ADB, GEAPP launch ENABLE to boost battery storage in Asia-Pacific

ADB, GEAPP launch ENABLE to boost battery storage in Asia-Pacific

The Asian Development Bank and GEAPP have launched ENABLE, a new platform to accelerate battery energy storage deployment in Asia-Pacific. Backed by a $750,000 grant, the initiative will support countries like Vietnam in integrating more renewable energy into their power systems.
Inside one of Thailand's biggest corn manufacturing facilities

Inside one of Thailand's biggest corn manufacturing facilities

On a recent visit to Sunsweet Co., Ltd.’s modern corn processing plant in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, Vietnam Economic News reporters gained rare behind-the-scenes access to the production line where millions of ears of sweet corn are processed annually for domestic and international markets.
Finding healthy and environmentally friendly solutions for Asia's food industry

Finding healthy and environmentally friendly solutions for Asia's food industry

From April 22 to 24, 2025, the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai—renowned for its rich cultural heritage—played host to a special media program: the “Fi Asia Thailand & Vitafoods Asia 2025 Media Trip,” organized by Informa Markets. The event underscored Thailand’s leadership role in the region’s food, agriculture, and nutrition sectors.

Steel industry seeks solutions amid tariff

Steel industry seeks solutions amid tariff "shock"

In the midst of the United States’ tariff “storm”, Vietnamese steel has been excluded because it has been already subjected to a 25% tariff since 2018. Nevertheless, over-optimism is ill-advised, as other countries facing barriers to the US market may redirect their low-priced steel to Asia and Vietnam, creating significant pressure on domestic steel.
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