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October 2, 2024
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Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam get caught in US solar tariff cross hairs
The case marks only the latest bid by US manufacturers to confront overseas rivals, beginning with similar duties on solar imports from China roughly 12 years ago. Chinese manufacturers responded by setting up operations in other Asian nations that weren’t affected by the tariffs.
Vietnam fishing boat attacked near contested South China Sea islands, media reports
HANOI — At least 10 Vietnamese fishermen have been injured after their boat was attacked by a foreign vessel while fishing near Paracel Islands claimed by both China and Vietnam, state media reports said late on Monday (Sept 30).
Crew of Vietnamese fishing boat injured in an attack in the South China Sea, state media say
HANOI (AP) — A Vietnamese fishing boat was attacked in the South China Sea near the Paracel Islands, claimed by both China and Vietnam, and 10 crew members were injured, Vietnamese state media said Monday.
Thai court orders extradition of Vietnam activist who rights groups say will be at risk if returned
BANGKOK (AP) — A Thai court on Monday ordered the extradition of a Vietnamese activist detained in Bangkok, despite fears among rights groups that he could be at risk if sent home.
Takeaways from AP’s report on how shrimp farmers are exploited as supermarkets push for low prices
BANGKOK (AP) — A new investigation focused on three of the world’s largest producers of shrimp released on Monday claims that as big Western supermarkets make windfall profits, their aggressive pursuit of ever-lower wholesale prices is causing misery for people at the bottom end of the supply chain.
As big supermarkets pursue profits, new research shows growing exploitation of shrimp farmers
BANGKOK (AP) — Indonesian shrimp farmer Yulius Cahyonugroho operated more than two dozen ponds only a few years ago, employing seven people and making more than enough to support his family.
Vietnam offers amnesty to 20 foreign prisoners, including Chinese, US citizens
HANOI — Vietnam has offered amnesty to 20 imprisoned foreigners, including nine Chinese and two US citizens, Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet said on Monday (Sept 30).