Japanese-style full-service cafe chains are ramping up their expansion in India and Southeast Asia, betting that their premium ambience and Japan-inspired menus will appeal to the region’s growing middle- and upper-income consumers.
China has discovered a gold deposit holding an estimated 1,444 tonnes of reserves worth nearly US$193 billion at current prices, the largest in the country since 1949.
Singapore police have received at least 21 reports of a scam falsely promising subsidized or even free homes in Malaysia’s Johor state since September, with victims losing more than S$1 million (US$768,000).
OK Lim’s lawyer argued that the 83-year-old disgraced oil tycoon faces a heightened risk of falling in prison, which could be fatal, and should be granted judicial mercy, similar to Malaysian billionaire Ong Beng Seng.
Prudential Vietnam's CEO says what the country needs today is not only growth, but an economy that is transparent, well-governed, and capable of attracting long-term capital.
FPT Corporation and the Vietnam Institute of Educational Sciences (VNIES) have signed a cooperation agreement to launch Vio Global Champion, an international mathematics platform and competition for students aged 6–13.
China's Luxshare-ICT Group, an Apple supplier, plans to implement major science and technology and innovation projects in Vietnam with projected revenue expected to exceed US$10 billion, its Vice Chairman Wang Laisheng said.
Global spot gold prices dropped 2.9% to $4,080.70 per ounce on Friday on a broader market sell-off, sparked by hawkish remarks from U.S. Federal Reserve officials, dimming hopes for a December interest rate cut.
My mother gathered the family and announced that she would leave her estate to the child who stays by her side, instead of dividing among us three as promised.
Vu Dai Thang, Quang Ninh Province Party secretary, has instructed local authorities to speed up land acquisition procedures for Vingroup to start work on its VND456.64 trillion (US$17.3 billion) urban project.
VinFast may begin selling hybrid vehicles next year by adding gasoline-powered generators to its electric cars to help ease consumers’ transition to the electric market.
Perennial Holdings, a healthcare and property firm jointly owned by palm oil billionaire Kuok Khoon Hong, is selling a Singapore site for over S$350 million (US$268 million), abandoning prior plans to build luxury bungalows.
Police officers showed up Thursday at many of the 17 outlets of Mailisa Beauty Clinic, including in HCMC and Hanoi, but the reason for the raids remains undisclosed.
From a seven-member company, Nam Long has pursued a strategy of integrated urban development grounded in a human-centered philosophy, modern lifestyles, and neighborly connection, providing a home for tens of thousands of families.
Uppingham School and Viet Capital Education have unveiled the first architectural designs for Uppingham School Vietnam – Hung Yen campus, located in Ecopark, Hung Yen, marking the British institution's first campus in Asia.
A former province deputy leader in northern Vietnam has been sentenced to three years and six months in prison for illegally gambling away US$7 million at a Hanoi casino.
Members of the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association sold a combined 37,910 vehicles in October, up 24% from the previous month as the market rebounded from a sluggish first half.
Beer producer Sabeco will pay a cash dividend of VND1.37 trillion (US$52 million) for 2025 to Thai Beverage owned by billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, bringing the total payout to the company in the past eight years to VND15.5 trillion.
Singapore police have arrested two Malaysian men suspected of being involved in separate government official impersonation scams after a woman reported being tricked into purchasing gold worth over S$412,000 (US$316,000).
Tiong Hiew King, the Malaysian media tycoon who founded one of the largest Chinese-language media groups with operations in Malaysia and Hong Kong, has died at age 91.
A Cambodian conglomerate whose founder has had more than $15 billion of allegedly ill-gotten assets seized said it "categorically rejects" claims he amassed his fortune running an internet scam empire.
Vietnam exported a record US$4.06 billion worth of fruits and vegetables to China in the first nine months of 2025, a 19% year-on-year increase thanks to durian and banana.
The Mellon Blue, a 9.51-carat fancy vivid blue diamond formerly owned by the US art collector Bunny Mellon, has been sold for US$25.6 million at auction.
Pandora, the world’s largest jewelry brand in sales volume, will open a new regional headquarters in Singapore as part of its strategy to accelerate growth in Asia.
U.S. fast-food chain Burger King will rapidly expand its China operations, selling its controlling stake to form a joint venture and planning to double its store count within five years.
The 10 richest billionaires in the U.S. added $698 billion to their wealth last year as the wealth gap between then and the average American widens, a new report has shown.
The combined net worth of the five richest billionaires in China went up by 38% from a year ago to US$310.2 billion, according to Forbes’ China 100 Richest list.
A customer at an outlet of ZUS Coffee, Malaysia’s largest coffee chain, has drawn widespread outrage on social media after a viral video showed her throwing coffee and shouting vulgarities at an employee.
Travelers flying out of Singapore will have to pay a sustainable aviation fuel levy ranging from S$1 to S$41.60 (US$0.77 to US$31.92) per ticket starting October 2026.
Singaporean lender United Overseas Bank (UOB) has raised its GDP growth forecast for Vietnam to 7.7% from its earlier 7.5% after a stronger-than-expected economic performance in the third quarter.
My mother and two older sisters have joined forces to keep me from receiving my paternal grandfather’s house, even though his will states that it belongs to me.
Gold prices climbed more than 3% Tuesday to hit a more than two-week high as soft economic data out of the U.S. reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates, lifting demand for the non-yielding asset.
Michelin is turning its "All Sustainable" vision into reality, founded on a balance of people, planet, and profit — with open innovation and advanced technology at its core.
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of MB Shinsei Consumer Credit Finance Limited Liability Company (Mcredit) at B+, with a stable outlook.
Fast-food chain KFC Australia’s new Zinger Banh Mi, a combination of the chain’s crunchy chicken fillet with the iconic Vietnamese sandwich, has sparked controversy among food reviewers for introducing an unusual culinary experience.
Billionaire Ong Beng Seng will retain his Singapore permanent resident status following a review despite being convicted of a crime, the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority has said.
