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Vietnam’s Export of Wood and Wooden Furniture Recovers after COVID-19

Export of wood and wooden furniture from Vietnam has increased significantly in the last two quarters of 2020. The monthly ...
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China’s Electrical Vehicle Sales Expected to Rise 40 Percent Next Year

China’s electrical vehicle industry is expected to see rapid growth next year. China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) predicts sales ...
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China’s Logistics Industry Prepares for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

China is developing cross-border medical cold chain facilities to prepare for the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to other countries, with ...
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China’s Container Shortage Pushes Global Freight Prices Through the Roof

The corona pandemic and its global effects has resulted in a serious container shortage in China. The supply of freight ...
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The Rise of Modern Grocery Shopping in Vietnam

Although traditional grocery shopping through local markets and independent stores dominates Vietnam’s grocery industry, modern channels are expanding rapidly due ...
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Asia-Pacific Nations Form World’s Largest Trading Pact

After eight years of negotiation, 15 nations formally signed one of the world’s largest free trade agreements on the 15th ...
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The Potential of Wine E-Commerce in Vietnam

Online sales of wine and spirits have been legalized in Vietnam since February 2020, with more transparent regulations of promotion, ...
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Thаilаnd Takes Action to Sаve the Tourism Industry From COVID-19

After successfully containing the spread of COVID-19, Thаilаnd's government kick off plans to revive the country's tourism industry. More specifically, ...
Indonesian rice farmer

Indonesia Kicks Off National Food Project to Tackle Possible Crisis

Indonesia’s government kicks of its national food program aiming to relieve the country’s reliance on food imports and deal with ...
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Vietnam Issues New Taxation Regulation to Help Businesses Battle Against COVID-19

The uncertain and complex progress of COVID-19 have severely impacted the economy of Vietnam, especially when the second wave struck ...
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25 Years of Economic Relations Between the US and Vietnam

July 2020 marked the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the US and Vietnam. Once enemies, the two countries have ...
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China’s domestic air travel has recovered to nearly pre-pandemic level

Chinese domestic air travel has been recovering steadily since the country got the COVID-19 spread under control. The industry is ...
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Tension escalates as the U.S. issues executive orders targeting Chinese tech companies

After the U.S. - China Phase 1 trade deal, the relations between two countries once again suffered as the U.S ...
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Countries in Southeast Asia impose VAT on cross-border e-services

Singapore and Malaysia were the first countries in Southeast Asia to levy value-added-tax (VAT) on digital services provided by non-residents ...
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Australia’s Exports of Natural Resources to China Remain Unaffected amid Rising China – Australia Tension

Relations between China and Australia have severely deteriorated in recent months as Australia joined the US in seeking a probe ...