Vietnam

Vietnam sugar giant AgriS leverages Australian agronomy expertise to advance agritech across Asean

The deal with Queensland-based Farmacist aims to commercialise high-tech agricultural solutions at scale

Hundreds of consignments have been stranded at ports and border checkpoints since the roll-out of new inspection rules.

Damage done: Vietnam’s food-safety push creates bitter aftertaste for businesses despite U-turn 

The new inspection rules, now suspended for 70 days, are jamming border crossings, disrupting supply chains and could push near-term prices up

The reclassification will officially take effect in September, subject to a March review.

Vietnam eases rule for foreign investors ahead of market upgrade

The new regulation also stipulates that there are no limitations on the types of securities eligible for non-prefunding trading

The tariffs are expected to start from Feb 13 and will be in place for 120 days, the ministry said in the statement.

Vietnam to impose temporary anti-dumping tariffs on colourless float glass from Indonesia, Malaysia

No public data on colourless float glass imports is available on the website of Vietnam Customs

Ten Vietnamese university-linked startups will share US$250,000 in UniVentures prizes, funded by Singapore-based venture capital firm Golden Gate Ventures.

Vietnam-Singapore partnership seen as catalyst for scaling sustainable innovation

Singapore-backed initiatives such as UniVentures strengthen bilateral ties by preparing Vietnamese startups for regional expansion

Luong Viet Kiem admitted to the police that his firm mixed soybeans and flavourings with coffee beans to produce ground coffee for the local market.

Vietnam police seize tons of fake coffee products made from soybeans

The country exported 1.6 million tons of coffee valued at US$8.9 billion last year

Truong My Lan, who rose from selling make-up and hair accessories to become one of the nation’s most influential property executives, is facing decades behind bars.

Vietnam to sell tycoon Truong My Lan’s yacht and Hermes bags to pay for fraud

Apart from imprisonment, Lan has to pay about US$27 billion in reparations

The EU and major exporters such as Vietnam are seeking more cross-border agreements in the wake of Trump’s rollout of tariffs, to diversify their markets and sources of goods.

Vietnam, EU upgrade relations as Trump roils global trade

The South-east Asian nation’s economy is export-driven, and the pacts are aimed at helping it achieve double-digit economic growth

While not binding, the document by the EU and Vietnam carries political weight and includes indirect criticism of the international strategies of US, China and Russia.

EU, Vietnam to boost work on minerals, chips and ‘trusted’ 5G, draft document says

The EU will also explore the possible transfer of defence technology to Hanoi, it adds