $1.98 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in its property sector in the first five months of 2024, a 70% increase y

May 24

Philippines

Removing the Philippines' 60-40 Rule Could Entice Investors But Also Destabilize the Status Quo

In 2023, the Philippines saw $8.9 billion in FDI net inflows, a 6.6% decline from 2022. Comparatively, Singapore attracted $141.2 billion, V

May 23

Vietnam

Power Delivery Issues Eclipse Vietnam's Anti-Corruption Efforts

Vietnam's power delivery concerns have been a significant issue since 2020, when electricity demand began outpacing generation capacity. In

May 22

Vietnam

Vietnamese Steel Producers Echo Thailand's Concerns over Steel Dumping from China in the Region

Vietnam and Thailand are taking a regional approach to address the surge in Chinese steel imports, known as steel dumping. Vietnam's April 2

Luxury Home Sales Plunge 50% in Singapore So Far in 2024

May 20

Global

Luxury Home Sales Plunge 50% in Singapore So Far in 2024

Singapore's luxury home sales have plunged by 50% in the first quarter of 2024, significantly impacted by cooling measures, increased intere

May 18

Thailand

Thailand Targets Chinese Steel Dumping Representing 70% of Domestic Consumption

Thailand's Ministry of Commerce is contemplating broadening current anti-dumping measures against Chinese hot-rolled coil steel, which makes

With China’s Property Market Struggling, India, Korea and Vietnam Are Hot

May 15

Global

With China’s Property Market Struggling, India, Korea and Vietnam Are Hot

China's commercial property market is slumping due to a combination of companies pursuing a "China-plus-one" strategy to mitigate geopolitic

May 13

Vietnam

Hyosung's $2 Billion Vietnam Investment Plan to Include a Data Center

Hyosung Corporation plans to invest $2 billion in Vietnam, including a data center in Ho Chi Minh City, expanding its presence in advanced m

Singapore Surpasses Thailand, Accumulates 236.60 Metric Tons of Gold Reserves in Q1 2024

May 11

Global

Singapore Surpasses Thailand, Accumulates 236.60 Metric Tons of Gold Reserves in Q1 2024

In Q1 2024, Singapore surpassed Thailand as the Southeast Asian nation with the largest gold reserves, with a total of 236.60 metric tons. S

SMIC's Profits Tumble 68.9% in 2024 Marking a Rough Patch for China's Semiconductor Giant

May 10

China Influence

SMIC's Profits Tumble 68.9% in 2024 Marking a Rough Patch for China's Semiconductor Giant

SMIC, China's largest semiconductor manufacturer, faces intense competition and declining profits, with a significant 68.9% drop in net inco

May 10

Philippines

Philippines calls for expelling Chinese diplomats as South China Sea row escalates

The disputes took a sharp diplomatic turn in 2024 when the Philippines' national security adviser accused Chinese diplomats of orchestratin

Microsoft CEO Pledges Nearly $5 Billion for Southeast Asia Investment

May 10

China Influence

Microsoft CEO Pledges Nearly $5 Billion for Southeast Asia Investment

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently concluded a visit to Southeast Asia, committing billions to enhance the region's cloud and artificial i

While U.S. pays little attention to Latin America, China has moved in

May 8

China Influence

While U.S. pays little attention to Latin America, China has moved in

In this Miami Herald article by the Miami Herald, Albert Torres discusses the strategic implications of China's burgeoning economic ties in

May 8

Philippines

Japan's NTT Set To Buy 49% of Philippines' PLDT Data Center Business

PLDT, the leading telecommunications provider in the Philippines with a market capitalization exceeding $5 billion, is negotiating the sale

Overview of the AI Boom Fueling Data Centers in Asia

May 8

Global

Overview of the AI Boom Fueling Data Centers in Asia

Asia Pacific, including Japan, has led dealmaking activities in the global data center market this year, with M&A value totaling $840.47 mil

May 3

Vietnam

Vietnam's Ten-Year Quest for Emerging Market Upgrade Lingers On After Latest Setback

Vietnam's stock market upgrade to emerging status has been delayed due to the State Securities Commission's rejection of a new trade...

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