Summit ends without any deals

Thursday, Feb 28, 2019

In a shocking development, the United States’ delegation decided to walk away from negotiations with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in the middle of a high-profile summit in the Vietnamese capital.

Trump, Kim begin second working day

Thursday, Feb 28, 2019

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Chairman Kim Jong Un this morning said he was looking forward to a “wonderful dialogue” as he began his second working day with United States President Donald Trump in Ha Noi.  

Prime Minister welcomes Boeing, HSBC leaders

Thursday, Feb 28, 2019

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc received Kevin McAllister, Executive Vice President of the US’s Boeing Company and President and Chief Executive Officer of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, in Ha Noi on Wednesday.

Bamboo Airways signs deal to buy 10 Boeing planes

Wednesday, Feb 27, 2019

Bamboo Airways on Wednesday signed a deal with Boeing to purchase 10 wide-body 787-9 Dreamliners worth nearly US$3 billion.

Vietjet inks $18b deals with US partners

Wednesday, Feb 27, 2019

New-age carrier Vietjet signed an agreement to purchase 100 new 737 MAX airplanes worth $12.7 billion from Boeing.

Luxury Hotels in Ha Noi fully booked ahead of Trump-Kim Summit

Wednesday, Feb 27, 2019

All 5-star luxury hotels in Ha Noi have run out of room ahead of the second DPRK-USA Summit, taking place today and tomorrow in the capital city.

Small businesses reap rewards from Trump-Kim summit

Monday, Feb 25, 2019

Many businesses in Ha Noi have d unique products related to the upcoming summit between US President Donald Trump and leader of the Democratic Peoples’ Republic of Korea Kim Jong-un as a way to attract customers.

[Videos] Viet Nam tourism to be boosted by Trump-Kim summit

Wednesday, Feb 20, 2019

The day before US President Donald Trump met North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un in Singapore last year, one phrase was googled in America more than two million times.

Viet Nam, US sign $12b in trade deals

Sunday, Nov 12, 2017

President Tran Dai Quang and President Donald Trump witnessed the signing of co-operation agreements worth a total of US$12 billion, mostly in aviation, petroleum and seaports between Viet Nam and the US after their talks in Ha Noi on Sunday.

Contrasting visions as APEC CEO Summit closes

Saturday, Nov 11, 2017

In strong speeches laying out widely differing visions on the future of international trade, the presidents of China and the US yesterday stressed the importance of regional peace and security to stable, sustainable growth.

Trump orders on trade puzzles Asia

Tuesday, Apr 04, 2017

US President Donald Trump''s executive order on what he describes as trade "cheaters" has many countries in Asia scratching their heads and questioning US policy in the region.

Uncertain TPP brings other pacts into focus

Thursday, Nov 17, 2016

The future of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) is in doubt after Donald Trump won the US presidency. Dr Tran Toan Thang, deputy director of Business Environment and Competitiveness Department of Central Institute for Econommic Management (CIEM), spoke to Viet...

TPP or not, VN will continue integration

Monday, Nov 14, 2016

Viet Nam will continue its reform to improve business and investment environment to support enterprises and negotiate other agreement whether US president-elect Donald Trump thwarts the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) or not, according to the Minister of Trade and Industry Tran Tuan...