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Floods kill at least 9, leave 5 missing in central Vietnam
Floods triggered by record heavy rains have killed at least nine people and left five others missing in central Vietnam, the government said on Wednesday.
Vietnam to make English mandatory from first grade
Vietnam will make English a mandatory subject from grade 1 under a nationwide plan to establish it as a second language in schools by 2030.
Vietnam leader’s UK visit overshadowed by ‘interrogation’ of BBC journalist
A BBC journalist has been barred from leaving Vietnam and subjected to multiple days of interrogation, the BBC has said as the country’s top leader arrived in the UK for an official visit.
To Lam openly legalizing police state rule in Vietnam
New draft laws mark To Lam’s latest move to consolidate legislative power in the security apparatus from which he rose
BBC journalist barred from leaving Vietnam and interrogated repeatedly
BBC ‘deeply concerned’ for journalist’s wellbeing after Vietnamese police withhold their ID card and passport
Vietnam strengthening military ties with Russia as US relations falter, investigation claims
Hacked Rostec files and conversations with officials revealed covert defense purchases by Vietnam, including a deal worth $8 billion which included 40 new Sukhoi Su-35 and Su-40 fighter jets.
Over 1,000 mm rainfall in Hue shatters Vietnam’s all-time record, sends ravaging floods across region
Rainfall in the central city of Hue reached 1,085.8 mm in 24 hours until 11 p.m. Monday, marking the highest volume of rainfall ever recorded in Vietnam, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Vietnam’s ‘bamboo diplomacy’ cracking in the geopolitical wind
Revelations of Vietnam’s secretive $8 billion Russian arms deal come as Hanoi seeks more favorable US tariff terms
Heavy rain exceeding 1,300mm floods Vietnam’s Hue
Hue City in central Vietnam experienced torrential downpours on Monday, with several areas recording more than 1,300mm of rain in less than 24 hours, leading to widespread flooding by noon.
Vietnam’s Phu Quoc to build $360M metro line linking airport with APEC conference center
Phu Quoc is set to build its first urban rail line, an 18-kilometer metro project designed for speeds of 70–100 kph and costing nearly VND9 trillion ($360 million), with construction expected to begin late this year and finish in 2027.
Private firms encouraged to invest in digital infrastructure per Vietnam government’s new decision
Private companies in Vietnam are encouraged to engage in building telecom infrastructure and other infrastructure for national digital transformation through 2030 per a newly approved program.
UN chief praises Vietnam as strong voice for global cooperation at cybercrime treaty signing
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday praised Vietnam as a strong voice for international cooperation and a key player in the global digital economy, as delegates from nearly 70 countries gathered in Hanoi to sign a landmark UN Convention…
UN treaty signing highlights Vietnam’s curb on online dissent
The Cybercrime Convention will further entrench control and surveillance over peaceful expression of dissent online beyond the borders of repressive states.
How civil society groups and activists are planning to reclaim civic space in Vietnam
Many in the international community are unaware of Vietnam’s authoritarian status and policies
US, Vietnam agree to boost trade, tariffs on some Vietnamese goods may be removed
The United States and Vietnam will finalise a trade agreement in the coming weeks that will maintain 20% tariffs on most Vietnamese goods but lift duties on certain products that will be decided at a later stage, the White House…
Over 74,400 flights delayed or canceled in Vietnam in January-September
Vietnam’s airlines operated on schedule for only 64.6 percent of the flights from January to September, with more than 74,400 flights delayed or canceled, according to a report by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV). During the nine-month period,…
Nearly 1,900 AI cameras to go live across Hanoi to curb traffic congestion, violations
Hanoi will put a network of 1,873 AI cameras in operation at all city intersections in December, gradually enhancing infrastructure, improving safety and helping reduce traffic congestion across the capital.
Investors urge Vietnam to fix legal hurdles to LNG power projects
A group of investors in Vietnam’s gas-fired power sector has urged the country’s parliament to address regulatory gaps that have stalled multi-billion-dollar LNG and domestic gas-fueled power projects, warning that delays could derail the country’s energy transition targets.
Green Hydrogen Hub Vietnam opens in Ho Chi Minh City
The Green Hydrogen Hub Vietnam was launched at the Vietnamese-German University (VGU) in Ho Chi Minh City on October 22, marking a major step forward in Vietnam’s efforts to develop its green hydrogen economy and accelerate the energy transition.
Ho Chi Minh City proposes metro route linking Tan Son Nhat and Long Thanh airports
Ho Chi Minh City has unveiled a proposal to build a new metro and railway connection linking Tan Son Nhat and Long Thanh airports, aiming to make airport transfers faster and more convenient.
Da Nang, Hue face flooding, landslide risks as Storm Fengshen threatens to dump up to 800 mm rainfall over 3 days
More than 150 communes across Hue, Da Nang and Quang Tri and Quang Ngai provinces face flooding and landslide risks as Storm Fengshen, weakened by cold air, nears the central coast with heavy rain and strong winds.
Vietnam wants all citizens served on digital platforms by 2026
Vietnam is targeting 100 percent digital ID and government service access by 2026. The ambitious goal comes as the country’s Ministry of Science and Technology hosted a national program to commemorate National Digital Transformation Day 2025.
From Laos to Vietnam : rising chinese influence amid US pullback
US aid cuts have stalled bomb clearance in Laos and dioxin cleanup in Vietnam, while giving China room to expand its regional influence.
Power plan or pipe dream ? Vietnam’s LNG target a headfake for Trump
Vietnam tables aggressive LNG expansion plan to ease US trade tensions but the ambitious targets and timeline are unattainable
Vietnam’s upgrade to emerging market status, explained
The recent decision by the index provider FTSE Russel reflects the country’s maturing market conditions and improved regulatory climate.
Vietnam : former political prisoner rearrested
Huynh Ngoc Tuan among wave of activists detained before upcoming party congress