In Vietnam, illegal wildlife pet trade thrives online, on streets despite legal risks

In Vietnam, illegal wildlife pet trade thrives online, on streets despite legal risks

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Despite regulations requiring permits and registration to keep wildlife such as otters, monkeys, crocodiles, turtles and pythons, some people in Vietnam continue to illegally buy and raise these animals as pets, authorities say.

Serving businesses, devoting to the Vietnamese nation

Serving businesses, devoting to the Vietnamese nation

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The mindset of ‘serving businesses, devoting to the nation’ is not merely a slogan in economic policy, but a demand for a fundamental shift in the thinking behind state governance.

A new golden chapter in Vietnam-China relations

A new golden chapter in Vietnam-China relations

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Chinese General Secretary and President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Vietnam from Monday to Tuesday marks his first overseas trip in 2025, underscoring the special significance of the bilateral relationship.

Dark side of social fame in Vietnam: When influencers sacrifice truth for profit

Dark side of social fame in Vietnam: When influencers sacrifice truth for profit

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While Vietnam has witnessed an explosive rise in social media usage, particularly on e-commerce platforms TikTok and YouTube, countless individuals, businesses, and influencers have been launching content channels over the past few years in the hope of achieving rapid fame, and even faster profits regardless of the truth.

Why Hanoi’s air pollution season has yet to end

Why Hanoi’s air pollution season has yet to end

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Although Hanoi’s air pollution season typically spans from October to March, Vietnam's capital city continues to suffer from dangerously poor air quality into April, raising concerns about the long-term impact on public health, the economy, and sustainable development, according to an environmental expert.

A new trade landscape takes shape given US tariffs

A new trade landscape takes shape given US tariffs

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U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to impose reciprocal tariffs sent shockwaves through the global economy, with consequences far beyond the usual economic impacts.

Formula for success of Vietnam’s private sector

Formula for success of Vietnam’s private sector

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The view that the private sector plays a crucial role in Vietnam’s development is absolutely correct.

Vietnamese seafood exporters voice concerns over 46% US tariff

Vietnamese seafood exporters voice concerns over 46% US tariff

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Vietnamese seafood companies are expressing worries about the impact of a 46-percent reciprocal tariff that the United States is set to impose on Vietnam goods from April 9, as seafood is expected to be one of the hardest-hit industries.

In Vietnam, food safety requires harsher punishment for violators

In Vietnam, food safety requires harsher punishment for violators

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Some experts say there is nowhere else quite like Vietnam when it comes to how easy it is to enter the food and beverage industry.

How should Vietnam respond to US reciprocal tariffs?

How should Vietnam respond to US reciprocal tariffs?

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Balancing relationships and maintaining policy consistency to avoid unintended negative consequences on other partners is of paramount importance.