The recent phone call between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump signals a pivotal moment in the world’s most critical bilateral relationship. While tensions between the two powers have dominated headlines, the conversation – described as “pragmatic, positive and constructive” by China’s People’s Daily – hints at an emerging reality: the US…
Hong Kong’s police chief has met top security authorities from four countries in the region, including Cambodia and Singapore, to discuss closer collaboration in combating scams and enhancing training as efforts are made to expand an international law enforcement coalition. Commissioner of Police Joe Chow Yat-ming told the Post on Friday that the four meetings…
Vietnamese electric motorbike maker Dat Bike secured $22 million in fresh funding as it takes on established players such as Honda Motor and Yamaha in one of the world’s fastest-growing two-wheel electric vehicle markets. The new capital will be used to expand manufacturing capacity, boost market presence and develop new products, Chief Executive Officer and…
Hong Kong will launch a trial scheme allowing semi-private schools to apply for expanded enrolment of overseas students in a bid to open the city’s primary and secondary education market. The government will also increase the enrolment ceiling for self-financing non-local students at public universities from 40 to 50 per cent of its local undergraduate…
In an effort to attract more foreign investment and expand international access to Vietnam’s securities market, the Ministry of Finance has submitted and received government approval for Decree No. 245/2025/ND-CP, issued on September 11, 2025. The decree amends and supplements several articles of Decree No. 155/2020/ND-CP, detailing the implementation of the Securities Law. Decree 245/2025/ND-CP…
At New York Fashion Week Spring 2026, the global spotlight turned to Vietnam as IVY moda–one of the country’s most recognizable fashion houses–made its much-anticipated international debut. The moment was more than a brand milestone; it was a powerful cultural statement. Under the fresh and ambitious vision of 24-year-old creative director Vy Nguyen, IVY moda…
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. As part of T&E’s analysis of the EU’s electric vehicle market trends in relation to the EU’s CO2 emissions target changes for the auto industry, the organization compared BEV share of auto sales in the EU to BEV share of auto sales in several other…
Russian President Vladimir Putin, from left, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping talk ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit at the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin, China. AP/PTI Photo : PTI United States President Donald Trump’s blunt-force approach to diplomacy appears to be backfiring, potentially pushing traditional…
The past week has been a flurry of not only state-level diplomacy but also party-to-party outreach, with President Xi Jinping receiving a series of leaders from the four remaining communist countries on a single day. Xi held meetings with leaders from Cuba, North Korea, Laos and Vietnam, all of whom attended Wednesday’s military parade in…
Home » ASIA » United Kingdom Joins Canada, Australia, and New Zealand in Issuing Travel Alerts for Vietnam, Warning of Storm Kajiki and Safety Risks Published on August 27, 2025 As Storm Kajiki nears central Vietnam and attendant safety considerations intensify, the United Kingdom has aligned with Canada, Australia and New Zealand in…