The United Nations is mobilizing in Southeast Asia to help those in need, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday after a powerful earthquake centered in Myanmar rocked the region.
Southeast Asia is a region of vibrant contrasts—lush rainforests, bustling cities, and a tapestry of cultures that
Picture this: in 2024, Vietnam welcomed a hefty 17.6 million international tourists. That’s enough to land it in third place among Southeast Asian countries. Up at the top, Thailand’s still king with 35 million arrivals, followed by Malaysia with 25 million. Then comes Vietnam, edging out Singapore, which clocked in at 16.5 million visitors.
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Tech interest in South East Asia a “natural outgrowth” of region’s developmentTech historian Suzanne Moon highlights that the region has been building the necessary digital infrastructure for decades.
To be sure, it is still early days in the second Trump administration and its effects on the nature of U.S.-China asymmetric competition in Southeast Asia. Nonetheless, it will be critical to monitor the evolving dynamics in this space through several lenses rather than one dominated by the dizzying set of developments occurring in Washington, D.C.
ITV News looks at the problems affecting rescue efforts, as charity warns "up to six million people" could be impacted. | ITV National News
Hi, it’s Elffie Chew in Singapore, where I’ve been chatting with investment bankers about deals in Southeast Asia and how the hub is holding up well despite challenges across the region. Also today, updates on fundraisings at Blackstone and EQT.
Southeast Asian countries now recognise they may have no choice but to take sides in the Sino-American rivalry, at least in certain sectors, even as they seek to avoid that dilemma, a US congressional advisory panel heard on Thursday.
In Singapore, the Housing & Development Board's plan to launch thousands of new flats will also contribute to rising demand for hydraulic and pneumatic elevator systems. These government-backed initiatives across Southeast Asia are expected to drive market growth for elevators in the coming years.
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