APEC enhances Vietnam’s status as favored China+1 option: RMIT expert

APEC enhances Vietnam’s status as favored China+1 option: RMIT expert

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit serves as a critical platform for Southeast Asia, and specifically Vietnam, amidst geopolitical tensions and global economic shifts, writes RMIT lecturer Dr Santiago Velasquez.

Consulting - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam to host its third APEC summit in 2027

Vietnam to host its third APEC summit in 2027

Vietnam will host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in 2027 for the third time, per the 2023 APEC Leaders’ Golden Gate Declaration adopted Friday in San Francisco.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam’s CT Group inks emission reduction deal with American firm during APEC 2023 summit

Vietnam’s CT Group inks emission reduction deal with American firm during APEC 2023 summit

Vietnamese real estate developer CT Group has signed a cooperation agreement on carbon emission reduction with Sustain.Life – an American carbon credit platform with a huge database of carbon emissions worldwide.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam president asks for US recognition of market economy status by bypassing ‘rigid’ rules

Vietnam president asks for US recognition of market economy status by bypassing ‘rigid’ rules

Vietnam’s President Vo Van Thuong has called on the U.S. government to recognize the country’s status as a market economy with political will and by omitting rigid regulations so that a recent double upgrade of relations can be fully exploited.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Widen investment, role in Vietnam, President tells Apple, Boeing

Widen investment, role in Vietnam, President tells Apple, Boeing

Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong has asked U.S.-based tech giants Apple and Boeing to make greater investments and step up their roles in Vietnam.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam president to visit Japan next week, relationship upgrade eyed

Vietnam president to visit Japan next week, relationship upgrade eyed

President Vo Van Thuong and his spouse will pay a four-day (November 27-30) official visit to Japan at the invitation of the Japanese State, Vietnam’s foreign ministry announced Wednesday.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam, US issue joint leaders’ statement

Vietnam, US issue joint leaders’ statement

Leaders of Vietnam and the US have issued a Joint Leaders’ Statement on elevating the Vietnam-U.S. ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership on the occasion of President Joe Biden’s state visit to Vietnam from September 10-11.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Asia-Pacific Securities leaders arrested for manipulating stock market

Asia-Pacific Securities leaders arrested for manipulating stock market

Asia-Pacific Securities JSC chairman Pham Duy Hung and general director Nguyen Do Lang were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly manipulating the Vietnamese stock market.

Society - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam PM expects stronger partnership with US in green transition

Vietnam PM expects stronger partnership with US in green transition

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has suggested that Vietnam and the U.S. should expand cooperation in green transition, sustainable agriculture, and digital transformation.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

New $20 mln funding for Mekong subregion’s clean energy: US Vice President

New $20 mln funding for Mekong subregion’s clean energy: US Vice President

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced Sunday $20 million in new funding for clean energy projects in the Mekong subregion, including Vietnam.

Energy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnamese President urges APEC to iron out differences, facilitate growth

Vietnamese President urges APEC to iron out differences, facilitate growth

Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc called on APEC members to smooth out differences, increase dialogue and coordinate actions to serve the bloc’s common interests and goals.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

US firms expected to help Vietnamese companies join supply chains: state president

US firms expected to help Vietnamese companies join supply chains: state president

Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc suggested Thursday that U.S. firms assist Vietnamese enterprises in joining their manufacturing supply chains to help the country’s fast-growing economy better access global value chains.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7