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- 1Asean firms see opportunity and risk in China's Pinglu Canal●Asean firms hope Pinglu Canal will open China market, but fear flood of imports
Asean businesses are watching the Pinglu Canal project in southern China, which will link inland regions to the sea and shorten shipping routes to Southeast Asia. Firms hope the new waterway will open up the Chinese market to their exports, but many also worry it could make it easier for cheap Chinese imports to flood their home markets, hurting local industries.
- 2TSMC affiliate Vanguard weighs second Singapore chip plant●A venture by TSMC’s smaller affiliate Vanguard is considering a second chipmaking plant in Singapore to meet growing dem
Vanguard International Semiconductor, a smaller affiliate of chip giant TSMC, is considering building a second chipmaking plant in Singapore. The venture aims to meet growing demand for semiconductors, adding to the city-state's role as a key global chip manufacturing hub. The news is drawing attention from business watchers tracking supply chain expansion in Southeast Asia.
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Shares in Indonesian tech group GoTo fell sharply after the Indonesia Stock Exchange removed the price floor protecting the stock. The floor had capped how far the shares could fall, and its removal allowed the market to reprice the company downward. The move is drawing attention to pressure on one of Southeast Asia's most prominent listed technology firms.
- 4Vietnam courts Canadian investment in green finance and infrastructure●Vietnam seeks greater Canadian investment in green finance, infrastructure
Vietnam is actively seeking greater Canadian investment in green finance and infrastructure projects, according to reporting by Vietnam Investment Review. The push signals Hanoi's effort to attract foreign capital to support its energy transition and major infrastructure development, with Canada positioned as a key partner for sustainable financing.
- 52026 Asian Games Table Tennis Draws Live Attention●🔴 2026 Asian Games Live Table Tennis | 乒乓球 | 卓球 | เทเบิลเทนนิส
Live coverage of table tennis at the 2026 Asian Games is drawing viewers across multiple languages, with the sport labelled in Chinese, Japanese and Thai. The Aichi-Nagamoto Games in Japan are the next major multi-sport event in Asia, and table tennis is traditionally one of its most-watched disciplines, with strong followings in China, Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia.