Trade
India's absence looms over 'progress' on RCEP Asian trade deal
Members aim to sign pact at November summit, but New Delhi stays aloof
Vietnam
Trade
Talks on Asian trade megadeal RCEP resume in COVID shadow
India likely to remain absent as Vietnam leads push for year-end agreement
Economy
Vietnam to boost Ho Chi Minh budget for first time in 18 years
Engine of the economy to get a lift to help country deal with COVID impact
Business trends
VIP quarantine: Vietnam luxury hotels double as isolation quarters
Services maintained for incoming foreigners who must stay in room 14 days
36Kr/KrASIA
Thai agritech startup raises $2m in pre-Series A round
Ricult targets product development and expansion into neighboring countries
Opinion
Reimagining Asia's response to COVID-19
Purpose-driven leadership, digital transformation and collective effort are critical
International relations
Malaysia says Vietnamese fisherman shot dead by coast guard
Kuala Lumpur says officers acted in self-defense in waters off Kelantan
Opinion
Southeast Asia stands to gain as US hardens South China Sea stance
Region welcomes US support for UN tribunal ruling rejecting China's maritime claims
Coronavirus
Russia aims COVID vaccine at Asian buyers beyond Philippines
Vietnam and others eye Sputnik V doses as scientists spar over safety
Economy
Vietnam courts EU investment in medical and drug supply chains
Vingroup's ventilator parts deal with Medtronic seeks third pillar of manufacturing
