Vietnam’s stock market is booming in 2025. Why this may just be the beginning

Vietnam’s stock market is booming in 2025. Why this may just be the beginning

Move over, China. Vietnam appears to be taking some of the shine away from Asia’s largest market. Propelled by stock market growth, domestic reforms and trade developments, Vietnam has garnered massive popularity in 2025, with the VanEck Vietnam ETF (VNM) surging around 62%. The iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI) has lagged behind that, climbing almost…

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Malaysia PM faces electoral setback as allies fall in Sabah state polls

Malaysia PM faces electoral setback as allies fall in Sabah state polls

The flags of Perikatan Nasional party and Pakatan Harapan near a polling station in Malaysia. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s allies were trounced in a regional election, results showed on Sunday, a grim first electoral test for the leader after three years in office. Anwar’s Pakatan Harapan coalition won just one…

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