Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered a landmark speech to convey her vision for deepening her nation’s economic and security ties with the Indo-Pacific, with a view to making the region more resilient in the face of geopolitical challenges.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered a landmark speech to convey her vision for deepening her nation’s economic and security ties with the Indo-Pacific, with a view to making the region more resilient in the face of geopolitical challenges.

Vietnam’s capital is dialing back plans for a sweeping ban on gasoline-powered motorbikes as gaps in charging networks and public transport force a shift to more limited, time-based restrictions.

Vietnam has moved up its timeline for the mandatory use of biofuel despite concerns over supply levels, quality and cost, as it seeks to strengthen energy security while the Middle East conflict drags on.

Foreign investors have urged Vietnam’s government to resolve a long-running dispute over payments to solar and wind power projects, warning that producers may pursue legal action if agreed terms are not honored.

Foreign investors have urged Vietnam’s government to resolve a long-running dispute over payments to solar and wind power projects, warning that producers may pursue legal action if agreed terms are not honored.

Vietnam welcomed a record number of foreign tourists in 2025, as a resurgence of Chinese visitors and relaxed visa policies helped lure travelers.

Vietnam welcomed a record number of foreign tourists in 2025, as a resurgence of Chinese visitors and relaxed visa policies helped lure travelers.

Vietnam ordered Netflix to remove Chinese television series Shine on Me from its streaming platform in the country over images depicting a map that Beijing uses to stake contested territorial claims in the South China Sea.