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U.S.-China trade war likely to wipe VND6 trillion off Vietnam’s GDP By Thuy Dung Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh speaks at a question-and-answer session with National Assembly deputies today, June 6. The trade war between the United States and China may cut into Vietnam’s GDP in the next five years - PHOTO: QUOCHOI.VN HANOI – Vietnam may see its gross domestic product (GDP) drop by VND6 trillion (US$256.6 million) in the next five years as a result of the U.S.-China trade war, said Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh. Trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies are escalating as the United States has threatened a further round of tariffs on US$300 billion worth of Chinese goods. At a question-and-answer session at the National Assembly’s (NA’s) seventh sitting today, June 6, NA deputies expressed their concern over the impact of the trade friction on Vietnam’s economy, especially given the surge in foreign direct investment inflows in recent … [Read more...] about U.S.-China trade war likely to wipe VND6 trillion off Vietnam’s GDP

Hà Nội’s police seize more than 600 made-in-China water filters labeled as "Made in US" in the case. — Photo tuoitre.vn Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Hà Nội Police on Friday launched a criminal investigation into two company directors for trading counterfeit products after police and the Market Watch Division last month confiscated more than 600 water filters illegally labeled “Made in US”. The water filters were in fact made in China and bought by two companies – Nhật Quang Company, based in Gia Lâm District, and Thanh Huấn Ltd Co, based in Hoàng Mai District. The two companies admitted to the police that after buying the Chinese water filters, they re-labeled them as “Made in US” and sold them for some VNĐ400,000 (US$17.6) each. Increasingly concerned about food safety and pollution, many consumers in Việt Nam have been looking for quality water filters that they hope will make their drinking water safer. Major Nghiêm Tuấn Anh, vice head of the Anti-Counterfeit Goods … [Read more...] about Companies investigated for falsifying US water filters

Weak legal system may slow foreign investment (08-10-2005) HCM CITY — A weak legal system and poor enforcement of laws could slow the pace of foreign investment, said an Australian lawyer who spoke yesterday at an international trade conference in HCM City. "Despite wide-ranging economic reforms aimed at encouraging foreign investment, Viet Nam remains a difficult investment environment," said Robert Winter, chairman for international law at the Queensland Law Society in Australia. The conference was organised by the city Bar Association and the Law Association for Asia Pacific (Lawasia). About 300 lawyers, Government and corporate representatives are participating in the two-day event, the first such event held by Lawasia in Viet Nam. Attendees include 100 lawyers from 25 countries and territories, including Cambodia, Laos, China, Japan, Australia, the US and Viet Nam. Though the investment climate needs improvement, Winter said the economy has strong … [Read more...] about Weak legal system may slow foreign investment

APEC group discusses trade, investment (22-02-2006) HA NOI — APEC’s Investment Expert Group (IEG) discussed investment facilitation and trade liberalisation and transparency under the framework of a Senior Official Meeting held in Ha Noi yesterday. The IEG works to enhance transparency in the investment regime, facilitates investment activities and promotes investment liberalisation within the organisation. At the APEC Summit last year in Busan, Korea, all member countries were requested to promote investment facilitation and trade liberalisation. In the meeting yesterday, the IEG, with the mandate to strengthen APEC investment, focused on concrete and practical activities to facilitate investment among members. The participants also discussed transparency in investment and trade, with the view to issuing an updated investment guidebook of APEC economies. The group suggested policies with APEC partners such as the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC), the … [Read more...] about APEC group discusses trade, investment

Committee maps out development goals (28-02-2006) Ha Noi — The Committee of Trade and Investment (CTI) has over the last two days discussed measures to ensure an effective contribution to fulfilling the aims of the Doha Development Agenda, CTI Chairman Chris De Cure said yesterday. Last year, APEC leaders endorsed the so-called Busan Roadmap, which is a strategic initiative for commitment to free trade in the APEC region. The roadmap supports WTO negotiations, particularly the Doha Round, De Cure said, because APEC leaders are of the opinion that the best way to reach trade and investment liberalisation objectives is through WTO negotigations. The CTI worked to establish an agenda for the Busan Roadmap as well as measures to help APEC members fulfil their commitments. One of the measures is technical assistance and capacity building. These aspects are very important for helping countries that have applied for WTO membership to fulfil their negotiation … [Read more...] about Committee maps out development goals

PM urges sustained momentum of growth in speech to forum (16-11-2006) Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung addresses the APEC Investment Forum 2006. — VNA/VNS HA NOI — The 14th APEC Economic Leaders Meeting is taking place at a time when APEC members need to co-operate to tackle both opportunities and challenges facing the world economy, find solutions to sustain the momentum of growth, and want APEC to play a greater role in the sustainable development of the world economy, said Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung. PM Dung made these remarks at the two-day APEC 2006 Investment Forum which opened in Ha Noi yesterday. In the present context, the APEC 2006 Investment Forum was very significant as it provides member economies an opportunity to share experiences, work out measures to improve the investment climate and quality, he said. "After 20 years of doi moi (renewal), including eight years as an APEC member, Viet Nam has gone through profound changes … [Read more...] about PM urges sustained momentum of growth in speech to forum

APEC leaders wind up talks (20-11-2006) HA NOI — Chinese President Hu Jintao held talks with US President George W. Bush on bilateral relations and international and regional issues of mutual concern on the sidelines of the 14th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in the capital yesterday. The two presidents agreed that Sino-US relations had developed strongly and steadily. Bush said China was very important for the US and expressed his wish to work together to solve problems such as the North Korea and Iran nuclear issues. He also said he wanted China to become a "consumer nation" so that more US goods could be exported to China. Regarding bilateral trade relations, President Hu said Sino-US trade relations were developing positively despite the deficit in US exports to China. According to US statistics, in the first seven months of this year, US exports to China increased by 35 per cent against the same period last year. Bush meets Abe Earlier on … [Read more...] about APEC leaders wind up talks

Bình Thuận gears up to develop ocean economy, ensure sovereignty protection Debunking China's baseless and illogical 'Four Shas' claim Việt Nam rejects China’s statement on sovereignty over Trường Sa islands Korean scholar says states should not resort to force China asked to withdraw ships from Việt Nam’s territorial waters The President of the United States of America Donald J Trump hosted the Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam Nguyễn Xuân Phúc at the White House today to chart an agenda for United States-Việt Nam relations, building on the positive momentum of the Comprehensive Partnership between the two countries. As a Pacific power with widespread interests and commitments throughout the Asia Pacific, the United States shares many important interests with Việt Nam.  The two leaders emphasized that many opportunities lie ahead for United States-Việt Nam relations, including increasingly enhanced political, diplomatic, economic and … [Read more...] about US-VN Joint Statement for Enhancing the Comprehensive Partnership

President Trần Đại Quang yesterday morning receives the United States’ President Donald Trump during the latter’s State visit to Việt Nam from November 11-12. — VNA/VNS Photo Nhan Sáng Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam and the US issued a Joint Statement, affirming to continue stepping up the bilateral comprehensive partnership, at the end of the State visit by US President Donald Trump on November 12. The following is the full text of the Joint Statement. 1. At the invitation of President of the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam Trần Đại Quang, President of the United States of America Donald J. Trump paid a State visit to Hà Nội, November 11–12, 2017.  The two leaders discussed measures to strengthen and expand the Comprehensive Partnership between the two countries based on mutual understanding, shared interests, and a common desire to promote peace, cooperation, prosperity and security in the Indo-Pacific. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening ties on the … [Read more...] about Việt Nam, US issue Joint Statement