Made in Vietnam or a backdoor for Chinese exports ?
Vietnam was one of the biggest beneficiaries of the tariffs imposed by Donald Trump during his first term. This time, Vietnam could be among the biggest casualties. Trump’s first term tariffs on China saw America’s trading relationships shift dramatically towards other…
Vietnam regulator proposes approval of Chinese COMAC jets, documents show
Vietnam’s aviation regulator has proposed to recognise China’s aircraft design certifications as equivalent to U.S. standards, facilitating the entry of jets from Chinese state-owned planemaker COMAC, according to documents seen by Reuters.
Vietnam’s former deputy environment minister indicted for facilitating illegal rare earth mining for sale to China
The Supreme People’s Procuracy of Vietnam on Tuesday issued an indictment against former Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Nguyen Linh Ngoc for accommodating a company as it illegally mined rare earths for sale to China.
Chinese firm seeks to restore Vietnam’s Thap Cham-Da Lat Railway
A delegation from China Railway No. 2 Group met with officials in Vietnam’s Lam Dong Province on Wednesday to express interest in joining the Thap Cham-Da Lat railway restoration project, an infrastructure initiative connecting south-central Ninh Thuan Province with the Central…
Vietnam is integrating more, not less, with China
Newly approved $8.4 billion high-speed rail will speed trade and economic integration with China while US trade sanctions loom on the horizon.
Vietnam steel assoc urges swift resolution of anti-dumping case against Chinese, S.Korean imports
The Vietnam Steel Association (VSA) is urging the Ministry of Industry and Trade to accelerate an anti-dumping investigation into coated steel imports from China and South Korea, warning that the continued influx of low-cost Chinese steel is placing significant pressure…
China holds live-fire exercises in Gulf of Tonkin after Vietnam marks its territorial claims
Chinese authorities said they began live-fire exercises in the Gulf of Tonkin on Monday, only days after Vietnam announced a new line marking what it considers its territory in the body of water between the two countries.
Vietnam to impose temporary anti-dumping tariff on China steel products
Vietnam will impose a temporary anti-dumping levy of up to 27.83% on some steel products from China, according to a trade ministry document seen by Reuters.
Vietnam’s national assembly approves $8B rail link to China
The project is expected to reinforce the already strong economic linkages between northern Vietnam and southern China.
Vietnam to use Chinese loans for $8.3 billion railway linking both countries
Vietnam plans to take loans from the Chinese government to partly fund a $8.3 billion project to build a new railway linking the two countries, the transport minister said on Thursday.
Chinese electric vehicles drive back into Vietnamese market
About a decade ago, Chinese car brands like Zotye Z8, Beijing X7, and Brilliance V7 entered the Vietnamese market to limited success. But a new fleet of modern Chinese vehicles began to gain traction in the Vietnam market last year.
The Funan Techo Canal : The China-Vietnam Nexus
China’s Funan Techo Canal project in Cambodia threatens Vietnam’s sovereignty and economy by strengthening Beijing’s regional influence through strategic infrastructure.
Online marketplace flooded with Chinese goods ahead of Tet in Vietnam
As the 2025 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday approaches, many Vietnamese vendors are partnering with suppliers in China to livestream and put Chinese products on sale on local e-commerce platforms.
COMAC jets for Vietnam show China’s push for international market
China’s drive to break into foreign aviation markets with its homegrown COMAC jets has intensified, with a push to persuade Vietnam to authorise its planes in the country, according to two people with knowledge of the talks and documents.
Vietnam wants U.S. help at sea and chinese help at home
Over the past four years, the Biden administration has invested significantly in expanding and deepening the U.S. defense relationship with Vietnam. These efforts reached new formal heights during President Joe Biden’s state visit to Hanoi in September 2023, when the…
Vietnam mulls removing barriers for China-made aircraft to be operational
COMAC has been eyeing Vietnam as a potential market for some time, and conducted a southeast Asia marketing tour last February, during which it flew two demonstration planes to the country.
China-Vietnam dialogue won’t change a thing in South China Sea
New 3+3 dialogue mechanism more form than substance in long-running sea disputes that won’t likely subside or escalate.
Vietnam says to impose 97% anti-dumping duty on Chinese wind towers
Vietnam will impose an anti-dumping levy of 97% on wind towers originating from China following a 15-month investigation, the trade ministry said.
How much risk can Vietnam run in the South China Sea ?
If China lowers the threshold of what Vietnamese activities it deems acceptable, Vietnam will find it more difficult to maintain the balance between deferring and defying China.
Vietnam quiet, firm and resilient in the South China Sea
While media attention focuses on China and the Philippines’ heated dispute, Vietnam is quietly building up its sovereign claims.
Temu, Shein suspend Vietnam operations amid crackdown on e-commerce platforms
Chinese online retailers Temu and Shein have suspended their operations in Vietnam as the companies work to register their e-commerce services with the Southeast Asian nation’s authorities, the two companies said on Thursday.
Chinese investors still moving to Vietnam, free of US tariffs for now, as Trump 2.0 looms
Number of Chinese manufacturers shifting production to Vietnam has boomed since Donald Trump’s first term as US president
Vietnam fishermen caught up in South China Sea tensions
The recent rise in attacks on fishermen in the South China Sea has underscored the need for more cooperation among ASEAN states. But is it enough to safeguard the rights of vulnerable fishermen ?
Cooperation and struggle define Vietnam’s approach to China
Vietnam’s diplomatic approach emphasises a balance between ‘cooperation and struggle’ with Beijing. Despite concerns regarding a possible alignment shift, Hanoi remains focused on strengthening economic and political ties while resisting China’s encroachments in the South China Sea.
PM Chinh says Vietnam to work with BRICS as he meets with China, Russia leaders
Vietnam is ready to work with BRICS, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said as he attended the group’s summit for the first time this week and held meetings with Chinese and Russian leaders.
Vietnam, China sign 10 deals in bid to boost ties
Vietnam and China have signed 10 agreements ranging from agriculture co-operation to cross-border QR code payments during Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s three-day visit to Hanoi as the two neighbours seek to boost ties.