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Chinese electric vehicles drive back into Vietnamese market
About a decade ago, Chinese car brands like Zotye Z8, Beijing X7, and Brilliance V7 entered the Vietnamese market to limited success. But a new fleet of modern Chinese vehicles began to gain traction in the Vietnam market last year.
Vietnam’s rice export price down
India’s reopening of rice exports, along with increased self-sufficiency in some countries, has driven down the price of Vietnamese export rice from over US$620 per metric ton to $441 per metric ton, said Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung…
Vietnam looks to accelerate construction of nuclear power plants
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has instructed two state-owned groups, Electricity of Vietnam and Vietnam Oil & Gas Group, to complete the construction of two nuclear power plants in Ninh Thuan province by the end of 2030.
USAID’s decades-long aid in Vietnam faces uncertainty amid US government overhaul
The USAID, which is recalling employees globally under a U.S. government reformation drive, has been an active development partner in Vietnam for nearly four decades, supporting initiatives in economic, healthcare and environmental projects.
Hanoi apartment rents among highest in Asia
A two-bedroom apartment in Hanoi costs US$715 per month on average to lease, higher than in Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta or Mumbai, a study has found.
Why is Da Lat overcrowded with visitors but struggling with low tourism revenue ?
My friend planned a family trip to Da Lat during the Lunar New Year but got stuck in traffic and ended up staying in the nearby town Bao Loc instead.
Vietnam’s bureaucratic ‘Revolution’ falls short of true reform
Communist Party chief To Lam’s project of institutional renovations stops short of the highest echelons of power.
Why Cambodia has started distancing itself from Vietnam
Since taking office in 2023, Prime Minister Hun Manet has consistently trod the path laid out by his father – with one notable exception.
The Funan Techo Canal : The China-Vietnam Nexus
China’s Funan Techo Canal project in Cambodia threatens Vietnam’s sovereignty and economy by strengthening Beijing’s regional influence through strategic infrastructure.
Vietnam cuts gas, offshore wind targets in new power plan, draft document shows
Vietnam has lowered its power-production targets for gas and offshore wind this decade, with coal and other renewables expected to fill the gap until nuclear reactors are included to the energy mix by 2035, a draft industry ministry document showed.
Northern Vietnam temperatures drop to 2 C
Temperatures in 25 northern provinces have fallen below 15 degrees Celsius, with Mount Mau Son at an elevation of 1,600 metersrecording the lowest temperature at around 2 degrees.
Vietnam achieves highest post-pandemic tourism recovery rate in Southeast Asia
Tourism arrivals in Vietnam in 2024 recovered to 98% of pre-Covid levels, the highest in Southeast Asia, and this has been attributed to favorable visa policies.
Vietnam to talk soon with foreign partners on nuclear power plants
Vietnam will hold talks with foreign partners this month about projects to develop its first two nuclear power plants, the government said on Tuesday.
Japan ready to collaborate with Vietnam on nuclear power plan
Japan is ready to collaborate with Viet Nam on the potential studies and deployment of nuclear reactors, Japanese Ambassador to Viet Nam Ito Naoki tells the Vietnam News Agency in an exclusive interview at the outset of 2025.
Strict fines for loud karaoke in Vietnam are needed
Loud karaoke using high-powered speakers in Vietnam must face heavy penalties to protect public health.
Hoa Lo Prison : Hanoi’s historic site of resilience and struggle
Hoa Lo Prison, known for its role in Vietnam’s colonial resistance and the Vietnam War, provides a compelling glimpse into the sacrifices and resilience of Vietnamese revolutionaries.
Vietnam faces challenges in agricultural exports for 2025
Tighter import regulations in mainland China, the U.S. and Taiwan are expected to impact Vietnam’s agricultural and seafood exports in 2025.
Western tourists try hands-on duck farming in rural Vietnam
Western tourists flock for a unique experience to Quang Binh Province in central Vietnam, where ducks provide playful beak massages and chase visitors in a delightful, hands-on farm adventure.
Vietnam’s bureaucratic ‘Revolution’: rationales and challenges
Communist Party chief To Lam’s unprecedented institutional streamlining is designed to bolster Vietnam’s competitiveness – but it could come at a cost.
A turning point in Vietnam’s politics
Will Communist Party chief To Lam succeed in leading his nation into a “new era” of economic ascendance?
Vietnam’s rice exports surge over 23% despite challenges ahead
Vietnam exported 268,700 tonnes of rice between January 1 and 15, earning nearly US$165.7 million, according to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA).
Trump’s top diplomat presses Vietnam on trade
Marco Rubio notes ‘trade imbalances’ that have led to copy10-billion US deficit
Hanoi wants to increase fines for flouting road rules to 1.5-2 times
Hanoi city authorities want to increase fines for 107 traffic violations to 1.5-2 times the current levels by July this year.
Vietnam urged to embrace alternatives to plastics for sustainable future
A research group from the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment is sounding the alarm on Vietnam’s plastic waste crisis and advocating for a transformative shift towards sustainable alternatives.
Vietnam : No country for #MeToo
Government connections protect those implicated in sexual violence.
Vietnam grapples with ‘alarming popularity’ of online illegal wildlife trade
A new investigation by wildlife trade monitoring group TRAFFIC has uncovered an “alarming” slew of online adverts offering illegal wildlife products for sale in Vietnam, despite pledges from multiple platforms to clamp down on such content.