thailand strengthens monitoring of product standards to curb cheap imports

Thailand strengthens monitoring of product standards to curb cheap imports

The Industry Ministry is being asked to allow the creation of a new regulatory unit to help it monitor product standards, aiming to control the influx of cheap Chinese imports, said the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
chinese activity a strong part of enhancing investment

Chinese activity a strong part of enhancing investment

China has surpassed South Korea and Japan to become the second-largest foreign investor in Vietnam this year. Seck Yee Chung, partner at Baker McKenzie Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Thanh Van about the Chinese funding that is ramping up in Vietnam.
two foreigners confirmed dead in bangkoks shooting

Two foreigners confirmed dead in Bangkok’s shooting

The shooting at Siam Paragon shopping mall in Bangkok, Thailand left two women dead, one Chinese and the other Myanmar, confirmed Commissioner – General of the Royal Thai Police Pol General Torsak Sukvimol. ​
thai chinese firms tie up in cross border payment

Thai, Chinese firms tie up in cross-border payment

TrueMoney, a leading fintech company in Thailand, has partnered with Ant Group of China to launch cross-border mobile payments between Thailand and China, allowing Thai tourists to use TrueMoney e-wallet to make payments to tens of millions of merchants in China.
vinfast eyes europe expansion amid potential eu tariffs on chinese evs

VinFast eyes Europe expansion amid potential EU tariffs on Chinese EVs

VinFast, the Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, is gearing up to expand its footprint in EU, capitalising on potential shifts in market dynamics.
energy china eyes expansion in vietnam with increased investment in renewable projects

Energy China eyes expansion in Vietnam with increased investment in renewable projects

Energy China, a Fortune 500 energy conglomerate, has unveiled plans to expand its investments in Vietnam.
chinese rail and power giants seek major investment in vietnams infrastructure

Chinese rail and power giants seek major investment in Vietnam's infrastructure

China Railway Construction Corporation and PowerChina about show strong interest in joining Vietnam's infrastructure endeavours, especially the proposed Lao Cai - Hanoi - Haiphong railway project.
ev charging stations enticing for investors

EV charging stations enticing for investors

As electric vehicles become more popular, developing charging stations and equipment is a promising area for investment.
dealerships hoping for buying spree amid weak results

Dealerships hoping for buying spree amid weak results

Despite the government’s stimulus efforts and the entry of numerous Chinese brands, car buying in Vietnam is still weak and the competition is getting fiercer.
boway group to invest 350 million in solar manufacturing facility

Boway Group to invest $350 million in solar manufacturing facility

China's Boway Group has inked a land lease agreement in Cong Hoa Industrial Park in the northern province of Hai Duong. The group is planning a $350 million advanced solar manufacturing facility, with operations set to commence in 2024.
chinese battery firm gotion invests 150 million in vinfast

Chinese battery firm Gotion invests $150 million in VinFast

Chinese battery manufacturer Gotion Inc. has agreed to acquire 15 million ordinary shares of VinFast through a private issuance valuing the shares at $10 apiece, with an investment totalling $150 million, representing 0.7 per cent of VinFast's total equity.
huawei registers rise in first half revenue

Huawei registers rise in first half revenue

Chinese tech giant Huawei announced its business results for the first half of 2023 on August 11, showing a slight increase in revenue.
chinese victims in traffic accident in khanh hoa return home

Chinese victims in traffic accident in Khanh Hoa return home

All 18 victims who were injured in a recent serious traffic accident on Khanh Le Pass in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa have recovered and been discharged from the hospital.
vietnams energy sector sparks interest from chinese corporations

Vietnam's energy sector sparks interest from Chinese corporations

The energy sector in Vietnam has piqued the interest of Chinese corporations, paving the way for collaborations and potential investments in renewable energy projects.
diplomatic efforts assist chinese killed in khanh hoa traffic accident spokesperson

Diplomatic efforts assist Chinese killed in Khanh Hoa traffic accident: spokesperson

The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs is actively coordinating with competent domestic agencies, Khanh Hoa province, and Chinese diplomatic missions in Vietnam to handle issues relating to the traffic accident in Khanh Hoa and complete necessary procedures for the deceased in accordance with the law, the ministry’s spokesperson Pham Thu Hang said on July 20.