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Cosco Shipping International (Singapore) is setting sights on increased investment in Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia within the next three to five years, in anticipation of a surge in Southeast Asian trade. The firm’s president, Jiang Kai, expresses a…
A consortium spearheaded by Jeff Bezos, Amazon’s founder, is on the brink of securing a one-third stake in Premier League team Liverpool. The consortium is reportedly being directed by Amit Bhatia, who is the son-in-law of steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal and…
UBS has outperformed second-quarter earnings predictions as it approaches the final stages of integrating Credit Suisse. As the bulk of the merger process concludes, the global leader in wealth management is progressively refocusing on expansion. In the…
Alumax Boats, a Dutch firm known for supplying water taxis for the 2012 London Olympics, has launched its first shipyard outside its homeland in Vietnam, through a joint venture partnership. This expansion was marked with a grand inauguration ceremony held on…
The Asia-Pacific region is becoming a major focus for Allianz Global Investors (Allianz GI) as global growth trends shift eastward. The firm’s CEO, Tobias C. Pross, asserts that Asia remains one of the few regions where structural growth opportunities are…
BHC Chicken, a renowned fried chicken brand originating from South Korea, is setting its sights on broadening its reach within Southeast Asia, with plans to launch in Vietnam. This move is part of an ongoing expansion strategy that is rapidly growing the…
Bangkok-based noodle brand, ThongSmith, has taken a step onto the international stage by launching its first overseas venture in Wan Chai, Hong Kong. With a reputation in Thailand for its upscale approach to traditional boat noodles, ThongSmith is bringing a…
Ho Chi Minh City is setting ambitious goals for its economic landscape, aiming to boost its per capita income by 3.7% this year. The targeted income for 2025 is set at VND204.3 million, roughly translating to over US$7,850 at current exchange rates. This…
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