Vietnam, China and railway

Vietnam to approve key infrastructure projects, revised GDP target
Vietnam's National Assembly on Wednesday approved raising the economic growth target for this year and backed major infrastructure projects, including a rail link to China and the construction of the country's first nuclear power plants.
Vietnam parliament approves $8 billion railway with loan from China
The Vietnam National Assembly on Wednesday gave a near-unanimous approval to a railway bill that allows the country to utilize Chinese loans for the construction of a new $8.3 billion link aimed at improving transport connections between the two neighboring countries.
Vietnam gives green light to $8bn rail link to China
The railway project will extend about 390.9km from Lao Cai province, near the Chinese border, to Lach Huyen station in Hai Phong, Vietnam.
Vietnam raises GDP growth target to at least 8%, approves China rail link
Vietnam's National Assembly on Wednesday approved raising the economic growth target for this year and also voted in favour of major infrastructure projects, including the country's first nuclear power plants and a rail link to China.
Vietnam approves $8bn rail link to China, solidifying communist ties: Video
Vietnam's National Assembly has given the green light to a massive $8.3 billion railway project that will connect the country to China. This ambitious endeavour aims to boost trade and connectivity between the two nations,
Vietnam to invest $8B in rail link to China
The National Assembly has approved plans for the Lao Cai-Hanoi-Hai Phong railway, which links to the border with China, at a cost of US$8.37 billion or $15.96 million per kilometer.
Vietnam decides to impose temporary anti-dumping tariff on China steel products
Vietnam will impose a temporary anti-dumping levy of up to 27.83% on some hot-rolled coil steel products originating from ...
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Vietnam’s National Assembly Approves $8B Rail Link to China
The project is expected to reinforce the already strong economic linkages between northern Vietnam and southern China.
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Vietnam’s strict new social media regulations strangle free speech, report says
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Reasonable electricity prices to attract investment in Vietnam’s energy sector
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Subject of iconic photo from Vietnam War will speak at veteran dinner in Ashland.
Kim Phuc Phan Thi, known as “The Napalm Girl” in the famous 1972 Associated Press Vietnam photograph, will be the featured ...
Old cremation video in Vietnam unrelated to Taiwanese celebrity's death
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Vietnam veteran remembered as advocate for peace
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Most US manufacturers forecast layoffs at Vietnam operations with Trump tariffs, survey shows
Most U.S. manufacturers surveyed by the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam said they would be likely forced to lay off ...