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Vietnam Says US Trade Deal Nearly Done With Final Text Sent (1) Original
Vietnam has “essentially completed” talks on a US trade deal and submitted its final remarks to Washington after months of negotiations over tariffs and other trade barriers. “We have sent the final comments to the US side and if both sides agree on this, we will sign the deal soon,” Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc said at a US-Vietnam business summit in Hanoi on Wednesday.
Vietnam Says US Trade Deal Nearly Done With Final Text Sent
Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Vietnam has “essentially completed” talks on a US trade deal and submitted its final remarks to Washington after months of negotiations over tariffs and other trade barriers.
Vietnam says US trade deal nearly done with final text sent
Vietnam has "essentially completed" talks on a US trade deal and submitted its final remarks to Washington after months of negotiations over tariffs and other trade barriers. (Oct 14): Vietnam has "essentially completed" talks on a US trade deal and submitted its final remarks to Washington after months of negotiations over tariffs and other trade barriers.
Safari Park Plan Sparks Fresh Wave of Resident Angst in Vietnam
Photographer: Tran Tuan Viet/Getty Images (Bloomberg) -- In the rolling hills of Ba Vi mountain range just outside Hanoi, the planned construction of a new safari park is causing consternation among residents and has sparked a backlash against the...
Vietnam leader: US trade deal close, we’re not re-routing China goods
Vietnamese President To Lam said his nation is “very close” to a trade deal with the US as he pledged to buy more high-tech goods like aircraft to narrow the trade gap ahead of talks with Trump administration officials in New York.
Vietnam Sees US Deal Close, Denies Re-Routing China Goods (1)
Vietnamese President said his nation is “very close” to a trade deal with the US as he pledged to buy more high-tech goods like aircraft to narrow the trade gap ahead of talks with Trump administration officials in New York.
Vietnam Leader Says US Trade Deal Close, Denies Re-Routing China Goods Original
Photographer: John Lamparski/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Vietnamese President To Lam said his nation is “very close” to a trade deal with the US as he pledged to buy more high-tech goods like aircraft to narrow the trade gap ahead of talks with Trump...
Putin Lauds Deepening Ties With Vietnam Leader at Kremlin Talks
Photographer: Maxim Shipenkov/AFP/Getty Images (Bloomberg) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed deepening economic relations at talks with Vietnam President and Communist Party General Secretary To Lam on Wednesday.
Vietnam Restates Readiness for ‘Constructive’ US Trade Talks
’s Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang, looking to reinvigorate months-long negotiations over a final tariff deal with the Trump administration, reiterated to US Trade Representative the Southeast Asian country’s readiness for “open, constructive” trade talks.
Vietnam Restates Readiness for ‘Constructive’ US Trade Talks
Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang, looking to reinvigorate months-long negotiations over a final tariff deal with the Trump administration, reiterated to US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer the Southeast...
Vietnam Seeks to Clear Land Before Compensation in Overhaul Plan
Photographer: Nhac Nguyen/AFP/Getty Images (Bloomberg) -- Vietnam has proposed allowing land clearance to begin before compensation and resettlement plans are finalized, a major change that could speed up development projects but raise concerns...
Vietnam's diamond scandal leaves buyers questioning everything
by NGUYEN KIEU GIANG, FRANCESCA STEVENS & CAO BAN HO CHI Minh City's bustling jewellery quarter has fallen unusually quiet. Customers aren't browsing for engagement rings or necklaces anymore, instead they're clutching old receipts and certificates, hoping to sell diamonds they no longer trust. The discovery of what appears to be Vietnam's biggest-ever diamond smuggling network has rippled through the industry.
Diamond buyers are freaking out in Vietnam after gem scandal
Ho Chi Minh City’s bustling jewelry quarter has fallen unusually quiet. Customers aren’t browsing for engagement rings or necklaces anymore, instead they’re clutching old receipts and certificates, hoping to sell diamonds they no longer trust. The discovery of what appears to be Vietnam’s biggest-ever diamond smuggling network has rippled through the industry.
