semiconductor crisis forces top level action

Semiconductor crisis forces top-level action

The global shortage of semiconductors is not letting up, with governments and multinationals scrambling to resolve the situation sooner rather than later.
blame game begins as suez blockage dents trade routes

Blame game begins as Suez blockage dents trade routes

More than the length of four football fields, it took an almighty international effort to free the Ever Given cargo ship from the Suez Canal. Now discussion turns to how it happened, how quickly the fallout can be managed, and what it means for trade moving forward for regions including Southeast Asia.
sanctions and squabbles shift global trade balance

Sanctions and squabbles shift global trade balance

The fabric of global trade is being tugged at once again with the European Union and China entering a new spat over sanctions, while recent dialogues between the latter and the United States were frosty to say the least. How will the latest goings-on affect possible trade in regions like Southeast Asia?
foreign nationals hoping for smooth vaccination process

Foreign nationals hoping for smooth vaccination process

With global vaccination programmes for the coronavirus still in their infancy, foreign nationals in Vietnam and other countries are exploring their options when it comes to the chances of receiving a vaccine sometimes this year.
nguyen quang hai nominated among best midfielders in afc cup

Nguyen Quang Hai nominated among best midfielders in AFC Cup

Leading Vietnamese footballer Nguyen Quang Hai has been put forward to compete in the category for the best central midfielders in the AFC Cup’s All-time XI, as nominated by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) reported.
shift in us china relations depend on bidens priorities

Shift in US-China relations depend on Biden’s priorities

US President Joe Biden’s team will use “all available tools” to tackle what it sees as China’s unfair trade practices, according to a new report on the trade agenda of the United States. But with domestic pandemic recovery the top priority for the new president, and apparent paranoia surrounding the tech prowess of the major powers, it remains to be seen if and when further goodwill will truly emerge between the two.
top private retreats

Top private retreats

When we talk about private islands, we often think of an off-shore paradise with palm trees and white sandy beaches, but for some, it might be more important to experience a sense of seclusion, tranquillity, and luxury that can be found at central pristine beaches and offshore paradises.
can passes on earth lives on campaign promoting use and recycling of aluminum cans

Can Passes On, Earth Lives On campaign promoting use and recycling of aluminum cans

“Can Passes On, Earth Lives On” – the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment's first campaign in partnership with Ball Corporation, aims to encourage the use of aluminum beverage cans with the support of two ambassadors, player of the national football team Quang Hai and Miss Universe Vietnam 2018 H'Hen Nie.
hcmc fc defender calls quang hai an excellent actor after penalty controversy

HCMC FC defender calls Quang Hai an 'excellent actor' after penalty controversy

HCM CITY - Senegalese defender Pape Diakite of HCM City FC slammed refereeing decisions and accused star national team midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai of diving in the V.League 1 over the weekend on his Facebook page.
a new trend luxury healthcare resorts in vietnam

A new trend: Luxury healthcare resorts in Vietnam

Never before has luxury healthcare tourism been such a hot trend in the context of the prolonged impact of dangerous diseases like COVID-19 on the whole world.
could vietnam be on the cards for tesla

Could Vietnam be on the cards for Tesla?

The man working to revolutionise transport both on Earth and beyond may have one eye on Vietnam after hinting at a possible new Tesla factory in Asia.
dabaco delays rectifying lasting pollution debacle

Dabaco delays rectifying lasting pollution debacle

Facing allegations of discharging untreated waste into the environment, Dabaco Tuyen Quang has admitted mistakes and pledged that the company would make improvements in supervision of the workflow and employees’ performance – but failed to set a specific timeline.
reality check for us in trade tug of war

Reality check for US in trade tug of war

News of a Taiwanese-based semiconductor chip facility set to be built in Arizona has placed focus on US attempts to entice major American corporations to return home or persuade foreign groups to set up shop anew. But it remains to be seen if the tangled complexities of cross-border trade pacts, the coronavirus pandemic, and the US-China trade dispute will actually lead to companies ditching Asian nations.
midfielder nguyen quang hai joins afc campaign to fight covid 19

Midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai joins AFC campaign to fight COVID-19

Vietnamese midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai has joined other continental footballers in the Asian Football Confederation's Break The Chain campaign to raise awareness about the coronavirus pandemic.
bafflement as f1 dithers over grand prix calendar

Bafflement as F1 dithers over Grand Prix calendar

Confusion reigned last week over the postponement of the Vietnam Grand Prix as authorities and Formula 1 leaders delayed their decision until Friday night, leaving both F1 teams and fans in limbo.