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Southeast Asia expands pumped hydro to boost energy storage
As Southeast Asia rapidly transitions toward renewable energy, countries across the region are investing heavily in pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) to enhance grid stability and support sustainable growth
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Trump and Harris policies likely to have similar impact on Vietnam economy, analysts say
Vietnam's economy is expected to face similar effects regardless of whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris wins the US presidency, though a Trump victory could increase market volatility, analysts said
Vietnam PM proposes five connections to strengthen BRICS cooperation
Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, in his address at the expanded BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, called for a comprehensive, people-centred approach to tackling global challenges
Vietnamese fishermen beaten with metal rods by Chinese forces near Paracel Islands
In what is being seen as the latest in a long line of examples of Chinese intimidation tactics against non-Chinese fishermen, reports are emerging of a vicious, organised attack by Chinese paramilitary forces against Vietnamese fishermen.
ThaiBev sets THB18bn for expansion, targets Southeast Asia growth
Thai Beverage (ThaiBev), the Singapore-listed food and beverage company, announced plans to allocate THB18bn this fiscal year for both domestic and international expansion
COMMENT: From Globalisation to “slowbalisation” as FDIs decline on trade and geopolitical woes
Global flows of foreign direct investment have trended downwards, both in absolute terms and as a share of world GDP, driven by multiple factors including changes in industrial organisation, increasing barriers to trade and investment.
Vietnam explores battery energy storage systems to strengthen renewable energy sector
As Vietnam’s renewable energy sector expands rapidly, experts are advocating for the adoption of battery energy storage systems to enhance energy security and stabilise the national grid
Asia's rice markets to see a shakeup in 2025, with Thai exports predicted to slump
Thailand's rice exports are expected to fall below 8mn metric tonnes next year due to a stronger baht and increasing competition from India
Vietnam's coffee farmers swap beans for durian as profits soar
Vietnamese coffee farmers are increasingly replacing their traditional coffee crops with durian, driven by the fruit’s booming demand in China and higher profit margins
Shanghai hit by rare Category 1 Typhoon Bebinca
Typhoon Bebinca, a rare Category 1 storm, made an unprecedented landfall in Shanghai early September 16, becoming the most powerful typhoon to strike the city in over 70 years
Chinese vessels block Philippine resupply mission as South China Sea tensions rise
In a fresh escalation of tensions in the South China Sea, Chinese vessels obstructed a Philippine resupply mission on August 26, disrupting a routine operation within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone