China opens wider door to Vietnamese durian with nearly 600 new code approvals
Economy 19:51 20/08/2026The General Administration of Customs of China has approved an additional 567 Vietnamese durian growing-area codes and packing-facility codes, paving the way for farmers and businesses to accelerate durian exports to the Chinese market.
China expands 240-hour visa-free transit to Vietnamese citizens
Travel 17:48 20/08/2026Starting August 20, Vietnamese citizens can enter China visa-free for up to 240 hours while transiting, and enjoy visa-free stays of up to 30 days in Hainan province.
Should Vietnam be worried about its $20bn trade deficit?
In-Depth 14:41 18/08/2026For an economy that has grown accustomed to celebrating trade surpluses, Vietnam’s figures so far this year make uncomfortable reading.
Vietnam, China seek common standards for durian testing
Economy 13:04 11/08/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is negotiating with China’s General Administration of Customs to align durian testing standards and establish mutual recognition of test results, in an effort to shorten customs clearance times.
Storms from Dolphin soak China's east, ground nearly 950 Shanghai flights
World 17:50 10/08/2026Torrential rain and storms in Typhoon Dolphin's wake inundated several provinces in China's east, drenching the coastal region and flooding streets in Shanghai, where around 40% of flights were grounded on Monday due to the weather.
Vietnamese chess player defeats 3 Chinese players at Shanghai Cup
Vietnam News 09:52 09/08/2026Vietnam’s Nguyen Minh Nhat Quang made a major impression by defeating three strong Chinese players on the opening day of the prestigious Shanghai Cup Xiangqi tournament held in China on Saturday.
Lost in translation: How Chinese, Korean, and Japanese bosses adapt in Vietnam
In-Depth 21:40 08/08/2026Foreign executives often struggle to lead local teams in Vietnam—not just because of cultural differences, but because of deep-seated economic history.
Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan's Okinawa, China shuts ports ahead of landfall
World 15:58 08/08/2026Typhoon Dolphin lashed Japan's southern Okinawa prefecture on Saturday, injuring six people and cutting power to more than 50,000 buildings, while China shut ports and halted ferries ahead of the storm's expected arrival on its east coast.
Vietnam police bust Chinese-made slingshot parts trafficking ring
Vietnam News 09:22 03/08/2026Police in Thanh Hoa Province, north-central Vietnam dismantled a trafficking network accused of distributing thousands of slingshot gun components imported from China through a chain of intermediaries before reaching customers in Vietnam in mid-July.
China braces for heavy rain as tropical storm Noul edges closer
World 14:07 24/07/2026China on Friday warned of heavy rain and severe flood risks as the third tropical cyclone this month tracked closer to the country's southern coast, where it is expected to intensify over the weekend.
Extreme rainfall threatens north as China enters peak flood season
World 18:04 22/07/2026HONG KONG - China has entered its peak flood control period, weather experts said, with extreme rainfall set to increase in frequency and intensity from late July to early August, with much of northern China set to experience 20% to 50% more rainfall than usual.
In China, people brave simulated typhoons to prepare for the real thing
World 13:47 20/07/2026HANGZHOU, China - Huang Zhen, 34, shut his cafe for a day last week to be buffeted by surging waters and powerful winds that knocked him off his feet — training for extreme weather events that are increasingly afflicting China.
