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Vietnam spends $1B to build Southeast Asia’s third-longest sea bridge
Vietnam has unveiled plans for its longest sea-crossing bridge, an 18-kilometer span linking Ca Mau Province to Hon Khoai Island, a rugged outpost at the nation’s southern tip that has long been closed off as a military zone.
Vietnam’s demographic decline narrows development pathway
Vietnam’s leadership has announced double-digit GDP target growth rates. But a combination of a weak private sector, geopolitical tensions hampering export-oriented growth and climate change are presenting challenges — while the prospect of boosting fertility above replacement level to reverse…
Vietnam President hosts welcome ceremony for King and Queen of Bhutan
State President Luong Cuong and his spouse Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet hosted a red-carpet welcome ceremony in Hanoi on Tuesday for King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck of Bhutan, who are on a state visit to…
Is Vietnam going too far with its tax revolution?
From photo booths on street corners to family-run workshops, Vietnam’s tax overhaul will soon reach almost every cash register. Critics warn it could wipe out a swath of the economy it is aimed at strengthening.
Battle for Vietnam’s skies intensifies with new airline
The entry of a new player, Sun PhuQuoc Airways, and revival of Vietravel Airlines are set to bolster competition in the aviation sector now dominated by Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet.
Tan Son Nhat airport’s new T3 Terminal to host 5 domestic carriers from mid-August
The newly-built T3 Terminal at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City will handle all domestic carriers except Vietjet, which will continue operating at T1, from mid-August, a local airline representative said on Wednesday.
Can Long Thanh Airport fly without faster links to Ho Chi Minh City ?
With Long Thanh International Airport expected to open by early next year, or even as soon as December, readers are voicing a key concern: how travelers will get there quickly from Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnamese, Korean leaders witness exchange of major cooperation documents on energy, digital sectors
Vietnam’s Party General Secretary To Lam and South Korea’s Prime Minister Kim Min-seok witnessed the exchange of dozens of cooperation documents between ministries, agencies, localities, enterprises, and universities from the two countries in Seoul on Tuesday.
South Korea, Vietnam join forces amid US-China rivalry with US$150 billion trade target
The two nations have pledged to nearly double bilateral trade and explore closer military ties, with expanded arms sales on the cards.
Vietnam wants to be the next Asian tiger and it’s overhauling its economy to make it happen
Beneath red banners and a gold bust of revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh in Hanoi’s central party school, Communist Party chief To Lam declared the arrival of “a new era of development” late last year. The speech was more than symbolic— it…
Vietnam women’s U21 volleyball team penalized for fielding male players
Vietnam’s U21 women’s volleyball team has been stripped of most of its points and relegated to the bottom of Pool A at the 2025 Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) Women’s U21 World Championship in Surabaya, East Java, after the federation found…
Tan Son Nhat’s T3 Terminal faces pickup woes despite modern design
Despite its modern and spacious design, the newly inaugurated T3 Terminal at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City — a VND11 trillion (US$419.4 million) project — is facing several issues related to passenger pickup, more than…
Vietnam’s new mega airport could replace Tan Son Nhat for all international flights from 2026
When Long Thanh International Airport opens in 2026, southern Vietnam’s air travel map could be redrawn, with officials debating whether the new US$13-billion hub in Dong Nai Province should replace Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat for all international…
Vietnam’s FDI firms caught in Trump’s transshipment crossfire
FDI enterprises scaling down or pulling out of Vietnam due to new arbitrary 40% tariffs on transshipped goods
Farmers displaced by $1.5bn Trump golf course reportedly being offered rice and cash
White House denies suggestions resort in Vietnam presents conflict of interest amid row over compensation rates
American International School Vietnam faces dissolution after year-long shutdown
Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have proposed dissolving the American International School Vietnam (AISVN) over unresolved financial and staffing problems more than a year after it ceased operations.
Vietnam grants 45-day visa waivers to citizens from 12 countries
Citizens from 12 countries will be granted visa-free entry for stays of up to 45 days in Vietnam for tourism purposes, regardless of their passport types.
Banning gas motorbikes in Vietnam is a silly move
There are better ways of encouraging the widespread adoption of electric vehicles.
Australia : set Human Rights benchmarks for Vietnam
Australia should press the Vietnamese government on human rights by seeking clear, concrete, and measurable benchmarks for progress, Human Rights Watch said today in a recent submission to the Australian government. The 20th Australia-Vietnam Human Rights Dialogue will take place tomorrow on August 12, 2025,…
Việt Nam officially grants visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners
A new Vietnamese government decree will allow certain high-profile foreign nationals – including top investors, scientists, cultural icons, and sports stars – to enter the country without a visa for up to five years, as part of efforts to attract…
Vietnam’s iconic island Con Dao rolls out electric buses in move toward green tourism
For the first time in its history, Vietnam’s tourist island Con Dao is introducing public buses, and they will be fully electric.
Gasoline vehicles could vanish from downtown Ho Chi Minh City by 2026
Gasoline and diesel vehicles could vanish from downtown Ho Chi Minh City from 2026 under an ambitious push to cut pollution, protect health and modernize transport.
Bamboo Airways to operate from Tan Son Nhat Airport’s T3 Terminal starting August 18
Starting from 12:00 am on August 18, Vietnamese airlines Bamboo Airways will move all domestic flight operations from Terminal T1 to the newly-built Terminal T3 at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnam plans visa waiver for foreigners eligible for special preference
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security has suggested offering a time-limited visa exemption to foreign nationals in special categories deserving preferential treatment, as a supplement to the Law on Foreigners’ Entry into, Exit from, Transit through and Residence in Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh City’s Vung Tau coastal revamp nears completion ahead of National Day holiday
Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City said on Friday that a major coastal redevelopment project in the Vung Tau area is nearing completion, with key features expected to be finished in time for Vietnam’s 80th National Day celebrations on September…
Boeing jet abandoned at Hanoi airport proposed for aviation training use
Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction has proposed repurposing a long-abandoned Boeing aircraft at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi as a training model for aviation students instead of auctioning it off.