Economy
Taiwan Smart Tourism Alliance Expands into Vietnam with Exclusive Taiwan Travel Packages and Cross-Industry Collaboration
On 24 November 2025, with the rapid growth of outbound travel demand from Vietnam, Taiwan (China)'s leading one-stop e-commerce travel service platform, KKday, has united transportation services, tourist attractions, travel experiences, hotel accommodations, and food and restaurant SMEs from across northern, central, and southern Taiwan to establish the Taiwan Smart Tourism Alliance. The alliance jointly launched a curated tour plan, the "One-Week Round-Island Tour," and utilized diverse business models—B2C, B2B, and B2B2C—to strategically expand into the Vietnamese market.
Economy
From Thailand to ASEAN: XTransfer and Siam Commercial Bank Team Up in SFF 2025
On 17 November 2025, XTransfer, World's Leading B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform and Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), Thailand's first indigenous bank, announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at Singapore FinTech Festival 2025. The collaboration will focus on delivering efficient, secure, and cost-effective foreign exchange (FX) services in Thailand for enterprises engaging in international trade.
UAE: IAF contingent comprising Suryakiran Aerobatic Team, Tejas fighters arrives for Dubai Air Show
The Indian Air Force contingent comprising of the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team and Tejas fighters landed at Al Maktoum Airbase for the Dubai Air Show, the Indian Air Force Media Co-ordination Centre (IAF-MCC) shared on Saturday.
India's Aviation sector expands rapidly: Civil Aviation Minister
India's aviation sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, with a new airport open every 50 days, Civil Aviation Minister
Multitasking and Juggling Jobs? No Big Deal. Gen Z Shares How They Stay Energized and Alert Despite Late Nights and Sleepless Hours
Energetic, multitasking, and always striving for growth, many young people today are willing to take on two or three jobs at once — not only to increase their income but also to sharpen their skills and expand their career experiences.
Vietnam-Netherlands Cooperation Paves Way for Smart and Sustainable Logistics
On November 10 in Hanoi, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Vietnam organized a logistics seminar themed “Vietnam–Netherlands Cooperation: From Port to Runway – Enhancing Connectivity through Innovative and Sustainable Solutions.” The event aimed to strengthen collaboration between businesses of the two countries, promote trade, and foster sustainable development in the fields of seaports and aviation.
From import dependence to export powerhouse: India reaches new heights of self-reliance
In a landmark moment that reflects India’s growing strategic confidence and technological prowess, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday announced that the country’s defence exports have touched a record $2.8 billion (Rs 25,000 crore) — a monumental leap from less than $118 million (Rs 1,000 crore) just a few years ago
Promoting Vietnam-UK Cooperation in Developing Modern Financial Services
On November 7 in Hanoi, the Vietnam–UK Financial Services Summit took place, marking an important milestone in bilateral cooperation and demonstrating both countries’ commitment to fostering comprehensive development in the financial services sector, expanding opportunities for connection, and sharing expertise.
Recharge with Number 1 to Become a Better Version of Yourself
To stay energized and alert before racing to meet a project launch deadline for a major real estate development, Trần Ngọc Trà My (27, Ho Chi Minh City), a freelance MC, grabbed a bottle of Number 1 energy drink and gave herself a quick break to recharge and regain focus.
India May Become 3rd Pillar In US-Japan Rare Earth Network: Analysis
India stands poised to become a key player in the global rare-earth supply chain, offering New Delhi a window to build its refining, magnet-making and downstream capabilities, according to a recent analysis in The Diplomat.
The Journey of Passion Behind the Kitchen: Stories of Those Who Choose the Culinary Path
The culinary profession carries the ambition and passion of many young people. For them, it’s not just a job—it’s a calling. But the path to becoming a chef is never easy. At any point, they may be tempted to give up if they’re not fueled by the right energy and an enduring spirit.
Young Female Tech Student Proves Her Number 1 Spirit, Step by Step Chasing Her Research Dream
In an international scientific conference hall filled with dense reports, jargon, and equations, a young woman in a white ao dai confidently presents her work on biomedical antenna design. The room follows her every word.
India ranks first in adoption of Generative AI technology across Asia Pacific: Deloitte survey
Deloitte released the India findings of its Asia Pacific report Generative AI in Asia Pacific: Young employees lead as employers play catch-uptoday, highlighting India’s exceptional response to Generative AI (GenAI), with 93 percent of students and 83 percent of employees actively engaging with the technology
Gen Z Travels Far Just to Sleep: When Tourism and Green Tea Help Cool Down Life
When exhaustion hits its limit, Gen Z chooses to travel not to check in or chase clouds—but simply to sleep. These trips away from the city come with headphones, a few books, and chilled bottles of Zero Degree Green Tea. It’s no longer about exploring new places, but about “getting away to slow life down,” to breathe and rebalance in the mountains and fresh air.
Visa and DealMe launch NanuPay, the world’s first cross-border card installment service
On 4 November 2025, Visa (NYSE: V) and fintech DealMe have launched NanuPay – the first solution that lets Vietnamese Visa credit cardholders choose installment plans while shopping abroad. The service goes live in South Korea, enabling eligible Techcombank and Sacombank cardholders – to select an installment plan instantly at checkout – no app downloads or new card applications.
From Deadlines to Nature: How Vietnamese Youth Are Cooling Down Burnout
Just a week after returning to work from a break to defend her BMA Marketing thesis, Phuong Nghi (28, brand manager in Ho Chi Minh City) decided to “escape” again. She and two friends fled the city for Da Lat, seeking a reset from the pressures of life.
Mauritius looking to revive rice ties with India
Mauritius is looking to enter into long -term deals with India for import of around 33,000 tonnes of rice to keep its subsidised food programme running, which has become a significant supplier of the staple food to the country, Takesh Luckho, chairman of Mauritius State Trading Corporation, said.
UDAN fuels India’s aviation boom with growing airports, jobs and smarter travel initiatives
Like a rising aircraft cutting through morning clouds, India’s aviation journey has gained remarkable altitude in less than a decade. What began as an experiment to democratise air travel has evolved into a full-fledged transformation of the nation’s skies.
The Number 1 Girls: When Passion Is Fueled, Limits Become Only the Starting Point
Two Gen Z women, two parallel journeys through steel and algorithms — both pursuing their dreams with unwavering dedication, pushing their own limits, and spreading the energy and passion of Number 1 to young people across Vietnam.
Arrow Electronics Supports EMASS in Driving Ultra-Low-Power Edge AI Technology with ECS-DoT SoC
On 29 October 2025, Arrow Electronics and EMASS — a global provider of technology solutions, and an edge-AI-focused-semiconductor developer, respectively — have announced a collaboration to accelerate the deployment of ultra-low-power edge AI solutions across wearables, industrial IoT and smart sensing devices, using EMASS's ECS-DoT System on Chip (SoC). By leveraging Arrow's global engineering expertise, product design capabilities, comprehensive supply chain services and integration support, EMASS delivers ready-made, sensor-integrated edge AI solutions that enable technology customers to adopt ultra-low-power AI quickly and efficiently.
Vietnam - New Zealand Explore Cooperation Opportunity at Autumn Fair 2025 in Hanoi
On October 28 in Hanoi, within the framework of the Autumn Fair 2025, the Trade Promotion Agency (Ministry of Industry and Trade) in collaboration with the Vietnam Trade Office in New Zealand, the ASEAN - New Zealand Business Council (ANZBC) and related units organized the Conference on Trade Promotion, Investment and Business Connection between Vietnam and New Zealand.
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.
