global shoe manufacturers shift sourcing from china to vietnam

Global shoe manufacturers shift sourcing from China to Vietnam

In the face of potential US tariffs on Chinese-made shoes, numerous world-famous shoe and handbag manufacturers are mulling over shifting sourcing to Vietnam.
vietnam rolls out red carpet for chinese investors ambassador

Vietnam rolls out red carpet for Chinese investors: Ambassador

The Vietnamese Government always welcomes and commits to creating conditions for foreign businesses, including those from China’s Chongqing city, to land investment in high-tech projects in the country, said Vietnamese Ambassador to China Dang Minh Khoi.
us military bans huawei zte phones

US military bans Huawei, ZTE phones

Personnel on US military bases can no longer buy phones and other gear manufactured by Chinese firms Huawei and ZTE, after the Pentagon said the devices pose an "unacceptable" security risk.
beijing slams macron warning on chinese hegemony

Beijing slams Macron warning on Chinese 'hegemony'

China on Friday (May 4) hit back at French President Emmanuel Macron's warnings against allowing a single nation to dominate the Indo-Pacific region, where many countries fear Beijing's growing might.
south koreas lotte to sell some china stores after missile row

South Korea's Lotte to sell some China stores after missile row

South Korea's retail giant Lotte Shopping will sell some of its Chinese stores to a local chain after suffering huge losses due to a diplomatic row with Beijing over a US missile defence system, it said on Thursday (Apr 26).
vinh tan 1 thermal plant to reduce power thirst in southern provinces

Vinh Tan 1 thermal plant to reduce power thirst in southern provinces

The $1.75-billion Vinh Tan 1 thermal power project, the largest Chinese-invested project in Vietnam, will come into commercial operation ahead of schedule after concerns of potential power shortages in the southern provinces in the time to come.
chinas zte vows to fight us supplier ban

China's ZTE vows to fight US supplier ban

Chinese telecom giant ZTE vowed on Friday to fight back against a US order banning it from purchasing and using US technology for seven years, a move that has angered Beijing. 
strong domestic cement export growth chinas production drops

Strong domestic cement export growth, China’s production drops

Viet Nam’s cement industry saw strong growth in cement exports in the first quarter of this year as many Chinese cement factories shut down due to pollution and power shortages.
asian markets rise as wall st north korea provide positive lead

Asian markets rise as Wall St, North Korea provide positive lead

Shares in top Chinese manufacturing companies plunged on Wednesday (Apr 18) after Beijing announced plans to phase out ownership limits for foreign automakers, shipbuilders and aircraft firms.
potato brand to fight chinese fakes

Potato brand to fight Chinese fakes

Lam Dong Province has approved a programme to build a Da Lat potato brand to prevent farmers from selling cheap Chinese potatoes disguised as potatoes from Da Lat, which are more expensive.
vietnam promotes tourism in chinese cities

Vietnam promotes tourism in Chinese cities

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) is organising the Vietnam Tourism Road Show 2018 in the four Chinese cities of Jinan, Hangzhou, Wuhan and Beijing from April 12-22.
ricciardo storms to sensational chinese gp win

Ricciardo storms to sensational Chinese GP win

Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo celebrated with a trademark champagne "shoey" after winning a thrilling Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday (Apr 15), just a day after engine trouble nearly cost him a shot at qualifying.
ac milan owner li committed to restoring past glories

AC Milan owner Li 'committed' to restoring past glories

AC Milan's Chinese owner Li Yonghong insisted on Thursday (Apr 12) he remains committed to the Serie A club as he marked the first anniversary of his takeover.
nets owner sells 49pc stake to alibaba co founder

Nets owner sells 49pc stake to Alibaba co-founder

Brooklyn Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov on Thursday (Apr 12) completed the sale of a 49 per cent stake in the NBA franchise to one of the founders of Chinese e-commerce titan Alibaba, the NBA franchise announced in a statement.
trump praises xis kind words in fresh sign of trade detente

Trump praises Xi's 'kind words' in fresh sign of trade detente

President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Apr 10) praised the "kind words" from Chinese leader Xi Jinping and pledged "great progress" in the looming trade dispute between the world's largest economies.