new steel projects bewilder producers

New steel projects bewilder producers

As the domestic stainless steel production capacity far outweighs the actual demand, the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang’s decision to approve the cold-rolled stainless steel project by two Chinese investors, after it was rejected at least twice in the southern province of Dong Nai, is causing local steelmakers a great deal of concern and drawing calls to tighten the licensing of new steel projects. Phuong Thu reports.  
vietnam hands over four wanted suspects to china

Vietnam hands over four wanted suspects to China

Vietnamese police and border guards handed over four wanted Chinese nationals to Chinese police at Huu Nghi international border gate in Vietnam's northern province of Lang Son on June 10.
huawei denies being bound by chinese spy laws

Huawei denies being bound by Chinese spy laws

Huawei's cybersecurity chief told the UK parliament on Monday (Jun 10) that the Chinese telecoms giant has been advised it was under no obligation to spy for Beijing if so asked by the Communist state.
eu states adopt panda bonds in chinese outreach

EU states adopt 'panda bonds' in Chinese outreach

EU members Hungary, Poland, Portugal and soon Austria are strengthening ties with China by issuing attractive "panda bonds" that help Beijing raise its profile on international financial markets.
huawei turns to africa to offset us blacklist

Huawei turns to Africa to offset US blacklist

As the US leads a drive for the West to shun Huawei over security fears, the Chinese tech giant has sought to strengthen its position in Africa, where it is already well-established.
putin slams attempts to push huawei from global markets

Putin slams attempts to 'push' Huawei from global markets

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday (Jun 7) slammed US moves against Chinese tech giant Huawei, which has signed a deal to develop a 5G network in Russia.
moit imposes temporary anti dumping duties on chinese products

MoIT imposes temporary anti-dumping duties on Chinese products

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has announced temporary anti-dumping duties on aluminum products originating from 17 Chinese producers.
increased chinese investment in vietnam more than a phenomenon

Increased Chinese investment in Vietnam: More than a phenomenon?

More than just a phenomenon, Chinese investment in Vietnam has grown into a trend, fitting earlier forecasts.
virus packed laptop sells as artwork for over us 13m

Virus-packed laptop sells as artwork for over US$1.3m

For Chinese artist Guo O Dong, the simple black Samsung laptop computer, loaded with six potent viruses, symbolises one of the world's most frightening threats.
vodafone uk suspends pre orders of huawei 5g phones amid security concerns

Vodafone UK suspends pre-orders of Huawei 5G phones amid security concerns

British telecom group Vodafone announced on Wednesday (May 22) it was suspending pre-orders of Huawei 5G handsets amid a security controversy over the Chinese giant.
panasonic halting business with huawei after us ban

Panasonic halting business with Huawei after US ban

Japan's Panasonic on Thursday (May 23) said it was halting business with Huawei, joining a growing list of firms distancing themselves from the Chinese telecoms giant after a US ban over security concerns.
nepal bans chinese digital wallets

Nepal bans Chinese digital wallets

Nepal said on Tuesday (May 21) that it has banned popular Chinese digital wallets Alipay and WeChat to prevent the loss of foreign currency earnings from tens of thousands of Chinese tourists.
evaluating the influence of us china strains

Evaluating the influence of US-China strains

After raising tariffs to 25 per cent on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports last week, the United States is considering inflicting tariffs on a further $325 billion of their trade rival’s products. Economist Can Van Luc talked with VIR about the possible impacts on the Vietnamese economy from any steps the major powers decide to take next.
huawei may be distressed for the us bans

Huawei may be distressed for the US bans

Google has issued a ban on Huawei, effectively stopping the Chinese electronics manufacturer from accessing future updates of the Android operation system.
huawei ban fallout hits nasdaq as us stocks fall

Huawei ban fallout hits Nasdaq as US stocks fall

Shares of technology companies fell sharply on Monday (May 20) in down session for Wall Street after Google began to severe ties with Chinese telecom giant Huawei amid the US-China trade war.