Feb 17, 2012 (Reuters) — Singapore hosted military brass from across Asia this week at the region’s biggest arms and aerospace bazaar, almost 70 years to the day since it fell to Japanese forces sweeping across Southeast Asia during World War Two.
Taiwan, Laos Concluded bilateral trade agreement under WTO FrameworkDecember 15, 2011 (Vietnamica) — Taiwan and Laos concluded a bilateral trade agreement under the framework of the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Dec 14 to pave the way for the Southeastern country to enter the world trade regulatory body (Taiwan News, Dec 15).
Hua Nan Commercial Bank to Set up Branch in HanoiNovember 9, 2011 (Vietnamica) — Hua Nan Commercial Bank Ltd, the bank unit of Hua Nan Financial Holdings Co.(2880.TW), has been given regulatory approval to set up a branch in Hanoi, Vietnam. There are eight Taiwanese banks operating in Vietnam (Fox Business, Nov 8).
Mandarin Airlines Opens Taichung-Hanoi Direct FlightNovember 8, 2011 (Vietnamica) – The first Taichung-Hanoi flight of Taiwanese Mandarin Airlines took off on Nov 7 morning. It is expected that the new service will facilitate traveling of many Taichung-based manufacturers having investments in Vietnam. Meanwhile, the direct flight can help bring more Vietnamese and international travelers to Taiwan. Nantou County’s deputy magistrate unveiled that there are more than 3,000 Vietnamese spouses live in Nantou (Taiwan News, Nov 8).
Vietnam, China: Economic Prosperity Leads to Heightened TensionsOctober 10, 2011 (Vietnamica) — While China’s economic ascendency has been well documented, Beijing’s longtime regional competitor, Vietnam, is steadily growing in economic and political relevance in the region, due in no small part to its economic ties to the Chinese. Historically, China has been the more powerful of the two, seeking to contain its neighbor to the south. As their economies continue to prosper, they will attempt to extend their influence in the region, but because of their geographic proximity — and because the areas they seek to influence overlap — Beijing and Hanoi will maintain a state...
Swift Nest Industry in Vietnam: Update
Oct 4, 2011 (Vietnamica) — On Sept 30, 2011, about 100 investors and scientists from Hong Kong, Cambodia, Malaysis, the US… attended a workshop in Vietnam, discussing the swift nest industry development and investment opportunities. (See also, Bird’s Nest Industry in Vietnam)
