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Thailand Crushes 2M Fakes, IP Losses Top THB2.1 Billion

In a significant move to combat counterfeit goods and bolster intellectual property protection, Thailand is set to destroy over 2 million items seized in infringement cases. This year's destruction targets 2.08 million products, marking a 36.45% increase compared to the 1.52 million items destroyed in 2025. The estimated value of the goods has risen to THB2.14 billion, a substantial jump from THB900.91 million last...

Vietnam Urges South Korean Conglomerates to Increase Investments

During a visit to Seoul, the President of Vietnam’s National Assembly, Trần Thanh Mẫn, engaged with leaders from South Korea’s top conglomerates, urging them to increase investments in sectors such as high-tech industries, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, energy, and sustainable development. These discussions underscore Vietnam’s strategic push to bolster economic collaboration with South Korea, especially in cutting-edge technology and energy sectors. In a meeting with Samsung...

Breaking: Japan to Assist Vietnam in Advancing Strategic Technology Development

Vietnam is seeking to deepen its technological collaboration with Japan, focusing on strategic areas such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and renewable energy. This initiative...

Rate Hike Concerns Diminish, Boosting Global Market Performance

Global equity markets saw an upswing on Friday as the likelihood of an imminent interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve seemed to...

Vietnam Pursues Enhanced Trade and Investment Links with EAEU, Egypt

Vietnam is actively working to enhance its trade and investment relationships with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Egypt, aiming to improve market access...

Vietnam, Laos Boost 2026 Trade, Investment, and Infrastructure Ties

Vietnam and Laos have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing their cooperation across various sectors as they review the progress of their 2026 cooperation plan....

Final Months of 2026 See Surge in Rice Exports Momentum

Vietnam is poised for a boost in rice export value in the latter part of 2026 as international rice prices exhibit signs of recovery...

Record High Gas Prices in August as Iran Negotiations Falter

Gasoline prices in the United States have soared to an unprecedented level for August, driven by stalled diplomatic negotiations between the U.S. and Iran...

Nvidia and Wall Street Firms Secure $500bn AI Financing Agreement

Nvidia has announced a significant partnership with six prominent Wall Street financial firms aimed at securing over $500 billion to bolster the infrastructure essential...

Heatwaves, Conflicts Propel Global Food Prices to Three-Year Peak

In July, global food prices surged to their highest point in over three years, driven by extreme weather conditions, fears over crop yields, and...

Vietnam, Lithuania Strengthen Ties in Trade, Energy, and Tech Collaboration

Vietnam's Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Gia Túc recently held discussions with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys in Hanoi, focusing on the potential for...

Vietnam Requests Increased WTO, WEF Assistance to Boost Trade and Economy

Vietnam is seeking enhanced support from international organizations to bolster its economic ambitions. Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Văn Thắng, during his meetings in Switzerland,...

Japan, Vietnam Enhance Cooperation Between Legislatures and Ruling Parties

Vietnam and Japan have pledged to enhance their collaboration at both party and legislative levels, following discussions in Hanoi between Nguyễn Duy Ngọc, a...

China, Thailand Enhance AI Ties and Boost Strategic Collaboration

In a significant diplomatic engagement, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul have pledged to fortify their nations' bilateral relations during...