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Vietnam to introduce measures to cope with US tariffs, trade official says
HANOI :Vietnam will devise measures to improve product quality to cope with potential risks from U.S. tariffs, as it seeks to expand exports to other markets and reduce its reliance on the United States, the country's deputy trade minister said on...
World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: July 10, 2025
INDONESIA 1.GIBRAN ASSIGNED TO OVERSEE PAPUA ISSUES -- THE JAKARTA POST President Prabowo Subianto is preparing to assign Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka a special mandate to oversee matters related to Papua, including accelerating...

AEON Group appoints new General Director of AEON Vietnam
AEON Group appoints new General Director of AEON Vietnam Daisuke joined the AEON Group in 2002, bringing over 23 years of extensive experience in finance, retail and supply chain management. AEON Group has announced Tezuka Daisuke as its new...

Ho Chi Minh City is the shopping haven you’ve been sleeping on: 10 fashion labels and thrift stores to hit up
When one thinks one-of-a-kind yet affordable fashion in Southeast Asia, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur might be the first cities that come to mind among Singaporeans. But there’s another city that’s equally deserving of your attention (and dollars). On...

Vietnam Airlines (HVN) receives approval for major share issuance
Vietnam Airlines (HVN) receives approval for major share issuance The planned issuance is expected to raise roughly VNĐ9 trillion (equivalent to US$344.53 million), providing the national carrier with additional capital to improve liquidity,...

Tetra Pak inaugurates expanded aseptic packaging plant in Ho Chi Minh City
The expansion equips the factory with cutting-edge technology and significantly boosts its competitiveness. With this development, the plant’s annual production capacity now exceeds 30 billion cartons, spanning 15 new packaging formats. It is set...

Vietnam highlights achievements in promoting civil and political rights
The United Nations Human Rights Committee (HRC) gathered in Geneva, Switzerland, on July 7-8 to review Vietnam’s fourth periodic report on the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). The United Nations...
Phật Tích Pagoda preserves Vietnamese spirit in Vientiane

Vietnam promotes comprehensive approach to human rights in ASEAN
Promoting human rights requires a comprehensive, cross-sectoral approach, Deputy PM Bui Thanh Son said at the AICHR dialogue on July 8, calling for stronger coordination with specialized agencies, while praising AICHR’s 15-year contribution and...

Vietnam Imposes Anti-Dumping Tariffs on Chinese Steel Amid US Pressure Against Transshipping
An employee looks on at steel rolls at a factory in Nantong, in China's eastern Jiangsu Province, on March 1, 2022. STR/AFP via Getty Images Vietnam has imposed anti-dumping duties on certain hot-rolled coil steel products from China, dealing a...

Vietnam Imposes Anti-Dumping Tariffs on Chinese Steel Amid Rising U.S. Pressure
A hot rolled steel coil at the Hoa Phat Group production complex at the Dung Quat Economic Zone, Quang Ngai province, Vietnam, on May 16, 2025. Photo: Bloomberg Vietnam has imposed anti-dumping duties on certain Chinese steel products, a move that...

Ho Chi Minh City launches 2025 summer tourism stimulus campaign
Key highlights include the “Find your flavor” food tour series and “The essence shines,” a multi-sensory art performance. Running from July to August, “Find your flavor” aims to become a key offering of this summer by integrating activities such...

Mavin honored among top 100 sustainable businesses in Vietnam
Home » Formulation » Mavin honored among top 100 sustainable businesses in Vietnam Back 10 Jul 2025 Vietnam’s Mavin Group was recently honored with two prestigious awards, Top 100 Sustainable Businesses in Vietnam (ESG100) and Top 10 Vietnam Green...

Chinese opera charms Vietnamese city, strengthens ties
Traditional Chinese opera production The Huarong Pass is performed in Vietnam to spread its cultural charm and promote exchanges in June. HU JIALI/XINHUA HUE, Vietnam — A traditional Chinese opera performance took center stage in June at the Royal...

I’ve Been To Vietnam: Trust Me, No Trade Deal Will Cause The Vietnamese To Buy Countless American SUVs
Ho Chi Minh City (or “Saigon” as many of the locals still call it) has its own rhythms. Walkable in a way that doesn’t exist stateside, an American can stroll for hours in the oppressive afternoon heat. One might make it only two or three blocks...

Vietnam Intercepts China Research Ship Near Coast
Vietnam recently deployed a ship to intercept a Chinese survey vessel operating off its east coast, according to ship tracking data. The Chinese vessel spent much of the second half of June within Vietnam's maritime zone, in what Hanoi says is a...
ASEAN remains a beacon of peace amid growing global uncertainties: Vietnamese official
The spirit of family unity, community solidarity and close neighbourliness, along with the solid foundation of dialogue, diplomacy and respect for international law, has made ASEAN successful over the past decades. At the signing ceremony of the...

Ho Chi Minh City honors Doi Moi architect with photo exhibition
The five-day event, hosted by the Municipal Party Committee, People’s Council, People’s Committee, and the municipal chapter of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee, showcases 100 photos divided into two main sections. The first section of the...
My parents think of Vietnam as the country they escaped. I see it as the place I want to live.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ai Vuong, a Vietnamese-born filmmaker who grew up in Texas. Her words have been edited for length and clarity. My parents always reminded me that I was Vietnamese, even though I was growing up...

Unlocking the energy supply chain for Vietnamese enterprises
HÀ NỘI — As Việt Nam accelerates its transition toward a low-carbon future, the restructuring of the national energy supply chain is emerging as both a necessity and a strategic opportunity. The rise of decentralised solar farms and smart grids is...