PM charts Vietnam’s path at WEF’s policy dialogue

Tianjin (VNA) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh engaged in a policy dialogue themed “Vietnam’s New Era: From Vision to Action” with President and CEO of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Borge Brende on June 25, a highlight of the WEF's16th Annual Meeting …

Vietnam, British enterprises discuss collaboration in offshore wind energy production

HCM City (VNS/VNA) - The British Embassy in Hanoi and Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City organised a visit for the Vietnam Energy Mission to the UK from June 16 - 23. A delegation of 12 officials from the Electricity Authority under the Ministry of …

Treatment of ailing independent journalist in prison ‘a disgrace to Vietnam’

Independent journalist Le Huu Minh Tuan, who is serving 11 years for “conducting propaganda against the state,” has told his family that he is facing serious health problems in prison. A human rights group says his treatment is “a disgrace to Vietnam.” …

Vietnam’s imports of areca and processed coconuts surge despite strong domestic production

Vietnam has seen a sharp rise in imports of processed fruits and nuts during the first four months of 2025, despite having abundant raw material resources at home, according to Giao Thuong. Data from the General Department of Customs shows that the country …

Cambodia Among Top 10 Tourist Source for Vietnam in 2024, Says Vietnamese Ambassador

AKP Phnom Penh, June 25, 2025 -- Cambodia emerged as the ninth-largest source of international tourists to Vietnam in 2024, according to H.E. Nguyen Minh Vu, the Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia.  The Ambassador shared this insight with the Agence …

Vietnam tops 2025 Asian Muay Thai Championships

Thai Nguyen (VNA) – Vietnam claimed first place overall at the 2025 Asian Muay Thai Championships, which concluded on June 25 at the Thai Nguyen provincial Sports Arena. The event, held from June 20 to 25, brought together over 300 athletes, coaches and …

Vietnam PM expects US trade deal before July tariff deadline

HANOI (Reuters) -Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on Wednesday he expected a trade deal with the United States before the expiration of a pause on 46% reciprocal tariffs on Vietnamese exports in early July. Speaking at the "Is Asia's …

Sembcorp unit’s acquisition of 49 MW Vietnam hydropower asset delayed

The company will take ‘regulatory uncertainties’ into account for new investments in the country [SINGAPORE] The acquisition of a 49-megawatt (MW) hydropower asset in Vietnam by a unit of Sembcorp Industries has been delayed, the company said in a bourse …

Vietnam Tycoon’s Death Penalty for $27 Billion Fraud Lifted

Truong My Lan, a prominent Vietnamese property tycoon previously sentenced to death for a massive fraud totalling $27 billion, will no longer face execution. Her lawyer confirmed on Wednesday that her death penalty has been commuted to life imprisonment, …

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