Pacific microstate sells first passports to fund climate action
World 18:03 07/08/2025A remote Pacific nation selling passports to fund climate action has approved just six applicants since early this year, but officials said Thursday that interest in joining the low-lying, largely barren island is increasing.
The Pacific island nation that wants to mine the ocean floor
Economy 17:15 23/07/2025A 1,000-metric-ton ship is exploring the far-flung South Pacific for riches buried beneath the waves, spearheading efforts to dredge the tropical waters for industrial deep-sea mining.
New wave of retailer expansion expected to materialize in 2015
Economy 18:45 16/12/2014Key emerging markets in Southeast Asia, such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, will be a strong area of focus due to the growing appetite for consumer goods and the relaxation of foreign investment regulations next year, according to a recent CBRE report
Three sets of political developments that matter to Asia Pacific
World 16:00 16/11/2014In recent weeks, international politics in Asia Pacific has continued to develop in fascinating ways, owing to a series of developments – both foreseen and unforeseen
5 companies in Vietnam among top 500 retailers in Asia Pacific
Economy 18:12 01/07/2014Five retailers operating in Vietnam have been included in the list of 500 best-performing retailers in Asia Pacific in 2014
Economic situation matters most to Asia-Pacific consumers: survey
Economy 19:30 16/08/2013While consumers in Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand have a high level of concerns towards inflation, Aussies are the most careful spenders in the region, according to a 2-month regional survey conducted by GfK
