Economy
Sprite Expands Global Basketball Footprint with NBA’s Nikola Jokić and New "Never Stop Refreshing The Game" Platform
On October 13, Sprite officially unveils its new global platform, “Never Stop Refreshing the Game,” with the addition of three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić to its global basketball athlete roster alongside superstar Anthony Edwards.
Economy
Media OutReach Newswire Founder & CEO Jennifer Kok Named Top Nominee in the Woman Entrepreneur Category for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2026 Malaysia
Jennifer Kok, Founder and CEO of Media OutReach Newswire, has been named one of 12 Top Nominees for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2026 Malaysia awards, in the Woman Entrepreneur category. This year’s programme, the 25th in Malaysia, drew a record number of nominations.
Economy
India announced steel policy with a target of 604 million tons capacity by 2047
India released a draft steel policy for public consultation late on Saturday, targeting 604 million metric tons of steel capacity by 2047 from around 220 million tons at present.
KPLASS Singapore Officially Launches Its Far-Infrared Patches in Vietnam
KPLASS, a Singapore-based brand specialising in far-infrared relief patches, has officially entered the Vietnamese market through its exclusive distributor, SAV Trading Joint Stock Company. The launch marks another milestone in KPLASS’s expansion across the Asia-Pacific region, offering Vietnamese consumers greater access to convenient wellness solutions powered by modern technology.
India expands its defence exports
India's BrahMos Aerospace signed its contract with Indonesia's defence ministry in Jakarta on July 7, 2026, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, it was tempting to read it as a trade story.
India’s manufacturing export engine is finally revving up with four driving forces
Merchandise exports in the first four months of FY27 are up 17 percent on last year, with July alone setting a record at $44.2 billion.
High-Tech Exports Drive Vietnam’s Economic Acceleration
The World Bank (WB) continues to identify Viet Nam as the fastest-growing economy in the East Asia and Pacific (EAP) region, driven by manufacturing, high-tech exports, public investment and FDI inflows. However, inflationary pressures, rising imports and risks stemming from AI supply chains remain key concerns.
Azbil to Present Automation Solutions as a Platinum Partner at Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC 2026
Azbil Corporation (Tokyo Stock Exchange Code: 6845) announces that it will participate as a Platinum Partner at Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC 2026 (hereinafter “ITAP”), taking place from 21 – 22 October 2026, at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre in Singapore.
New Opportunities for Breakthroughs In Viet Nam - Canada Science and Technology Cooperation
The upgrading of the Viet Nam - Canada Strategic Partnership opens up new avenues for science and technology cooperation that can make breakthroughs in areas ranging from energy and digital transformation to strategic technologies.
Mai Kiều Liên: From a dairy engineer to one of Asia's 100 most powerful women
Former Party Central Committee Member, Labor Hero, and Vinamilk CEO Mai Kiều Liên has once again been named by Fortune to its 2026 list of the 100 Most Powerful Women in Asia. This marks her third consecutive appearance on the ranking, coinciding with Vinamilk’s 50th anniversary.
HID Enhances FARGO® DTC Printer Line to Help Organizations Issue Faster, More Secure ID Cards
HID, a global leader in trusted identity solutions, is rolling out enhancements across its FARGO® DTC ID card printers, including the DTC1250e, DTC4500e and DTC1500 models, to help organizations issue secure, professional-quality ID cards faster, with less IT support and the ability to easily scale as needs evolve.
India’s semiconductor moment: How the chip economy is entering a new phase
For decades, India’s semiconductor story was largely associated with design engineers, software companies and research centres serving a global industry whose most important manufacturing hubs lay elsewhere. That picture is now changing.
Wibmo Fraud & Risk Management wins Chartis Disruptor Award for its Agentic Risk Intelligence Solution
Wibmo, a PayU company and full-stack PayTech provider, has won the Chartis RiskTech100® Disruptor Award for Workflow, Agentic AI and Low-Code/No-Code innovation, recognizing its work in agentic fraud and risk intelligence through Wibmo Agentic Risk Intelligence Assistant (ARIA) and its broader fraud and risk management ecosystem.
Several Factors Bolster Viet Nam's Economic Growth Prospects in 2026
The positive growth results in the first half of 2026 reinforce the confidence of international organizations. Experts from ADB, UOB, and Standard Chartered have all raised their GDP growth forecasts for Viet Nam this year.
India boosts diesel exports amid global supply constraints
On Sept 30, India announced a reduction in windfall taxes on exports of diesel and aviation turbine fuel, effective from October 1. The move is expected to reduce the tax burden on exporters and could encourage greater overseas sales of refined products.
India expands its role in space exploration
India is expanding its space programme from satellite technology to lunar exploration, solar observation and human spaceflight.
Viet Nam Is Moving Towards Quality and Sustainable Growth
Over the past 40 years, through the Doi Moi (Renewal) reform process, Viet Nam has achieved rapid economic growth and established itself as an emerging economy in Asia. As an FDI businessman who has accompanied this process, I feel immensely proud.
Growth meets green: How India is building a climate strategy without slowing development
For much of the developing world, economic growth and climate action have often been presented as competing priorities. India is increasingly attempting to demonstrate that the two can advance together.
India Is Supposed to Take Steps to Build Strategic Sectors
Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur said India must build capacity in strategic sectors such as semiconductors to shield the economy from an uncertain global environment
Germany Ready to Sign $8 Billion India Submarine Deal, Envoy Says
Germany's relationship with India has assumed greater importance amid growing global uncertainty, with the two countries looking to deepen cooperation in trade, defence and labour mobility, German ambassador to India, Jasper Wieck, said at a press conference Wednesday.
‘Semiconductor sector poised to take off in India’: More Singapore firms show interest
After a thriving career of nearly four decades in the semiconductor industry, Sabu Mohamed Ayub retired in 2024, hoping to catch some well-earned rest.
KBTG Techtopia Returns for its Fourth Year, Exploring Human Value in the Agentic AI Era Under the Theme, "Human of Tomorrow"
KASIKORN Business-Technology Group (KBTG) hosted the fourth edition of KBTG Techtopia under the theme, “Human of Tomorrow,” providing a platform for knowledge exchange on technology and the future of humanity in the AI era. The event brought together the insights of more than 80 experts from the public sector, business community, and technology industry across three main stages covering diverse aspects of work and life in the new digital age. The event also featured a wide range of activities designed to empower individuals and organizations.
Aolani Collaborates With NVIDIA to Expand AI Factory Infrastructure Across Southeast Asia
Aolani, a Singapore-founded AI Cloud powering AI growth, today announced the signing of a strategic compute collaboration with NVIDIA.
