Southeast Asia News

TVS Motor Company Expands EV Dominance in Southeast Asia with ION Mobility Integration

TVS Motor Company is enhancing its electric vehicle (EV) presence in Southeast Asia by integrating ION Mobility's assets and IP, aiming to leverage the region's growing motorbike m...

HCMC Climbs to 98th in Global Financial Rankings, Nearing Southeast Asian Peers

Ho Chi Minh City climbs seven places to 98th in the global financial center rankings, edging closer to Southeast Asian peers like Bangkok and Jakarta. With plans to develop an inte...

Razorpay Makes Strategic Move into Singapore, Eyeing Southeast Asia's Digital Payment Boom

Fintech unicorn Razorpay expands into Singapore, aiming to reduce cross-border payment costs and strengthen its Southeast Asia presence. With plans to explore Thailand, the Philipp...

Vietnam Aims to Transform into Southeast Asia's Premier Economic and Trade Hub by 2030

Vietnam sets its sights on becoming Southeast Asia's premier economic and trade hub by 2030, as Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh outlines ambitious plans during a dialogue with Europ...

Thailand Joins Global Movement with 15% Minimum Corporate Tax Starting 2025

Thailand announces a 15% minimum corporate tax starting 2025, aligning with the Global Minimum Tax framework to curb tax competition. This move follows the OECD's guidelines and mi...

Vietnam Emerges as a Rising Economic Power in Southeast Asia

Vietnam is highlighted for its rapid economic development driven by manufacturing growth and foreign investment. Despite being ranked 12th in Asia, its projected 7% growth in 2024 ...

Vietnam Emerges as Top Destination for Japanese Expansion in Southeast Asia

Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in Japanese firms' expansion plans despite a slight decrease from last year. All retail and food services businesses in Vietnam plan to expand, with si...

Vietnam's Luxury Real Estate Market Booms Amid Economic Growth

Vietnam's luxury real estate market is booming due to its rapid economic growth and strategic location in Southeast Asia. Recent government reforms in foreign property ownership re...