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USTR keeps India on IPR watch list; Vietnam faces toughest scrutiny

India is among six countries, including China and Russia, on the priority watch list in a special report released by the US Trade Representative on Thursday that deals with adequacy and effectiveness of trading partners' protection and enforcement of intellectual property (IP) rights. The US Special 301 report 2026 lists Vietnam as the Priority Foreign Country (PFC), marking the first time in 13 years that any country is listed in that particular category. "The PFC identification is reserved by statute for countries with the most egregious IP-related acts, policies, and practices with the greatest adverse impact on relevant US products," the USTR said. It said that Vietnam is not entering into good faith negotiations or making significant progress in negotiations to provide adequate and effective IP rights protection. The six countries on the priority watch list include Chile, China, India, Indonesia, Russia and Venezuela. Placement of a trading partner on the Priority Watch List

India surpasses Vietnam in Apple suppliers, reduces dependence on China | iPhone

India has overtaken Vietnam in the total number of Apple suppliers operating in the country in CY 2025. Unlike Vietnam, India has also sharply reduced its dependence on Chinese suppliers

South Korean President Lee to make state visits to India and Vietnam

PM Modi and South Korea's Lee Jae Myung are due to hold a summit on April 20, with talks expected to cover cooperation in areas such as shipbuilding, artificial intelligence and defence

How West Asia war paralysed an Asian food giant and disrupted global supply

Vietnam, the world's No 2 rice exporter, cut production as power prices surged. Even with a temporary cease-fire in Iran, worries linger over the world's food supply

Vietnam advisory for Indians travellers: Phu Quoc visa-free rules explained

Planning Vietnam travel? India flags strict Phu Quoc visa-free rules and passport loss risks that could delay return or restrict movement

Millions in Vietnam to vote for new legislature in general election

Voters in Vietnam cast their ballots to select a new National Assembly on Sunday, two months after the ruling Communist Party reelected leader To Lam to the country's top political post. Nearly 79 million voters across the country are eligible to pick 500 representatives from 864 candidates to the rubber-stamp National Assembly. All candidates are vetted and pre-approved by the Communist Party, ensuring the assembly remains aligned with the party's political direction. The Communist Party tightly controls political activity, arguing that centralised leadership allows the country to pursue longterm development goals without disruptions. The new National Assembly is expected to implement the policy agenda shaped at the congress, prioritizing sustained economic growth and political stability. The election follows the Communist Party's national congress in January, a political event held every five years that sets the country's leadership lineup and policy priorities. At the congress,

West Asia war: Vietnam urges people to work from home to save fuel

Prices for gasoline in the Southeast Asian country have risen by 32 per cent, diesel by 56 per cent and kerosene by 80 per cent since the end of last month

$800-billion global textile market: How India stacks up against Vietnam, Bangladesh & others

India’s textile sector is navigating tariff shocks, global competition, and a shifting sourcing landscape. We explain how India compares with Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Pakistan

Vietnam's embrace of the US masks deep military mistrust, documents show

A year after Vietnam elevated its relations with Washington to the highest diplomatic level, an internal document shows its military was taking steps to prepare for a possible American "war of aggression" and considered the United States a "belligerent" power, according to a report released on Tuesday. More than just exposing Hanoi's duality in approach toward the US, the document confirms a deep-seated fear of external forces fomenting an uprising against the Communist leadership in a so-called "colour revolution," like the 2004 Orange Revolution in Ukraine, or the 1986 Yellow Revolution in the Philippines. Other internal documents that The 88 Project, a human rights organisation focused on human rights abuses in Vietnam, cited in its analysis point to similar concerns over US motives in Vietnam. "There's a consensus here across the government and across different ministries," said Ben Swanton, co-director of The 88 Project and the report's author. "This isn't just some kind of ...

EU's Antonio Costa meets Vietnam leaders to unveil strategic partnership

Vietnam has signed 17 trade pacts as it seeks double-digit expansion of its trade-reliant economy

Google eyes Vietnam for high-end Pixel phones amid supply chain reset

Google is set to begin full development of its high-end Pixel phones in Vietnam, a move similar to Apple's efforts to reduce reliance on China

Foreign tourists' arrival in India dips 12% in April-September 2025

Vietnam becomes fastest growing market in south east Asia for influx of FTA- hits over 19 million in November

Oil, sanctions, and war. US blockade on Venezuela recalls past conflicts

The US has ordered a total blockade on sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers, stepped up naval presence and seized ships, raising fears that it may be moving towards a military conflict with Caracas

Vietnam weathers US tariffs, remains closely tied to global economy

Hanoi negotiated US tariffs down from 46% to 20%, matching most of Southeast Asia, alongside a deal to curb transshipments of Chinese-made goods routed through Vietnam to the US

How China Inc is expanding its footprint in Vietnam amid US tariffs

Hanoi's overtures to Beijing may reflect its long-standing policy of balancing foreign ties after pledges made to Washington in trade talks

Vietnam's Vingroup plans $3 bn investment in Telangana across sectors

Vingroup has signed an MoU with Telangana for a proposed $3 billion phased investment spanning an electric taxi fleet, a mobility platform, a Vinhomes smart city, social infra and renewable energy

Death toll rises in Vietnam, Thailand as rains trigger floods, landslides

The death toll in widespread flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains in Southeast Asia mounted on Monday with another person reported killed in Vietnam, and five others in Thailand with tens of thousands of people displaced. The total number of confirmed dead in Vietnam is now 91, with 11 others missing as the heavy rain that began a week ago has caused severe flooding and triggered landslides from Quang Tri to Lam Dong provinces, a stretch of 800 kilometers along the country's central region, including the highlands. In Dak Lak, the worst hit province, 63 people were killed, mostly due to drowning. Other fatalities were from Khanh Hoa, Lam Dong, Gia Lai, Danang, Hue and Quang Tri provinces. With roads washed out in many areas, helicopters have been deployed to drop food and aid supplies and to assist in evacuating people. After a break in the rain on the weekend, Pham Thu Huyen was one of many hundreds of residents and visitors who helped clean up debris washed ashore in Nha

India imposes anti-dumping duty on Vietnam steel imports for 5 years

Move will curb unfair trade practices and safeguard national capacity, says Jindal

India imposes 5-year anti-dumping duty on steel imports from Vietnam

India imposes 5-year anti-dumping duty on steel imports from Vietnam

Firms seek manufacturing alternatives in Vietnam, India amid US-China rift

A trade truce between the United States and China has calmed nerves, but it won't stop the broader movement of companies to countries like Vietnam