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Is Vietnam headed for a property market crisis ?
There are many factors behind Vietnam’s red-hot property market, with loose monetary policy playing a central role. However, the government is reluctant to tighten it due to both political and economic reasons.
Typhoon Bualoi death toll in Vietnam tops 50
The death toll from Typhoon Bualoi in Vietnam rose above 50, the government said Friday, with more than a dozen people still missing days after the storm triggered widespread flooding.
Ho Chi Minh City welcomes Thaco’s proposal to build metro linking Tan Son Nhat and Long Thanh airports
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Van Duoc has thrown his support behind a proposal by Truong Hai Group (Thaco) to invest in an urban railway project connecting Tan Son Nhat International Airport and the under-construction…
Two floods in one month, and Hanoi still has no answers
The night before heavy rains caused widespread flooding in Hanoi on Tuesday, my son asked, ‘Any announcement, Dad?’ He hoped school would be canceled. I searched too, for warnings from Hanoi’s authorities, but found nothing.
Typhoon Bualoi kills 36, causes $450M in damages across Vietnam
Typhoon Bualoi has left 36 dead, 21 missing and 147 injured in Vietnam, causing widespread destruction and more than VND11.4 trillion ($450 million) in damages as of Thursday.
Northern Vietnam province sets deadline for land clearance at The Trump Organization-related golf resort project
Hung Yen province’s officials were ordered to approve land compensation plans related to the Khoai Chau golf, eco-tourism, and urban complex – a project linked to The Trump Organization – by the end of October.
Typhoon Bualoi death toll rises to 36 in Vietnam
The death toll in Vietnam from Typhoon Bualoi and the floods it triggered has risen to 36, according to a Thursday report from the government’s disaster management agency. Bualoi made landfall on Monday in northern central Vietnam, bringing huge sea…
AirAsia eyes Vietnam expansion in push to cover all of Southeast Asia
Malaysian budget airline AirAsia is in talks to launch a new domestic airline in Vietnam, marking its latest push to expand across Southeast Asia.
Run a red light in Ho Chi Minh City ? You could be cleaning streets
Ho Chi Minh City is considering making traffic violators perform community service, from cleaning streets to helping at public facilities, alongside fines, as part of a broader effort to improve road safety.
Vietnam may let foreign students work part-time for the first time
Vietnam may soon let foreign students work part-time for the first time, under a draft resolution that would cap hours at 20 per week to help cover living costs and provide cultural and workplace experience.
Vietnam War film ‘Red Rain’ entered in 2026 Oscar race
“Mua Do” (Red Rain), a film about the 1972 Second Battle of Quang Tri during the Vietnam War, is the country’s entry for the best foreign film award at the Oscars.
Vietnam Superport launches AI-powered digital solutions at VIIE 2025
Vietnam SuperPort is showcasing new AI-powered digital solutions at the Vietnam International Innovation Expo 2025 to transform logistics and strengthen regional connectivity.
Vietnam jails ex-Saigon Jewelry CEO as US$4 million gold bullion scam costs state dearly
Using the fact that Saigon Jewelry was Vietnam’s sole gold bar producer, she sold the metal at a higher price and pocketed the difference
Vietnamese dissident gets 11 more years for criticizing Communist Party in prison
A Vietnamese dissident has been convicted of speaking out inside prison against the ruling Communist Party and sentenced to another 11 years behind bars
Typhoon Bualoi toll rises to 19 in Vietnam amid floods
Vietnam’s death toll from Typhoon Bualoi has risen to 19 with another 21 people still missing, making it the most devastating storm to hit the nation this year as heavy rains caused severe flooding in Hanoi and across northern provinces.
Vietnam electric motorbike demand rises
Sales of electric motorbikes rose at a faster rate in the first eight months than that of gasoline two-wheel vehicles.
International flights to only gradually shift from HCMC to mega Long Thanh airport
After its opening next year, authorities will not move all international flights to Long Thanh International Airport from Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat and instead wait on connecting transport infrastructure.
Typhoon kills at least 11 as it sweeps through Vietnam
Typhoon Bualoi has killed at least 11 people and damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes in the centre and north of Vietnam, state media reported.
National champions – Vietnam’s solution tothe middle-income trap
The international economic environment could hardly be less propitious.
Vietnam opens doors to more foreign nationals seeking citizenship
In a landmark legislative move, Vietnam revised its nationality law to create a more inclusive, streamlined, and globally-minded framework for acquiring or restoring Vietnamese citizenship.
Heavy rains cut off villages in central vietnam as Typhoon Bualoi nears
Central provinces including Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, and Quang Tri have been hit by heavy rains due to the impacts of Typhoon Bualoi circulation, which have flooded low-lying areas and isolated several villages.
Vietnam advances toward a comprehensive AI legal framework
Vietnam is progressing toward becoming one of the few countries with a comprehensive legal framework for artificial intelligence (AI), with a draft AI law expected to be submitted to the National Assembly by the end of 2025.
Vietnam’s My Son Sanctuary faces mandatory ticket price equalization for local and foreign visitors
Authorities at My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site in central Vietnam, are likely to equalize entrance ticket prices for Vietnamese and foreign visitors, following a directive from the national audit office, officials said on Friday.
Vietnam mobilizes 400,000 troops, 9,000 vehicles as storm Bualoi nears
Vietnam’s armed forces have deployed more than 417,000 personnel and 9,000 vehicles to prepare for storm Bualoi, which entered the East Vietnam Sea on Friday night as the year’s 10th storm to hit the maritime region.
Rights group urges Vietnam to immediately release human rights activist, drop all charges
The Vietnamese authorities should immediately release prominent human rights activist Trịnh Bá Phương and drop all charges against him, Human Rights Watch (HRW) urged on Thursday.
Vietnam : free prominent rights activist
Trinh Ba Phuong facing trial for condemning Communist Party in prison