Southeast Asia

Vietnam has officially stepped onto the regional "stage" with a new mindset

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The speech of General Secretary and President To Lam at this year's Shangri-La Dialogue is an affirmation of Vietnam's position in the international arena.

Southeast Asian smartphone market: Price increases, volume decreases

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In the first quarter of 2026, the Southeast Asian smartphone market witnessed a decrease in smartphone shipments of 9% but the average selling price increased sharply by 19%.

Thailand excavates largest dinosaur in Southeast Asia

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The newly discovered fossil skeleton reveals a giant dinosaur that lived in Thailand 113 million years ago.

Cyber attack warnings through backdoors increase in Southeast Asia

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Businesses need to monitor continuously in the context of backdoor cyberattack incidents escalating in Southeast Asia.

Vietnam futsal team faces challenges in the semi-finals of the Southeast Asian Championship

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The Vietnamese futsal team will enter the challenging semi-finals of the Southeast Asian futsal tournament when facing the defending champion Indonesia.

Russian oil pours into Southeast Asia, breaking record amidst Hormuz congestion

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Russian oil is pouring massively into Asia, with Southeast Asia being the largest destination in March, as the Strait of Hormuz is squeezing supply.

El Nino 2026 may be more severe, Southeast Asian weather is strongly affected

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Southeast Asia may face stronger El Nino, the risk of prolonged heat and drought.

Hormuz Strait paralyzed, Southeast Asia turns to Russian oil

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The global energy shock caused by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz is causing many Southeast Asian countries to consider increasing Russian oil imports.

Southeast Asia bustlingly welcomes Binh Ngo Tet with fascinating customs

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Not only lion dances and lucky money, Lunar New Year in Southeast Asian countries is a colorful picture originating from fascinating local customs.

China is about to open a $10 billion canal connecting the mainland to Southeast Asia

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The Pinglu Canal connecting China's interior with the Gulf of Tonkin and Southeast Asia is entering the completion phase after 4 years of construction.

Vietnam rises to assume a very prominent economic role in Southeast Asia

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Vietnam has risen to assume a very prominent economic role in Southeast Asia.

AI breakthrough forecast in Asia

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2026 is predicted to be a pivotal year for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) in Asia, when this technology becomes a strategic priority.

U19 Vietnam futsal team loses match at Southeast Asian Cup

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On the afternoon of December 29, U19 Vietnam futsal could not win 3rd place at the U19 Southeast Asian Futsal Championship after losing to U19 Malaysia in the penalty shootout.

Indonesia team to have new coach, salary of 40,000 USD/month

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Former head coach of the Canadian national team, John Herdman, has been appointed to lead the Indonesian national team under a two-year contract.

How the billion-dollar fraud industry reached the point of economic manipulation in Southeast Asia

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The boom in cybercrime is turning some parts of Southeast Asia into fraudulent hubs where underground economies play a dominating role.