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Ha Long Bay disaster exposes fatal gap between rules and reality
Ha Long Bay’s deadliest boat disaster in years may not be just a tragedy, but a warning about hidden risks buried in Vietnam’s maritime regulations.
Ho Chi Minh City airport rolls out facial recognition for faster check-in
Tan Son Nhat International Airport has launched facial recognition check-in at the new domestic terminal T3, allowing passengers to breeze through security in minutes using the VNeID app.
5 communes in north-central Vietnam remain isolated after floods triggered by storm Wipha
Flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains in the wake of storm Wipha have left five communes in Nghe An Province, north-central Vietnam completely isolated as of Thursday afternoon, with tens of thousands of residents still trapped.
Vietnam voices concern over Thailand-Cambodia border tensions
Vietnam has expressed deep concern over the escalating tensions along the Thailand–Cambodia border, urging both sides to refrain from using force and to resolve their differences by peaceful means, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Vietnam to buy two Lockheed Martin helicopters, sources say, as US trade talks carry on
Vietnam’s police ministry has agreed to buy two Lockheed Martin helicopters, according to three people with knowledge of the talks, in what would be a key security deal since Washington lifted an arms embargo on the Communist-run nation a decade…
Vietnam stocks near record on reform hopes, trade deal optimism
The government is cutting red tape and unnecessary costs to redirect funds to development projects, part of its aim to achieve high-income status by 2045.
Over 420 homes damaged, reservoirs overwhelmed amid Typhoon Wipha’s aftermath
Typhoon Wipha and widespread flooding have devastated northern and north-central provinces, damaging homes, crippling agriculture and triggering multiple dike failures. Emergency response teams are working around the clock as further heavy rains are forecast.
Việt Nam crowned champion at international baking competition
Overcoming more than 400 contestants from across Asia, the Vietnamese team triumphed at the ‘Battle of The Pastry & Bakery Chefs 2025’ in Penang, Malaysia, marking a milestone for the nation’s growing reputation on the global culinary stage.
Da Lat airport to close for upgrade in March 2026
The temporary closure for runway upgrades of Lien Khuong International Airport, the main gateway to resort hill town Da Lat, has been postponed to March 2026 from November this year.
Wipha lashes Vietnam with strong winds and heavy rain
Tropical Storm Wipha made has landfall in northern Vietnam, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the country’s north and central regions.
New apartments under $2,300 per sqm gradually disappear in Vietnam
New apartments priced under VND40 million ($1,530) per square meter have completely disappeared from the markets of major Vietnamese cities in recent years, and now those below VND60 million ($2,295) are almost non-existent.
Downpours triggered by storm Wipha expected to flood many parts of Hanoi
Many streets in Hanoi are forecast to face severe flooding from Monday to Wednesday due to heavy rains brought on by storm Wipha, the third storm to enter the East Vietnam Sea this year, according to the Northern Central Hydro-meteorology…
Proposed transport options for passenger access to under-construction Long Thanh Airport in southern Vietnam
The under-construction Long Thanh International Airport, located in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam, is scheduled to begin operations in December 2026, so planning transport solutions for passenger access to the airport is a critical task.
Death toll climbs to 34 after tourist boat carrying 53 capsizes in Ha Long Bay
A cruise boat carrying 53 people capsized in Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh Province, on Sunday afternoon amid strong winds, with authorities confirming that 11 people have been rescued and 34 bodies recovered so far.
At least 34 dead after tourist boat capsizes in Ha Long Bay in Vietnam
Rescue workers save 12 people with seven still missing after vessel overturns during sudden thunderstorm.
Residents in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh city distressed by repeated fake delivery orders
Residents of Alley 20, Ben Nom Street, Rach Dua Ward have been suffering for nearly a year because some unknown person or persons constantly use their addresses to place fake online orders.
The fallacy of Vietnam’s bamboo diplomacy
Vietnam is prioritising appeasement of the powers that matter – Beijing and Washington – while neglecting its own long-term vulnerabilities.
Why Vietnam will not balance against China
Vietnam is different from the rest of Asia in that it does not depend on the U.S. for security and China for trade. In fact, the opposite is true.
Vietnam faces menace of waste from cheap “green technology” devices
According to statistics, every year, Vietnam discharges more than 90,000 electronic waste, of which waste of mini rechargeable fans and power banks account for a relatively large amount.
Vietnam seeks economic expansion at 8.3-8.5% this year
Vietnam needs to achieve a GDP growth rate of about 8.3-8.5% this year, creating momentum to reach a double-digit level in the 2026-2030 period, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Trump says Vietnam trade deal is ‘pretty well set’
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that a trade agreement with Vietnam was nearly complete.
Fearing 5-hour drive from HCMC center to new Long Thanh airport
Many travelers will hesitate to fly from the new Long Thanh airport if it takes several hours to get there from Ho Chi Minh City center, according to reader comments.
I endure hours of karaoke from my apartment neighbors every night
From around 6:30 p.m. until late every night, I am tormented by the noise coming from the apartment opposite mine, where karaoke music blasts at high volume with their door wide open.
Starlink service installation in Vietnam
The world is growing with emerging tech like 5G, but still, we have noticed connectivity issues in remote areas like mountains and islands. SpaceX has covered this aspect with the installation of high-speed internet directly from satellites.
Natural dyes help elevate ancient Vietnam’s Ma Chau silk brand
The use of organic dyes and pure mulberry silk has helped the brand be the top choice for an eco-friendly fashion.
Vietnam will ban fossil-fuel motorcycles from central Hanoi over pollution concerns
Vietnam will ban fossil-fuel motorcycles and mopeds in the heart of the capital, Hanoi, starting July 2026, as part of a nationwide effort to curb air pollution, state media reported.