temporary anti dumping tax imposed on welding materials imported from malaysia thailand china

Temporary anti-dumping tax imposed on welding materials imported from Malaysia, Thailand, China

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has issued Decision No. 706/QD-BCT on the imposition of temporary anti-dumping tax rates on some types of welding materials of the Malaysian, Thai and Chinese origins.
iphone maker pegatron halts shanghai production over covid

iPhone maker Pegatron halts Shanghai production over Covid

Key iPhone maker Pegatron has halted operations at two subsidiaries in the Chinese cities of Shanghai and Kunshan, as global supply chains feel the pinch of Beijing's strict zero-Covid measures.
us state department orders non essential staff to leave shanghai over covid

US State Department orders non-essential staff to leave Shanghai over Covid

The United States has ordered all non-essential employees at its Shanghai consulate to leave over concerns about their safety, an embassy spokesperson said in a statement Tuesday, as the Chinese city faces a spike in Covid cases and a harsh lockdown.
market orientation tweaked in face of chinese barriers

Market orientation tweaked in face of Chinese barriers

China has long been Vietnam’s go-to export market for its fruits and vegetables but recent barriers in border trade policies, coupled with lasting infrastructural issues, have left few options for Vietnamese agrifood exporters to boost sales and make use of more official channels as well.
chinas investment in cambodia rose sharply in 2021

China’s investment in Cambodia rose sharply in 2021

Chinese investment in Cambodia increased remarkably last year, despite the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which reflected Chinese investors’ trust in the country’s business environment.
thailand eyes 15 million tourists from short haul destinations

Thailand eyes 1.5 million tourists from short-haul destinations

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has set a target of attracting at least 1.5 million tourists from short-haul destinations to compensate for the Chinese market by shaking hands with airlines to spur demand.
president congratulates female football team

President congratulates female football team

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc extended his congratulations to the national women’s football team after the squad beat the Chinese Taipei 2-1 at a February 6 play-off match of the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup, winning a tickets to the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time.
authorities in race to clean up chinese border gate stagnation

Authorities in race to clean up Chinese border gate stagnation

As China continues its zero-COVID strategy, bilateral trade between the economic giant and Vietnam has fallen into near-hibernation, leaving many goods stuck at the border gates for weeks.
ministries localities tasked with handling cargo congestion

Ministries, localities tasked with handling cargo congestion

Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh has asked ministries and localities to work with the Chinese side to reopen some border gates, the Government’s Office said in a notice.
vietnam china seek solutions to cargo congestion at border gates

Vietnam, China seek solutions to cargo congestion at border gates

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu has held phone talks with Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Wu Jianghao to discuss measures to accelerate the circulation of goods through border gates between the two countries.
shortages blight timber businesses

Shortages blight timber businesses

While Chinese enterprises have been buying wood and timber from Vietnam, local businesses are beginning to struggle from a shortage of production materials, leading some to argue for stricter control measures and higher export tax rates
rubber hits price stability as exporters cast net wider

Rubber hits price stability as exporters cast net wider

Vietnamese rubber exports have reached decent figures, albeit based on lower expectations – and exporters are now hoping that China will soon increase its hunger for their rubber, while at the same time preparing to shift towards new markets to end the long-lasting dependence on the Chinese market.
considering the implications of fiscal reformations

Considering the implications of fiscal reformations

To cope with the ongoing pandemic, the central banks of many nations have significantly expanded their balance sheets by using non-traditional monetary policies by increasing money for purchasing government bonds and even corporate bonds. Meanwhile, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) has limited balance sheet expansion but used an effective monetary policy for the Chinese economy.
taiwans leading chip maker nanya technology expresses concerns over chip shortage

Taiwan's leading chip maker Nanya Technology expresses concerns over chip shortage

Nanya Technology, the major Taiwanese maker of dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) chips, has expressed concerns over the chip shortage as lockdowns in Souhtheast Asia, including Vietnam, and Chinese power outrages could dampen the upbeat outlook.
evergrande case and its implications for vietnams future property development

Evergrande case and its implications for Vietnam’s future property development

Although Evergrande Group’s debt crisis has not ended, its domino effect still haunts the entire Chinese economy and the global market. Patrick Lenain, assistant director at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, shares his thoughts on the lessons and implications for Vietnam from this case.