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Coast guard and fishery officials from the Philippines, United States, Vietnam, and Indonesia practiced vessel boarding and arrest techniques at a joint maritime law enforcement training, the U.S. Embassy in Manila said Monday. The two-week course on the Philippines' southern island ...

U.S. Pushes Vietnam on Trade Gap Amid Shared Concerns Over China

The United States is pressing Vietnam to address its growing trade surplus while strengthening their broader strategic partnership against shared challenges, including China’s increasingly assertive actions in the South China Sea. On Friday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke ...

Vietnam Poised to be Asia-Pacific Fastest Growing Economy in 2026: World Bank

Vietnam is poised to become the fastest-growing economy in the Asia-Pacific region in 2026. The World Bank projects a GDP growth rate of 6.3%, followed by the Philippines at 6% and Indonesia at 5.1%. In its latest ‘Global Economic ...

China’s $7 Billion Durian Imports in 2024 Fuel Vietnam-Malaysia Rivalry, Thailand Top Exporter

China’s durian imports hit a record $7 billion in 2024, solidifying its position as the world’s largest durian market. However, competition is heating up as Vietnam and Malaysia challenge Thailand’s dominance. According to customs data, China imported more than 15 ...

Vietnam Eyeing $8 Billion in Fruit and Vegetable Exports by 2025, Aiming to Win the Chinese Market

Vietnam is quietly positioning itself to become a global powerhouse in the fruit and vegetable export market, targeting an ambitious $8 billion in exports by 2025, aiming to win the Chinese market. With its agricultural sector already achieving $7.1 billion ...

Vietnam Challenges Thailand as Durian Export Leader Amid China’s Booming Demand

Vietnam’s durian industry is booming, fueled by China’s increasing love for the “King of Fruits.” In 2024, Vietnam’s durian exports hit an impressive $3.3 billion, a staggering almost 8-fold increase from 2022. This rapid growth highlights the country’s strategic ...

Nvidia Teams Up With Vietnam on AI Amid U.S.-China Tensions

Nvidia, the U.S. maker of advanced computer chips, signed an agreement to set up an advanced research and development center dedicated to artificial intelligence in Vietnam. Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of Nvidia said in a statement: “We are delighted to open ...

Vietnam’s Foreign Minister to Hold Talks With Chinese Counterpart in Beijing

Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn will head to Beijing on Monday for bilateral talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. This week's meetings between the two ministers are not tied to any specific issue or events, according to Hanoi's envoy to ...

Chinese Shopping App Temu Suspended in Vietnam: State Media

Chinese shopping app Temu has been forced to suspend its services in Vietnam after it failed to register with authorities, state media said on Thursday. Goods ordered on Temu were no longer being cleared through customs in Vietnam, state media reported, ...

WEEK IN REVIEW: China Defense Minister Dong Jun Faces Corruption Investigation

Singapore's Senior Minister and former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong began a six-day visit to China on Monday that will include meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The visit, Lee's first since stepping down as PM, is widely seen as an effort to stabilize heightened geopolitical tensions in ...

Leaders Pledge Closer Ties During Week of Southeast Asia-China Diplomacy

As territorial disputes keep Southeast Asia on edge, Chinese and regional leaders are promising closer cooperation at a series of diplomatic events this week. Chinese Premier Li Qiang emphasized connectivity on Monday at the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE). Li ...

South China Sea Tensions Likely to be High on the Agenda During Malaysia, Vietnamese PMs Visits to Beijing This Week

Two Southeast Asian prime ministers, Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia and Vietnam's Phạm Minh Chính, will both be in China this week on separate trips where discussions over territorial claims in the South China Sea will likely be very high on the agenda. ...
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