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Vietnam - U.S. economic ties thrive as bilateral relations enter new chapter
Two-way trade is now on track to hit the 200 billion USD milestone in the near future, reflecting the growing depth and dynamism of the partnership. Trade experts note that since the signing of the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) in 2000,...

Vietnam pledges support for AES investment in green energy
During a meeting with President of AES Vietnam Oliver Marquette on July 9, Quang praised the group’s investment performance in Vietnam in recent years and welcomed its long-term commitment, particularly in the field of green and clean energy that...
Chinese FM calls for advancing China-Vietnam community with shared future
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Xinhua) -- China is willing to work with Vietnam to achieve constant progress in building the China-Vietnam community with a shared future, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here Thursday. Wang, also a member of the...
How Vietnam's Mui Ne became a Southeast Asian watersports hotspot
Modest waves mean the conditions are perfect for my first-ever surfing lesson. Between wobbles on the board, Tan tells me how much his town has changed. Photograph by Ulf SvaneThis article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK)....
Mr.Attaf holds bilateral talks with his Vietnamese counterpart

'Try China or Vietnam': Startup tells clients after 18-month struggle to ship a sample
Ganesh Krishnan, founder of AiHello.com, has responded to Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen's remarks about India's export system by recounting his own ordeal. Ryan recently said that India's paperwork process was worse than the rest of the world...

Vietnam Creative Advertising Awards 2025 launched
HÀ NỘI – The 'Vietnam Creative Advertising Awards 2025' competition was officially launched on Wednesday to honour outstanding advertising ideas that are rich in Vietnamese identity and spread cultural values. This year's competition marks an...

Senator Jerry Moran discusses agriculture bills and honors Vietnam War veteran
Senator Jerry Moran has recently shared a series of tweets highlighting key initiatives and recognitions in the agricultural and military sectors. His updates provide insights into legislative efforts, disaster relief programs, and commendations...

Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will be on display in Lenox to honor the war’s fallen troops
LENOX — To honor U.S. soldiers who fought in the decades-long Southeast Asian conflict, the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will be on display starting Thursday at the town’s War Memorial Field, 65 High St., off Housatonic Street. The event was...

DLI – A Strategic Gateway to Adventure Tourism in Vietnam’s Central Highlands
Lien Khuong International Airport (DLI) is your starting point to explore one of Vietnam’s most thrilling and unique adventure destinations — Da Lat. Known as the “City of Eternal Spring,” Da Lat is not just about pine forests, French villas, or...

Semiconductor industry in Vietnam can now go global
Semiconductor industry in Vietnam can now go global Vietnam’s semiconductor and electronics sector is gaining momentum, fuelled by rising global demand and government support. Do Thi Thuy Huong, an executive board member of the Vietnam Electronic...
China-Vietnam freight train cargo volume sees sharp growth in H1
NANNING, July 10 (Xinhua) -- In the first half (H1) of 2025, freight trains departing from south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region heading to Vietnam, transported a total of 18,870 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) of export goods,...

Fintech sandbox era underway in Vietnam
Fintech sandbox era underway in Vietnam Businesses are expected to venture further into tech-led business models in Vietnam in anticipation of new incentives from major policies. On June 27, Mobifone, Techcombank, and One Mount Group jointly...

Chinese, Vietnamese FMs vow to safeguard global multilateralism
The foreign ministers of China and Vietnam agreed to safeguard global multilateralism during their meeting on Thursday. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son in Kuala Lumpur,...
Vietnam prepares for impact of 20% tariffs as investors back deal
[HANOI] Vietnam aims to sign more free trade agreements to diversify its export markets as it grapples with global uncertainty posed by the US tariff offensive. “The global economy is being impacted by geopolitical competition, climate change,...

Vietnam vet takes cancer head on
Lorenzo Hernandez is a fighter. From escaping an abusive household at 14 years old to serving in the Vietnam War as a young man in 1967, he’s been striving with one thing or another his whole life. At 75 years old he began preparing himself for...

Sister's dedication keeps Vietnam War hero's legacy alive through restored memorial near airport
MILWAUKEE — A memorial honoring Air Force Captain Lance P. Sijan, who lost his life during the Vietnam War, has been refurbished and will be rededicated Thursday morning at Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport. The memorial features an...

Vietnamese startup 1Office raises $3m from Redbadge Pacific, others

Vietnam’s exports to US now expected to grow 5% in 2025: UOB
Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2025 has been raised to 6.9 per cent by United Overseas Bank (UOB), up from its earlier estimate of 6 per cent. The revision comes after Vietnam reported an unexpectedly strong second-quarter...

Author event dives into father's death in Vietnam
James Wells will host an author event next month for his new book, “A CIA Coverup and a Son’s Odyssey to Find the Father He Never Knew.” The event will take place on Aug. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mary C. Jenkins Community and Cultural Center. James...