Diamond Buyers Are Freaking Out in Vietnam After Gem Scandal Original
Photographer: Francesca Stevens/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Ho Chi Minh City’s bustling jewelry quarter has fallen unusually quiet.
米税関、中国系工場を抜き打ち検査－対ベトナム追加関税へ懸念強まる
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US probes Chinese factories in Vietnam, stoking new tariff fears, Bloomberg reports
Francesca Stevens & Nguyen Dieu Tu Uyen / BloombergTue, Jul 28, 2026 • 11:09 AM GMT+08 • • 4 min read Vietnam is also among countries under investigation for alleged excess manufacturing capacity, the only nation currently facing three so-called Section 301 actions by the US. Photo: Bloomberg Follow us on Facebook and join our Telegram channel for the latest updates.
US Probes Chinese Factories in Vietnam, Stoking New Tariff Fears
Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- US customs officials have carried out spot inspections on China-linked factories in Vietnam, according to people familiar with the matter, adding to concerns the White House may soon find reasons to pile more tariffs on...
US probes Chinese factories in Vietnam, stoking new tariff fears, Bloomberg reports
US customs officials have carried out spot inspections on China-linked factories in Vietnam, according to sources, adding to concerns the US may soon find reasons to pile more tariffs on Vietnam. (July 28): US customs officials have carried out spot inspections on China-linked factories in Vietnam, according to people familiar with the matter, adding to concerns the White House may soon find reasons to pile more tariffs on the Southeast Asian nation.
El Niño Worsens Plight of Asia’s Rice Belt After War Price Shock
Photographer: Francesca Stevens/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- A dry spell is sweeping across Asia’s rice fields, dealing another blow to farmers grappling with steep fuel and fertilizer prices triggered by the war in Iran.
Tycoon’s prime Vietnam real estate up for sale in fraud recovery
Francesca Stevens / BloombergMon, Jul 20, 2026 • 08:40 AM GMT+08 • • 2 min read Some of Ho Chi Minh City’s most exclusive real estate is being put up for sale as the Vietnamese bank involved in the Truong My Lan fraud scandal prepares to auction properties tied to the tycoon in a bid to recover billions of dollars. Photo: Bloomberg Follow us on Facebook and join our Telegram channel for the latest updates.
Tycoon’s Prime Vietnam Real Estate Up for Sale in Fraud Recovery
Photographer: Maika Elan/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Some of Ho Chi Minh City’s most exclusive real estate is being put up for sale as the Vietnamese bank involved in the Truong My Lan fraud scandal prepares to auction properties tied to the tycoon...
Gems Hidden in Shoes as Vietnam Details India Smuggling Link
Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Vietnamese police revealed how they believe a transnational criminal network allegedly led by an Indian national hid diamonds in luggage, shoes and clothing to smuggle them through the country’s airports, as a second...
米国、ベトナムに非関税障壁の是正求める－経済安全保障も論点
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US Pushes Vietnam on Trade Barriers, IP Violations in Deal Talks Original
Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- The US wants Vietnam to take more action on non-tariff barriers, economic security cooperation and intellectual property as the two sides continue to wrangle over a trade deal after months of negotiations, according to the...
Gems hidden in shoes as Vietnam highlights India smuggling link
Phu Nhuan Jewelry JSC's shares have fallen more than 35% after the former head of its gem certification subsidiary was detained in connection with the investigation. (July 16): Vietnamese police revealed how they believe a transnational criminal network allegedly led by an Indian national hid diamonds in luggage, shoes and clothing to smuggle them through the country's airports, as a second gemstone case heads to trial later this month.
Vietnam’s Paramount Leader To Lam Has a Grand Vision for His Nation
To Lam, Vietnam’s president and general secretary of the Communist PartyPhotographer: Dario Pignatelli/Bloomberg July 11, 2026 at 10:45 AM UTC This week’s newsletter is written by Francesca Stevens, Bloomberg News’s Vietnam bureau chief and a...
