Tuesday’s statement by the Mekong River Commission, which groups Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam, followed an assurance by China to share more water management data from its …
Cambodia to shore up trade with Vietnam
The Vietnamese government has greenlighted an infrastructure development strategy in a move that could bring it a step closer to a target of $5 billion in annual bilateral trade with Cambodia set by …
Vietnam zoo turns to donations, growing food to survive pandemic
As visitor numbers slump during the pandemic, Vietnam’s oldest zoo has scrambled to survive, such as holding fundraising drives, cutting pay and growing fruit and vegetables to feed the animals.
New Orleans is a Great Place for a Taste of Vietnam
New Orleans’ three hundred-plus years of history now prominently includes that of Vietnamese refugees and their descendants who’ve added to the culture of the Crescent City.
Covid-19 hits remittances to Vietnam
Overseas remittances are expected to fall short of the target this year due to the economic crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and shutdowns around the world. Vietnam has been among the top 10 …
Vietnam, US to maintain trade balance amid COVID-19
Throughout the reviewed period, Vietnam raked in US$145.79 billion from exporting goods, representing an annual increase of 0.2%. Most notably, the US retained its place as the country’s largest …
Vietnam among top 16 most successful emerging economies in the world
A new study shows that Vietnam is in the top 16 most successful emerging economies in the world, with many prospects to narrow the gap with developed countries amidst the COVID-19 epidemic, according …
Vietnam among markets sustaining growth this year: The Economist
In a recent article, The Economist said a few emerging markets will still grow this year, including Vietnam. It noted that this year could be a good one for what economists call convergence. This norm …
South China Sea WARNING: Vietnam issues scathing threat as Beijing ‘jeopardises peace’
TENSIONS in the South China Sea have escalated again after Vietnam issue a scathing threat against Beijing sending bombers to the hotly contested region which Hanoi warned “jeopardised” peace.
Ralph E. ‘Dusty’ Miller Jr., Vietnam veteran and CIA employee, dies
Ralph E. “Dusty” Miller Jr., who completed two tours of duty as a Marine in Vietnam and later worked for the CIA, died Aug. 5 at FutureCare Canton Harbor of complications from Alzheimer’s disease. The …