To Lam
Philippines-Vietnam US$10 billion trade push risks running into rice politics
Manila’s rice import curbs, tariff uncertainty and a standing trade imbalance are testing commercial ties
In an unstable world of crises, solutions must come from Apac, says Vietnam’s To Lam
This comes as the region has become an arena for the strategic rivalry between the US and China
Vietnam’s To Lam says military power alone can’t ensure security
He diagnoses the world as facing crises of the international order, development models and strategic trust
Singapore, Vietnam need shared model to engage businesses, academia in tech cooperation, says To Lam
The countries’ parallel ambitions create stronger basis for collaboration, adds Singapore Manpower Minister Tan See Leng
Vietnam-Singapore industrial park grid gets power-up amid deals inked during To Lam’s visit
Other developments include a new agrifood trade task force, strategic dialogue forum
Vietnam’s top leader To Lam to make state visit to Singapore, give Shangri-La Dialogue keynote
Agenda includes site visits to A*Star facility, Bishan Depot
Casinos, karaoke bars set to benefit from Vietnam licence reform
It is the latest step to cut red tape, speed up approvals, and shrink the bureaucracy
Soaring tungsten adds impetus to Vietnam mine sale effort
The country is home to the world’s sixth-largest reserves of rare earths
Vietnam’s Lam takes spotlight as party selects new leadership
Voting at the congress will take place behind closed doors, with mobile data and Wi-Fi signals blocked
Vietnam’s top leader to visit North Korea this week: ministry
VIETNAM’S top leader To Lam will visit North Korea for three days from Thursday, Hanoi’s foreign affairs ministry said.
