IHA plans trade mission to Vietnam in June

ROSEMONT, Ill – The International Housewares Association is planning a trade mission to Vietnam next month to help its members discover alternatives to sourcing in China. The trip to Ho Chi Minh City is slated for June 9-11 and will include private factory …

Vietnam's mango prices plunge 80%

An Australian mango variety cultivated in Vietnam has experienced an 80% price drop this year, posing financial challenges for farmers. Vo Xuan Hien, a mango farmer in Khanh Hoa province, reports leaving ripe mangoes unharvested as prices have fallen to $0 …

From Vietnam to Saudi Arabia, how countries are queuing up to buy BrahMos after Operation Sindoor

Operation Sindoor has put the BrahMos missile system in the spotlight. The Indian military used the cruise missile to great effect during its strikes on Pakistan – the first time it has been used in combat. While India has not officially confirmed its use, …

Vietnam Airlines has resumed flights on the Hanoi – Moscow route

AK&M 14 May 2025 16:59 Vietnam Airlines has resumed flights on the Hanoi — Moscow (Sheremetyevo) route. This was announced by the Russian airport. The airline operates flights twice a week: on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Arrival at 15:40 MSK, departure at …

Vietnam Airlines to relocate all domestic flights to Tan Son Nhat's Terminal T3

Starting from 4 am on May 17, all remaining Vietnam Airlines domestic routes will be handled at Terminal T3. The decision follows a 20-day trial during which the national carrier operated domestic routes between Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, as well as …

Understanding The Logic of Vietnam’s Reconciliation Policy

Every year, Vietnam’s celebrations of the “Liberation of the South and the Reunification of the country” on April 30 provoke heated arguments both at home and abroad. Overseas Vietnamese in Western countries, many of whom are refugees of the Vietnam War or …

Vietnam Takes Steps to Tackle Piracy and Counterfeiting Amid US Trade Negotiations

Vietnam has renewed its efforts to combat counterfeits and digital piracy, as it engages in talks with U.S. officials seeking a reduction in punishing tariffs imposed by the Trump administration last month. In a report published yesterday, Reuters news …

Vietnam welcomes Chinese firms' engagement in high-speed railway projects: Deputy PM

During the meeting, Deputy PM Ha emphasized that developing modern and high-speed railways is a strategic task and a top priority for the current period as identified by the Vietnamese Party and State.  Within the framework of the Vietnam – China …

Vietnam Digest: Sand battery startup Alternō raises funds; VinFast teams up with four PH partners

Alternō, a Vietnamese startup that provides thermal energy storage solutions using sand battery technology, has closed a Series A funding round, while Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast has signed a deal to collaborate with four partners in …

Hilton Launches Another Brand in Asia Pacific – Tru to Debut in Vietnam