Vietnam’s rice exports to Singapore grew 28.45% to S$128.9 million (US$95.2 million) in 2024, making it the city-state's third largest rice supplier, according to the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore.

Fortunately, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong thought a full split was unlikely: "I can’t see how a full decoupling can happen at this stage."

Vietnam has the potential to establish itself as an international financial hub by fostering digital asset development, similar to Switzerland, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates, an analyst has said.

Singaporean and Vietnamese youths are also the most optimistic and satisfied about their countries’ political systems, law enforcement and economic future than their peers in four other Southeast Asian countries,

SINGAPORE: All 18 crew members on board a sinking Vietnam-registered freighter were rescued on Saturday (Jan 11) morning with the help of Singapore authorities, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said.

Football teams here travel abroad for friendly matches for a unique mix of competition, camaraderie and cultural immersion. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Southeast Asian foreign ministers are gathering for their first meeting this year under the regional bloc’s new chair, Malaysia, seeking a breakthrough over Myanmar’s drawn-out civil war and territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

The Vietnamese market presents substantial opportunities for digital lending innovation, with a rapidly growing middle class and increasing demand for consumer financing solutions. ROSHI’s AI-powered platform will enable Vietnamese borrowers to access competitive loan options through partnerships with local banks and finance companies.

While Singapore and Malaysia continue to be top destinations in South-east Asia for Indonesian travellers, Vietnam’s growing popularity in the market has attracted the attention of outbound agencies.

Vietnam continues to strengthen its position as a top destination for foreign investment, attracting significant inflows from the likes of Singapore, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, and Japan. Pham Duc Toan,

The country’s recent ASEAN football championship success could soon be matched by achievements in the economic realm.

The escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China have triggered a strategic recalibration of supply chains. As highlighted by Singapore’s former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, “Southeast Asia will be a natural beneficiary of any realignment in global trade dynamics caused by geopolitical shifts.”