Vietnam posts trade surplus of $9.4 billion in 10 months
In October, the country's total export and import value was estimated at $58.27 billion, up 0.1 per cent month on month.
Economic Affairs
Halloween disaster dims Itaewon’s hopes of revival
Either to pay respect to the dead or spooked by the dangerous crowd surge on Oct 29, the usually bustling streets of Itaewon district are likely to remain empty for some time.
Global use of RMB growing steadily
The latest data showed that the renminbi is now next to the US dollar, euro, Japanese yen and pound sterling in terms of foreign exchange trades.
China faces growing risk of weakening external demand in Q4
It comes as monetary tightening across the world to contain red-hot inflation is curbing global economic growth.
Vietnam aims to become developed, high-income country with modern industrial base
A new plan sets out the future development of the country, with strong infrastructure and measures in place to protect the environment, among others.
Digital economy aids high-quality, green and integrated development
Implementing the No 1 project on digital economy, Pingxiang has attracted many to accelerate the development of 5G, big data centres and industrial internet.
Dashed dreams: Young Koreans’ leveraged investments backfire
When stock and crypto markets were hot and borrowing costs were cheap, many younger South Koreans, dabbled in leveraged investing but are now suffering.
$165 million funding for R&D to safeguard S’pore’s food security
The second phase of the national R&D programme on food will place greater emphasis on addressing food security challenges, which includes intensifying sustainability and enhancing…
Vietnam among the fastest growing economies despite difficulties: Economists
Due to a broad-based recovery, domestic demand is back on track, and manufacturing and exports continue to roar.
South Korea’s tech giants tighten belts amid uncertainties, bleak outlook
Korea's business index has hit the lowest point in 20 months, according to data from the Bank of Korea.