What Can Learn From The India-UK Free Trade Agreement
India’s recent conclusion of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom marks a significant step in its international trade efforts. The agreement reflects areas of alignment between the two countries.
Ministry Provides Updates on Vietnam-US Reciprocal Trade Negotiations
The new tariff was detailed in an Executive Order signed by President Donald J. Trump on August 1 (Vietnam time), which adjusts rates for 69 countries and territories listed in Annex I.
Notable Economic Growth of Vietnam: Solid Prospects Stemmed from a Stable Foundation
For the first half of 2025, Vietnam's economy grew by 7.52%, the highest in more than a decade, exceeding the forecasts of many international organizations. It strengthened confidence in the resilience and breakthrough ability of Vietnam's economy in the context of a volatile global environment.
Five Years of EVFTA Implementation: Turning Point in Vietnam-France Trade Relations
Trade relations between Vietnam and France have not only seen growth in scale but also demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability in the face of unprecedented disruptions to global supply chains.
PERSOLKELLY Evolves into PERSOL, Strengthening Regional Alignment and Scale
On 31 July 2025, Asia Pacific's leading HR solutions provider, PERSOLKELLY, has officially rebranded as PERSOL, unifying its operations across 13 markets under one cohesive brand from today.
Vietnam and Bulgaria Hold Great Potential for Cooperation in the Maritime Sector
On July 24-25, Vietnamese Ambassador to Bulgaria Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet paid a working visit to the city of Varna - the “maritime capital” and the largest hub for marine economic development in Bulgaria.
SIBUR Begins Installation of Polypropylene Production Line at Amur GСC
On 30 July 2025, SIBUR, Russia's largest polymer producer, has started installing a polypropylene production unit at the Amur Gas Chemical Complex (GСC), which is currently under construction in the country's Far East, close to Asian markets.
The role of artificial intelligence in India’s economic and digital growth
In the rapidly technologically transforming world, the role of governments has transformed in the modern economic systems from a mere insurer of physical infrastructure to an active provider and facilitator for the real-time availability of virtual infrastructure.
Zoho Launches Zia LLM and Deepens AI Portfolio with Prebuilt Agents, Custom Agent Builder, MCP, and Marketplace
On 28 July 2025, Zoho Corporation, a global technology company, announced additional investments and offerings in AI, including Zia LLM, a proprietary large language model; Zia Agents, with 25+ ready-to-deploy AI-powered agents available in Agent Marketplace; Zia Agent Studio, a no-code agent builder; and a model context protocol (MCP) server to open up Zoho's vast library of actions to third-party agents.
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Releases Strategic Roadmap for ASEAN's 5G-AI Transformation
On July 22, 2025, the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP) released a comprehensive research report outlining how ASEAN can harness 5G and artificial intelligence convergence for transformative economic growth.
UPI Records Strong Performance in India’s Digital Economy
In June, UPI processed over ₹24.03 lakh crore in payments, according to official data.
"India @2047": New Book on India’s Evolving Role in Global Economy
With “India @2047 – Leading The Global Economic Order”, Dr. S. P. Sharma presents a comprehensive overview of India’s current economic trends and future aspirations, focusing on the role of startups, technology, and government policy in shaping the nation’s growth.
Linyi Goods at Vietnam Expo Boost Vietnam-China Trade Ties
From July 12 to 14, the China Factory Products Export Fair 2025 was held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Hundreds of original manufacturers from places like Shandong province's Linyi city displayed thousands of products ranging from daily necessities, office supplies, chemical products, and outdoor equipment to hardware tools.
Thai Businesses Seek Cooperation Opportunities in Vietnam
On July 16, the “Thai Connect in Hung Yen 2025” program officially opened, featuring more than 20 booths from Thai businesses. The event attracted a large number of local residents who came to visit and experience consumer products, while also creating opportunities to strengthen connections between the business communities of the two countries.
India in talks with Russian firm to source lithium from Africa
India is focusing on exploring and developing lithium blocks both in the domestic market and overseas.
Centre's semiconductor push could cut chip imports by $20 bn: McKinsey
"To realise this potential value and reduce import dependency, India will require a mix of targeted government incentives and partnerships with global technology leaders," the report added.
Far East Hospitality Strengthens its Presence in Japan with Two New Hotels in Osaka
On 15 July 2025, Far East Hospitality has announced its continued expansion in Japan with the introduction of the Far East Village brand in Osaka. The openings of Far East Village Hotel Osaka, Namba South, and Far East Village Hotel Osaka, Honmachi, represent a significant milestone in the Group's growth strategy – to double its footprint to 2,000 rooms within the next five years across Japan's key gateway cities of Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Fukuoka. From L – R, façade images of Far East Village Hotel Osaka, Namba South and Far East Village Hotel Osaka, Honmachi "Far
Positive Signs From Vietnam's Economic Growth Forecast
Latest studies of many global banks such as UOB or Citigroup raised their forecasts for Vietnam's GDP growth in 2025 to 6.9% thanks to the early acceleration of exports and positive economic recovery in Q2.
Samsung explores expanding smartphone production in India for US market
Samsung is considering expanding its smartphone manufacturing for the US market from India, as uncertainty looms over possible US tariffs.
Arrow Electronics Launches Engineering Solutions Center to Support Tech Innovation Across India and Southeast Asia
Arrow Electronics, a global provider of technology solutions, announced on July 9 the launch of its new Engineering Solutions Center (ESC) in Bangalore, India.
