Industry experts have pointed to Vietnam's economic recovery, a thriving office and residential market, and surging demand for industrial real estate as significant factors solidifying the country’s status as a prime investment destination in Southeast Asia.
The Australian government is advancing its trade diversification agenda by facilitating greater access for businesses to fast-growing markets in Southeast Asia.
According to last year’s e-Conomy SEA report, Southeast Asia’s young, digital-savvy population has a keen interest in AI-powered products while AI-related searches in the region grew 11 times from 2020 to 2024.
Vietnam’s tourism industry saw a remarkable recovery in 2024, leading Southeast Asia by recovering to 98% of its pre-COVID level, according to Indonesia’s en.tempo.co.
In 2024, Phu Quoc welcomed nearly 1 million international visitors, marking a significant advancement in the island's tourism sector.
Phu Quoc, one of the most beautiful islands of Vietnam, has made its way onto a list of the five most outstanding destinations published by Travel Off Path.
Vietnam’s digital transformation is progressing at an unprecedented pace, with the country’s digital economy growing by over 20 per cent annually, making it the fastest-growing in Southeast Asia.
Vietnam welcomed 17.6 million international visitors last year, achieving a recovery rate of 98% compared to 2019 (the period preceding the COVID-19 pandemic).
With a solid foundation and well-aligned development strategies, Vietnam continues to assert its position as one of the standout economies in Southeast Asia and beyond.
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.
Over 56% of Japanese firms operating in Vietnam plan to expand within the next year or two, the highest rate among Southeast Asian countries, according to a survey.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) raised its 2024 and 2025 growth forecasts for Vietnam to 6.4% and 6.6% from previous predictions of 6.0% and 6.2%, driven by stronger trade activities and ongoing fiscal stimulus measures.
Vietnam is set to lead Southeast Asia’s e-commerce revolution, given that this industry potentially drives national economic transformation, according to the latest report published by IMARC Group, a market research provider, on December 1.
The budgeted salary increases for 2025 across Southeast Asia are projected to be higher than in 2024, according to a report by professional services firm Aon.
Doctors in Vietnam have performed over 1,000 organ transplants per year over the past two years, making the country the leader in Southeast Asia in the number of organ transplants annually. This achievement reflects significant advancements in the expertise, technical skills, and experience of Vietnam's healthcare sector in the sector.
Vietnam has established itself as the leading nation in Southeast Asia for organ transplants, performing over 1,000 procedures each year for the past two years.
Thailand’s currency has fallen by the most among Asian peers on investor concerns that the independence of the country’s central bank is being further eroded.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son held a working session with Australian Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell in Adelaide city, South Australia, on October 17, on the occasion of the former’s visit to Australia and his co-chairing of the 6th Vietnam-Australia Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.
Southeast Asia is likely to see higher-than-normal rainfall in the coming months which could further disrupt agriculture, tourism, and industrial output in a region already hit by a series of storms this year.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on October 7 that leaders of the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) will agree on a 10-year action plan, aimed at promoting decarbonisation efforts in Southeast Asia, at their summit in Laos this week.