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EU to Strengthen Economic Ties with Vietnam Amid Geopolitical Tensions
EU President Ursula von der Leyen plans a trip to Vietnam to strengthen economic ties, particularly in minerals and trade, as 2024 trade between the EU and Vietnam reached €68 billion, and the EU seeks to diversify trade partnerships amid geopolitical tensions.
EU to Strengthen Economic Ties with Vietnam Amid Geopolitical Tensions
EU President Ursula von der Leyen plans a trip to Vietnam to strengthen economic ties, particularly in minerals and trade, as 2024 trade between the EU and Vietnam reached €68 billion, and the EU seeks to diversify trade partnerships amid geopolitical tensions.
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32% Bias Score
Vietnamese Migrants Trafficked to UK Cannabis Farms
Two Vietnamese men, Nam and Van, detail their experiences being trafficked to the UK to work on cannabis farms to pay off family debts incurred from loan sharks; nearly a third of Vietnamese migrants arriving in the UK by small boat last year were identified as potential modern slaves.
Vietnamese Migrants Trafficked to UK Cannabis Farms
Two Vietnamese men, Nam and Van, detail their experiences being trafficked to the UK to work on cannabis farms to pay off family debts incurred from loan sharks; nearly a third of Vietnamese migrants arriving in the UK by small boat last year were identified as potential modern slaves.
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24% Bias Score
Qatari Fund Explores \$1 Billion Investment in Vietnam's VinFast and Vinpearl
JTA Investment Qatar is exploring at least a \$1 billion investment in Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup's electric vehicle company VinFast and its hospitality arm Vinpearl, aiming to support VinFast's global expansion and enhance Vinpearl's offerings, leveraging their combined resources and expertis...
Qatari Fund Explores \$1 Billion Investment in Vietnam's VinFast and Vinpearl
JTA Investment Qatar is exploring at least a \$1 billion investment in Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup's electric vehicle company VinFast and its hospitality arm Vinpearl, aiming to support VinFast's global expansion and enhance Vinpearl's offerings, leveraging their combined resources and expertis...
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40% Bias Score
Vietnam Buys Israeli Satellites to Counter China in South China Sea
Vietnam purchased two surveillance satellites from Israel for $680 million to counter China's actions in the South China Sea, a move reflecting broader military diversification and regional tensions.
Vietnam Buys Israeli Satellites to Counter China in South China Sea
Vietnam purchased two surveillance satellites from Israel for $680 million to counter China's actions in the South China Sea, a move reflecting broader military diversification and regional tensions.
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40% Bias Score
Vietnam to Amend Decree to Allow Chinese COMAC Aircraft
Vietnam's Ministry of Transport proposed amending a decree to allow operation of Chinese-made COMAC aircraft, facing pressure from China and despite these planes lacking FAA or EASA certification; a COMAC C909 already landed in Hanoi on January 23, 2025.
Vietnam to Amend Decree to Allow Chinese COMAC Aircraft
Vietnam's Ministry of Transport proposed amending a decree to allow operation of Chinese-made COMAC aircraft, facing pressure from China and despite these planes lacking FAA or EASA certification; a COMAC C909 already landed in Hanoi on January 23, 2025.
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40% Bias Score
Vietnam's $8.3 Billion Railway to Boost China Trade
Vietnam approved a $8.3 billion railway project linking the northern port city of Hai Phong to the Chinese border, aiming to boost bilateral trade and become a crucial part of a pan-Asia railway network; construction will begin soon.
Vietnam's $8.3 Billion Railway to Boost China Trade
Vietnam approved a $8.3 billion railway project linking the northern port city of Hai Phong to the Chinese border, aiming to boost bilateral trade and become a crucial part of a pan-Asia railway network; construction will begin soon.
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48% Bias Score
US Withdraws from $3 Billion Just Energy Transition Partnership with Vietnam, Indonesia, and South Africa
The United States withdrew from the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) agreements with Vietnam, Indonesia, and South Africa on March 6th, 2024, impacting over $3 billion in committed funds due to disagreements with the agreements' goals and lack of transparency in Vietnam's implementation.
US Withdraws from $3 Billion Just Energy Transition Partnership with Vietnam, Indonesia, and South Africa
The United States withdrew from the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) agreements with Vietnam, Indonesia, and South Africa on March 6th, 2024, impacting over $3 billion in committed funds due to disagreements with the agreements' goals and lack of transparency in Vietnam's implementation.
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48% Bias Score
Vietnam's Dying Coral Reefs Threaten Fishing and Tourism
Vietnam's coral reefs are dying due to climate change, overfishing, and coastal development, impacting the fishing and tourism industries; only 1% of reefs remain healthy.
Vietnam's Dying Coral Reefs Threaten Fishing and Tourism
Vietnam's coral reefs are dying due to climate change, overfishing, and coastal development, impacting the fishing and tourism industries; only 1% of reefs remain healthy.
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40% Bias Score
Greek Coffee Sales Surge Amidst Price Hike Fears
Greek supermarket coffee sales increased significantly in January 2025 (15.5% value, 16.7% volume) due to consumer stockpiling before expected price rises up to 30%, while instant coffee sales soared by 60% in volume and 38% in value, partly because of a major promotional campaign by a leading multi...
Greek Coffee Sales Surge Amidst Price Hike Fears
Greek supermarket coffee sales increased significantly in January 2025 (15.5% value, 16.7% volume) due to consumer stockpiling before expected price rises up to 30%, while instant coffee sales soared by 60% in volume and 38% in value, partly because of a major promotional campaign by a leading multi...
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36% Bias Score
Vietnam to Amend Constitution for Administrative Reform
Vietnam's government plans to amend its constitution by June 30, 2025, to facilitate administrative reforms, specifically the elimination of the district level of government and the merging of provinces, necessitating constitutional changes due to existing laws.
Vietnam to Amend Constitution for Administrative Reform
Vietnam's government plans to amend its constitution by June 30, 2025, to facilitate administrative reforms, specifically the elimination of the district level of government and the merging of provinces, necessitating constitutional changes due to existing laws.
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36% Bias Score
Vietnamese Journalist Huy Duc Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison
Journalist Truong Huy San, known as Huy Duc, was sentenced to 30 months in prison by a Hanoi court for violating Article 331 of Vietnam's Penal Code due to 13 Facebook posts published between 2015 and 2024 that allegedly harmed state interests and the rights of individuals and organizations.
Vietnamese Journalist Huy Duc Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison
Journalist Truong Huy San, known as Huy Duc, was sentenced to 30 months in prison by a Hanoi court for violating Article 331 of Vietnam's Penal Code due to 13 Facebook posts published between 2015 and 2024 that allegedly harmed state interests and the rights of individuals and organizations.
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48% Bias Score
South Korea Expressway Bridge Collapse Kills Four
A bridge under construction in Anseong, South Korea, collapsed at 9:50 a.m. local time on October 26, 2024, killing four workers (two Chinese, two South Korean) and injuring six others; Hyundai Engineering, the contractor, is cooperating with authorities investigating the cause of the collapse.
South Korea Expressway Bridge Collapse Kills Four
A bridge under construction in Anseong, South Korea, collapsed at 9:50 a.m. local time on October 26, 2024, killing four workers (two Chinese, two South Korean) and injuring six others; Hyundai Engineering, the contractor, is cooperating with authorities investigating the cause of the collapse.
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24% Bias Score
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