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Vietnam economy begins 2026 strongly amid reforms, trade rebound

HANOI: Vietnam’s economy has started 2026 on an upbeat note, supported by ongoing reforms aimed at improving the business environment, reducing compliance costs and removing barriers to market entry. According to the Ministry of Finance, Vietnam ended 2025 with more than one million active enterprises nationwide. In January alone, an estimated 54,000 businesses entered or…

Germany, Singapore reaffirm commitment to rules-based global cooperation

SINGAPORE: Germany and Singapore have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening a rules-based international partnership in the areas of security and trade, amid growing uncertainty and shifts in the global order. Speaking on Monday during a meeting with his Singaporean counterpart Vivian Balakrishnan, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said the world is witnessing profound geopolitical changes,…