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Vietnam automobile, motorcycle and bicycle association aims to make only electric vehicles by 2035
The Vietnam Automobile, Motorcycle and Bicycle Association (Vamoba) seeks to have all of its members produce at least one electric vehicle (EV) product line by 2027 and by 2035, 100% of their automobiles and motorcycles will be environmentally friendly EVs.
Is Vietnam becoming the new Thailand ?
Despite COVID-19 and global trade tensions, Vietnam’s exports and current account surplus continue to grow.
Five-year test run for Vietnam’s digital asset market
Vietnam has launched a five-year pilot of its digital asset market, marking a pivotal step in shaping regulations for the country’s emerging financial landscape.
Vietnam launches 5-year crypto market pilot with strict controls
Vietnam has adopted a five-year crypto pilot that takes effect immediately and bans the issuance of assets backed by fiat currencies or securities.
Expert sees Ho Chi Minh City as future ‘Silicon Valley’ of Southeast Asia
Ho Chi Minh City has the potential to emerge as the ‘Silicon Valley’ of Southeast Asia, with its strong foundation in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation, provided it adopts a strategic investment roadmap, Dr. Vo Xuan Hoai, deputy director…
Vietnam’s ‘Red Rain’ war film hits $18.9mn as industry eyes $37.8mn milestone
Vietnamese war film ‘Red Rain’ has crossed the VND500 billion (US$18.9 million) mark in box office receipts, fueled by strong ticket sales and raising hopes that a domestic film could soon hit the VND1 trillion ($37.8 million) milestone.
HCMC finds new consultant for 2nd metro line, construction imminent
After several years HCMC’s metro line No. 2 between Ben Thanh and Tham Luong has got a new contractor for its consultancy package, meaning construction can start soon.
12,000-year-old human skeleton unearthed in northern Vietnam
The skull was shattered by a rock falling from the cave ceiling, but it was still sufficient to reconstruct nearly the entire structure, including the dental system.
Central Vietnam province seeks investors for $42 mln wind power project
Vietnam’s central province of Quang Tri is seeking investors for the Hung Bac wind power project, with total investment estimated at VND1.1 trillion ($41.69 million), according to the provincial People’s Committee.
Vietnam’s planned petrol scooter ban for Hanoi raises fears for livelihoods
The government’s plans to bar petrol motorbikes from the city centre next year have been widely greeted with scepticism.
Vietnam celebrates independence day with huge military parade
Vietnam celebrated the 80th anniversary of its declaration of independence from colonial rule on Tuesday, with its largest military parade in decades, unprecedented cash handouts and the release of nearly 14,000 prisoners.
Vietnam marks 80 years of independence in record celebrations
Vietnam marks 80 years of independence in record celebrations
A parade of patriotism or propaganda in Vietnam ?
Vietnam’s National Day parade, replete with tanks, troops and missiles, will be more Communist Party flex than celebration
Vietnam marks 80th independence anniversary with military parade
Tens of thousands of people gather in Hanoi to celebrate declaration of independence from French colonial rule.
Tropical depression grows into Storm Kajiki, set to hit central Vietnam
A tropical depression intensified into Storm Kajiki after entering Vietnam’s waters on Saturday morning and is forecast to make landfall in the central region from Thanh Hoa to Hue by Monday noon.
Vietnam island building in Spratlys may soon surpass China’s, report says
Vietnam has significantly expanded island-building work in areas it claims in the Spratly Islands chain of the disputed South China Sea and will match and likely surpass the scale of such activity there by China, a U.S. think tank reported…
Vietnam : data and AI as pillars of enterprise growth
Data and artificial intelligence (AI) are emerging as strategic assets that significantly enhance business competitiveness, profitability and long-term resilience, according to experts at an innovation forum.
Vietnam : Journalist issued arrest warrant for anti-state propaganda
Hanoi police have issued a special arrest warrant for independent journalist Doan Bao Chau, who is currently in hiding, accusing him of allegedly disseminating anti-state propaganda. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) urges the authorities to withdraw all charges against…
I left and have never returned to my favorite coffee shop in HCMC as it won’t accept cash
I’ve lived and worked in Vietnam for nearly 30 years. As someone who runs a business here, I’ve long considered one coffee chain a convenient and comfortable place for informal meetings, casual catch-ups, and a decent cup of tea.
Vietnam launches first domestically built amphibious ship
Vietnam has launched its first domestically produced amphibious warfare vessel, marking a new step in the country’s drive to localize naval shipbuilding and modernize its armed forces.
Vietnam’s next big challenge is all about money
Central bank reforms that reflect the power of markets are long overdue.
Russian troops arrive in Hanoi for Vietnam’s National Day parade
A contingent of Russian soldiers arrived at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on Wednesday to prepare for their participation in Vietnam’s upcoming National Day parade on September 2.
On the Feast of the Assumption: Ninety thousand pilgrims at the Marian Shrine in La Vang
Millions of Vietnamese Catholics, both inside and outside the country, are turning their attention, also through the media, to the Marian Shrine of La Vang in the Archdiocese of Huế, in central Vietnam.
Two data center MoUs signed at Korea-Vietnam Business Forum
South Korean conglomerate Samsung signed an MoU with Vietnamese telecom provider CMC, agreeing to support CMC’s 130MW data center project in Ho Chi Minh City.
Enforcing downtown vehicle ban will be uphill task for Ho Chi Minh City, experts fear
With more than nine million motorbikes in various states of deterioration and inspections not mandatory, Ho Chi Minh City will struggle to prevent substandard vehicles from entering its downtown area, experts warn.
Vietnam court sentences 4 to death for trafficking 30 kg of drugs
The Hue People’s Court in central Vietnam has sentenced four people to death for trafficking nearly 30 kg of narcotics, the largest drug case ever recorded in the city.