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This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Standing on the beach in the southern Vietnamese fishing village of Mui Ne, I can’t shake the feeling that I’m being watched. Before me, the South China Sea is glistening in the late-morning sun, murmuring softly, lapping the white sand and…

Key takeaways On June 14, 2025, Vietnam’s National Assembly approved the Law on Digital Technology Industry, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Vietnam’s crypto regulation is part of a broader effort to meet FATF standards after being gray-listed in 2023 due to AML/CFT deficiencies. The law distinguishes between crypto assets (e.g., Bitcoin,…

Homepage > News > Business > Digital ID adoption gathers steam in Vietnam, PNG Foreigners in Vietnam can now access national digital IDs, allowing them access to a range of government-backed and private services. While Vietnam has its national digital ID system for residents, authorities are keen on rolling out…

As news spread that Vietnam would become just the second nation to reach an initial tariff agreement with Washington, shares in the clothing companies and manufacturers that have a large footprint in the country rose with optimism. Just hours later though, they declined sharply, as it became clear that the…

Home Fossil Energy 25-year PSC chapter paving the way for gas development offshore Vietnam July 4, 2025, by Melisa Cavcic The Vietnamese oil and gas arm of Anglo-French Perenco has pinpointed a new production sharing contract (PSC) for an offshore block as a stepping stone toward a final investment decision…

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). The frenetic pace of Vietnam’s cities combined with the cultural nuances of this Southeast Asian country can be a lot for travellers to take in. Yet it’s not a difficult place to navigate — as long as you do a bit…

Chennai: The announcement on the US-Vietnam trade deal and plans to impose tariffs on Russian oil buyers have left the Indian industry worried about the US-India BTA. They want the government to wait and watch before finalising the deal. As per the announcement made by the US President Donald Trump,…

The retail industry is breathing a sigh of relief after it appeared to avoid the worst case scenario on Vietnam tariffs. But some executives believe the tentative trade deal President Donald Trump announced Wednesday is still bad for business and could have a chilling effect on consumer spending. “It’s a…

A week after announcing long-anticipated progress from high-level talks in London, China and the United States are taking concrete steps to clear export hurdles and issue licenses for strategic goods. The easing of trade restrictions signals a tentative reset between the world’s two largest economies. But the thaw remains fragile,…

The terms of a new trade deal between the United States and Vietnam underscore one of the Trump administration’s central objectives in Asia, economists and region analysts say: clamping down on trade with China. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. would impose a 20 percent tariff on Vietnamese…