The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) is “the most ambitious free trade deal ever concluded with a developing country” to date. In a landmark development, the European Union has signed a free trade deal with Vietnam, its first with a… Read More ›
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U.S. to sell weapon systems worth $2 billion to Taiwan
In a meeting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan made it clear that Washington will no longer “tiptoe” around China’s aggressive behavior in Asia. According to four sources familiar with the negotiations between the United States and Taiwan, Washington is pursuing… Read More ›
Vietnamese airlines can now fly directly to the United States
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has awarded Vietnam with a Category 1 rating. Vietnam’s aviation industry got a huge boost, with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration declaring the nation’s aviation being in compliance with international safety standards. As a result,… Read More ›
Vietnam’s Vietjet Aviation to purchase 50 A321neo from Airbus in a $6.5 billion deal
The deal was finalized during French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe’s visit to Hanoi. According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, Vietjet Aviation, a budget air carrier that is growing rapidly, is set to finalize a $6.5 billion jet… Read More ›
U.S. trade tariff’s unlikely to directly translate into more jobs
One of the more significant reasons why Trump’s tariffs will not translate into more U.S. jobs is that consumers are not willing to pay a premium for ‘Made in USA’ goods when goods of the same quality is available for… Read More ›
Philippines’ San Miguel to invest $1 billion to build 10 breweries
The announcement marks the continuation of the conglomerate’s aggressive expansion strategy, which it began in 2008. On Wednesday, senior executives from Philippines’ San Miguel Corp stated, the conglomerate plans to invest at least $1 billion (£764.18 million) within the next… Read More ›
Xiaomi preparing for an IPO in early 2018
Sources familiar with the company’s plans say, Xiaomi’s likely valuation is expected to be $100 billion, if not more. Sources familiar with the matter have stated, Xiaomi Inc has asked banks to pitch next Friday for an initial public offering… Read More ›
Midst tensions with China, Vietnam wins U.S. defence pledge
An increasingly aggressive China is facing threats in different fronts. A misstep in any one area will significantly dent and hammer its economic and geo-political ambitions. With China flexing its muscles in the South China Sea, Vietnam has won… Read More ›
Donald Trump charters that U.S. out of the TPP
In an increasingly interconnected world, where countries across continents have come together to collaborate and knit closer ties, the move to focus, and concentrate economic resources and energies could turn out to be regressive. In a strategic shift, U.S. President… Read More ›