Vietnam's trade value with Singapore reached an all-time high last year, exceeding S$31.67 billion (US$23.5 billion).

Vietnam’s rice exports to Singapore grew 28.45% to S$128.9 million (US$95.2 million) in 2024, making it the city-state's third largest rice supplier, according to the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore.

The Vietnamese rice sector is likely to face a host of challenges in export in 2025 after a successful year in 2024, according to experts.

Vietnam has cemented its position as an attractive destination for foreign businesses looking to expand their operations in Southeast Asia, driven by robust growth and expanding infrastructure.

Vietnam has the potential to establish itself as an international financial hub by fostering digital asset development, similar to Switzerland, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates, an analyst has said.

Vietnam PM Pham Minh Chinh said in Davos the country is “working on solutions”, reiterating a promise to buy Boeing planes and expressing an interest in purchasing other American high-tech items.

Chinese travelers are canceling plans to visit Thailand during the Lunar New Year holiday, as fears over human trafficking reverberate across the country.

Resumption of direct flights and normalisation of visa issuances — demands China has been making over the past couple of years — are expected to come up in Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s discussions with Beijing during his visit,

The shift comes after prices for the arabica variety, used for premium blends, jumped 94% in the past 12 months, reaching a fresh record high this week. Robusta futures have also surged. Adverse weather in Brazil and Vietnam, the No 2 coffee supplier, dented crops and sparked concerns over global deficits.

From Beijing to Hanoi and Moscow, the holiday — known as the Spring Festival in China, Tet in Vietnam and Seollal in Korea — is a major festival celebrated by diaspora communities around the world. Wednesday marks the start of the Year of the Snake, one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac.

On the eve of Lunar New Year, 19-year-old Aragon Lor feasted on shrimp and noodles with his family in Manila's Chinatown, regarded as the world's oldest. It's a double celebration as the Lor family is celebrating his win in a local Mr Chinatown Global male pageant. Chinoy refers to someone in the Philippines with Filipino and Chinese heritage.

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