The pandemic is changing consumer behavior and expectations in the Pacific, particularly when it comes to using digital tools for financial transactions.

Vietnam's 2021 growth is forecast at 11.2%, the highest in the Asia-Pacific region.

Rapid urbanization and rising middle class are among the biggest drivers for the growth of Vietnam's logistics sector.

Vietnam is on track to remain the fastest-growing economy among major countries in ASEAN.

The US remains supportive for ASEAN’s efforts in negotiating for the Code of Conduct in the East Sea with China, which is in line with international laws and the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.