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The national flags of the various countries attending the 35th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit are displayed in Bangkok. Photo: AP

Southeast Asia admits China’s sway, but South China Sea stress sows distrust: study

Southeast Asian elites prefer an Asean-led regional order, despite acknowledging China’s growing influence, but the bloc faces its own challenges.

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Opinion | China draws red line at Scarborough Shoal after Manila’s new maritime laws

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Future-proofing rice: how Asia’s farmers are innovating against climate odds

Legendary French chef makes foray into Asia, but not where you’d think

Christian Le Squer, of Paris’ three-Michelin-star Le Cinq, talks about taking on a whole new challenge at La Maison 1888 in Da Nang, Vietnam.

French chef Christian Le Squer is broadening his horizons at the only Michelin-star restaurant in Da Nang, Vietnam. Photo: La Maison 1888

Southeast Asia is the new Singles’ Day battleground as lustre fades in China

Promotions from Chinese e-commerce platforms are infiltrating people’s lives across the region, where e-commerce is seeing explosive growth.

Discover Vietnam’s war-torn past in its culturally rich capital

A visit to Hanoi, from its museums to local-run tours, reveals a city that remembers its turbulent past but is focused on its bright future.

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Opinion | Pragmatic Southeast Asia will adapt to Trump’s ‘America first’ agenda

The region is already bracing itself for the reinstatement of a more transactional and nationalist policy agenda in the White House.

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From ‘boatpeople’ to Mark Zuckerberg’s in-laws: meet Priscilla Chan’s parents

After fleeing Vietnam for the US, Priscilla Chan’s parents found themselves working 18 hour days to make ends meet – now, their son-in-law is worth US$201 billion.

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TikTok hires hundreds of Chinese workers in US despite scrutiny

More than 60 per cent of the over 1,000 approved H-1B hires for TikTok and ByteDance last financial year were from China.

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Asia-Pacific to see slowing economic growth amid trade tensions: Apec

Protectionism ‘harms economic relations’ among 21 member countries, group’s report says, as unease rises over Donald Trump’s agenda.

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Peruvian President Dina Boluarte waves at the government palace in Lima on November 12, 2024. Peru is hosting this year’s summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, an intergovernmental group that promotes free trade. Photo: Reuters

Uncovering Hanoi, Vietnam’s rich culture and cuisine

Locals recommend the Vietnamese capital’s best street food, creative spaces and historical sights.

Hanoi, Vietnam’s captivating capital blends ancient history with modern energy. Photo: Getty Images

Opinion | Trump tariffs 2.0 will make Asian manufacturing great

The prospect of sweeping tariffs should drive an evolution towards a ‘China+n’ model, with more Asian countries moving up the value chain.

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Vietnam threatens to block Chinese retailers Shein and Temu over licences

Fast-fashion retailer Shein has been selling to Vietnam for at least two years. Temu began allowing users in the country to shop last month.

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Macroscope | IMF is changing its tune on trade. Should Asian economies listen?

In matters of open trade, Asian policymakers can no longer rely on the IMF, which is now advising Asia to focus on building domestic demand.

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People walk down a shopping street in Beijing, China, on November 7. Photo: EPA-EFE

Vietnam man worries that ‘too pretty’ daughter not his, shocked by birth switch

Distrusting father turns to alcohol over too beautiful daughter, employs DNA test, wife leaves after truth emerges that she is not his.

A man in Vietnam who was suspicious that his “too pretty” daughter was not his child was shocked to find that the child had been accidentally switched at birth. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

South China Sea: tensions over Beijing’s continued detention of Vietnam fishermen

While China claims the fishermen were illegally fishing in its waters, Vietnam insists they were operating within their rights.

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Opinion | Trump’s return as president marks the end of American exceptionalism

Trump’s second term will mark a turn in US foreign policy towards a transactional approach and hasten the start of a multipolar world order.

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Southeast Asia’s e-commerce gold rush draws Chinese giants

The region’s e-commerce market is set to double by 2030, a new report finds.

Sellers in Jakarta, Indonesia, conduct a live-streamed sales session on TikTok. Photo: AFP

Why Vietnam is staying silent on South China Sea dispute with Malaysia

Hanoi’s lack of response so far a sign it may not want to jeopardise bilateral ties amid Asean divisions over code of conduct, analysts note.

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Musk’s SpaceX asks Taiwanese suppliers to move production abroad

The US company has requested multiple satellite component manufacturers to produce outside Taiwan, sources say.

Opinion | Asean won’t become obsolete just because a few members join Brics

Southeast Asian nations’ interest in joining the grouping is consistent with the region’s geopolitical hedging and may well strengthen Asean’s clout.

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Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs Maris Sangiampongsa, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Laotian Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah hold hands during a “family photo” at the 14th Asean-United Nations Summit in Vientiane, Laos, on October 11. Photo: EPA-EFE

Malaysia complains to Vietnam over South China Sea reef expansion, sources say

The complaint, about a reef both nations claim, is a rare bilateral escalation not involving China.

Vietnam has significantly accelerated the expansion of its outposts in the Spratly Islands in recent months. File photo: CSIS/ AMTI

US tech firms warn Vietnam’s planned law to hamper social media, data centres

The draft law, being discussed in Vietnam’s parliament, aims to tighten information-protection rules and limit data transfers abroad.

Who is Diddy’s baby mama Dana Tran – and is she really supporting him?

In mid-October, Combs took to Instagram to share a birthday tribute to his youngest child, Love Sean Combs – but what do we know about the child’s mother, Dana Tran?

Temu’s debut in Vietnam faces scrutiny after Indonesian ban

The Chinese bargain shopping site is accused of operating in Vietnam without government approval, according to local reports.

Temu is an e-commerce platform owned by PDD Holdings. Photo: Reuters

South China Sea: how does Philippines’ coastguard measure up against others?

Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam have boosted their naval and coastguard assets as tensions in the disputed waters continue to simmer.

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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr reviews coastguard personnel next to the patrol ship BRP Gabriela Silang on October 22. Photo: EPA-EFE

Is China looking to ‘divide and conquer’ as it boosts defence ties with Vietnam?

Top Chinese military commander’s Hanoi trip signals ‘substantial improvement’ in relations, analyst says.

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Vietnam’s ‘sweet spot’ strategy balances Brics engagement with Western ties

As a Brics partner, Vietnam’s choice of alignment showcases the bloc’s growing influence – while avoiding the pitfalls of full membership.

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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on Vietnam, covering politics, economy, society and the country's relationships with the United States, Australia, China and neighbouring Southeast Asian countries.
Capital
Hanoi
Head of State
President To Lam
Head of Government
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh
last updated:
27 September, 2024
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