Anwar Meets Vietnamese PM Chinh At BRICS Summit

From Arul Rajoo Durar Raj RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim met with his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh today. Both leaders are here in Brazil's second-largest city for the two-day BRICS...

World News | UAE Government Leaders Programme Participants Explore Vietnam's Developmental Transformation, Global Leadership Insights

Dubai [UAE], July 6 (ANI/WAM): During a meeting with the UAE Government Leaders Programme delegation from the Prime Minister's Office, Ho Duc Phoc, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, highlighted the...

UAE Government Leaders Programme participants explore Vietnam’s developmental transformation, global leadership insights

Dubai [UAE], July 6 (ANI/WAM): During a meeting with the UAE Government Leaders Programme delegation from the Prime Minister's Office, Ho Duc Phoc, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, highlighted the...

'Truly special' trek through Vietnam hills to raise funds for south Essex hospice

The five-day challenge, organised by Havens hospices, will take participants through the Pu Luong Nature Reserve, between February 21 and March 3, 2026. Trekkers will be given an "authentic insight" into the remote villages, staying in local stilt...

All American Custom Apparel and Engraving Soldier Spotlight: Vietnam War Veteran Larry Bevington

Larry Bevington served our country in the United States Navy. Name: Larry E. Bevington Born: July 3, 1941 Died: March 17, 2025 Hometown: Franklin, Pa. Branch: U.S. Navy Larry proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam...

Vietnam to report achievements in implementation of Int’l Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

Considering the dialogue an opportunity to introduce Vietnam’s efforts and achieved results, the Vietnamese delegation will participate in the session with an open, sincere, cooperative, and constructive spirit. Deputy Minister of Justice Nguyen...

PM vows favorable conditions for Brazilian firms to successfully invest in Vietnam

PM vows favorable conditions for Brazilian firms to successfully invest in VietnamPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh made the promise at the Vietnam- Brazil Business Forum held in Rio de Janeiro on July 5 afternoon local time, as part of his working...

Vietnam welcomes nearly 10.7 mln int'l visitors in H1

HANOI, July 6 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam attracted nearly 10.7 million international visitors in the first half of 2025, up 20.7 percent year-on-year, Vietnam News Agency reported Sunday, citing the data from National Statistic Office of Vietnam. The...

PHL exports not seen competitive at 17% US tariff rate after Vietnam deal

By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Reporter EXPORTS from the Philippines will have difficulty competing if the US restores its 17% reciprocal tariff rate, particularly after Vietnam was granted a favorable trade deal last week, the Foreign Buyers...

From the archives: Mothers, newborns photographed, while fathers in Vietnam

While Army Pfc. Milford Wayne Edwards was in Phu Bai, Vietnam, and Army 1st Lt. Dennis Leon Rainwater was in Phan Thiet, Vietnam, more than 8,000 miles away, their daughters were being born in Midwest City in July 1968. Dena Michele Edwards and...

Vietnam’s outbound investment jumps 3.5 times in H1

The electricity production and distribution sector received the largest share of Vietnamese investment, with over 111.2 million USD, accounting for 22.8% of total overseas investment. It was followed by the transportation and warehousing sector,...

Vietnam-Japan Festival helps to strengthen bilateral cooperation

This is one of the city’s important diplomatic events, aimed at deepening the cooperative ties between Da Nang and Japan, and fostering the friendship between Vietnam and Japan. Present at the event were Deputy Secretary of the Da Nang City Party...

Ho Chi Minh City holds first half-year review meeting following merger

The meeting assessed the city's socio-economic performance over the first six months of 2025 and outlined key tasks for the remainder of the year. According to Nguyen Cong Vinh, Director of the municipal Department of Finance, the former Ho Chi...

Vietnam posts strongest first-half GDP growth in over a decade

At a press conference in Hanoi on July 5, NSO Director Nguyen Thi Huong highlighted that this was a positive result, reflecting the whole political system’s determination, concerted efforts, and drastic actions in managing and implementing...

The Tale of the Tariffs: A Vietnam Deal Made to Stop China

Transshipping is the name of the game. Since President Donald Trump’s tariff turbulence began, the administration has concentrated on tariffs and non-monetary trade barriers. One of the grievances was centered on transshipments, a backdoor...

Australian photojournalist captures chanting journey throughout Vietnam

Australian journalist and photographer Ronan O’Connell has visited Vietnam 19 times over the past 18 years as he is lured by the country’s diverse charm, lively atmosphere, and hospitality. Ha Long Bay has left a profound mark on Ronan O'Connell....

Vietnam breathes sigh of relief after Trump trade deal, but challenges remain

Vietnam breathed a sigh of relief when US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal had been struck between Hanoi and Washington. The Vietnam Stock Index reached its highest level since April 2022, indicating confidence that export stability...

Vietnam is remaking its state apparatus, with 100,000 positions slated to be scrapped as Hanoi seeks to streamline bureaucracy and boost the economy

Nintendo Switch 2 prices might climb due to tariff changes — US hikes Vietnam tariffs to 20%, up from 10% when the console launched

President Trump announced a trade deal with Vietnam, which puts a 20% tariff on all goods originating from the country. This might seem like a good deal, especially as the latter originally had a 46% tariff before Trump paused the tariffs he put...

Vietnam strengthens cooperation with UN Commission on Int’l Trade Law

Secretary of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Anna Joubin-Bret praised Vietnam's active participation in UNCITRAL working groups, particularly during its first term from 2019-25, and welcomed the country's...