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Vietnamese shipowner orders up to four container ship newbuildings in China​

Dalian Shipbuilding has been contracted to build the 7,100-teu vessels

Hai An Transport & Stevedoring has six container ships on order at Chinese shipyards.Photo: DSIC

• Irene Ang

TradeWinds correspondentSingapore
Published 13 November 2025, 08:28

Vietnam’s Hai An Transport & Stevedoring has embarked on a new fleet expansion plan with an order for up to four container ships from Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co.

The shipping and logistics company, which is expanding its container trade routes to Europe and the US, has penned two firm 7,100-teu newbuildings at the state-owned shipyard.

The deal includes an option for an additional two ships.

 

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the return of the French to Vietnam fuel tourism boom.
Too bad, only few Vietnamese speak french.

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The Techo canal, Cambodia’s project of history
What Vietnam worries the most is not losing revenues and business, but the elephant in the room, China involvement in the canal.

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The Techo canal, Cambodia’s project of history
What Vietnam worries the most is not losing revenues and business, but the elephant in the room, China involvement in the canal.

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I haven't seen the news about the canal for a long time. How is he doing now?

 

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India seems a promising automobile market for Vietnam carmakers.
Vinfast studies the possibility of opening a second plant in Maharashtra. The first plant is located in Tamil Nadu.
That would push Vinfast capacity toward 2 million units a year.

VinFast factory in Tamil Nadu state officially went into operation on August

VinFast xây thêm nhà máy ở nước có GDP vượt Anh, Pháp, Nga?

Đây có thể sẽ là nhà máy thứ 2 của VinFast tại quốc gia này.

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I haven't seen the news about the canal for a long time. How is he doing now?

Very little information. Seems work on the canal is delayed because cambodians are too busy with war against Thailand, Ccp is hesitant with money. So in the meantime goods continue flowing to Vietnam and back. Look at the border crossing. Endless trucks. Terrible. Where is the border marker? There is none.

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Kim Jong Un’s Great Leap Forward
NK wants to test Vietnam open door and economic model. Instead of military first, Kim pursues military and economy in parallel.

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“Vietnam today” on the rich oil sheiks response to banh mi introduced to UAE

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Flight attendants earning $1,280-$1,600 a month sounds ok. Not long ago they earned $100 a month.

Vietnam Airlines Cabin Crew Salary in 2025

Cabin crew salary at Vietnam Airlines varies depending on experience, role, flight routes, and seniority, and they earn...

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Vietnam Airlines Cabin Crew Salary​

Cabin crew salaries at Vietnam Airlines vary depending on experience, role, flight routes, and seniority. On average, a typical cabin crew member earns approximately ₫384 million per year (USD 15,620 per year). This figure reflects a combination of base salary and allowances, and it increases as crew members gain experience or move into more senior roles.

Entry-level flight attendants generally earn between ₫32 million and ₫40 million per month (USD 1,280 to USD 1,600 per month), depending on factors like the number of flight hours and layovers.

 

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Hon Hai rock, one of the most fortified, part of Vietnam’s key defense structures in the South sea.
Tunnel system beneath the rock

 

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Cambodia in worry as Vietnam reveals new long range cruise missiles that are capable to fly Mach 4, range 1,000 km.
No reason to worry
If anything those missiles are not intended for Cambodia but far distant targets.

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Thailand, the car king of Asean, in worry
Vietnam automobile market will expand to 800,000 units this year thru 2025, while Thailand stagnates at 530,000. Vinfast carmaker leads the charge.

No reason to worry
Vietnam has more people.

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Thailand and Cambodia are not amused.
Vietnam begins with large land reclamation and the construction of the longest sea crossing bridge in the Gulf of Thailand.
All remote islands in the Gulf will be connected to the mainland by roads, bridges, cable cars.

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Work on Damen TSHD 1000 in Vietnam moves ahead​

DREDGING
November 18, 2025, by Eldin Ganic
Damen said that the construction activities on their TSHD 1000 trailing suction hopper dredger are advancing rapidly in Vietnam.

photo courtesy of Damen


Damen is building the TSHD 1000 at Shipyard 189 in Haiphong, Vietnam.

Shipyard 189 was established in 1989 and has built more than 150 vessels for military and commercial customers for both Vietnam and foreign countries.

photo courtesy of Damen

In more recent times, Yard 189 has built complex ships and special purpose barges using the design, technology and accessories supplied by Damen.