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US Tariffs on Vietnamese Exports: Analyzing the New Framework
In a significant move, US President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs on Vietnamese exports, imposing a 20 percent duty along with a 40 percent levy on goods deemed to be transshipped. This development could reshape trade dynamics between the...

78 Vietnamese citizens safely evacuated from Israel, Iran
HÀ NỘI — The situation of the Vietnamese community in Israel and Iran remains stable, and no casualties have been recorded as tension between the two Middle Eastern countries wound down following a ceasefire, according to the latest updates....

Government issues update on idle cement plant project in North Vietnam
Vietnam: Local authorities have stated that a US$196m cement plant project in the northern Ninh Binh province has remained abandoned for 18 years. The 1.1Mt/yr Phu Son Cement Plant was launched in 2007 with plans to begin operations by 2011....
Two Vietnamese Nationals Among Four Charged With Trafficking, Possession Of Over 13 Kg Drugs
JOHOR BAHRU, July 3 (Bernama) -- Four individuals, including two Vietnamese women, were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with five charges of drug trafficking and possession. In the court before Magistrate A. Shaarmini, they were...

Two Vietnamese women among four charged over massive RM3m MDMA haul in Johor
JOHOR BARU, July 3 — Four individuals, including two Vietnamese women, were charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with five charges of drug trafficking and possession. In the court before Magistrate A. Shaarmini, they were jointly charged...

For Vietnamese retailers, trade deal with US leaves many questions
A trade deal announced by the US and Vietnam creates new question marks for sportswear and clothing retailers like Nike and Adidas that source shoes and clothes from factories in the Southeast Asian country, industry experts said on Thursday. The...

Negotiating teams working to concretise Vietnamese, US top leaders' discussions
HÀ NỘI — Negotiating teams from Việt Nam and the United States are "coordinating and exchanging views to concretise the items of discussions between the two countries' top leaders," spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Phạm Thu Hằng...

US Cuts Tariffs on Vietnamese Goods to 20% in New Trade Deal
According to media Reuters The United States of America has announced a reduction of tariffs on Vietnamese goods to 20%, a significant decrease compared to the previously planned rate of 46%. This information was announced by Donald Trump on...

The Mindful Pause: A Powerful Micro-Practice
In our hyper-stimulated world, we're often bombarded with triggers that knock us off balance. A harsh email from a colleague, an unexpected encounter with an ex-partner, or simply the relentless pace of daily demands can send us spiraling into...

Chef Tuệ Nguyễn will bring Vietnamese flavors to Belly Laughs Festival in Los Angeles
For the first eight years of chef Tuệ Nguyễn’s life, her palate was shaped entirely by the flavors of her homeland. “Growing up in Vietnam, I didn’t really get to experience other types of Asian cuisine,” Nguyễn said during a recent phone call....

Chef Tuệ Nguyễn will bring Vietnamese flavors to Belly Laughs Festival in L.A.
For the first eight years of chef Tuệ Nguyễn’s life, her palate was shaped entirely by the flavors of her homeland. “Growing up in Vietnam, I didn’t really get to experience other types of Asian cuisine,” Nguyễn said during a recent phone call....

Trump Announces US-Vietnam Trade Deal, 20% Tariff on Vietnamese Goods
Photo : YONHAP News U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a trade deal with Vietnam that includes a 20 percent tariff on Vietnamese imports to the U.S. Trump declared the deal on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday, saying Vietnamese...

This Oregon lawmaker fled Vietnam with just one suitcase at age 9. Now she’s telling her story on stage
State Rep. Thủy Trần is no stranger to engaging with her community. In addition to representing Oregon House District 45, she owns an optometry practice in Northeast Portland, serves as a lieutenant colonel in the National Guard and is second vice...
China's Hebei Province offers great destinations, natural beauty for Vietnamese tourists

Bulgarian-Vietnamese Ties Have Rich History, Excellent Development Prospects, Says Deputy Foreign Minister Pavlov
There are all preconditions for deepening, developing and benefiting from the trade and economic potential in the relations between Bulgaria and Vietnam, Deputy Foreign Minister Nikolay Pavlov said here on Thursday. He was addressing a...

Peter Schiff Warns 'Americans Will Suffer' And 'Vietnamese Will Enjoy' After Trump's Trade Deal With Hanoi
Economist Peter Schiff is calling out President Donald Trump’s newly announced trade deal with Vietnam, warning that American consumers are likely to bear the brunt of the agreement. What Happened: On Thursday, in a post on X, Schiff criticized...

Party chief meets with voters in Hanoi
The Party chief spoke highly of the voters' candid, democratic and responsible opinions, which reflected a high level of public consensus on the country’s key decisions. Highlighting the historic decision to streamline the administrative apparatus...

2025 Lancang-Mekong youth innovation contest kicks off in Hanoi
The final of the Ninth Youth Innovation Competition on Lancang-Mekong Region's Governance and Development (YICMG) takes place in Hanoi city, Vietnam, on Monday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The final of the Ninth Youth Innovation...

Việt Nam–Cuba timeless bond looks towards sustainable future
HAVANA — The Việt Nam–Cuba relationship is a unique bond of brotherhood and solidarity, forged through their struggles against imperialism and in the process of building socialism, and stands as a lasting legacy that transcends geographical...

Trump announces lower tariffs on Vietnamese goods in last-minute trade deal
President Donald Trump has reached a trade agreement with Vietnam that will see a 20% tariff imposed on many of its exports—far less than the 46% initially proposed. The announcement comes just ahead of a 9 July deadline Trump had set to raise...