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Vietnam legislators abolish district government
The Manila Times
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June 16, 2025
HANOI — Vietnam's National Assembly approved amendments to the constitution on Monday to abolish an entire level of government, as part of major reforms to the way the communist country is run. DRASTIC CHANGES Vietnamese lawmakers vote on merge of...
Vietnam’s coffee exports hit US$4.7B as global demand soars
Food Business Africa Magazine
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June 16, 2025
VIETNAM – Vietnam’s coffee export revenue surged to a record US$4.7 billion in the first five months of 2025, boosted by strong demand from key markets and soaring global prices, according to Vietnam Customs. Despite a marginal 0.6% dip in export...
Vietnam, Thailand Aim to Grow Rice Exports to Japan
The Japan News
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June 16, 2025
The Yomiuri Shimbun Packets of Thailand-grown japonica rice are displayed alongside those imported from Japan in a supermarket in Bangkok. By Takashi Itoda / Yomiuri Shimbun Correspondent 6:00 JST, June 17, 2025 BANGKOK — Vietnam and Thailand,...
Vietnam to hike tax on alcoholic drinks to 90%
The Drinks Business
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June 16, 2025
The Vietnamese parliament has approved a proposal to increase tax on “beer and strong liquor” to an unprecedented 90% by 2031. db reports. On Saturday 14 June Vietnam’s National Assembly waved through a policy change that will see the tax on many...
Business : International Collaboration Crucial For ASEAN’s Sustainable Energy Future -- Fadillah
Bernama
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June 16, 2025
KUCHING, June 16 (Bernama) -- International collaboration is vital for ASEAN to realise a sustainable energy future, as this aspiration requires member states to adopt innovative technologies and strengthen power infrastructure, Deputy Prime...
Trump Family To Launch US-Made Mobile Phone Company
Free Press Journal
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New York: The Trump family said it will launch a mobile phone company, the latest in a string of ventures that have been announced while Donald Trump is in the White House despite ethical concerns that the US president could mold public policy for...
How America's new plan to cut China's supply chain for Apple, Google, Samsung and other technology companies has worried Vietnam
The Times of India
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The United States reportedly has another plan to cut China's hardware and components supply chain of Apple, Google, Samsung, Meta and other technology companies. According to a report in Reuters, America is urging Vietnam to reduce Chinese...
U.S. fruit exporters gain improved access to Vietnam, Thailand in new trade deals
Fresh Fruit Portal
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June 16, 2025
U.S. apple, citrus, and stone fruit growers have secured expanded access to key Southeast Asian markets, following trade actions announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday. "U.S. dairy producers will have maintained access to Brazil...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 3:41 p.m. EDT
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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G7 leaders gather in Canada for a summit overshadowed by Israel-Iran crisis and trade wars KANANASKIS, Alberta (AP) — Leaders of some of the world’s biggest economic powers arrive in the Canadian Rockies for a Group of Seven summit that's been...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 5:30 p.m. EDT
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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G7 leaders gather in Canada for a summit overshadowed by Israel-Iran crisis and trade wars KANANASKIS, Alberta (AP) — Leaders of some of the world’s biggest economic powers arrive in the Canadian Rockies for a Group of Seven summit that's been...
Home Good Retailer With 262 Locations in 40 States Files For Bankruptcy
TFPP Wire
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June 16, 2025
At Home Group, once a thriving home décor chain, has filed for bankruptcy, blaming crushing debt and trade tariffs for its collapse. The company is now turning over control to creditors as it shutters stores and tries to restructure. Key Facts: At...
The Trump family just got into the phone business. Here's what we know about how the president makes money
Yahoo News
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Donald Trump reported making more than $600 million in 2024. Trump's annual financial disclosure shows how he continues to grow his fortune. The president's family continues to ink deals while Trump is in office. From properties and crypto...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 7:02 p.m. EDT
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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G7 leaders gather in Canada for a summit overshadowed by Israel-Iran crisis and trade wars KANANASKIS, Alberta (AP) — Leaders of some of the world’s biggest economic powers arrive in the Canadian Rockies for a Group of Seven summit that's been...
Genoa’s Stahl, Clay’s Eversman among three scholarship recipients from Vietnam vets
The Press - Ohio
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Press Staff Writer The Greater Toledo Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America proudly awarded three separate $1,000 scholarships to deserving high school graduates on June 8. Dick Nolte, a former captain in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War...
Chinese Seedless Lychees Command Attention with $35 per Kilogram Price Tag in Vietnam
Retail News Asia
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June 16, 2025
The arrival of seedless lychees in Vietnam is stirring excitement among fruit enthusiasts, thanks to a recent bumper crop that has brought prices down to VND45,000-120,000. As farmers and vendors report, this year’s harvest is notably cheaper than...
The Trump family company launches a mobile phone provider
KNVN - California
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NEW YORK (AP) - The Trump family said it is licensing its name to a new mobile phone service, the latest in a string of ventures that have been announced while Donald Trump is in the White House despite ethical concerns that the U.S. president...
La próxima empresa de la familia Trump: una compañía de telefonía móvil
Los Angeles Times
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June 16, 2025
NUEVA YORK — La familia Trump informó haber autorizado el uso de su nombre para un nuevo servicio de telefonía móvil, el más reciente de una serie de emprendimientos que se han anunciado mientras el presidente Donald Trump ocupa la Casa Blanca, a...
Trump family says it's launching a mobile phone company, Trump Mobile
WPBF - Florida
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June 16, 2025
Video above: News and weather headlines for June 16The Trump family is licensing its name to a new mobile phone service, the latest in a string of ventures announced while Donald Trump is in the White House despite ethical concerns that the U.S....
Netanyahu says campaign 'changing face of Middle East' as Israel, Iran trade blows
The Press - California
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted on Monday that Israel's campaign against Iran was "changing the face of the Middle East", as the two countries traded heavy strikes for a fourth day. The remarks came hours after a dramatic Israeli attack...
Vietnam has far bigger worries than its baby bust
Taipei Times
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June 16, 2025
The government sought fewer kids and more exports, but it is the latter that truly warrants concern Vietnam rightly worries about the harm US tariffs would inflict on its success, and even more bullish aspirations. The levies would slow an economy...