Tarah Nguyen

Hanoi, Vietnam
Education: Hanoi University, Hanoi Foreign Trade University
Tarah Nguyen has worked as a professional interpreter and translator in many fields before becoming the Chief of editorial board of Vietnam Times. Working for NGOs, foreign agencies and overseas for years in both professional English and Chinese has nurtured her awareness and understanding in multi-direction world to keep her objective and fair outlooks.

For Tarah Nguyen's latest contributions to VietnamTimes, see below:

India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement to unlock trade potential

20/03/2024 08:00

The India-EFTA signed Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) on 10th March 2024 marks a significant milestone in fostering trade relations between India and EFTA countries. This agreement signifies progression towards the signing of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union. EFTA is an important group of developed countries in Europe consisting of Liechtenstein, Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland. They formed this union in 1960 for the intensification of trade.

India, Singapore sign MoU for cooperation in law, dispute resolution

19/03/2024 07:00

India and Singapore signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation between the two countries in the sphere of Law and Dispute Resolution on Thursday.

Bhutan PM arrives in India for maiden overseas visit after assuming office

18/03/2024 08:00

Bhutan’s Prime Minister, Dasho Tshering Tobgay, arrived in the national capital on a five-day official visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

India questions 'Veto' blocking terrorist listings at UNSC, citing doublespeak concerns

16/03/2024 18:40

India has strongly condemned the countries that use their veto powers to block evidence-based terrorist listings at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and said the practice is uncalled for and smacks of doublespeak to the council's commitment to tackling the challenge of terrorism.

Why have thousands of Chinese workers left Africa over the past decade?

15/03/2024 08:00

Around two decades ago, former Chinese president Jiang Zemin’s push for businesses to “go out” saw thousands of mainland companies head to Africa in search of new markets and raw materials.

"Big Win For Persecuted Minorities": US-Based Advocacy Group Welcomes Centre's CAA Move

14/03/2024 09:00

The group also highlighted that the rules would not affect existing Indian citizens of any faith and would fast-track the Indian citizenship process for religious minorities who fled Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.

India’s ambitious semiconductor manufacturing plan

13/03/2024 15:00

Just as the Government of India has prioritised the construction of roads to connect the country, it has embarked on an ambitious plan to make India self-sufficient in the production of semiconductor chips.

EXODUS: Pakistanis Fleeing Amid Economic Turmoil and Political Uncertainty

12/03/2024 14:17

The recent case of a Pakistan airline employee getting vanished in Canada to get settled in the country highlights the growing trend of brain drain in Pakistan amid hostile domestic conditions. Even unqualified workers are trying to break into foreign countries for livelihoods.

A Trillion Dollar BOOM! India OKs $1.2B For Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem That Could Swell Its GDP

11/03/2024 11:36

The Indian government has approved the India Artificial Intelligence (AI) Mission, with an outlay of Rs 10,372 crore ($1.2B) for five years, to encourage AI development and supercomputing capacity in the country.

India forging ahead to become a semiconductor hub

10/03/2024 08:00

The Indian government on February 29 approved proposals for three new semiconductor manufacturing facilities. This is part of a larger plan to create a domestic industry for making these critical components. Construction on all three facilities is expected to begin very soon, within the next 100 days.

Only two-state solution between both sides will deliver enduring peace: India on Gaza conflict

09/03/2024 08:00

"Only a Two-State solution, achieved through direct and meaningful negotiations between both sides on final status issues, will deliver an enduring peace. India is committed to support a Two-State solution where the Palestinian people are able to live freely in an independent country within secure borders, with due regard to the security needs of Israel," Kamboj said.

Beijing Intensifies Efforts To Quell Criticism Of Country’s Economic Trajectory

08/03/2024 08:00

In a notable development that has captured the attention of China observers, Beijing has intensified its efforts to quell criticism of the country’s economic trajectory. This crackdown on dissent, particularly within the financial sector, has raised concerns about the transparency and resilience of China’s economic policies

Afghanistan invests $35m in Iran’s Chabahar port, expanding trade routes and regional cooperation

06/03/2024 07:00

The Taliban administration in Afghanistan has committed to a $35 million investment in Iran’s Chabahar port, a strategic move that includes the development of commercial, residential, and administrative projects.

Perspectives on Indian lines of credit to Bangladesh

04/03/2024 08:00

In recent years, the volume and diversity of Indian development cooperation has grown exponentially. India’s development cooperation with fellow developing countries of the South has come a long way. Capacity building is still the key focus of Indian development cooperation, but of late, extension of LoCs on concessional terms through the EXIM Bank has become one of the main instruments of India’s development assistance to least developed and developing countries.