Ho Chi Minh City
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- 2026-08-26 regulatory Ho Chi Minh City plans to implement a low-emission zone by mid-2027 to improve air quality. source
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Asian retailers pivot to experiential offerings and AI to boost sales
Retailers in Asia are adapting to changing consumer priorities by focusing on experiences that enhance life, health, and happiness, rather than just traditional shopping. Companies like Siam Piwat are developing large-s…
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Vietnam's 'China Plus One' strategy relies on Chinese input for growth
Vietnam's ambition for significant economic growth is intertwined with its role in the 'China plus one' strategy, aiming to attract global production shifts. However, the success of this strategy hinges on the developme…
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Ex-ambassador: Vietnam exports to US not driven by illegal transshipment
Former U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam, Marc Knapper, stated that only a small fraction of Vietnam's exports to the U.S. are illegally transshipped. He clarified that the Trump administration's broader definition of transshi…
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Southeast Asia's climate goals hinge on government willingness to pay for energy
Southeast Asia can meet the Paris Agreement's 1.5-degree climate goal, but it requires governments to accept higher energy costs, according to Guillaume Lucci, CEO of Prime Infrastructure Capital. He expressed pessimism…
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Pandora opens world's largest jewelry factory in Vietnam
Pandora, a Danish jewelry maker, has opened its largest manufacturing facility in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This US$150 million investment marks Pandora's first production site outside of Thailand and is expected to si…
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ACX Everywhere Fall '26 Meetup Scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City
ACX Everywhere is organizing a meetup for readers of LessWrong and Astral Codex Ten in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 12th, at 10 a.m., with the precise location to be confirme…
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Ho Chi Minh City to launch low-emission zone by mid-2027
Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam is planning to implement a low-emission zone by mid-2027 to improve air quality in its downtown areas. The initial phase, starting in July 2027, will cover the central business district and t…
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Google AI legend Jeff Dean inspires developers in Vietnam
Google AI legend Jeff Dean visited Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, to inspire young developers. He shared a new vision for how AI can accelerate scientific discovery.
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Vietnam's labor exodus strains domestic industries despite remittances
Vietnam is experiencing a labor shortage in key industries like seafood and garments due to a significant number of its citizens working abroad annually. While these overseas workers contribute substantially to the nati…
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Vietnam busts $57M diamond smuggling and fraud ring
Authorities in Vietnam have busted a large-scale diamond smuggling and fraud ring that allegedly imported over 30,000 stones valued at more than $57 million in the past two years. The operation involved removing origina…
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Vietnam arrests publishing bosses over 'history-distorting' Ho Chi Minh book
Vietnamese authorities have arrested three publishing executives for their involvement in the book "Stories with Thanh - A New Account of Light." The book, which details Ho Chi Minh's time abroad, is accused by the gove…
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Vietnam busts large cat trafficking ring amid ongoing pet meat trade
In Vietnam, authorities have rescued hundreds of cats from a trafficking network that allegedly stole and sold them for meat. The bust, one of the largest of its kind, highlights the ongoing pet meat trade, which, while…
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REE Corp. Chair Nguyen Thi Mai Thanh Steps Down After Long Career
Nguyen Thi Mai Thanh, the chair of REE Corp., is stepping down after a long career that mirrors Vietnam's economic evolution. Starting from a challenging childhood during the Vietnam War, she joined communist forces as …
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Vietnam President To Lam visits Thailand to boost trade ties
Vietnam's President To Lam is undertaking a diplomatic mission to Thailand to strengthen bilateral ties. His visit, which includes meeting the Thai king and Prime Minister Anutin, aims to boost trade and economic cooper…
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Samoan suspect confesses to hired hit in Vietnam
A Samoan suspect, Steve Tafia, has confessed to being hired to carry out a hit in Vietnam, resulting in the death of Sydney gangster Lorenzo Lemalu. Tafia and an accomplice, Vaa Vaa, were apprehended by Vietnamese polic…