HANOI] Vietnam had strong trade and foreign direct investment (FDI) growth in April, despite external challenges posed by the introduction of tariffs by the US, Vietnam’s largest export market. Read …
President Engages in High-Level Discussions with Vietnam’s Business Community
During his official state visit to Vietnam, President Anura Kumara Disanayake participated in a series of high-level discussions with key representatives of Vietnam’s business community. As part of …
The Hebridean brothers who ended up in the Vietnam War
When Neil, Donald and Ian MacDonald were children, they enjoyed a peaceful rural upbringing on the Hebridean island of Harris. As young men, all three of them were thousands of miles away from their …
Associated Press finds ‘no definitive evidence’ to change credit for famous Vietnam War photo
The Associated Press says it has found “no definitive evidence” to warrant changing the credit for one of its most famous photographs.
EU’s Russia sanctions to target companies in Vietnam and Turkey
Bloc’s latest package of measures targets more than 20 businesses it accuses of helping Moscow evade restrictions …
South China Sea: Vietnam protests against Sandy Cay moves, raising flashpoint fears
Vietnam has urged China and the Philippines to ‘refrain from actions’ and respect its sovereignty over the archipelago.
China’s neighbors are cracking down on exporters trying to dodge tariffs with fake labels
Some Chinese exporters are sending products to countries like Vietnam and falsely labelling them as being made there to skirt Trump’s tariffs.
Japanese retailers step up business activities in Vietnam
Japanese retailers Aeon and Sumitomo have planned to expand their networks in Vietnam, Nikkei Asia reported on May 5.
New tax rules for property sales could reshape Vietnam’s housing market
Currently, Vietnam levies a 2% tax on the total transaction value, regardless of whether the seller earns a profit or incurs a loss. This means sellers must pay 2% of the property’s declared value as …
‘Victory of faith’, Vietnamese celebrate 50 years since end of Vietnam War
Thousands celebrated the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, in what the country’s communist leader said was a “victory of faith”.