Coal exports increase sharply in October Vietnam’s export turnover in October was estimated at US$20.80 billion, down 1.5% from the previous month. Telephones and components saw the sharpest decrease with 21.4%, however, coal exports have […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu ASEAN endorses roadmap to meet region’s increasing energy demand The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has endorsed an energy investment roadmap designed to attract […]
Vietnam’s consumer price index up 0.33% in October The consumer price index (CPI) in October rose by a slight 0.33% against the previous month and 3.89% compared with a year earlier, according to the General […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Minimum wages surge across Southeast Asia Minimum wages in Southeast Asia are rising sharply as governments strive to please their publics, but the trend could […]
Vietnamese cement sales projected to far exceed 2018 target The quantity of cement exported and sold in the domestic market reached 85.23 million tonnes in the first ten months of 2018, already surpassing the target […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu New entrants to spur telco competition in Asia Pacific Global credit rating agency Moody’s Investors Service said the telecommunications sector in Asia Pacific (APAC) will […]
Vietnam aims to become a maritime powerhouse by 2030 Vietnam will build its maritime sector to boost economic development and strengthen national defense, a new Party resolution says. — VnExpress Vietnam Airlines to use new-generation […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu 17 ASEAN schools in top 100 QS Asian university rankings for 2019 Sixteen schools in 6 Southeast Asian countries made it to the top 100 […]
Vietnam crude oil output to fall 10 pct a year through 2025 – PetroVietnam Vietnam’s crude oil output is expected to fall by 10 percent a year through to 2025 due to declining reserves at […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Maritime security: Time for Asean to reach beyond low hanging fruit During its year as Asean chair Singapore has continued the association’s work in developing […]
Ceiling rates for airfares unchanged The Ministry of Transport will keep the ceiling rates for airfares unchanged despite proposals from airlines to increase the rate. — VietnamNet Bridge Stung by scandals, Vietnam tightens food safety […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu ADB invests $25 million in private equity fund focused on ASEAN SMEs The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed to provide a $25 million equity […]