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Vietnam to fine employers for foreign worker reporting violations from September 10

Vietnam will implement new fines for employers regarding labour violations starting September 10, 2026. These penalties will cover mandatory work notifications and reporting requirements for foreign workers. Individuals face fines of one to three million Dong for reporting infractions. Organisations will incur penalties ranging from two to six million Dong.…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Vietnam urges Qualcomm, Samsung to deepen AI, chip investment as it seeks tech upgrade

At a meeting in Hanoi on Thursday, Communist Party General Secretary and President To ‌Lam asked ⁠Qualcomm Chief ⁠Executive Cristiano Amon to increase its investment in areas including AI, semiconductors, robotics, ​5G/6G, data centres and next-generation connectivity technologies, according to a government statement.

The Economic Times · Aug 28

'Burst of Joy' photographer Sal Veder, who captured Vietnam War's most iconic homecoming, dies at 99

Pulitzer Prize winner Slava Veder, renowned for his Vietnam War photo, has died. His iconic image captured a soldier's reunion with his children after captivity. Veder, an Associated Press photographer, passed away peacefully at his California home. He was celebrated for his dedication to capturing compelling human moments. His legacy…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Coffee Prices Erase Early Gains as Brazil’s Coffee Warehouses Fill

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) closed down -6.15 (-1.80%) on Tuesday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) closed down -111 (-2.92%). Coffee prices gave up an early advance on Tuesday and fell sharply on reports that some warehouses in Brazil are no longer accepting new coffee supplies as space...

Barchart · Aug 25

America’s might has failed in Iran – an ‘economic D-Day’ is also unlikely to succeed

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As Donald Trump opens a new front in his Middle East war, it has become clear the foray is a bigger disaster for the United States than Vietnam or Pearl Harbor

The Independent UK · Aug 25

Coffee Prices Retreat on the Outlook for Bigger Brazil Exports

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) is down -4.55 (-1.33%) today, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) is down -114 (-3.00%). Coffee prices gave up an early advance today and fell sharply on reports that some warehouses in Brazil are no longer accepting new coffee supplies as space fills up,...

Barchart · Aug 25

The Mocha monopoly: how Yemen’s dominance of the global coffee trade birthed the Houthi rebels

The Red Sea often makes headlines as the launch site for attacks on oil tankers and infrastructure by the Houthi rebels, a political and religious group that controls much of the northern and western areas of Yemen. But the history of this vital shipping route was once defined by the…

The Conversation · Aug 25

Under 4-year project from 2022 to 2026, Trong Duc Cocoa in Vietnam began feeding 5,000 tons of discarded cocoa pods into a gasifier. Now, the waste helps dry fresh beans in 7 days instead of 15 during the rainy season

Trong Duc Cocoa Co. Ltd. in southern Vietnam has developed a way to reuse approximately 5,000 tons of discarded cocoa pods generated each year. Supported by the European Union-funded SWITCH Asia program, the project feeds shredded and dried pods into a Torch Updraft Gasifier, where they are converted into biochar…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Slow Pace of Brazil Harvest and Tight Inventories Boost Coffee Prices

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) is up +14.90 (+4.62%) today, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is up +95 (+2.64%). Coffee prices are sharply higher today, with arabica soaring to a 6.75-month high. The slow pace of Brazil’s coffee harvest is keeping supplies tight and underpinning prices. Last Wednesday,...

Barchart · Aug 24

New Economic Gateways: How Capital Is Redrawing Asia's Urban Map

Developing Asia captured around 40% of global FDI in 2025 as Southeast Asia overtook East Asia, with integrated urban development reshaping investment flows.

International Business Times · Aug 24