Vietnam’s naval outpost: How Hon Khoai Islandcould shift the balance in Southeast Asian waters
At Vietnam’s southernmost tip, some eight hours by car from Ho Chi Minh City along potholed roads, heavy trucks rumble through mangrove swamps and shrimp farms as soldiers and construction crews work around the clock to build the country’s longest sea bridge.
Vietnam Gambles on $4 Billion Port to Check China's Naval Power Original
Photographer: Truong Trung Tuan Phi/Vietnam News Agency (Bloomberg) -- At Vietnam’s southernmost tip, some eight hours by car from Ho Chi Minh City along potholed roads, heavy trucks rumble through mangrove swamps and shrimp farms as soldiers and...
Vietnam Gambles on $4 Billion Port to Check China's Naval Power
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Hanoi Bets Its Future on a Riverside to Rival World’s Great Cities Original
Photographer: Francesca Stevens/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- As Vietnam’s capital prepares for its biggest, and most controversial, redevelopment ever, anxieties over the project are plain to see in the village of Thuy Linh.
Trump-Backed Golf Resort Advances as Vietnam Seizes Farmland Original
Photographer: Francesca Stevens/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Dozens of police moved into the site of northern Vietnam’s $1.5 billion Trump-branded golf resort project shortly after 7 a.m. on Friday, as the first few plots of farmers’ land were...
Vietnam Touts IP Crackdown Results After US Launches New Probe Original
’s government touted the results of a sweeping crackdown on intellectual property violations after the US launched a fresh trade investigation, even as counterfeit items remain easily accessible across the country’s street markets. More than 1,400 intellectual property infringement cases have been handled in the last three weeks, while criminal proceedings have been launched in 28 cases, according to a statement on the government website.
Vietnam Touts IP Crackdown Results After US Launches New Probe
Photographer: Nguyen Dieu Tu Uyen/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Vietnam’s government touted the results of a sweeping crackdown on intellectual property violations after the US launched a fresh trade investigation, even as counterfeit items remain...
US hits Vietnam with third probe as trade pressure grows
The US has launched a third trade investigation into Vietnam in as many months, as the Trump administration turns up the pressure on the export-reliant nation.
EE.UU. lanza una tercera investigación contra Vietnam ante el aumento de la presión comercial
Estados Unidos ha iniciado una tercera investigación comercial sobre Vietnam en otros tantos meses, en un momento en que la administración Trump intensifica la presión sobre este país, que depende en gran medida de las exportaciones. La Oficina del Representante Comercial de EE.UU. anunció el viernes que la investigación analizará las medidas y políticas de Vietnam en materia de protección y aplicación de la propiedad intelectual y “evaluará su impacto en el comercio estadounidense”.
US hits Vietnam with third probe as trade pressure grows
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US hits Vietnam with third investigation as trade pressure grows Original
Francesca Stevens / BloombergSat, May 30, 2026 • 11:06 AM GMT+08 • • 3 min read Vietnam was identified as a 'priority foreign country' in a late April report, marking the first time in 13 years that a nation has been placed in that category. Photo: Bloomberg Follow us on Facebook and join our Telegram channel for the latest updates.
US Hits Vietnam With Third Investigation as Trade Pressure Grows Original
The US has launched a third trade investigation into ’s handling of intellectual-property rights, as the Trump administration turns up the pressure on the export-reliant nation. The Office of the announced Friday the probe will look into Vietnam’s acts and policies surrounding IP protection and enforcement and “assess their impact on US commerce.” US Trade Representative plans to consult with President if “responsive action” is needed, a process that could take months.
Jeweler Bao Tin Manh Hai Eyes Vietnam IPO as Gold Market Evolves
Source: Bao Tin Manh Hai Jewelry JSC (Bloomberg) -- Bao Tin Manh Hai Jewelry JSC, one of Vietnam’s largest gold retailers, is preparing for an initial public offering in the fourth quarter as it pursues an aggressive expansion plan and seeks to...
