New Jersey Vietnam veteran marks 10 years since heart transplant, advocates for organ donation
GREEN BROOK, N.J. — This Veterans Day, Joseph Doll, a Vietnam War veteran from Green Brook, is reflecting on two remarkable milestones in his life: his service to the country and the…
Vietnam aims to raise annual raw rare earths output to 2 million t/yr by 2030
By Khanh Vu HANOI (Reuters) – Vietnam aims to raise its rare earths production to 2.02 million tonnes of unprocessed minerals a year by 2030, according to a government plan reviewed by…
US, Vietnam to hold regular economic talks, explore technical partnership
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and Vietnam on Thursday said they had agreed to hold regular, senior staff-level talks on macroeconomic policies and efforts to maintain financial stability,…
US Treasury’s Yellen sees Vietnam as key partner in ‘friendshoring’ supply chains
By Andrea Shalal (Reuters) – The United States sees Vietnam as a key partner in expanding green energy sources and building more resilient supply chains, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in…
Vietnam to extend VAT cut until year-end to prop up slowing economy
HANOI (Reuters) – Vietnamese lawmakers on Saturday approved a government plan to extend a reduction in value added tax (VAT) on goods and services until the end of this year to boost…
78-year-old Vietnam veteran wins $50k on lottery scratch off ticket
Frederick County, MD – A Western Maryland man recently won the top prize of $50,000 on a $20 scratch-off ticket after trying his luck with the game. Despite only four of his…
Apple to open first online shop in Vietnam in a push to emerging market
(Reuters) – Apple said on Friday it would open its first online store in Vietnam next week, as the iPhone vendor doubles down on emerging markets to drive growth amid slowing sales…
Army Base Named For Confederate Commander Who Championed Secession Renamed After Legendary Vietnam General
Army Base Named For Confederate Commander Who Championed Secession Renamed After Legendary Vietnam General Micaela Burrow on May 11, 2023 Fort Benning, a U.S. Army base named after a Confederate commander who…
Vietnam lawmakers call for further rate cut to prop up growth
HANOI (Reuters) – Vietnamese lawmakers on Tuesday urged the central bank to consider cutting policy rates further to support the economy and help the country meet its economic growth target for the…
Vietnam central bank bought $4.9 billion in first 4 months to boost reserves – minister
HANOI (Reuters) – Vietnam’s central bank bought $4.9 billion from credit institutions in the first four months of this year to shore up its foreign exchange reserves, the investment minister said on…
Vietnam raises retail electricity price by 3%
HANOI (Reuters) – Vietnam on Thursday raised its average retail electricity price by 3%, the government said, in a move that could put upward pressure on inflation. Annual inflation in the Southeast…
Next Army Base Gets New Name Honoring Vietnam War Pilot Who Medevac’d Thousands Of Troops
Next Army Base Gets New Name Honoring Vietnam War Pilot Who Medevac’d Thousands Of Troops Micaela Burrow on April 10, 2023 A second U.S. Army base received a new designation Monday as…
Blinken to visit Vietnam next week, US senator says
HANOI (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Vietnam next week, Senator Jeff Merkley told a news conference in Hanoi on Saturday, as part of Washington’s efforts to move…
Vietnam sends ship to track Chinese vessel patrolling Russian gas field in EEZ -data
By Francesco Guarascio HANOI (Reuters) – A Vietnamese ship monitored a Chinese Coast Guard vessel on Saturday in a Russian-operated gas field in Vietnam’s South China Sea exclusive economic zone (EEZ), data…
Vietnam seeks new investor incentives as cross-border tax rules loom
HANOI (Reuters) – Vietnam has set up a special panel to find ways to stay competitive for investors when new OECD cross-border tax rules take effect, its central bank said on Tuesday,…
Vietnam plans tighter limits on stakes in banks in blow to foreign investors
By Phuong Nguyen HANOI (Reuters) – Vietnam’s central bank is seeking to reduce the maximum stake investors can hold in Vietnamese banks, according to a published draft document on a regulatory change…
Analysis-Chinese suppliers race to Vietnam as COVID let-up opens escape route from Sino-U.S. trade war
By Francesco Guarascio HANOI (Reuters) – Vietnam has enjoyed a wave of investment from China since its neighbour abruptly canned its strict virus-containment strategy and unleashed pent-up interest from companies – and…
Exclusive-Netflix making preparations to open Vietnam office – sources
By Fanny Potkin and Phuong Nguyen SINGAPORE (Reuters) – U.S streaming giant Netflix Inc is making preparations to open an office in Vietnam after years of negotiations with authorities and completing a risk…
Exclusive-Apple supplier BOE plans new factories in Vietnam -sources
By Francesco Guarascio HANOI (Reuters) – Chinese display maker BOE Technology Group Co Ltd, a supplier of both Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, plans to invest a substantial sum to…
Vietnam central bank raises cap on 2022 credit growth
HANOI (Reuters) -Vietnam’s central bank said on Monday it had raised its 14% cap on the local banking system’s credit growth for this year by 1.5-2.0 percentage points. The move comes after…
Vietnam considers raising cap on credit growth
HANOI (Reuters) – Vietnam will consider lifting the cap on its credit growth, its prime minister said, as the economy is facing pressure from higher interest rates and tightening credit conditions. The…
Vietnam economy seen growing 8% in 2022, beating official target – govt
HANOI (Reuters) – Vietnam’s economy is expected to grow 8% this year, beating an official target for an expansion of 6.0%-6.5%, the government said on Tuesday. The country’s exports are forecast to…
Vietnam to impose temporary anti-dumping duty on some Chinese furniture
HANOI (Reuters) – Vietnam will this month impose temporary anti-dumping duty on some furniture products originating from China, the Ministry of Industry and Trade said. The tariff of between 21.4% and 35.2%…
Jackson Vietnam veteran honored in front of sellout crowd at Yankee Stadium
JACKSON, NJ – Every night the New York Yankees play a home game at Yankee Stadium, they honor a U.S. veteran. On Friday, that veteran was Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient…
Vietnam plans cuts in fuel taxes as inflation rises
HANOI (Reuters) – Vietnam’s finance ministry on Friday said it is proposing to the legislature cutting the special consumption tax and value-added tax on fuels to keep inflation under 4% this year.…
Vietnam central bank to raise policy rates by 100 bps
HANOI (Reuters) – Vietnam’s central bank announced on Thursday it would raise its policy rates by 100 basis points, in a rare monetary tightening move aimed at keeping inflation under 4% this…
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