India Maritime Week 2025: Charting a confident course toward a global blue economy future
India Maritime Week 2025 has sailed into Mumbai with all the grandeur of a nation ready to claim its place among the leaders of the global maritime world.
Malaysia and WEF Drive ASEAN’s Next Leap in AI Governance and Industrial Innovation
On 28 October 2025, The Ministry of Digital, through the Malaysia Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (MYCentre4IR), in collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF), today hosted the Powering the Intelligent Age: Driving Innovation with Southeast Asia and Beyond Summit at Sasana Kijang. The event aimed to deepen collaboration on artificial intelligence (AI), digitalisation and clean industrial transformation.
Maritime Sector Drives India's Economic Surge As 95% Of Trade Moves Through Sea Routes
Data from a government press release highlights that the maritime sector is the backbone of India's global trade and growth story, as early 95 per cent of India's trade by volume and about 70 per cent by value moves through maritime routes.
Number 1: A Vietnamese Energy Icon Fueling the Passion of a Generation
As the stage lights blaze and the bass shakes the ground, the crowd erupts in cheers. Amid the electrifying atmosphere, the limited edition Number 1 bottle appears alongside Đen, its vivid red-and-gold design glowing like a flame of passion.
Karnataka ignites India’s NewSpace era with first state-level space technology Centre of Excellence
The southern Indian state of Karnataka has once again pointed its compass toward the stars
The Sleepless Cabin: When Number 1 Fuels a Passion-Driven Journey With Vietnam’s Young Generation
4 A.M. While the city still sleeps, Khương Duy, 35, is already on the move, setting off from a truck depot in the outskirts. His engine roars to life, cutting through the mist as he races down the open road. But for him, this isn’t just another delivery. It’s a conquest.
Indias economy remains resilient amid global headwinds: RBI Bulletin
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in its latest State of the Economy article published in the RBI Bulletin of October 2025, noted that while the Indian economy is not immune to global headwinds, it continues to demonstrate resilience.
India’s defence innovation surges with $344M in iDEX contracts
India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has reached a transformative milestone under its flagship Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) initiative
EU and Vietnam Enhance Cooperation in Digital Skills Development
On October 21 in Ho Chi Minh City, the international forum “Expanding Digital Investment: Connecting Europe’s Technological Strengths with Vietnam’s Digital Future” officially opened. At the event, Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Vietnam Julien Guerrier announced that the EU will fund a 50 million EUR program to support technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in Vietnam.
Allianz Trade in Asia Pacific sets foot in Vietnam
On 22 October 2025, Allianz Trade in Asia Pacific is pleased to announce the opening of its first office in Vietnam. Headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, the new office will provide comprehensive trade credit solutions to local exporters, catering to their increasing demand resulting from the country's outperforming exports coupled with steady economic growth projected in coming years.
G-AsiaPacific Achieves Premier Tier Status within the AWS Partner Network
On 22 October 2025, G-AsiaPacific Sdn Bhd (G-AsiaPacific), a Malaysian-born cloud service provider and subsidiary of K-One Technology Berhad, has achieved AWS Premier Tier Services Partner status within the AWS Partner Network (APN). AWS is the acronym for Amazon Web Services. This designation, the highest tier within the APN, recognises partners with proven technical mastery, a consistent record of customer success, and deep collaboration with AWS.
Raydel expands into Vietnam, aiming at promoting sustainable health for Vietnamese people
On 20 October 2025, Raydel expands its business operations in Vietnam, with the goal not only of bringing high-quality health products closer to local consumers but also of promoting scientific cooperation and technology transfer in the field of preventive medicine.
OH!SOME Launches Two Special Themed Collections Featuring Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story and Disney’s Zootopia
On 21 October 2025, as Toy Story celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, OH!SOME launches an all-new collection inspired by the timeless charm of Disney and Pixar's Toy Story. The special series debuts on October 15, celebrating the animated classic that has captured hearts across generations.
Responding with Resolve: India’s Growing Capacity for Crisis Relief
India’s emergence as a first responder in South Asia’s crises and disasters is a testament to its growing economic clout, strategic foresight, and deep-rooted commitment to regional stability.
Vietnam and Germany Deepen Economic Partnership
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Germany, the German Development Cooperation Organization (GIZ), in collaboration with FrankfurtRheinMain GmbH, organized an event celebrating the journey of cooperation between the two countries, aiming to further deepen Vietnam–Germany economic relations in the years to come.
Nikken Sekkei to Exhibit and Present at "Japanese Culture in Architecture and Materials" in Ho Chi Minh City
On 17 October 2025, Nikken Sekkei will take part in "Japanese Culture in Architecture and Materials," an exhibition organized by the Vietnam Interior Association (VNIA), to be held from October 23 (Thu) to 25 (Sat), 2025, at C.space Design Complex in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnam, Belgium Advance Environmental and Agricultural Cooperation for Greener Future
To strengthen partnerships with European counterparts, Acting Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Duc Thang paid a working visit to the Kingdom of Belgium, where he held meetings with European Commissioner for Environment, Water and Circular Economy Jessica Raswall; Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for the Economy, Employment and Agriculture David Clarinval; and leaders of the Wallonia region.
SIBUR Reports 88% Completion of Amur Gas Chemical Complex
On 14 October 2025, SIBUR, Russia's largest producer of polymers and rubbers, announces that construction of its flagship investment project – the Amur Gas Chemical Complex (AGCC) in the country's Far East – is 87.9% complete as of the end of September. A total of 31,700 people have been involved in the work on the site.
ANDPAD Launches English Web Version for Global Users
On 14 October 2025, ANDPAD Inc. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takeo Inada; "ANDPAD"), which operates the eponymous cloud-based construction project management service bearing its name, will launch the English-language version of the web browser for its "ANDPAD" service.
Vietnam’s Market Upgrade Signals New Wave of Foreign Capital Inflows
The official announcement by global index provider FTSE Russell on October 8, upgrading Vietnam’s stock market from a “frontier market” to a “secondary emerging market” is viewed as a historic achievement - not only for the financial sector but also for Vietnam’s broader process of international economic integration.
