US grants $500,000 to back biofertilizer exports to Vietnam
Economy 14:12 05/08/2026The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a US$500,000 grant to help U.S. biofertilizer exporters expand their presence in the Vietnamese market.
US Navy carrier strike group members explore Da Nang, buy fish sauce
Vietnam News 18:30 04/08/2026Officers, sailors, and civilian personnel from a visiting U.S. Navy carrier strike group explored various attractions and cuisine in Da Nang City, central Vietnam on Tuesday, visiting traditional craft villages, Hai Van Pass and Linh Ung Pagoda, and buying bottles of Nam O fish sauce one day before the port call ends.
Stronger IP protection key to Vietnam’s competitiveness, high-quality investment attraction
In-Depth 14:33 03/08/2026Protecting intellectual property (IP) is not only essential for addressing trade barriers such as the U.S. Section 301 investigation but also for strengthening Vietnam’s competitiveness, attracting high-quality foreign investment and taking part in global value chains.
Vietnam’s localities must prepare well to attract high-quality US investment: ambassador
Vietnam News 23:30 02/08/2026Vietnam’s localities need to proactively prepare investment-ready projects, infrastructure, institutions, and a skilled workforce, while improving transparency and investor support, to attract high-quality U.S. investment as tax incentives alone are no longer enough to win over American businesses, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to the U.S. Nguyen Quoc Dung.
US Navy’s USS George Washington visits Vietnam for 1st time
Vietnam News 14:54 30/07/2026The U.S. Navy's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington arrived in Vietnam on Thursday, marking the beginning of its first goodwill visit to the central coastal city of Da Nang.
Trump to impose new global tariffs
World 09:13 24/07/2026The Trump administration on Friday will impose new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the European Union, over allegations of lax enforcement of forced labor bans, just as a temporary 10% global tariff expires.
Smoke, fire, floods: US faces triple extreme summer weather threats
World 12:26 18/07/2026Wildfire smoke blanketed the eastern U.S. from the Great Lakes to Washington, D.C. on Friday, floodwaters tore through Texas's Hill Country for a third day, and new fires erupted in the Pacific Northwest overnight, with 68 large blazes now burning in 15 states.
Canada wildfire smoke blankets US Midwest, Northeast with hazardous air
World 14:45 17/07/2026Heavy smoke from hundreds of wildfires in Canada enveloped a swath of the U.S. from the Midwest to the Northeast on Thursday, prompting warnings from officials that residents should stay indoors wherever possible and avoid the acrid, unhealthy air.
US to tighten visa regulations for foreign students, journalists
World 08:33 17/07/2026WASHINGTON - The Trump administration moved on Thursday to tighten the duration of visas for foreign students, cultural exchange visitors and journalists.
Vietnam-US container freight rates surge to nearly $9,000 per container
Economy 14:06 13/07/2026Container shipping rates from Ho Chi Minh City to the United States have climbed sharply, with freight costs to the U.S. East Coast reaching US$9,000 per 40-foot container, according to the latest data from international logistics platform Phaata.
Vietnam becomes top buyer of US cotton as America remains biggest market for Vietnamese garments
Economy 11:44 12/07/2026Vietnam became the largest importer of U.S. cotton in 2025, purchasing approximately US$1.3 billion worth of the commodity, while the U.S. was the biggest export market for Vietnam's textile and garment industry in the first five months of 2026.
US diplomats in Ho Chi Minh City cheer on national team at World Cup watch party
Ho Chi Minh City 11:39 08/07/2026U.S. diplomats and football fans gathered at a restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 match between the U.S. and Belgium.
