India’s export resilience: Record highs in H1 FY26 showcase rising global competitiveness
India’s export sector is experiencing one of its strongest phases in recent history, marking a new chapter of confidence, growth, and global competitiveness.
India's manufacturing share projected to rise to 25% of GDP by 2047: Report
India is poised to become a global industrial powerhouse by 2047, with manufacturing's share of gross domestic product (GDP) targeted to rise from about 17 per cent now to roughly 25 per cent, a report showed on Thursday.
Visa and VNPT Money launch the Visa Pay, driving digital transformation and financial inclusion in Vietnam
Visa (NYSE: V), the world's leader in digital payments, has partnered with VNPT Money to launch Visa Pay, a new feature that enables Vietnamese consumers to pay quickly and safely using their mobile wallet – whether shopping locally or traveling abroad. Visa Pay is now live with VNPT Money, marking the first digital wallet in Vietnam to enable this innovative service.
Sanrio Puroland (Tokyo) Launches New Parade to Celebrate Its 35th Anniversary
On 9 December 2025, Sanrio Puroland (Tama City, Tokyo; "Puroland"), a fully indoor theme park operated by Sanrio Entertainment Co., Ltd. (headquarters: Tama City, Tokyo; President and CEO: Aya Komaki), celebrated its 35th anniversary on December 7, 2025, and debuted its new main parade, The Quest of Wonders Parade. The story begins with Hello Kitty finding a mythical book about a "treasure that brings eternal happiness." Cinnamoroll, Pompompurin, Kuromi, and their friends set off on a delightful adventure in search of this "treasure of happiness."
How India is positioning itself in the global South’s economic transformation
India stands at a transformative moment in its economic journey, positioned not just to benefit from the shift in global trade dynamics but to help define them.
Solar Boom: India’s Capacity Jumps 4,500% In 11 Years To 130 GW, Says Minister Pralhad Joshi
Pralhad Joshi highlights India’s record 31.25 GW non-fossil capacity addition, rapid solar growth, and key role in global renewable energy at GELS 2025 in Puri, Odisha.
Green Economy and Circular Economy: Need to Standardize Technology and Improve Regulatory Framework
At the thematic workshop “Promoting the Development of a Green Economy, Circular Economy, and Sustainable Environmental Protection,” held on December 4 within the framework of the 5th International Conference on Cooperation between Vietnam and Foreign Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), speakers discussed cooperation outcomes in the field of natural resources and environment for the 2020-2025 period and explored orientations to promote the green economy and circular economy in the coming time.
The Learning Culture at Tan Hiep Phat: Leaders Are Mentors, Colleagues are Partners in Sharing
At Tan Hiep Phat, learning is not a short-term movement. It is a culture and part of the company’s DNA. Every individual, in any role, is encouraged to keep learning, practicing, and growing.
Digital highways to digital India: How fibre along national expressways is powering the future
India is accelerating into a new phase of digital transformation.
Africa Finance Corporation Raises Record US$524m in Dual-Currency Samurai Loan Facility
On 2 December 2025, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent's leading infrastructure solutions provider, has closed a landmark US$524 million equivalent dual-currency Samurai term loan facility. The transaction marks AFC's largest Samurai loan to date and reinforces the Corporation's growing footprint in Japan's capital markets amid rising investor confidence in its credit fundamentals.
UnionPay International Pilot Launches Cross-Border QR Payment Program Between China and Vietnam
In December 2025, UnionPay International (UPI) and the National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS) officially launched a pilot program for cross-border QR payments connecting China and Vietnam. This program aims to further enhance the mobile payment experience for Chinese tourists in Vietnam and foster closer economic, trade, and cultural exchanges between the two countries.
India enhances economic cooperation with Southeast Asia
India’s evolving trade strategy is entering a transformative phase, one that places Southeast Asia firmly at the centre of its global economic engagement.
PM Modi unveils Skyroot-built India's first private rocket Vikram-I in Hyderabad
The Vikrams series is named for Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, founder of the Indian Space Program.
LiveSpo and the Pharmacy Community Advance Solutions to Reduce Antibiotics Abuse
On 28 November 2025, more than 100 key players in the pharmaceutical retail sector, healthcare experts and wellness solution providers gathered at LiveSpo Summit 2025, held on November 26 in Ho Chi Minh City under the theme "Uniting Pharmacies – For a Future Without Antibiotics."
2025 China-ASEAN Marathon kicked off with over 15,000 runners exploring Fangchenggang on foot
On November 23rd, the 2025 China-ASEAN Marathon commenced at the Beibu Gulf Marine Culture Park in Fangchenggang, bringing together 15,000 participants from China and ASEAN countries to race through the panoramic ecological bay city.
Electricity Connect 2025 | Huawei Wins "Best Technology Provider" Award
On 27 November 2025, the Electricity Connect 2025 conference, organized by Indonesia Electrical Power Society (MKI) in collaboration with multiple institutions, was successfully held in Jakarta. During the event, Huawei's recognition as The Best Technology Provider at the Electricity Connect 2025 event underscores the company's long-term commitment to supporting Indonesia's energy transition through continuous innovation in digital and intelligent technologies.
Infrastructure work on 11 smart industrial cities in India to begin by December 2025
India is on the brink of a transformative leap in industrial development, with groundwork set to begin on 11 of the 12 planned smart industrial cities by December 2025.
The Mall Group Launches Southeast Asia’s First Monchhichi Holiday Collaboration, Elevating Bangkok as Asia’s Next Global Festive Landmark
On 27 November 2025, the Mall Group unveiled a milestone partnership with Monchhichi, the beloved Japanese character celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking the first-ever large-scale Monchhichi holiday collaboration in Southeast Asia.
South Africa's Third-Largest City Ekurhuleni Secures Electric Power Campus Network with Huawei Wi-Fi Shield Technology
The City of Ekurhuleni (COE), located in Gauteng Province, South Africa, is widely recognized as one of the country's most urbanized (97%) and industrially developed core economic zones.
Huawei Unveils New Intelligent Perimeter Sensing Features for Intelligent Substation Solution at CEPSI 2025
On 26 November 2025, Huawei is proud to join the 25th Conference of Electric Power Supply Industry (CEPSI 2025), hosted by the president of Association of the Electricity Supply Industry of East Asia and the Western Pacific (AESIEAP), SP Group, under the theme "Empowering the Energy Transition".
