Vietnam
Tech firms face tighter data rules in South-east Asia
New rules in Hanoi require tech and social media firms to store all Vietnamese data locally
South-east AsiaVietnam’s Trong is unlikely to serve full third term
Speculation has grown in recent weeks that the ruling Communist Party of Vietnam’s general secretary may soon step down
VietnamVietnam will stick with reopening plan
Hanoi says the country will be fully open to foreign tourists from mid-March, even as daily new COVID-19 cases rise
VietnamSpain contains cryptos as EU prepares tight regulation
Spain is taking what steps it can to contain the cryptos market and protect retail consumers
SpainNorth Korean hackers leverage crypto boom
North Korean hackers stole USD400mn in cryptocurrencies last year
North KoreaVietnam will pursue those who commit or expose graft
The government is stepping up its anti-corruption drive and clamping down on people who allege wrongdoing by officials
VietnamBenefits of key Asia-Pacific trade pact will be uneven
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership comes into effect tomorrow
AsiaAsia-Pacific trade pact needs time to take off fully
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is now set to enter into force in January, but not for all signatories
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