Hanoi
Coverage of Hanoi in the Nexus archive.
- Vietnam Growth Unexpectedly Jumps to 8.39%; June Trade Beats
Vietnam's economic growth unexpectedly reached 8.39%, and its June trade surplus exceeded expectations. A street vendor in Hanoi was photographed by Linh Pham of Bloomberg.
- Vietnam offers cash for babies but potential parents are not biting
Vietnam has lifted its two-child limit and is offering incentives like extended maternity leave and financial help to encourage more births, as the country faces the risk of aging before becoming rich. However, potential parents are not showing significant interest in the new policies.
- US Forced Labor Ruling Does Not Reflect Vietnam’s Efforts, Govt Says
Vietnam's government states that a U.S. forced labor ruling does not reflect its efforts. Hanoi is facing three U.S. trade probes, likely creating new tensions in ongoing trade talks.
- Vingroup’s 1,000% Surge Tests Limits of Vietnam’s Market Boom
Vingroup's stock has surged 1,000%, testing the limits of Vietnam's market boom. The company's Vinhomes Ocean Park development in Hanoi is highlighted in the article.
- Vietnam’s Quiet Strategy at the Shangri-La Dialogue
Vietnam, through Hanoi, participated in the Shangri-La Dialogue to influence the regional security debate.
- ‘Notorious’ Vietnam market defies raids, US tariff threats to sell luxury knock-offs
The Ninh Hiep wholesale market in Hanoi, Vietnam, continues to thrive in counterfeit luxury goods despite government raids and U.S. tariff threats. Sellers report minimal enforcement, with police conducting annual seizures for media coverage, allowing business to persist.
- Ex-Vietnam POW warns: Americans ‘cannot appreciate what we have until you lose it’
Everett Alvarez, a retired U.S. Navy commander and former Vietnam War POW held for over eight years in Hanoi, warns that Americans cannot fully appreciate their freedoms until they risk losing them.
- Jeweler Bao Tin Manh Hai Eyes Vietnam IPO as Gold Market Evolves
Bao Tin Manh Hai is considering an initial public offering in Vietnam as the gold market evolves. The company operates jewelry stores, including one in Hanoi. This move indicates the company's growth and expansion plans.
- What Takaichi’s Hanoi Visit Reveals About Vietnam’s Critical Minerals Strategy
Vietnam is pursuing strategic autonomy in critical minerals, as demonstrated by a visit from Japan's PM Takaichi. The visit highlights both the potential and limitations of Vietnam's approach to securing critical mineral resources and supply chain independence.
- Vietnam Inflation Quickens as Iran War Raises Energy Costs
Vietnam's inflation is accelerating due to rising energy costs linked to the Iran war. The country is set to release its annual GDP figures on March 29, 2023.
- Japan’s Takaichi pledges deeper energy cooperation with Vietnam
Japan's Sanae Takaichi signed six agreements with Vietnam during a visit to Hanoi, covering technology, agriculture, and space cooperation. The agreements aim to strengthen bilateral ties and collaboration in key sectors.
- Hormuz Closure Sets Clock Ticking for Asia’s Rice Farmers
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is disrupting global trade routes, threatening rice supply chains for Asian farmers. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in regional agricultural economies reliant on maritime trade. A farmer in Hanoi, Vietnam, is depicted as part of the affected agricultural community.
- Family pay tribute to British teenager killed in motorcycle crash in Vietnam
Orla Wates, 19, died after a motorcycle crash on the Ha Giang loop in Vietnam's north. Her family described her as 'beautiful, independent and very funny,' paying tribute to the British teenager. The incident occurred at Viet Duc university hospital in Hanoi.