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Ho Chi Minh City expects to become regional leading tourism hub
People's Army Newspaper
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Following the recent administrative restructuring that merged the city with the neighboring provinces of Binh Duong and Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Ho Chi Minh City now boasts 681 potential tourist sites. With a population of over 14 million, it has become...
Tourism boom takes hold in newly-expanded Ho Chi Minh City
People's Army Newspaper
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The city welcomed 3.85 million foreigners in the first half, a 44% surge year-on-year, alongside 18.3 million domestic tourists, up 7%. The influx generated nearly 117.94 trillion VND (4.53 billion USD) in revenue, a 27.3% yearly rise, putting the...
Vietnamese products seize retail opportunities through Korean trade fair
Vietnam News
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July 10, 2025
HÀ NỘI — Major trade fairs such as the Korea Import Fair (KIF) in South Korea are no longer the exclusive domain of international brands but are increasingly becoming a springboard for Vietnamese goods to make their mark. At this year’s event in...
Pakistan and Vietnam take big step toward boosting bilateral trade
Daily Times
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July 11, 2025
Pakistan and Vietnam have agreed to begin negotiations on a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) within this year, aiming to boost trade flows between the two countries. The decision was made during the 5th Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting held...
How Vietnam became a target in Trump’s trade war
The Hindu Business Line
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July 11, 2025
These days, more than half of Nike’s shoes are produced in Vietnam while Lululemon, Gap and Foxconn have suppliers there. | Photo Credit: KHAM For countries across the globe that export goods to the world’s largest consumer market, President...
Vietnam prices edge down further on thin trade, premiums flat in Indonesia
Mint
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July 10, 2025
By Phuong Nguyen and Mas Alina Arifin HANOI, July 10 (Reuters) - Coffee prices in Vietnam edged down further this week on thin trading activity as the crop season comes to an end and the global beans stockpile recovers on the back of supply from...
Vietnam’s achievements in population management spotlighted
Vietnam News Agency
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Vietnam is among the fastest ageing countries, due to the low birth rate. The imbalance in the sex ratio at birth remains high, and teenage pregnancies are on the rise, according to Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan. Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan...
Vietnam's public investment disbursement in H1 reaches 32.5 pct of annual plan
Xinhua News Agency
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HANOI, July 11 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam disbursed more than 268.1 trillion Vietnamese dong (about 10.2 billion U.S. dollars) in public investment during the first half of 2025, fulfilling 32.5 percent of the annual target, Vietnam News Agency reported...
Business News | India Shines at CJ Vietnam Open 2025: Peace Taekwondo Academy Athletes Bring Home 1 Gold, 2 Bronze
Latestly
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July 11, 2025
VMPL Gurugram (Haryana) [India], July 11: In a proud moment for Indian Taekwondo, three athletes from Peace Taekwondo Academy in Gurugram clinched medals at the prestigious CJ Vietnam Open 2025, a G1-ranked international Taekwondo tournament held...
Business : US Dismisses Concerns US Tariff Could Alienate ASEAN Member Countries
Bernama
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July 11, 2025
By Samantha Tan KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) has dismissed concerns that its newly announced global tariffs could alienate ASEAN partners, reiterating that the measures are necessary to address long-standing trade...
Vietnam committed to placing people at heart of heritage protection
Vietnam News Agency
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The Vietnamese delegation at the ongoing 47th session of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee emphasized that Vietnam always pays attention to integrating the spirit and provisions of the World Heritage Convention into its domestic laws and policies....
Vietnam Fumes as Trump Allegedly Scraps Tariff Deal at Last Minute
The Nation Thailand
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July 11, 2025
In return, Trump claimed Vietnam would "open its market to the United States," allowing US goods to be sold at "zero tariffs." However, this announcement reportedly sent shockwaves through Hanoi. According to sources, Vietnam's negotiating team...
Vietnam stocks pop as foreign investors return on sweetened US trade terms: analysts
The Business Times Singapore
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July 11, 2025
[HO CHI MINH CITY] Vietnam’s stock market has come alive as foreign investors return from positions near historic lows, following news that the country has clinched a trade deal – albeit a preliminary one – with the tariff-trigger-happy US. Recent...
Vietnam's US trade surplus grows to $62bn in 1st half of 2025
Nikkei Asia
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HANOI -- Vietnam's trade surplus with the U.S. widened to $62 billion in the first six months of 2025, up 29% from the same period in 2024, according to official data. The increase was apparently fueled by exporters who are frontloading shipments...
Vietnam surprised by Trump tariff announcement, seeks lower rate
Yahoo Finance
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(Bloomberg) -- Vietnam’s leadership was caught off guard by US President Donald Trump’s announcement last week that it agreed to a 20% tariff, and the Southeast Asian nation is still seeking to lower the rate, according to people familiar with the...
Vietnam convicts 30 people for graft worth $45 million
Cebu Daily News
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July 11, 2025
A court in Vietnam on Friday jailed 30 people including several former senior officials over graft that cost the state $45 million, with one ex-official convicted of taking suitcases stuffed with cash bribes. The communist nation’s crackdown on...
Vietnam jails 30 people for graft worth US$45 million
Channel News Asia
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July 11, 2025
HANOI: A court in Vietnam on Friday (Jul 11) jailed 30 people including several former senior officials over graft that cost the state US$45 million, with one ex-official convicted of taking suitcases stuffed with cash bribes. The communist...
Vietnam eyes deeper comprehensive strategic partnership with France
Vietnam News Agency
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NA Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh held talks with French Senate Vice President Loic Hervé and French NA Vice-President Nadège Abomangoli, met with Anne Le Hénanff, Chairwoman of the France – Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group (FVFG) in...
Vietnamese man’s 4-year jail term for keeping leopard parts reinstated
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 11, 2025
Vietnamese man’s 4-year jail term for keeping leopard parts reinstated Published on: Friday, July 11, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 11, 2025 By: V Anbalagan, FMT Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Nguyen Van Tien claimed he was given 54 portions of leopard...
Business News | Tirupati, India, Among Asia's Most Affordable Summer Destinations in 2025: Agoda
Latestly
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July 11, 2025
NewsVoir New Delhi [India], July 11: Digital travel platform Agoda has revealed its list of the most budget-friendly summer destinations in Asia for June to August 2025. From cultural hubs to scenic retreats, these destinations offer travelers the...