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U.S. businesses flock to Ho Chi Minh City for Vietnam International Sourcing 2025
People's Army Newspaper
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This reflects sustained interest in strengthening supply chain links with Vietnam, with U.S. buyers increasingly shifting to direct engagement with Vietnamese manufacturers. The move is aimed at shortening logistics chains, cutting costs, and...
Vietnam steps up as a regional leader
Bangkok Post
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August 19, 2025
Vietnam wisely chose South Korea to showcase a new strategic-economic partnership in the region, focusing on growing trade, investment, and diplomatic cooperation. As the first country to dispatch a top leader to meet newly elected President Lee...
Vietnam, UK strengthen semiconductor cooperation
VietnamPlus
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August 19, 2025
Hanoi (VNA) – The National Innovation Centre (NIC), in coordination with the British Embassy in Vietnam, co-hosted the Vietnam – UK Semiconductor Forum in Hanoi on August 18. The event brought together technology enterprises, research institutes,...
Vietnamese President hosts welcome ceremony for Bhutanese King
Vietnam Pictorial
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August 19, 2025
This is the first state visit to Vietnam by the King and Queen of Bhutan since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 2012, marking an important milestone in bilateral relations. State President Luong Cuong and King Jigme Khesar...
Agriculture and environment: an 80-year legacy affirming position in green era
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Phùng Đức Tiến has affirmed that over the past 80 years, the agriculture sector had become a leading exporter of rice, seafood, wood and coffee, contributing significantly to food security...
Vietnam’s E-Commerce Market Rises on Shoppertainment Surge, and Cross-Border Trade
Fintech News
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August 19, 2025
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Singapore News once a month in your Inbox Vietnam’s e-commerce market is one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing in Southeast Asia, continuing its upward trajectory and showing signs of evolution and...
Vietnam emerges as Asia’s rising economy, warning signs it may overtake Thailand on all fronts
The Nation Thailand
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August 19, 2025
FTI urges Thailand to act before being overtaken on all fronts Kriengkrai Thiennukul, Chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), told Krungthep Turakij that Vietnam is undergoing a major adjustment, taking advantage of changes in US...
Businesses navigating tariffs and industrial opportunity
Vietstock
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August 19, 2025
Businesses navigating tariffs and industrial opportunity With US tariff changes set to take effect, companies across Asia are undergoing a significant strategic shift. Dennis Yeo, head of Investor Services, Logistics, and Industrial at Cushman &...
Major projects set momentum for Vietnam’s new development phase
VietnamPlus
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August 19, 2025
Hanoi (VNA) – A total of 250 projects across 34 cities and provinces on August 19 were inaugurated or launched, with a combined investment of nearly 1.3 quadrillion VND (around 49.44 billion USD), providing strong impetus for Vietnam’s transition...
Moving towards modern and sustainable pharma industry
Vietstock
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August 19, 2025
Moving towards modern and sustainable pharma industry Vietnam’s pharmaceutical industry strategy for the rest of this decade and beyond is of particular importance, demonstrating the government’s determination to build a modern and developing...
Việt Nam remains prime destination for industrial investors thanks to ESG commitments
Vietnam News Agency
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HCM CITY — Việt Nam is solidifying its position as a prime destination for global industrial investment, thanks in part to a strong commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) demonstrated by developers with the support of consulting...
August Revolution success – testament to Vietnam’s power of great unity: Lao newspaper
VietnamPlus
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August 19, 2025
Vientiane (VNA) – Pasaxon, the official organ of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee, on August 18 published an article celebrating the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s August Revolution (August 19), hailing its success as a...
ADB names energy specialist, insider to head Manila office
Inquirer
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August 19, 2025
Andrew Jeffries —ADB PHOTO MANILA, Philippines – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has named Andrew Jeffries, a longtime energy expert and career official at the bank, as its new country director for the Philippines, its host nation, pursuing...
Washington apple crop forecast released as industry braces for labor, tariff headwinds
KHQ - Washington State
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YAKIMA, Wash. — The Washington State Tree Fruit Association has released its 2025 apple forecast, and the numbers suggest good news for growers. The crop is estimated at 142 million standard forty-pound boxes of fresh apples. This on top of...
World : Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Aug 19, 2025
Bernama
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August 19, 2025
CAMBODIA 1. INDIAN TRAINING FOR CAMBODIAN NARCOTIC OFFICERS -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE India is providing special training for 20 Cambodian officers in combating illicit drug trafficking. The officers from the National Authority for Combating...
Singapore’s strong research base makes it easier for it to adopt nuclear energy: UN nuclear chief
National University of Singapore
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August 19, 2025
“Having Mr Grossi here today is of special significance to us because, earlier this month, the Singapore Nuclear Research and Safety Institute was officially launched after 10 years as an Initiative. It didn’t happen overnight, it took us 10 years...
Threenh To Exhibit At Vietnam International Plastics & Rubber Industry Exhibition 2025
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) Showcasing the latest and advanced systems in color and appearance measurement for the plastics and rubber industries at Booth B739 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - Aug 18, 2025 - The International...
US eyes role in building chip industry
The Malaysian Star
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August 18, 2025
JAKARTA: The United States is keen to take part in the development of Indonesia’s semiconductor industry following the recent reciprocal tariff trade agreement between the two countries, Coordinating Economy Minister Airlangga Hartarto says. “To...
Vietnam’s Cuu Long University gives Sri Lanka students full scholarships
EconomyNext
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August 17, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Vietnam’s Cuu Long University has awarded five full scholarships to students in Sri Lanka to study in the South East Asian nation for five years. The first four selected students met Vietnam’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka Trinh Thi Tam...
Tale of Two Economies: Vietnam roars while US whimpers
Azzet
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August 18, 2025
Fifty years ago the United States spent an estimated US$170 billion (A$261.1 billion) fighting a war in Vietnam it was never going to win, in today’s money that around US$1 trillion. Fast forward to 2025 and a litany of failed wars the U.S. has...