US-Vietnam trade deal has serious implications for South-east Asia

Last week’s announcement of the US-Vietnam trade deal was an important milestone for both Vietnam and the US. Although details are sparse, the agreement spares Vietnam from facing one of the steepest reciprocal tariff rates of any country at 46 per cent. …

European factories show more signs of recovery but Asia hobbled by tariff risks

Factory activity across Europe showed more signs of steadying in June but shrank in many Asian economies as concerns over U.S. tariffs kept demand low while signs of modest relief for manufacturers raise the stakes in trade talks with Washington amid …

Explore Worldwide launches exclusive agent-only Asia sale

Explore Worldwide has launched an exclusive sale for travel agents across Australia and New Zealand with a 20 per cent discount on a curated selection of Asia tours throughout July. Explore’s tours showcase the diversity and depth of Asia, now one of the …

Maruha Nichiro launches Asia-Oceania HQ to streamline ops, expand sales

BANGKOK, Thailand -- Maruha Nichiro Corp., the world's largest seafood company by revenue, has launched a regional headquarters in Southeast Asia, establishing a virtual base in Thailand to oversee operations across Asia and Oceania, excluding Japan, …

Saluting decades-old friendship between South Korea and Utah

COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS — Salt Lake City resident Jim Crane is a month away from celebrating his 100th birthday — and his experiences fighting in the Korean War happened more than seven decades ago. But for Crane — who is also a World War II veteran — the …

South Korea Cement Industry Report 2025-2029 Moderate Growth Outlook Backed By Green Investments And Export ...

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) South Korea's cement market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2025-2029, reaching $7.36 billion by 2029. Key drivers include public infrastructure projects and industrial retrofitting, alongside challenges …

What can South Korea learn from Israel-Iran war for its own air defence?

For years, South Korea’s government has invested billions in missile shields and early warning systems, determined to keep the threat of Pyongyang’s ever-expanding arsenal at bay. But the relentless exchange of missiles that defined last month’s Israel- …

China reroutes exports via south-east Asia in bid to dodge Trump’s tariffs

Filipino students' waste management tracking system wins at Asia-Pacific Solution Challenge

A waste management tracking system developed by four students from Holy Angel University in Angeles, Pampanga won the People’s Choice Award at the 2025 APAC Solution Challenge, and presented on a demo day at the 2025 APAC Digital Transformation Forum in …

As Trump pushes for resource independence, China starts acquiring mines in Africa, South America

Chinese overseas mining acquisitions have surged to their highest level in more than a decade, raising alarms in Washington and among US allies seeking to counter China’s dominance over critical minerals. According to newly compiled data from S&P …