Economy
U.S. Blocks Nippon Steel Deal: What It Means for Vietnam's Steel Industry
The U.S. blocked Nippon Steel's US Steel bid. Vietnam's Hoa Phat boosted output 34% and eyes the global top 30.
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Vietnam Breaks Ground on Its First Nuclear Power Plant, a Southeast Asian First
Vietnam approved its first nuclear plant in Ninh Thuan. Russia and Japan will help build it — a potential Southeast Asian first.
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Japan's AEON Pushes Into Vietnam's Consumer Finance Market
AEON Financial bought Vietnam's PTF for VND 4.3 trillion. SeABank walked away with a 6x return.
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Vietnam's Coffee Prices Hit a Nine-Year High
Drought cut Vietnam's coffee output by 15%, but prices surged 57%. Exports hit USD 5.5 billion, up 32% year-on-year.
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Trump Exits Paris Agreement — Will Vietnam's Carbon Trading Timeline Be Delayed?
Vietnam has officially launched its carbon trading market plan, targeting a 2029 start. Trump's Paris Agreement withdrawal raises questions about the timeline.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.