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.

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

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.

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Gather your friends and family around the table for a feast of Chinese, Vietnamese, Singaporean and Malaysian favourites. There’s Dan Hong’s special spring rolls, Tony Tan’s Cantonese lobster and much more.

In recent years, the deep-sea giant isopod has also become a seafood delicacy in Vietnam, where it was discovered

HANOI: Vietnam expects to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI) with the creation of an investment support fund which offers large incentives to large tech firms.

HSBC is “underweight” Singapore equities, given its strong performance in 2024. The banks are likely to see their earnings “muted” over the next one to two years with the Fed continuing to cut rates.