A private solution for China’s zombie company problem? Unlikely

China's state-run companies dominate the country's key industries, from banking to insurance, energy, and telecoms.

Vietnamese woman gets 20 years for trafficking people to China

She was captured after two of her victims escaped from their two-year ordeal and informed police.

Senior Chinese leader says has 'shared destiny' with Vietnam

'The sound and stable development of the bilateral ties will help to solidify the ruling position of the two parties.'

September 19, 2017 | 04:20 pm GMT+7

China says N.Korea nuclear issue must be resolved peacefully

'Resuming peace talks is an equally important step in implementing security council resolutions.'

September 19, 2017 | 02:22 pm GMT+7

PetroVietnam denies bleeding red ink on crude oil sales to China

The group dismisses data from Vietnam Customs as incorrect, and says that Chinese buyers are actually paying more than other markets.

September 19, 2017 | 10:56 am GMT+7

New direct air route links Hanoi, China’s Jiangxi Province

Travel time from Hanoi to Jiangxi will be shortened from six hours to three hours.

September 18, 2017 | 05:49 pm GMT+7

Vietnam sucks up loss from crude oil sales to China

China is getting a 2 percent discount compared to the rest of the world on crude oil from Vietnam.

September 18, 2017 | 11:20 am GMT+7

Structure relocation of a historic temple as a whole is done in Shanghai

China's Shanghai has just posted a structure relocation record of the country, transporting a 2,000-ton 135-year-old Buddhist temple whole first by 30.66 meters from its original ...

September 18, 2017 | 09:51 am GMT+7

Suspense as Trump non-committal about planned visits to Vietnam, Philippines

Canceling such trips would push the U.S. closer to retreating from a region that China is salivating at, analysts say.

September 17, 2017 | 07:07 pm GMT+7

World's oldest panda dies aged 37 in China

She was something of a beloved star in China and her birthdays were often celebrated with gusto.

September 14, 2017 | 11:44 am GMT+7

South Korea's Lotte considers sale of supermarkets in China: source

Lotte planned to sell as many as 50 out of its 99 Lotte Mart stores in China.

September 11, 2017 | 08:15 am GMT+7

Why Vietnam can’t hold back Facebook

Unlike China, Vietnam has embraced Facebook, with plans for creating a homegrown rival courting skepticism.

September 10, 2017 | 07:00 pm GMT+7

China raises yuan rate to 16-month high as dollar sags

It was the highest rate since May 2016.

September 08, 2017 | 01:54 pm GMT+7

Thailand signs deals with Chinese state firms for high-speed railway

A 250-km rail line that will link the Thai capital, Bangkok, and the northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima.

September 06, 2017 | 04:05 pm GMT+7

Vietnam protests over Chinese live-fire drill in seized island

The objection came just several days after Hanoi bristled at Beijing’s military exercises in the Gulf of Tonkin.

September 05, 2017 | 08:54 pm GMT+7

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