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- Vietnam also has the ability to isolate maritime issues from bilateral ones, analysts say, ensuring fewer confrontations compared to the Philippines
- Chinese vessels patrol near Vietnam’s oil and gas fields in the South China Sea but this hasn’t resulted in high-profile confrontations
The expansion is driven by consumption, services and investment.
It comes as tensions have flared recently between Manila and Beijing over a series of confrontations between vessels from both countries, in particular around the Second Thomas Shoal.
President Tsai Ing-wen is facing calls to lead the opening of renovated pier in assertion of Taiwan’s claims over disputed islet, contested by Beijing, the Philippines and Vietnam.
Japan is increasingly reliant on foreign workers as its labour shortage worsens in line with broader demographic trends. The nation’s working-age population has been shrinking since it peaked in 1995.
The countries’ opposing ideologies amid clashing sovereignty claims could lead to years of militarisation and confrontation in the region if not contained, analysts warn.
New Zealand and North America now account for more than half of all lobsters imported by China, but Indonesia and Thailand are making gains.
As geopolitical changes increase the cost and stress of doing business from home, Chinese companies are finding alternative locations for production, particularly in Southeast Asian countries like Vietnam.
The company considered one of Vietnam’s most promising tech start-ups plans to file a new registration in the future, according to a statement to the US SEC.
A recent survey showed nine women were advised by local intermediary organisations to undergo contraceptive treatment before working in Japan.
The world’s biggest durian market is becoming fertile ground for competition as more exporters get approval to ship – and others are likely to follow.
Apple supplier Goertek plans to invest up to US$280 million in Vietnam to manufacture consumer electronics products for the US tech giant, according to a corporate filing on Monday.
Vietnam currently has no controls on the sale and use of vapes or e-cigarettes. Bans in Singapore and Thailand are often flouted. Indonesia, conversely, legalised the devices – but imposes hefty taxes.
Zhang Xiuqiang was sentenced to eight months’ jail after pleading guilty to one count of theft.
Readers discuss Hanoi’s relations with Beijing and Washington, the reality of Chinese foreign relations, music to Chinese consumers’ ears, Hong Kong bargain-hunters, and the pursuit of happiness.
VinFast says the Tamil Nadu project is expected to evolve into a first-class EV production hub in the region, with an annual capacity of up to 150,000 vehicles.
‘Many’ sovereigns in south and southeast Asia are at risk of negative rating action, with Singapore as the exception, the company says.
Content creator Hua Quoc Anh was penalised for posting ‘false information’ on the popular short-video app.
Woman, 52, was arrested following seizure of smuggled goods, which were intended for Vietnam.
Singapore’s massive money laundering case; Taylor Swift’s snub of everywhere else in Southeast Asia – and Malaysian business tycoon Robert Kuok’s 100th birthday: here are This Week in Asia’s highlights of the year.
Le Viet Hoang was sentenced to 11 months’ jail after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including theft.
The declaration from Mexico’s economy ministry follows criticism from local producers that Chinese steelmakers have strangled their production.
