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A parade of patriotism or propaganda in Vietnam ?
Vietnam’s National Day parade, replete with tanks, troops and missiles, will be more Communist Party flex than celebration
Vietnam marks 80th independence anniversary with military parade
Tens of thousands of people gather in Hanoi to celebrate declaration of independence from French colonial rule.
Tropical depression grows into Storm Kajiki, set to hit central Vietnam
A tropical depression intensified into Storm Kajiki after entering Vietnam’s waters on Saturday morning and is forecast to make landfall in the central region from Thanh Hoa to Hue by Monday noon.
Vietnam island building in Spratlys may soon surpass China’s, report says
Vietnam has significantly expanded island-building work in areas it claims in the Spratly Islands chain of the disputed South China Sea and will match and likely surpass the scale of such activity there by China, a U.S. think tank reported…
Vietnam : data and AI as pillars of enterprise growth
Data and artificial intelligence (AI) are emerging as strategic assets that significantly enhance business competitiveness, profitability and long-term resilience, according to experts at an innovation forum.
Vietnam : Journalist issued arrest warrant for anti-state propaganda
Hanoi police have issued a special arrest warrant for independent journalist Doan Bao Chau, who is currently in hiding, accusing him of allegedly disseminating anti-state propaganda. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) urges the authorities to withdraw all charges against…
I left and have never returned to my favorite coffee shop in HCMC as it won’t accept cash
I’ve lived and worked in Vietnam for nearly 30 years. As someone who runs a business here, I’ve long considered one coffee chain a convenient and comfortable place for informal meetings, casual catch-ups, and a decent cup of tea.
Vietnam launches first domestically built amphibious ship
Vietnam has launched its first domestically produced amphibious warfare vessel, marking a new step in the country’s drive to localize naval shipbuilding and modernize its armed forces.
Vietnam’s next big challenge is all about money
Central bank reforms that reflect the power of markets are long overdue.
Russian troops arrive in Hanoi for Vietnam’s National Day parade
A contingent of Russian soldiers arrived at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on Wednesday to prepare for their participation in Vietnam’s upcoming National Day parade on September 2.
On the Feast of the Assumption: Ninety thousand pilgrims at the Marian Shrine in La Vang
Millions of Vietnamese Catholics, both inside and outside the country, are turning their attention, also through the media, to the Marian Shrine of La Vang in the Archdiocese of Huế, in central Vietnam.
Two data center MoUs signed at Korea-Vietnam Business Forum
South Korean conglomerate Samsung signed an MoU with Vietnamese telecom provider CMC, agreeing to support CMC’s 130MW data center project in Ho Chi Minh City.
Enforcing downtown vehicle ban will be uphill task for Ho Chi Minh City, experts fear
With more than nine million motorbikes in various states of deterioration and inspections not mandatory, Ho Chi Minh City will struggle to prevent substandard vehicles from entering its downtown area, experts warn.
Vietnam court sentences 4 to death for trafficking 30 kg of drugs
The Hue People’s Court in central Vietnam has sentenced four people to death for trafficking nearly 30 kg of narcotics, the largest drug case ever recorded in the city.
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…