PHNOM PENH: (Bernama) Vietnam, Asean’s major trading partner, has said that regional trade protectionism remains a hurdle for its exports to Southeast Asian markets, and that the government did not …
Discover Vietnam’s war-torn history in Hanoi, full of fascinating museums and landmarks
A visit to Hanoi, from its museums to local-run tours, reveals a city that remembers its turbulent past but is focused on its bright future.
Prabowo eyes ratification of Indonesia-Vietnam EEZ agreement
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, during talks with his Vietnamese counterpart Luong Cuong, expressed Indonesia’s commitment to fast-track the ratification of the previously agreed-upon exclusive …
Sugary drink consumption in Vietnam soars 420% over 14 years: Euromonitor
Per capita consumption of sugary drinks in Vietnam has also risen sharply by 350 percent, from 18 liters per person in 2009 to 66 liters in 2023. A study on sugary drink consumption among Vietnamese …
America’s defeat in Vietnam offers a game plan for Ukrainian victory
The Soviet Union’s strategy in Vietnam holds lessons for Ukraine to force Russia to withdraw from its territory, a security analyst argues.
IFC’s record climate financing in Vietnam supports green transition
The IFC scaled up its long-term investment in the country with a strong focus on climate finance in the last fiscal year.
Vietnam PM sets off for attendance at G20 Summit in Brazil, official visit to Dominican Republic
This is the fifth time Vietnam has been invited to attend a G20 Summit and the first time a key Vietnamese leader has visited the Dominican Republic. The PM and his spouse Le Thi Bich Tran are …
Foreigners’ growing interest in Vietnam real estate market
When Oliver Bennett found a suitable apartment in HCMC’s Thu Duc City, he quickly bought it though, at VND6 billion (US$237,150), it exceeded his budget by a billion …
Vietnam’s real estate credit increases despite slow market recovery
According to the State Bank of Vietnam, real estate credit in the third quarter reached 1.3 quadrillion Vietnamese dong (51 billion U.S. dollars), an increase of 29.2 percent over the same period last …
Chinese defence firms to attend Vietnam arms fair as ties deepen
Chinese defence firms will participate in an arms fair in Vietnam next month, a Vietnamese defence official said on Friday, a possible sign of deepening military ties between the two neighbours.