Moody’s Upgrades Vietnam’s Credit Outlook to "Positive"
On May 4, Moody’s upgraded Vietnam’s credit outlook from “Stable” to “Positive,” while affirming its Ba2 rating, reflecting its assessment of institutional reforms, macroeconomic stability, and medium-term growth prospects.
Vietnam’s Economy Maintains Strong Momentum in First Four Months of 2026
According to information recently released by the General Statistics Office (Ministry of Finance), in the first four months of 2026, despite complex and volatile global conditions, Vietnam’s economy has continued to show positive signs, with notable highlights in industrial production, public investment disbursement, and an increase in newly established and reactivated enterprises.
From ideas to arsenal: iDEX powers India’s defence innovation revolution
The convergence of engineers, entrepreneurs and military planners reflected a deeper transformation underway in India’s defence landscape.
India Buys Over $1B Worth of Russian R-37M Long-Range Missiles for Su-30MKI Fighters
India has signed a contract worth over $1 billion to purchase a large batch of Russian R-37M long-range missiles, reported the SCMP.
Stable India growth outlook masks hit to vast informal sector, say economists: Reuters poll
India's economic growth outlook is broadly unchanged despite the conflicts, according to a Reuters poll of economists who warned that data won't capture an already-notable hit to the country's vast informal sector.
UAE President meets India’s NSA Ajit Doval in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Ajit Doval, National Security Adviser of India.
India’s unveiled by DRDO that AAP just got a massive upgrade
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Saturday unveiled the Advanced Armoured Platforms AAP (Tracked and Wheeled), designed and developed by Vehicles Research & Development Establishment at the premises of the DRDO’s laboratory in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra.
App India's Forex Reserves Jump By Over $2 Billion To 703.3 Billion
India's forex reserves jumped by USD 2.362 billion to USD 703.308 billion during the week ended April 17, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday.
Boosting Links to Attract Australian Investment Into Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam met Simon White, Chairman of the Australia Vietnam Business Council Queensland (AVBCQ), at the Embassy of Vietnam in Canberra on April 23.
India and South Korea Sign Article 6.2 Deal as Global Carbon Trading Gains Momentum
India and South Korea have signed a cooperation agreement under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement. This is a key step for creating cross-border carbon markets between these two major Asian economies.
SIBUR targets fivefold increase in polymer supplies to South and Southeast Asian markets with launch of AGCC
SIBUR, Russia's largest polymer producer, plans to increase its supplies to Asian countries fivefold by 2030, driven by capacity growth supported primarily by the launch of a major new polymer production facility, the Amur Gas Chemical Complex (AGCC), in Russia's Far East.
Green Production Meets Halal Standards: New Gateway for Vietnamese Exports to Malaysia
Achieving Halal certification today represents a structural step forward and an essential risk-mitigation tool, enabling businesses to more easily meet global ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) requirements.
Sprite Lands Back in the Heart of Street Culture in ASEAN & South Pacific with Launch of New Global Platform ‘It’s That Fresh’
Sprite®, the world's No. 1 lemon-lime soft drink, is entering its boldest, freshest chapter yet in ASEAN & South Pacific. With the launch of 'It's That Fresh,' Sprite reaffirms its role as the region's choice for ultimate refreshment — introducing a vibrant new visual identity, an iconic and ownable Sprite Sound, and fresh locally-resonant cultural collaborations that meet people at the heart of everyday street culture.
India’s Reset Of The Indus Waters Treaty
India’s response was its decision to place the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, marking a historic shift from treating water as a guaranteed entitlement to using it as a conditional strategic tool.
Tradewind Finance Provides USD 2.5 Million Non-Recourse Export Factoring Facility to Vietnamese Cable Exporter
Tradewind Finance has provided a USD 2.5 million non-recourse export factoring facility to a cable manufacturer based in Vietnam. The facility, structured by Tradewind's Shanghai office, converts export receivables into immediate liquidity and provides credit protection on buyers in the United States and Australia. With this structure in place, the exporter maintains 90-day open account terms for its international buyers without placing pressure on working capital.
Strengthening Business Connectivity, Promoting ASEAN-China Investment
On the afternoon of April 20 in Hanoi, Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu received a delegation of Chinese enterprises to enhance business connectivity and promote ASEAN-China investment cooperation.
Media OutReach Newswire Appoints Pamela Phua as Managing Partner, Southeast Asia
Media OutReach Newswire, Asia Pacific's first and only global newswire, has appointed Ms Pamela Phua as Managing Partner, Southeast Asia. This newly created leadership role is designed to accelerate the company's growth across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines – and to serve the growing demand from Southeast Asian brands seeking to build their corporate reputation and brand trust in global markets.
Huawei Cloud Introduces Token Service in Asia Pacific
Huawei Cloud AI Boost Day, themed "Agentic AI Practice", was successfully held in Jakarta. At the event, Huawei Cloud announced the official launch of its MaaS service in Asia Pacific.
JustMarkets Announces Comprehensive Technology Ecosystem Upgrade for Gold Trading in 2026
JustMarkets, a global financial brokerage platform, officially announces a major infrastructure update aimed at optimizing investment performance. In the context of a highly volatile 2026 gold market, JustMarkets focuses on providing technological solutions that help investors replace "instinctive reactions" with "professional resilience".
IMF says India among fastest-growing major economies
In a slowing global economy, India is standing tall—and fast. The IMF has reaffirmed India’s position as the fastest-growing major economy, projecting 6.5% growth for FY27, nearly double the global average
