Thailand has no energy deficit, according to the Energy Ministry

According to Thailand's Energy Ministry, the country is unlikely to encounter energy shortages similar to those faced in Vietnam and Sri Lanka. - LUQMAN HAKIM ZUBIR/NSTP

THE ENERGY MINISTRY OF THAILAND has stated that the nation is unlikely to encounter energy shortages similar to t...

JAPAN AND VIETNAM PM MEET; DISCUSSIONS ON ECONOMY AND DEFENSE BEGINS

Highlights –

• Japan and Vietnam PM meet; discussion on economy and defense begins.
• Suga is reported to promote ‘free and open Indo-Pacific’ agenda in the meeting.
• Phuc called Japan a long-term and trustworthy stra...

YOSHIDIDE SUGA DEPARTS FOR HIS 1ST OVERSEAS VISIT TO VIETNAM AND INDONESIA

Highlights –

• Yoshihide Suga departs for his 1st overseas visit to Vietnam and Indonesia.
• Suga will be on a four-day visit to the same countries altogether.
• Suga will be meeting Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
• Su...

YOSHIHIDE SUGA PLANNING TO VISIT VIETNAM AND INDONESIA AROUND MID-OCTOBER

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• Yoshihide Suga planning to visit Vietnam and Indonesia around mid-October.
• This will be his first official trip abroad as the new Japan PM.
• The final decision will be made after examining the coronavirus situation at home...

UK PILOT HAS FINALLY BEEN DISCHARGED FROM VIETNAM

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• UK’s pilot has finally been discharged from Vietnam.
• The pilot flying for Vietnam Airlines was the most seriously ill COVID-19 patient in Vietnam.
• The state of Vietnam spent over $200,000 treating him.
• H...

Vietnam: The Likely Beneficiary to the US-China Trade War?

January 15, 2020, saw the much anticipated first phase of a trade deal between the US and China materialize, after nearly 18 months of trade war. Even as the United States scrapped plans to levy additional tariffs on Chinese products in December, 25% tariffs still remain on nearly $250 billion wo...

Vietnam- The largest grape importer for South Korea

Vietnam surpassed Hong Kong and China to become the largest importer of Korean grapes after the country increased its import by 34.8 percent in 2019.

Shine Muscat grapes have been popular in Vietnam and purchase of the grapes surged during the Lunar New Year holiday. The head of the Kor...

Car companies aim to expand production in Vietnam

Automotive producers in Vietnam are expanding production in an attempt to decrease their dependence on imported products.

The US Ford company reported on 14 January its proposed $82 million in expansion of its plant from 14,000 to 40,000 vehicles annually in Northern Variety, with a tri...