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Vietnam Television clarifies why channels were removed from cable TV platforms
Vietnam Television reports that although its channel package generates significant revenue for businesses, the costs it receives are not commensurate, necessitating renegotiations.
Vingroup wants to build metro line between HCMC downtown, outlying district
Vietnam’s largest private corporation Vingroup wants to build a metro line to streamline connection between downtown HCMC and the outlying Can Gio District.
Hanoi to install 40,000 new surveillance cameras by 2030
The Hanoi People’s Committee has announced plans to install over 40,000 new surveillance cameras across the capital during the 2025–2030 period.
Vietnam proposes $40-80 fine for e-cigarette, heated tobacco use
The Ministry of Health has proposed fines ranging from VND1-2 million (US$40-80) for individuals using e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products, with repeat offenses subject to doubled penalties.
S. Korea eyes $300 m K9 howitzer exports deal with Vietnam
South Korea is in the final stage of reaching a $300 million agreement to export homegrown K9 self-propelled howitzers to Vietnam, industry and government sources said Monday, in what would mark the first arms exports to the Southeast Asian nation…
Vietnam recognizes Champa cultural artifact as national treasure
A Kala relief, which is a unique stone sculpture carved by the ancient Champa people discovered in Phu Yen Province, has been recognized as a Vietnamese national treasure under a prime ministerial decision, the provincial cultural authorities reported this week.
Developing Ho Chi Minh City into int’l financial center should begin with small changes
The development of an international financial center (IFC) in Ho Chi Minh City is a long-term journey. It is not impossible, but it requires a well-thought-out plan and must start with small steps, Dominic Scriven, chairman of Dragon Capital, which manages investments…
Unresolved long-standing bottlenecks fuel traffic congestion in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City is currently grappling with severe traffic jams, worsened by long-standing bottlenecks and inadequate infrastructure.
Vietnam court sentences 3 Laotians to death for trafficking nearly 121kg of narcotics
The People’s Court of Ha Tinh Province in north-central Vietnam on Thursday sentenced three Laotian nationals to death for illegally transporting narcotics.
S.Korean court orders government to compensate Vietnam massacre survivor
A South Korean appellate court has upheld a lower court’s ruling requiring the South Korean government to compensate Nguyen Thi Thanh, a Vietnamese survivor of a massacre carried out by South Korean troops 57 years ago.
Vietnam : repression deepens under new leader
No easing of severe restrictions under general secretary To Lam
Vietnam wants U.S. help at sea and chinese help at home
Over the past four years, the Biden administration has invested significantly in expanding and deepening the U.S. defense relationship with Vietnam. These efforts reached new formal heights during President Joe Biden’s state visit to Hanoi in September 2023, when the…
Vietnam to waive visa for citizens of Poland, Czech Republic, Switzerland from March 1, 2025
The Government of Vietnam has announced a new visa exemption policy for citizens of Poland, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland, effective from March 1 to December 31, 2025. This initiative is part of a broader tourism stimulus program aimed at enhancing Vietnam’s…
Vietnam mulls removing barriers for China-made aircraft to be operational
COMAC has been eyeing Vietnam as a potential market for some time, and conducted a southeast Asia marketing tour last February, during which it flew two demonstration planes to the country.
Russia backs Vietnam’s bid to join BRICS
Russia has publicly endorsed Vietnam’s aspirations to join the influential BRICS bloc, a move that could significantly bolster Hanoi’s global standing and economic prospects. This support was articulated in a joint communique released following a visit by Russian Prime Minister…
Vietnam’s new regime finds its footing
When Vietnam’s long-time leader Nguyen Phu Trong passed away on 19 July 2024, only the Minister of Public Security, Police General To Lam, was ready to act.
Russia PM meets Vietnam president seeking deeper ties
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin met Vietnam’s President Luong Cuong Wednesday, seeking to bolster support from its long-standing ally as Moscow’s isolation over the war in Ukraine grows.
Many TV channels cease operations
Thirteen VTC channels, VOVTV, and Nhan Dan TV ceased broadcasting on Wednesday as part of a major streamlining organizational systems.
Russia offers to provide LNG, crude oil to Vietnam
Russia is willing to help develop Vietnam’s nuclear power sector and provide it with crude oil and LNG, the two countries said on Wednesday.
Vietnam fines reckless drivers half the average annual salary
Vietnamese authorities hope the country’s famously chaotic roads could become a thing of the past after new, eye-watering penalties for breaching traffic rules were rolled out from January 1.
Vietnam holds Russia talks – and sets up nuclear project steering committee
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Russian counterpart Mikhail Mishustin have discussed enhancing their countries’ Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, including in nuclear energy, as Hanoi sets up a steering committee to implement the Ninh Thuan nuclear power plant project.
Former legislators sentenced in major corruption case
Former National Assembly deputies Luu Binh Nhuong and Le Thanh Van as well as their associates were sentenced to prison on Monday for extorting property and abusing positions and power to influence others for personal gain.
Overseas Vietnamese astonished by rising costs during visits home
Phuong Mai, 40, was taken aback when she discovered she had spent over VND200 million (US$7,833) in just one month during her visit to Vietnam.
Northern Vietnam’s rural areas grapple with air, water, and soil pollution
Rural areas in northern Vietnam are facing increasing environmental challenges, with air, water, and soil pollution worsening due to the impacts of craft villages, industrial zones, and agricultural activities.
$8bln railway project linking 9 northern Vietnam localities set for 2031 completion
The Transport Ministry of Vietnam is collecting feedback from relevant agencies on a pre-feasibility study of a railway project linking nine northern provinces and cities, with a total investment of VND205.9 trillion (US$8.1 billion).
Sidewalk driving declines in Ho Chi Minh City on account of heftier fines
Ho Chi Minh City has seen a major shift in traffic behavior over the past few days, with sidewalks that were once clogged with motorcycles now clear of moving vehicles.