Record Heatwave Roasts Northern Vietnam
HANOI/TAM DAO — Northern Vietnam is enduring an intense heatwave, with 17 weather stations across seven provinces reporting record-breaking August temperatures, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment reported today. Temperatures peaked on August 3 and 4, with the Hanoi heat reaching … Continue reading Record Heatwave Roasts Northern Vietnam
VinFast Launches $500 Million EV Factory in India
CHENNAI/HO CHI MINH CITY — Vietnam’s electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast has officially commenced production at its $500 million factory in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, marking a significant milestone in its planned $2 billion investment in India. The move is part of VinFast’s … Continue reading VinFast Launches $500 Million EV Factory in India
ASEAN countries Face Higher Duties than neighbors
HANOI/JAKARTA/MANILA/KUALA LUMPUR – The recent conclusion of tariff negotiations between the United States and several Asian countries has revealed a stark disparity: while South Korea and Japan secured a reduced 15% import tariff into the U.S., ASEAN countries such as … Continue reading ASEAN countries Face Higher Duties than neighbors
Hong Kong: Highest Alert, Major Flight Disruptions
HONG KONG – On July 20, Typhoon Wipha struck Hong Kong as a Category 10 storm with gusts up to 167 km/h, heavy rainfall, and powerful waves. Authorities reported over 450 fallen trees, more than 250 people sought shelter, and 26 hospitalized … Continue reading Hong Kong: Highest Alert, Major Flight Disruptions
Tourist Boat Capsizes in Vietnam’s Halong Bay
HANOI/HALONG BAY – On July 19, a tourist vessel named Wonder Sea carrying 53 people (48 passengers and 5 crew) capsized around 14:00 local time in Halong Bay, Quang Ninh province, as Storm Wipha approached Vietnam across the South China Sea. … Continue reading Tourist Boat Capsizes in Vietnam’s Halong Bay