Economy
Trump 2.0 Trade War Begins — A Primer on 4 Types of Tariffs
Trump slaps 25% tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. Before analyzing Vietnam's exposure, here is a primer on four basic tariff types.
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Economy
Vietnam's Pangasius Trade Dispute With the U.S. Finally Ends
Vietnam's pangasius exports topped USD 2 billion. The years-long anti-dumping dispute with the U.S. has finally ended.
Economy
Can Crypto Help Build Vietnam's First International Financial Center?
Economists propose legalizing crypto trading to help build HCMC's financial center. Vietnam plans its first crypto law by mid-2025.
Economy
Vietnam's Rice Price Falls to the Lowest in the World
Vietnam's rice export price dropped to $397 per ton — the cheapest in the world. Without brand value, low-price competition may not be sustainable.
Education
Why Does Vietnam Have So Many International Universities?
RMIT, BUV, Fulbright — international universities are everywhere in Vietnam. Why so many here, and almost none in places like Taiwan?
Economy
How Taiwan Can Ride Vietnam's EVFTA Advantage Into Europe
Under the EVFTA, Vietnam became the EU's largest ASEAN trading partner. Taiwan can use Vietnam as a gateway to Europe.
travel
What to Pack for Vietnam in Winter: The North-South Climate Divide
[What to Pack for Vietnam in Winter: The North-South Climate Divide] Most people assume Vietnam is hot year-round — sunshine, shorts, flip-flops. If that's your mental model and you show up in Hanoi in January, you're in for a rude awakening. Vietnam stretches over 1,600 kilometers
Vietnam Economy
Two Price Hikes in Two Days: Vietnam's Fuel Prices Surge 30% as Diesel Breaks VND 30,000
The Strait of Hormuz blockade reaches Vietnam's gas stations — fuel prices jumped twice in two days, with diesel breaking VND 30,000 per liter.
Lifestyle
Vietnam Now Fines You for Not Sorting Your Trash
Vietnam now fines individuals up to VND 1 million and businesses up to VND 30 million for failing to sort waste.
Economy
Vietnam Is Not Just an FDI Magnet — It's Also Investing Abroad
Vietnam's outbound investment hit USD 660 million in 2024, up 60%. Tech firms Viettel and FPT now lead the push abroad.
Economy
Samsung's Vietnam CEO Visits the Prime Minister — What Was Discussed?
Vietnam's PM Pham Minh Chinh met Samsung Vietnam CEO Choi Joo Ho to discuss digital transformation, semiconductors, and AI. Samsung has invested $23.2 billion in Vietnam.
Business
WinMart Cements Its Position as Vietnam's Retail Leader
WinMart posted double-digit same-store sales growth in Q4 2024, reaching 3,828 stores. It plans up to 700 new locations in 2025.