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India’s Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has initiated an investigation on potential anti-dumping duties against imported flat rolled stainless steel products from 15 countries and territories including Vietnam. Flat rolled stainless steel products from Viet Nam are under investigation in India and could be subjected to anti-dumping duties. — Photo trav.gov.vn The products have HS codes 7219 and 7220. The Trade Remedies Authority of Viet Nam under the Ministry of Industry and Trade said the investigation was initiated on July 3 by DGTR after Indian steelmakers claimed that the imports of the products had hurt their business. Plaintiffs including the Stainless Steel Development Association (ISSDA), M/s Jindal Stainless Limited, Jindal Stainless (Hisar) Limited and Jindal Stainless Steelway Limited said they believed the products from these countries are being dumped into the Indian market and requested anti-dumping duties on the imports of the products. … [Read more...] about India opens investigation into steel imports from Vietnam

Vietnam and the U.S. also voiced their concerns over North Korea’s nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs and tests in their joint statement Hanoi and Washington have agreed over a free and open East Vietnam Sea for the international community, looking forward to a plan that a U.S. aircraft carrier will visit Vietnam for the first time next year. U.S. President Donald Trump paid a state visit to Vietnam on Saturday and Sunday. At the end of this visit, the two sides issued a joint statement, in which they emphasized the importance of free and open access to the East Vietnam Sea, as well as “freedom of navigation and over-flight” in the maritime area. China now claims most of the East Vietnam Sea without providing any legal ground. Beijing even militarizes some reclaimed geographical features it seized from Vietnam in the past. Vietnamese State President Tran Dai Quang and U.S. President Trump “underscored their commitment to deepen defense cooperation … [Read more...] about ​Hanoi, Washington underline open access to East Vietnam Sea; expect aircraft carrier visit

The joint venture, named Matsumoto Kiyoshi Vietnam JSC, will open a chain of drugstores (pharmaceutical drugs, cosmetics, toiletries)  with the trademark "MatsuKiyo" in Vietnam. The Japanese drugstore giant has not disclosed the location and timing of a first store opening, Vietnam News Agency reported. The joint venture will be capitalized at VND31.5 billion ($1.36 million), and will be 51 percent owned by Matsumoto Kiyoshi, 48.87 percent by Ho Chi Minh City-based Lotus Food Group, and 0.13 percent by Le Van May, president and CEO of Lotus Food, according to Matsumoto Kiyoshi's recent statement. Under the joint venture agreement, which Matsumoto Kiyoshi said is expected to be signed later this month, Lotus Food’s Le Van May will be chairman of Matsumoto Kiyoshi Vietnam, and the role of CEO will be filled by someone from the Tokyo-based firm. The two sides had signed a basic agreement to this effect in July. Matsumotokiyoshi has been pursuing its overseas expansion … [Read more...] about Japanese group joins local partner to open drugstores in Vietnam

Sen. Lt. Gen. Phan Van Giang, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army and Deputy Defence Minister hosted a reception for visiting Admiral Luechai Ruddit, Commander in Chief of the Royal Thai Navy on June 18. Sen. Lt. Gen. Phan Van Giang (R), Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army and Deputy Defence Minister, meets with Admiral Luechai Ruddit, Commander in Chief of the Royal Thai Navy, on June 18 At the meeting, Sen. Lt. Gen. Giang noted that the defence cooperation between Vietnam and Thailand has expanded over the past years. He lauded and highly valued the partnership between the Vietnam People’s Navy and the Royal Thai Navy, with diverse cooperation contents such as delegation exchange, joint patrol, information exchange, personnel training, hotline operation, and visits of vessels. He expressed his hope that the two sides will continue promoting the current cooperation fields, while seeking new areas to suit the demand and capacity of … [Read more...] about Naval forces of Vietnam, Thailand foster partnership

At the reception (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese Government, people and army always attach importance to comprehensively and practically developing relations with India, a senior Vietnamese officer has said. Sen. Lieut. Gen. Phan Van Giang, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and Deputy Minister of National Defence, made the statement at a reception for Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Pranay Verma in Hanoi on November 15. Sen. Lieut. Gen. Giang highlighted the development of defence cooperation between the two nations in recent years, saying that the two sides have maintained visits and meetings of senior military leaders. They have also effectively implemented annual cooperation mechanisms, while paying heed to promoting ties in border security, training, defence industry, UN peacekeeping operation, and strategic research, the host said. Vietnam wants and is willing to continue strengthening friendship and comprehensive cooperation … [Read more...] about Vietnam, India enhance defence ties