US pushes Vietnam to decouple from Chinese tech, sources say
The United States is pushing Vietnam in tariff talks to reduce the use of Chinese tech in devices that are assembled in the country before being exported to America, three people briefed on the matter said.
Vietnam's trade surplus with US surges, complicating tariff talks
Vietnam's trade surplus with the U.S. expanded sharply in May as exports swelled and its imports from China also jumped, exacerbating sore points with Washington that could hurt Hanoi's efforts to avoid crippling tariffs.
Exclusive: US made 'tough' requests to Vietnam in trade talks
The demands could force the country to cut its reliance on Chinese industrial goods imports.
Exclusive: Work on $1 bln Trump Tower in Vietnam could start next year, source says
Investment in a planned Trump Tower in Vietnam is estimated at around $1 billion and construction of the at least 60-storey skyscraper could start next year, a person familiar with the discussions told Reuters.
France, Vietnam sign deals worth $10 billion as Macron visits Hanoi
France and Vietnam signed a deal for 20 Airbus planes, among other pacts, as President Emmanuel Macron visited Hanoi seeking to boost France's influence in its former colony.
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Telegram 'surprised' as Vietnam orders messaging app to be blocked
Police earlier said that 68% of the 9,600 Telegram channels and groups in Vietnam violated the law.
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Trump Organization breaks ground on $1.5 billion golf club in Vietnam
Vietnam's prime minister and U.S. President Donald Trump's son Eric held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday for a $1.5 billion luxury residential development with three 18-hole golf courses outside Hanoi.
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Satellites, nuclear power on agenda as Macron visits Vietnam next week
Infrastructure and energy are among issues France's President Emmanuel Macron is expected to discuss with Vietnam's leaders next week during a state visit to the former colony when dozens of deals may be signed, officials said.
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Exclusive: Trump Organization explores plan for tower in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam document shows
The Trump Organization and a local partner are exploring plans to build a skyscraper in Vietnam's business hub of Ho Chi Minh City, with Eric Trump expected to visit this week, a Vietnamese government document seen by Reuters shows.
Exclusive: Shein to set up huge Vietnam warehouse in US tariff hedge
Shein has been caught in the crosshairs of a China-US trade war that threatens to upend global supply chains.
Exclusive: Vietnam cranks up fight on imported counterfeits amid US tariff talks
Vietnam is stepping up its fight against counterfeits and digital piracy after the United States accused the country of being a major hub for these illegal activities and threatened crippling tariffs, documents reviewed by Reuters show.
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US tariff pause on Beijing puts pressure on 'China-plus-one' countries
The agreement is pressuring manufacturing hubs such as Vietnam and Mexico to make their own, better deals with the United States.
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Vietnam's shipments from China, to US reach record high amid trade fraud crackdown
Vietnam's imports from China and exports to the United States both reached a post-pandemic record in April, amid talks with Washington to reduce Hanoi's trade surplus and a crackdown on Chinese goods being shipped to the U.S. via its territory.
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Vietnamese celebrate 50 years since end of Vietnam War
Thousands celebrated the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, in what the country's communist leader said was a "victory of faith".
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From bombs to Starbucks, US veteran remembers end of Vietnam War 50 years on
Chuck Searcy never thought that he would be living in Communist Vietnam and helping its people fight a different war against unexploded mines.
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Japan, Vietnam pledge to support free trade as PM Ishiba visits Hanoi
Japan and Vietnam agreed to boost bilateral trade and uphold global rules on the free flow of goods as Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met Vietnamese leaders in Hanoi while both countries engage in talks with Washington to avoid tariffs.
Vietnam ramps up bond sales, spending as export-led growth faces tariff risks
Vietnam has increased government bond sales by nearly 30% so far this year, data shows, as it bids to boost public spending to spur growth and shield the economy from the risk of crippling U.S. tariffs.
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Cambodia canal's impact on Mekong questioned after China signs deal
Cambodia should share a feasibility study on the impact of a planned China-backed canal that would divert water from the rice-growing floodplains of Vietnam's Mekong Delta, said the body overseeing the transnational river.
Vietnam cracks down on fraud on US exports, document shows
Vietnam's trade ministry said fraud was likely to increase amid growing tension caused by U.S. tariffs.
Vietnam's public security ministry aims to take majority stake in internet firm, document shows
Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security plans to take a majority stake in FPT Telecom, one of the country's largest internet providers, as part of its efforts to boost national cybersecurity, according to a document seen by Reuters.
