southeast asia

US set to impose steep tariffs on solar panel imports from Southeast Asia

May 23, 2025 | 15:40

The US International Trade Commission (ITC) determined on May 20 that domestic solar panel makers were materially harmed or threatened by a flood of cheap imports from four Southeast Asian nations, bringing the US a step closer to imposing stiff duties on those goods.

Fusion Hotel Group appoints new regional director to drive expansion

March 28, 2025 | 11:37

Fusion Hotel Group has promoted Swiss hospitality veteran Markus Gloor to regional director as part of its ambitious expansion strategy in Southeast Asia.

Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon X Series at Southeast Asia Media Summit

March 03, 2025 | 17:46

The Snapdragon X Series Southeast Asia Media Summit was held in Singapore from February 25–27.

Vietnam’s food delivery market saw the highest growth in the region

February 18, 2025 | 11:45

Vietnam’s food delivery market reached a total gross merchandise value of $1.8 billion in 2024.

Chinese F&B brands flock to Southeast Asia

January 16, 2025 | 16:30

Southeast Asia is a particularly hot destination for Chinese F&B brands, with more than 6,100 outlets opened by over 60 Chinese brands in the region as of December 2024.

Vietnam's OnPoint acquires Thailand's CREA to secure foothold in e-commerce market

December 19, 2024 | 14:56

OnPoint, a Vietnam-based e-commerce enabler, announced on December 18 that it had acquired Thailand's CREA to solidify its e-commerce position in Southeast Asia.

Vietnam poised to lead Southeast Asia's e-commerce revolution

December 03, 2024 | 17:36

Vietnam has the potential to become a leading e-commerce powerhouse in Southeast Asia.

Funding in SEA fintech startups fell 28 per cent in Q3

October 21, 2024 | 18:46

Funding into SEA fintech startups fell 28 per cent to $322 million in the third quarter of 2024.

Meta chief outlines how Vietnam can become an 'AI dragon'

October 10, 2024 | 14:00

Thao Griffiths, head of Public Policy Vietnam at Meta, speaks to VIR about Vietnam's AI potential.

Citi hosts E-Commerce and Technology Summit 2024

August 28, 2024 | 15:28

Citi held the E-commerce and Technology Summit 2024 on August 21 in Ho Chi Minh City, focusing on sector growth in Southeast Asia.

Financing the energy transition for Southeast Asia

August 28, 2024 | 11:17

It is unusual to feel nostalgia when you glimpse the future. Seeing an electric rickshaw for the first time, I could not help but smile remembering the spluttering sound of rickshaws which filled the crowded Indian streets of my youth. New electric models are quickly becoming a more common sight in those parts of Southeast Asia which share that three-wheeled transport tradition.

IT service providers form green transformation partnership

August 08, 2024 | 16:02

IT service providers FPT IS and SK C&C have formed a strategic partnership to develop SK C&C's net-zero factory and solutions to promote green transformation.

Vietnam among Southeast Asia's fastest-growing economies next decade: Report

August 02, 2024 | 11:47

The six leading economies in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore, are projected to grow at an average annual rate of 5.1 per cent over the next decade.

Keys to solving Southeast Asia’s shipping gridlock

July 17, 2024 | 16:24

Ongoing congestion at Singapore’s container port has impacted the shipping industry’s peak season this year. Vu Nguyen Hanh, editor of Vietnam Briefing at Dezan Shira & Associates, analyses the opportunities and challenges for Vietnamese ports, as well as their alternative solutions.