Cambodia’s trade activity demonstrated remarkable growth in the first seven months of 2026, with a 21.3% increase in year-on-year total trade, reaching $44.07 billion. This surge came alongside a widening trade gap of $2.44 billion, a rise from the previous…
In the first seven months of this year, Vietnam experienced a significant boost in its pepper export industry, achieving a total value of US$1.08 billion, which reflects a 10.1% increase from the same period last year. According to data from the Vietnam…
In July, Vietnam experienced a significant boost in its textile and garment exports, with an estimated total worth of US$4.7 billion. This figure represents a 4.3% increase compared to the same period in the previous year, per official data. The notable July…
NTT DOCOMO, a prominent telecommunications company, has reported a remarkable surge in subscribers for its innovative Docomo Starlink Direct service. The subscription numbers exceeded 5 million just over two months after the service was launched, signaling a…
China has solidified its position as the leading consumer of Vietnamese lobster for the first five months of this year, purchasing over $506 million worth of the seafood delicacy. This figure represents an impressive increase of 44.3% compared to the same…
In the first five months of 2026, Vietnam saw a significant increase in its pepper exports, with 122,600 tonnes exported, marking a rise of 21.7% from the previous year. The collective value of these shipments was US$789.2 million, representing a 13.9% surge…
Daiso, a well-known Japanese retail chain offering a variety of economical household items, is preparing to shutter its second store in a span of four months after a lengthy 18 years of operation. The Daiso Sembawang Shopping Centre location is scheduled to…
In the initial three quarters of 2025, Vietnam’s total import-export turnover reached a staggering $680.66 billion, which signifies a 17.3% increase in comparison to the same period in the previous year. Exponential Export Growth The National Statistics…
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