Vietnam has praised the Philippines’ handling of the COVID-19 outbreak as the two countries pushed for bilateral and regional cooperation to address the global health crisis. Vietnam’s Prime Minister …
Vietnam needs to boost public spending for economic recovery
In order to revive an economy left undermined by the fight against the coronavirus outbreak, what matters most to Vietnam is taking advantage of its current potential and seizing new opportunities to …
Two journalists detained on anti-state charges in Vietnam
Vietnam should immediately release journalists Nguyen Tuong Thuy and Pham Chi Thanh, and drop all charges against them, the Committee to Protect Journalists said …
From Vietnam to COVID-19, the Arrogance of Ignorance Keeps Killing Americans
The bitter divides in the United States are not new, and unfortunately neither is the multiplication of error that can turn wars—or pandemics—into quagmires.
Vietnam ready for swift actions to boost economy
Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Quoc Phuong talked about Vietnam’s need to develop a new economic model of high resilience and swift responses to possible shocks. Deputy Minister of …
Vietnam hopes to redraw map of supply chains as more companies leave China
Experts believe that the departure of large manufacturing corporations from China, plus the plan to boost global economic development, will bring new opportunities to Vietnam.
WB: EVFTA could lift Vietnam’s exports by 12 percent by 2030
Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) could help Vietnam’s GDP and exports grow 2.4 percent and 12 percent, respectively, by 2030, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has reported.
Vietnam wildlife trade ban appears to flounder amid coronavirus success
Conservation organizations in Vietnam sent a letter to the Prime Minister last week asking for an update on planned regulations curtailing the trade and consumption of wildlife. In March, responding …
Stimulus welcomed as Vietnam accelerates economic reactivation
The ongoing pandemic has completely upended lives and economies across the planet, restricting movement, shutting schools, forcing people to work from home, and jeopardising employment for millions.
Not Using COVID-19 As Cover To Advance South China Sea Claims, Says China
China has ignored international rulings, rammed fishing boats in Philippine and Vietnamese exclusive economic zones, and engaged in other aggressive actions involving Malaysia and Indonesia.