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Vietnam

US, Vietnam agree to boost trade, tariffs on some Vietnamese goods may be removed

The US will maintain its reciprocal tariffs at 20 per cent on Vietnamese goods, but will identify products where the levy can be reduced to zero.
The US will maintain its reciprocal tariffs at 20 per cent on Vietnamese goods, but will identify products where the levy can be reduced to zero.

Vietnam confirms 2 new deputy prime ministers, 3 ministers, state media reports

A man cycles in front of the National Assembly Building of Vietnam, in Hanoi, Vietnam, May 18, 2024. REUTERS/Francesco Guarascio
A man cycles in front of the National Assembly Building of Vietnam, in Hanoi, Vietnam, May 18, 2024. REUTERS/Francesco Guarascio

UN cybercrime treaty to be signed in Hanoi to tackle global offences

FILE PHOTO: The United Nations logo is pictured in front of the United Nations Headquarters building during the 71st United Nations General Assembly in the Manhattan borough of New York, U.S., September 22, 2016. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: The United Nations logo is pictured in front of the United Nations Headquarters building during the 71st United Nations General Assembly in the Manhattan borough of New York, U.S., September 22, 2016. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File Photo

SAF coordinates delivery of over 5 tonnes of humanitarian aid to typhoon-hit Vietnam

A Caritas Humanitarian Aid and Relief Initiatives Singapore representative (right) handing over humanitarian aid to the SAF's Changi RHCC representative.
A Caritas Humanitarian Aid and Relief Initiatives Singapore representative (right) handing over humanitarian aid to the SAF's Changi RHCC representative.

Letter From Ho Chi Minh City

Born in Vietnam but Chinese at heart, young content creators promote dialects, customs

Ms Tran Ai Nhi (left) and Ms Tieu Nhou are part of a small group of young digital content creators on a mission to preserve their ancestral heritage, with help from social media.
Ms Tran Ai Nhi (left) and Ms Tieu Nhou are part of a small group of young digital content creators on a mission to preserve their ancestral heritage, with help from social media.

Proton versus BYD: The fate of Asean’s national cars

The Proton e.MAS 7 (left), Malaysia's best-selling EV in the first three quarters of 2025, and Chinese carmaker BYD's Atto 3, the closest rival to the e.MAS 7.
The Proton e.MAS 7 (left), Malaysia's best-selling EV in the first three quarters of 2025, and Chinese carmaker BYD's Atto 3, the closest rival to the e.MAS 7.

Vietnam Communist Party sets Jan 19-25 as dates for 5-yearly congress

Delegates arrive under a communist flag for the opening ceremony of the 13th national congress of the communist party of Vietnam at the National Convention Center in Hanoi, Vietnam January 26, 2021. REUTERS/Kham/File Photo
Delegates arrive under a communist flag for the opening ceremony of the 13th national congress of the communist party of Vietnam at the National Convention Center in Hanoi, Vietnam January 26, 2021. REUTERS/Kham/File Photo

Seven people injured, including two newborns, in knife attack at Vietnam hospital

Those injured in the knife attack were taken to hospital for emergency treatment.
Those injured in the knife attack were taken to hospital for emergency treatment.

Britain, Vietnam to upgrade ties as Communist leader visits London

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives for a meeting of leaders from six Western Balkan nations with British and European officials at a Western Balkans Summit in London, Britain, October 22, 2025.    Kirsty Wigglesworth/Pool via REUTERS
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives for a meeting of leaders from six Western Balkan nations with British and European officials at a Western Balkans Summit in London, Britain, October 22, 2025.    Kirsty Wigglesworth/Pool via REUTERS

Vietnam-Malaysia-Singapore offshore wind project to complete first phase by 2034, Malaysia DPM says

The Bac Lieu wind farm phase 1 and phase 2 in Nha Mat Ward, Vinh Trach Dong Commune, Bac Lieu city is located next to the mangroves. This wind farm has been in operation for 10 years.
The Bac Lieu wind farm phase 1 and phase 2 in Nha Mat Ward, Vinh Trach Dong Commune, Bac Lieu city is located next to the mangroves. This wind farm has been in operation for 10 years.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.