Tan-Viet Group Poland: Bringing Vietnamese Brands to 115 Countries
From its presence on supermarket shelves in Poland in the early 1990s to a distribution network spanning more than 115 countries today, the journey of Tan-Viet Group Poland and overseas Vietnamese entrepreneur Tao Ngoc Tu is not merely a success story in the food industry. It also stands as a symbol of the stature, resilience, and global aspirations of Vietnamese brands, when Vietnamese products possess the capacity to enter the mainstream of international markets, compete on equal footing, and affirm their value on the global economic map.
GOD55 Sports Honored to Partner With Honda LCR Team in MotoGP
On 2 March 2026, GOD55 Sports has announced a three-year partnership with the Honda LCR Team, bringing fans across Southeast Asia closer to MotoGP. The collaboration features prominent branding on the bikes of Johann Zarco and Diogo Moreira, special event liveries, and exclusive fan-focused content, reflecting a shared commitment to bold performance, precision, and teamwork on and off the track.
Truecaller Partners with AnyMind Group to Expand Direct Sales Footprint Across MENA and Southeast Asia
On 27 February 2026, Truecaller, the leading global communications platform, announced a strategic direct sales reseller partnership with AnyMind Group, a Business-Process-as-a-Service company for marketing, e-commerce and digital transformation. The collaboration is aimed at accelerating the growth of Truecaller's direct advertising business across the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) and Southeast Asia (SEA) regions.
India’s women’s ice hockey team showed me why winter in Ladakh is so special
The relentless rain in the UK this winter has left my friends seeking winter sun in Malta or skiing in the Dolomites. I found myself wishing that I were back in Ladakh instead.
XTransfer Receives Malaysia Central Bank’s Conditional Approval for Key Payment Licences
On 26 February 2026, XTransfer, the World's Leading B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, is pleased to announce that it has received conditional approval from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) for key payment licences, including issuing electronic money, as well as a Money Services Business Licence (Class A) covering remittance and currency exchange.
India’s leap, from back office to global brain trust
The narrative of India as the ‘world’s back office’ has been officially retired. By early 2026, a profound transformation had occurred. India has become a strategic-nerve-centre for the global corporate elite.
The billions given to charity by ordinary Indians every year
The How India Gives 2025 report, produced by the Centre for Social Impact and Philanthropy (CSIP) at Ashoka University, challenges the conventional narrative that organised, institutional money dominates the country's giving landscape.
India leapfrogged as systems built on open-source architecture, APIs
AI is a hugely transformational technology which is going to disrupt every single way of life, former Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said on Tuesday, emphasising it must be accessible, affordable, accountable, and multilingual to avoid deepening global inequalities.
Anaplan Launches AWS Data Center in Singapore to Enhance Global Reach and Support Local Enterprises
On 23 February 2026, Anaplan, the global leader in AI‑driven scenario planning and analysis, today announced the launch of its new Amazon Web Services data center in Singapore. This strategic expansion is designed to accelerate digital transformation and empower businesses in Southeast Asia with advanced artificial intelligence capabilities for real-time planning and decision-making.
Indian’s Yotta to build $2 billion AI hub with Nvidia's Blackwell chips
Indian data centre company Yotta Data Services said on Wednesday it will build one of Asia's largest AI computing hubs using Nvidia's latest Blackwell Ultra chips, in a project costing more than $2 billion.
Party Chief Witnesses Signing, Exchange of Vietnam–US Contracts, Cooperation Agreements
The total value of the documents signed and exchanged between Vietnamese and US businesses reached 37.2 billion USD, reflecting strong and determined commitments from partners as bilateral relations enter a new stage of development.
FTAs show increased global confidence in India: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday rejected the criticism over the recent free trade agreements, asserting that few countries were willing to sign FTAs during the UPA dispensation when India was marred by scams and counted among ‘Fragile Five’ economies, while it is now capable of competing with the world.
Vietnam Deepens Participation in the Global Organic Agricultural Value Chain
Obtaining European certification, taking part in Biofach 2026, and gaining access to European customers are clear indicators that Vietnamese organic products are capable of entering most markets worldwide.
India's defense budget to boost air force capability, experts say
As the first budget after Operation Sindoor, India’s FY27 defence budget has increased the overall defence spending by 15.2% to INR7,846.8 billion ($86 billion)
The 2026 Asia–Pacific Economic Forum to Be Held in Beijing, China
Scheduled to take place in China from 30 May to 2 June 2026, the Fifth Asia–Pacific Economic Forum is expected to generate numerous opportunities for cooperation among enterprises.
Another clean energy superpower snapping at its heels — and it’s moving even faster
Prem Chand is one of the many rickshaw drivers who spend their days darting and weaving along Delhi’s hectic roads. And like an increasing number of the city’s many thousands of rickshaws, Chand’s vehicle is electric.
XTransfer Joins Forum Ekonomi Malaysia 2026
XTransfer, the world's leading B2B cross-border financial platform, was honoured to be invited to join the Malaysia Economic Forum (Forum Ekonomi Malaysia 2026). Bill Deng, Founder and CEO of XTransfer, shared insights on how Malaysia can accelerate technology application and innovation to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) scale exports under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), during FEM 2026's panel discussion, "Made by Malaysia: Accelerating Technology Applications & Innovation".
Lunar New Year in Thailand: A National Celebration and a Regional Travel Magnet
As Asia-Pacific travel continues its strong rebound, Bangkok is reaffirming its status as one of the region's most compelling cultural and retail destinations—particularly during the Lunar New Year season. In February 2026, Thailand's capital will transform into a festive hub of heritage, gastronomy, and world-class shopping.
India’s New FTA Strategy
India’s recent free trade agreements (FTAs) reflect a strategic shift from defensive trade policy toward a targeted, growth-driven approach
AI for Viksit Bharat: How India is positioning inclusive artificial intelligence at WEF Davos 2026
At the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos 2026, India’s artificial intelligence ambitions took a structured and globally resonant form with the unveiling of PwC India’s flagship report, AI Edge for ViksitBharat.