Vietnam Orders Crackdown on IP Violations After US Trade Warning Original
Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Vietnam has ordered a clampdown on intellectual property violations, targeting a 20% increase in enforcement cases after the country was pegged as a top concern on a US watch list.
Vietnam gas major looks to US as Iran war reorders LPG flows
Francesca Stevens & Nguyen Dieu Tu Uyen / BloombergTue, Apr 28, 2026 • 05:17 PM GMT+08 • • 3 min read The purchases point to a widespread reconfiguration of the global LPG trade triggered by the war. Follow us on Facebook and join our Telegram channel for the latest updates. (April 28): PetroVietnam Gas JSC plans to import more liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the US than its traditional Middle East suppliers next month, in the latest sign that the Iran war is reordering global energy flows.
Soaring Tungsten Adds Impetus to Vietnam Mine Sale Effort Original
(Bloomberg) -- Some 80 kilometers (50 miles) north of Hanoi, in Thai Nguyen province, a massive open-cut mine tears into the landscape. Ringed by dense, green hills, the vast, stepped crater is raw gray and brown. Along its sides, huge trucks creep along, while a murky pool lies stagnant at the bottom. This is Nui Phao, a mine that’s key to Vietnam’s foothold in the global critical minerals market.
Vietnam Rushes Biofuel Rollout as Iran War Prompts Energy Pivot Original
Vietnam has moved up its timeline for the mandatory use of biofuel despite concerns over supply levels, quality and cost, as it seeks to strengthen energy security while the Middle East conflict drags on. A nationwide rollout of E10, a mix of 10% ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline, aims to start at the end of this month ahead of an original June timetable, according to a trade ministrydraft regulation.
Xi to meet Vietnam leader as Hormuz blockade risks energy flows
Vietnam’s party chief and newly appointed president, To Lam, is set to meet Xi Jinping in China this week, seeking to shore up energy security as the war in Iran raises global supply risks and pushes Hanoi to deepen cooperation with its largest trading partner. Lam is expected to oversee the signing of agreements including a potential aircraft deal between budget carrier VietJet Aviation and Commercial Aircraft Corp.
越南國家主席蘇林本周正式訪問中國 尋求深化經貿合作並保障能源安全
【彭博】-- 越南共產黨總書記、近期新任國家主席的蘇林將於4月14日至17日對中國進行國事訪問，並同習近平會談。隨著伊朗戰爭抬升全球供給側風險，河內尋求鞏固能源安全，並推動與其最大貿易夥伴深化合作。 知情人士稱，蘇林預計將見證多項協議簽署，其中包括越南廉價航空公司越捷航空股份公司與中國商用飛機有限責任公司之間一項潛在的飛機交易。不過目前尚不清楚該交易涉及購買還是租賃。由於討論事項屬機密，知情人士不願具名。知情人士還表示，兩國預計也將簽署胡志明市地鐵建設協議，以及能源與電信領域的合作協議。 曾撰寫多部關於越南的著作的澳大利亞新南威爾士大學名譽教授Carl Thayer表示：「雙方都將尋求保證，確保現有貿易與投資合作受到的干擾儘可能小。」隨著伊朗戰爭持續，「蘇林極有可能尋求更多中國投資，推動鐵路互聯互通與能源合作。」 此次訪問是蘇林上周當選國家主席後首次出訪。作為越共中央總書記與國家元首，他進一步加強了對權力的掌控。此行正值美國和伊朗的衝突擾亂了全球能源流動，而中國在亞洲保持相對審慎的外交姿態。...
Vietnam’s To Lam Secures Presidency, Tightens Grip on Power Original
Source: AFP/Getty Images (Bloomberg) -- Vietnam’s National Assembly elected Communist Party chief To Lam as president on Tuesday, consolidating the country’s top party and state roles in a rare concentration of power as he moves to tighten control...
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