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Xi visits Vietnam as China seeks to counter US influence DW 12/12/2023

Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Vietnam to discuss bilateral relations and signed 37 different deals on various projects.

China and the US are competing for influence in the region, and Vietnam recently upgraded its relations with the US. [ more ]

WSJ

Why Everyone Wants to Be Vietnam's Friend

Chinese leader Xi Jinping visited Vietnam this week to strengthen ties

Vietnam is gaining importance as a center of great power rivalry [ more ]

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Xi visits Vietnam as China seeks to counter US influence DW 12/12/2023

Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Vietnam to discuss a shared future amidst tensions with the US.

37 deals on diplomatic relations, railways, and telecommunications projects were signed between China and Vietnam. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

China's Xi on visit to Vietnam months after Hanoi strengthened ties with US

President Xi Jinping is visiting Vietnam to deepen ties between the two countries.

Both China and Vietnam are vying for influence in the region as Hanoi strengthens its diplomatic relations with Western countries. [ more ]

time.com

China's Xi Makes First Visit to Vietnam in Years to Counter U.S. Influence

Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Vietnam aims to ensure that Vietnam does not drift too close to the US.

Vietnam is faced with the challenge of balancing its relationship with China and the US due to geopolitical and economic factors. [ more ]

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Germany: Would-be migrant workers worried by growing racism DW 01/27/2024

Germany is actively seeking skilled workers from other countries, including Vietnam, to address labor shortages.

The German government is implementing new regulations to lower barriers for skilled workers who want to move to Germany. [ more ]

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Germany news

Germany: Would-be migrant workers worried by growing racism DW 01/27/2024

German politicians are making efforts to attract skilled workers from other countries through initiatives like the Skilled Immigration Act.

Vietnam is interested in working with Germany to improve control of labor migration to Germany by its nationals. [ more ]

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Germany news

German president visits Vietnam with business delegation DW 01/23/2024

German business leaders join President Steinmeier in diversifying economic activity away from China.

Germany and Vietnam are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding on facilitating the movement of skilled workers. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Three Months After Biden, It's Xi's Turn to Court Vietnam

China's leader, Xi Jinping, arrived in Vietnam for a rare trip abroad to elevate ties with an important neighbor.

Vietnam is caught in the great-power competition between the US and China, and must delicately balance their relationships. [ more ]

www.dw.com

China's Xi heads to Vietnam after Hanoi boosts US ties DW 12/11/2023

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is set to visit Vietnam to meet with the general secretary of Vietnam's ruling Communist party.

China places a high priority on relations with bordering countries, and Vietnam is considered an important relationship. [ more ]

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London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

1 week ago

Coffee

Global coffee prices surging amid supply concerns

Coffee prices have risen significantly due to supply concerns in major producing regions like Brazil and Vietnam. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

2 months ago

Coffee

As climate change threatens Arabica beans, can quality Robusta save coffee?

Vietnam focuses on rehabilitating Robusta bean quality

Nguyen Van Hoa showcases high-quality Robusta coffee and challenges stereotypes in the industry [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

1 week ago

circular and folded brick walls envelop tropical space's terra cotta workshop in vietnam

The Terra Cotta Workshop by Tropical Space in Vietnam is designed based on observing craftsmen's activities and features brick walls dividing the space into three experiential areas. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

1 week ago

five intertwined gable roofs top pham huu son architects' h.a garden house in vietnam

H.A Garden House in Vietnam harmonizes modern design with lush green surroundings, creating a tranquil retreat. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

2 months ago

bamboo screens, glass, and climbing plants engulf 'the vibes' complex in vietnam

Effort to insert a functional green point into a city hub

Transitioning space planning enhances building with green elements [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

pham huu son renders mediterranean-style beach resort in vietnam in white lime

iSea Boutique Resort is a boutique resort located along the coastline of Van Phong Bay in central Vietnam.

The resort features a circular architecture with a core pool as its focal point. [ more ]

Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

4 months ago

The Bat Trang Pottery Museum's Architectural Ode to Tradition Is A Canyon In The City Of Vietnam - Yanko Design

The Bat Trang Pottery Museum in Vietnam is a testament to the enduring legacy of ceramic and pottery artistry in the village.

The museum's design pays homage to the village's heritage and is a collaborative effort with local artisans and experts. [ more ]

Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Floating Bamboo House is designed to withstand rising sea levels in Vietnam - Yanko Design

The Floating Bamboo House is an architectural prototype built from bamboo and designed to withstand rising sea levels.

The house is intended to provide a climate-resilient housing model for locals in the Mekong Delta. [ more ]

GSMArena.com

2 weeks ago

JavaScript

Oppo A60 is now official with Snapdragon 680 SoC, 50 MP main camera

The Oppo A60 was quietly launched in Vietnam with notable specifications and pricing details. [ more ]

www.france24.com

1 month ago

France politics

France to repatriate bodies of colonial soldiers killed in 1954 Vietnam defeat

France to repatriate bodies of soldiers from Dien Bien Phu battle in Vietnam.

Remains to be studied for identification, families given options for repatriation or national burial. [ more ]

TechCrunch

1 month ago

Startup companies

Ethos Fund closes first fund to invest in founders bridging U.S. and Vietnamese tech ecosystems | TechCrunch

Cross-border trading applied to venture capital by Ethos Fund bridging opportunities between Vietnam and the U.S.

Investing in third culture founders in the U.S. and early-stage startups in Vietnam is the strategy of Ethos Fund. [ more ]

Theregister

2 months ago

Privacy professionals

Vietnam to collect biometrics - even DNA - for new ID cards

Biometric data collection in Vietnam starting July for identification purposes.

Amendments to Law on Citizen Identification passed in Vietnam for biometric data collection. [ more ]

East Asia Forum

Canada news

Getting Vietnam's economic growth back on track | East Asia Forum

Vietnam's economy experienced a high growth rate of 8% in 2022 but slowed down in the first half of 2023 due to falling exports and slow recovery in China.

The poor trade performance resulted in estimated annual growth of around 5% in 2023, over two percentage points lower than the pre-pandemic average. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Vietnam, Philippines sign deals on security in disputed South China Sea

Vietnam and the Philippines have agreed to cooperate on maritime security in the South China Sea, a move that could anger China.

The agreements between Vietnam and the Philippines on incident prevention and maritime cooperation among coastguards could lead to compromises on their competing claims in the disputed waters. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk