Technology
Microsoft helps Vietnam fight hackers amid US-China cloud rivalry
Local companies and state agencies join cybersecurity event
Vietnam
Coronavirus
US to open regional CDC office in Vietnam to tackle COVID-19
Washington steps up commitment to ASEAN public health amid Beijing tensions
South China Sea
Vietnam stresses South China Sea security issues at ASEAN meeting
Draft communique calls for joint work on COVID vaccine development and delivery
International relations
Sino-US tug of war looms large in ASEAN meetings
China to use promise of coronavirus vaccine to sway members to its side
Automobiles
Vietnam automaker VinFast unveils $164k SUV to burnish brand
Luxury model goes on sale same month government slashes economic growth target
Economy
Vietnam to halve 2020 GDP growth target due to pandemic
Hanoi will not raise minimum wage in 2021 for the first time in decades
Travel & Leisure
China's foreign casino ban risks snake eyes for Vietnam and rivals
Macao stands to lure high rollers from destinations like Philippines and Singapore
Food & Beverage
Marubeni on mission to win hearts and taste buds across the world
From coffee to beef, trading house doubles down on pandemic-proof foods
DealStreetAsia
Singapore online realtor raises $200m from US equity giants
PropertyGuru to accelerate growth strategy in key markets Malaysia and Vietnam
Economy
Ho Chi Minh pitches itself as regional financial hub after COVID
Proposal to Hanoi comes as Vietnam seeks to emerge from economic slump
DealStreetAsia
Vietnam's NextPay aims to raise $60-$100m in pre-IPO placement
E-payments provider looks to expand overseas such as in Indonesia and Myanmar
Transportation
Chinese state port operator's India and Vietnam acquisitions stall
Government approvals for China Merchants Port purchases 'delayed'
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
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
