Hung Cao, the former refugee who is Trump’s new acting navy secretary Vietnam-born Cao stood twice for federal office in Virginia and has called for upgrading of fleet to face new threats The Guardian - US · Apr 23
Supply Risks and Brazilian Real Strength Lifts Coffee Prices July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) today is up +9.00 (+3.11%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) is up +113 (+3.19%). Coffee prices are sharply higher today, with arabica posting a 1-week high and robusta posting a 4-week high. Concerns that a prolonged US-Iran war will keep the Strait of... Barchart · Apr 23
A teen riding an e-bike critically injured a Vietnam veteran, 81, in a crash. Now the boy’s mom faces felony charges Ed Ashman, 81, works as a substitute teacher at the teen’s school The Independent UK · Apr 23
Estonian foreign minister visits Vietnam to boost tech, trade ties Estonia’s Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has met with Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung in Hanoi as part of his country's effort to build ties in trade, technology and digital transformation The Independent UK · Apr 23
Who Is Hung Cao? The Combat Veteran Now Leading the U.S. Navy After Phelan Exit From escaping Vietnam as a child to leading the U.S. Navy, Hung Cao's remarkable ascent has reached a new peak after the abrupt exit of John Phelan. International Business Times UK · Apr 23
‘Bush, Obama said no’: Trump agreed to Netanyahu's war plan after rejections by three US presidents John Kerry revealed that Benjamin Netanyahu pitched an Iran war to four US Presidents, with only Donald Trump agreeing. Kerry, citing Vietnam and Iraq, warned against misleading the public on military action. A New York Times report detailed Netanyahu's "hard sell" to Trump for a joint US-Israeli mission, which Trump… The Times of India · Apr 23
Coffee Prices Sharply Higher as Iran War Raises Supply Risks May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) on Wednesday closed up +13.40 (+4.64%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) closed up +82 (+2.37%). Coffee prices rallied sharply on Wednesday, hitting 3.5-week highs. Concerns that a prolonged US-Iran war will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and disrupt global coffee supplies sparked... Barchart · Apr 22
Coffee Prices Surge on Global Supply Risks May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) today is up +12.50 (+4.33%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) is up +100 (+2.89%). Coffee prices are sharply higher today, with robusta posting a 3.5-week high. Concerns that a prolonged US-Iran war will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and disrupt global coffee... Barchart · Apr 22
Top 10 countries with the highest IQ in the world: South Korea, China, Japan and others lead global rankings Global IQ rankings often get a lot of attention because they try to compare average cognitive test scores across different countries. The 2026 dataset shows some clear shifts in a few nations, with certain countries improving while others have dipped slightly compared to last year. South Korea, China, and Japan… The Times of India · Apr 22
Donald Trump rants about how short his Iran war has been then says he would’ve won Vietnam “very quickly” despite being a draft dodger Trump’s boasts will have to be put to the test. We Got This Covered · Apr 21
Easing Supply Risks Undercut Coffee Prices May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) on Tuesday closed down -3.20 (-1.10%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) closed down -25 (-0.72%). Coffee prices settled lower on Tuesday, with arabica falling to a 7-week low. Expectations of a record Brazilian coffee crop are weighing on prices. Signs of tighter supplies... Barchart · Apr 21
Coffee Prices Pressured by Expectations of a Bumper Brazil Coffee Crop May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) today is down -4.45 (-1.52%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) is down -30 (-0.86%). Coffee prices are moving lower today, with arabica falling to a 7-week low. Expectations of a record Brazilian coffee crop are weighing on prices. Signs of tighter supplies limit... Barchart · Apr 21
Trump boasts ‘I would have won Vietnam very quickly’ ... despite getting ‘bone spur’ excuse to avoid draft Trump received five deferments to avoid mandatory military service during the Vietnam War The Independent UK · Apr 21
Hillhouse-backed Ascentium buys fellow business services firm Dezan Shira, as the platform tries to ride China's surge in outbound investment Ascentium, founded in 2024, is pursuing an aggressive roll-up strategy to quickly build its geographic footprint across Asia. Fortune · Apr 21
Barchart · Apr 20 Concerns Over Global Supply Disruptions Lift Coffee Prices May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) on Monday closed up +2.90 (+1.00%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) closed up +94 (+2.77%). Coffee prices settled higher on Monday after Iran said on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz was closed to shipping following the US refusal to lift a naval...
The Independent UK · Apr 20 This Mekong River cruise allowed me to discover another side to Vietnam and Cambodia A week-long Viking cruise allows Kate Wickers to take in some of Southeast Asia’s most stunning backdrops, as well as to immerse herself in local life at traditional villages and cooperatives
Barchart · Apr 20 Coffee Prices Push Higher on Concerns Over Global Supply Disruptions May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) today is up +2.70 (+0.93%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) is up +100 (+2.95%). Coffee prices are moving higher today after Iran said on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz was closed to shipping following the US refusal to lift a naval blockade...
Barchart · Apr 17 Coffee Prices Fall as Global Supply Concerns Ease May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) on Friday closed down -7.15 (-2.41%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) closed down -86 (-2.48%). Coffee prices settled sharply lower on Friday, with arabica falling to a 1-week low. Coffee prices fell on Friday after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is now...
Barchart · Apr 17 Coffee Prices Tumble as Global Supply Concerns Ease May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) today is down -6.75 (-2.28%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) is down -87 (-2.50%). Coffee prices are tumbling today, with arabica falling to a 1-week low. Coffee prices fell today after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is now reopened, which should restore...
Barchart · Apr 16 Dollar Strength Weighs on Coffee Prices May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) today is down -7.30 (-2.40%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) is down -38 (-1.08%). Coffee prices are under pressure today from a stronger dollar. The dollar index ($DXY ) recovered from a 6-week low today and moved higher, sparking long liquidation in coffee...
Digital Camera World · Apr 16 These unusual lens rumors hint at what Canon RF shooters are craving: More third-party, full-frame autofocus lenses A new brand selling RF mount optics in Vietnam looks suspiciously similar to another major third-party brand
Fortune · Apr 16 These Americans are refusing to pay their taxes in protest of the Trump administration From a Brooklyn freelancer who hasn’t paid federal taxes since the Vietnam War to a new mom horrified by the Iran war, tax resisters say they’d rather face IRS consequences than fund policies they oppose.
The Independent UK · Apr 16 Lionel Rosenblatt, whose advocacy for refugees began with derring-do in Vietnam, dies at 82 Lionel Rosenblatt, a high-profile advocate for refugee rights, has died at 82 after a battle with cancer
Barchart · Apr 15 Smaller Brazil Coffee Exports Underpin Prices May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) on Wednesday closed up +1.60 (+0.53%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) closed up +70 (+2.02%). Coffee prices settled higher on Wednesday, with robusta posting a 1.5-week high. Coffee prices rose on Wednesday amid signs of smaller supplies from Brazil. On Tuesday, Cecafe reported...
Barchart · Apr 15 Arabica Coffee Slips on Brazil Coffee Crop Optimism May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) today is down -1.90 (-0.63%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) is up +44 (+1.27%). Coffee prices are mixed today, with robusta posting a 1.5-week high. Arabica coffee is under pressure amid expectations of a bumper coffee crop in Brazil. However, tightness in robusta...