Northern Vietnam is bracing for Tropical Cyclone Wipha, which may intensify to typhoon-strength before making landfall on Tuesday after tracking over the nation’s iconic Ha Long Bay. Wipha is currently near the port city of Beihai in China’s Guangxi province, and the US Navy’s Joint Typhoon Warning Center forecasts the storm will gradually strengthen as…
Home » TOURISM NEWS » Vietnam, France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, United Kingdom, and Denmark Shape the Future of Luxury and Cultural Travel in Europe–Asia Tourism Showcase Tuesday, May 13, 2025 A significant tourism promotion event was held in Paris from May 12–13, 2025, spotlighting Vietnam’s travel appeal to French and European markets. Hosted by the…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday suggested that he might temporarily exempt the auto industry from tariffs he previously imposed on the sector, to give carmakers time to adjust their supply chains. “I’m looking at something to help some of the car companies with it,” Trump told reporters gathered in the Oval Office….
China’s efforts to deepen economic ties with Vietnam was likely part of a plan to “screw” the US, American President Donald Trump suggested on Monday while discussing tariffs and possible exemptions for automobiles and auto parts. “I don’t blame China. I don’t blame Vietnam. I don’t. I see they’re meeting today. Is that wonderful? That’s…
Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Xi Jinping arrives in Vietnam to boost political, trade ties amid US tariffs Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi on Monday in his first…
Vietnam said it is open to removing all tariffs on US imports on Saturday as it joined a growing list of clothing and footwear manufacturing hubs across Asia including Indonesia, India and Cambodia seeking to dodge the hefty duties Donald Trump announced last week. Trump’s April 2 tariff announcement stunned the fashion industry as many…
Blackpink’s Jisoo will hold a fan meeting in Hong Kong as part of the K-pop singer’s Asia tour this year. The performer’s “Lights, Love, Action” tour would also cover other Asian cities including Manila, Bangkok, Tokyo, Macau, Taipei and Hanoi, the singer revealed on Tuesday. Ticketing information has yet to be released. Jisoo is also…
China and Vietnam should work on developing stable industrial supply chains between the two countries, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday in a phone call with the head of the Vietnamese Communist Party. In addition, Xi, who is also general secretary of China’s Communist Party, pledged in the call with To Lam to “promote…
Despite their ongoing rivalry over the South China Sea, Malaysia and China continue to keep close ties. Back in 2019, the two Asian powers agreed to set up a bilateral consultation mechanism (BCM) specifically for dealing with maritime issues. In October this year, it was finally set into motion. Details of the consultation were scant…
On Friday, China’s defence ministry said Dong was in Hanoi to attend that day’s celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army. It is not known how long he will be in Vietnam. On Thursday, To Lam called for expanded cooperation with China’s military in training, ideology and border defence in a meeting…