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Czech Vietnamese boost Vietnamese goods

09/06/2026
03:39

From small Vietnamese-owned stores established more than three decades ago, the Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic has built an extensive business and distribution network. With thousands of enterprises operating across the country and several major shopping centres owned by Vietnamese entrepreneurs, the community has become an important bridge connecting Vietnamese products with European consumers.

Rising energy prices accelerate Europe’s transport transition

Rising energy prices accelerate Europe’s transport transition

Economy 02:26

Rising diesel prices are putting additional pressure on transport costs across Europe, a burden that could ultimately be passed on to consumers through higher prices for goods. But for some transport companies, high fuel prices are changing the investment equation, as electric trucks become increasingly cost-competitive.

Vietnam national brand ranks among world's top 32

Vietnam national brand ranks among world's top 32

Economy 00:57

Vietnam's national brand value reached more than 462 billion US dollars in 2026, up over 45% from 2020 and ranking 32nd among 193 countries. The figures are from Brand Finance, a leading independent brand valuation consultancy.

Vietnam accelerates next-generation industrial parks

Vietnam accelerates next-generation industrial parks

Economy 03:17

Shifts in global supply chains are driving Vietnam's industrial parks to transform as the country strengthens its position as a regional manufacturing and investment hub. A key trend is the rise of next-generation industrial parks integrating infrastructure, clean energy, logistics, skilled workers and environmental standards. The trend was highlighted at the Vietnam Industrial Property Forum 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City on 29 and 30 September.

Tariffs push U.S. firms to rethink manufacturing

Tariffs push U.S. firms to rethink manufacturing

Economy 03:10

The Trump administration sees tariffs as a way to encourage companies to bring manufacturing back to the United States along with new investment and jobs. But bringing a factory back to America is more than tariffs: Labour costs, productivity, economies of scale... are all factors companies have to consider. And while new investments can take time to materialise, the impact of tariffs can be felt almost immediately by consumers.

Vietnam cuts customs clearance time

Vietnam cuts customs clearance time

Economy 00:58

Vietnam has issued a new decree to simplify customs procedures for exporters and importers. Decree 336/2026/NĐ-CP, taking effect on 15 October, updates the country's National Single Window and ASEAN Single Window systems. The online portal, operated around the clock by the Customs Department under the Ministry of Finance, will link data across ministries and reduce paperwork.

U.S. lowers fuel economy standards for vehicles

U.S. lowers fuel economy standards for vehicles

Economy 02:09

The U.S. Department of Transportation on the night of 28 September officially issued new standards for the average fuel economy of automakers, known as CAFE, covering passenger cars and light trucks.