us to end duty free tariffs on vietnamese solar panels

US to end duty-free tariffs on Vietnamese solar panels

The US' duty-free tariff treatment for solar products from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, will end in June, according to an announcement by the White House on May 16.
outpouring of support eases burden for vietnamese impacted by warsaw fire

Outpouring of support eases burden for Vietnamese impacted by Warsaw fire

A wave of solidarity has brought relief to Vietnamese nationals affected by the devastating fire at the Marywilska shopping centre in Warsaw, Poland.
garuda indonesia flight makes emergency landing after engine fire

Garuda Indonesia flight makes emergency landing after engine fire

A jetliner taking 468 people from Indonesia to Saudi Arabia made an emergency landing on May 15 due to an engine fire, the Garuda Indonesia airline said, in the latest incident in the archipelago's airlines safety record.
thailand okeys 10 year eec visa for foreigners

Thailand okeys 10-year EEC visa for foreigners

Thailand’s cabinet has approved a special 10-year visa for executives and experts working in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to support the development of targeted industries in the country.
hcm city to develop over 650km of roads annually

HCM City to develop over 650km of roads annually

Ho Chi Minh City aims to develop about 652 km of roads, 212 km of railways and BRT, and 365 km of inland waterways every year to achieve its socio-economic development goals.
delegation from eu netherlands explore investment opportunities in thai nguyen

Delegation from EU, Netherlands explore investment opportunities in Thai Nguyen

A delegation from the European Union (EU), the Netherlands, and the Vietnamese Embassy in Singapore held a working session with leaders of the northern province of Thai Nguyen on May 16 to explore potential investment opportunities in the province.
commercial banks credit growth picture in q1 through expert lens

Commercial banks' credit growth picture in Q1 through expert lens

Le Hoai An, a banking consultant and trainer at Integrated Financial Solutions, talked with Hong Dung on the credit landscape in the first quarter of this year, its impacts on banking stocks' performance, and how some banks have tackled current challenges to achieve better growth.
livestock farms face up to mass relocation challenge

Livestock farms face up to mass relocation challenge

The relocation of tens of thousands of livestock facilities nationwide faces deadlock due to a lack of land and environmental impact issues.
real estate firms back on track

Real estate firms back on track

The real estate market is showing inspiring signs amid resumed transactions, with businesses in the sector about to embrace a new growth cycle.
polish authorities to support traders hit by shopping complex blaze

Polish authorities to support traders hit by shopping complex blaze

The administration of Warsaw will convene meetings to discuss support for the traders whose stores were destroyed in a shopping centre blaze in the capital city of Poland on early May 12.
many vietnamese traders stores affected in poland shopping centre fire

Many Vietnamese traders’ stores affected in Poland shopping centre fire

Vietnamese Ambassador to Poland Ha Hoang Hai said on May 12 that a fire had broken out at the shopping centre on Marywilska street, Warsaw, Poland, where many Vietnamese run stalls, on early the day, and there was no casualty, but almost all property were destroyed, according to initial reports.
elements braved to support victory parade

Elements braved to support victory parade

Thousands upon thousands converged upon the heroic land of Dien Bien Phu for a grand military parade and cultural artistic activities to commemorate the 70th anniversary of victory against the French.
important trends emerge in vietnams investment landscape

Important trends emerge in Vietnam’s investment landscape

Several important trends emerged in Vietnam’s investment landscape last year, including high-tech sectors, surging investment from China, and comprehensive cooperation with Japan in all fields, according to the recently released 2023 Report on Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) and Provincial Green Index (PGI).
thailand faces credit card default risks

Thailand faces credit card default risks

The risk of default on credit card loans rose significantly in the first quarter this year in Thailand, driven by the Bank of Thailand (BoT)'s mandate for a higher minimum payment rate.
vietnamese powerlifter wins world cup golds in thailand

Vietnamese powerlifter wins World Cup golds in Thailand

World record holder Le Van Cong won two gold medals at the World Para Powerlifting Organisation's Pattaya World Cup 2024 in Thailand.