Vietnam unveils new laws; Indonesia strikes deal with UN

Homepage > News > Business > Vietnam unveils new laws; Indonesia strikes deal with UN In line with its broader efforts to transform its digital economy, Vietnam has unveiled five pieces of legislation to support this push. The Vietnamese...

Vietnam, France eye stronger parliamentary cooperation

Vietnam, France eye stronger parliamentary cooperation At the working session with Thani Mohamed Soilihi, Minister Delegate for Francophonie and International Partnerships under the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. (Photo: VNA) A...

Vietnam, Singapore defence cooperation develops substantively, effectively

Baku, July 10, AZERTAC Deputy Minister of National Defence Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien has emphasised that over the past 60 years of development, the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) have grown steadily and expanded international...

Vietnam invites foreign defence ministries to join National Day parade

KPL (KPL/VNA) The Vietnamese Ministry of National Defence has invited its counterparts from Russia, China, Laos, Cambodia, Cuba, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan, to attend the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution...

Vietnamese cuisine chef loses visa for working in burger shop

A change in venue caused a Vietnamese chef to lose his residency status in Japan, a case legal experts say highlights systemic gaps in the country’s foreign labor system. Although a legal dispute over the matter has been settled, the chef, who was...

Billy Joel tells Bill Maher he’s over what ‘woke’ people think of him and his music

Legendary musician Billy Joel told Bill Maher he doesn’t care if the far left complains about his statements or music anymore. During the latest episode of Maher’s “Club Random” podcast released Monday, the two discussed the “woke” left’s reaction...

Vietnam veterans honored as 'The Wall That Heals' visits Jefferson Barracks

The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will be open to the public from July 24 to 27. ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — The traveling memorial honoring Vietnam War veterans will make a stop...

Vietnam proposes three priorities to strengthen Asean’s centrality

KUALA LUMPUR: Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has proposed three key priorities to reinforce Asean’s central role amid rising regional and global uncertainties at the plenary session of the Asean...

India's iPhone Exports Jump Over 50% in H1 2025 Amid Trump’s Tariff Tantrum, China's Pressure

“The existing tariffs that apply to Apple today are based on the product's country of origin, as you alluded to. For the June quarter, we expect the majority of iPhones sold in the US to have India as their country of origin, while Vietnam will be...

Vietnam: Da Nang Regional Innovation Leadership Ambitions

Da Nang is accelerating efforts to become a leading start-up and innovation hub in Vietnam and Southeast Asia by 2030. The central city has introduced a comprehensive set of policies aimed at fostering scientific and technological development,...

Vietnam’s Economic Performance in H1 2025: Inflation, Trade, FDI, and Business Trends

Vietnam’s economy posted 7.52 percent growth in the first half of 2025, driven by services and manufacturing, despite global trade tensions and US tariffs. This article provides a detailed examination of inflation, trade, FDI, and business...

Vietnam records highest industrial production growth in five years

For the first half of 2025, the IIP rose by 9.2% compared to the same period last year, marking the highest growth rate since 2020, the office reported. Producing garments for export at Young-Longma Garment Company Limited. (Photo: VNA) Vietnam’s...

Vietnam Airlines welcomes 350 millionth passenger after 30 years of operation

The ceremony took place at Phu Bai International Airport, coinciding with the 65th anniversary of Vietnam’s tourism sector and the Visit Vietnam Year - Hue 2025. The flight was greeted with a water salute, a gesture reserved for notable aviation...

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 Creative Advertising Awards 2025 launched

Trump says US, Philippines 'very close' to finalizing trade deal

By Andrea Shalal and Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday welcomed Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to the White House, saying the two countries were close to finalizing a trade agreement. "We're...

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...

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...

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...

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...