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Vietnam reports 2 Covid-19 deaths in Ho Chi Minh City as new variant spreads
Ho Chi Minh City has reported two Covid-19 deaths and an uptick in new cases, raising concerns of a virus resurgence after weeks of quiet.
Hanoi bans The Economist’s issue featuring Vietnam’s leader on its cover, reports say
Media quoted unnamed distributors who said they could not obtain copies of the magazine or that it had been banned.
Vietnam reports 641 COVID-19 cases, NB.1.8.1 variant dominant in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam has reported 641 COVID-19 cases across 39 localities since the beginning of 2025, with health authorities identifying the NB.1.8.1 variant – detected in over 20 countries – as predominant among recent cases in Ho Chi Minh City.
France, Vietnam sign deals worth $US10 billion as Macron visits Hanoi
France and Vietnam signed deals on Monday on Airbus planes, defence and other pacts, worth over $US10 billion as President Emmanuel Macron visited Hanoi seeking to boost France’s influence in its former colony amid risks of high US tariffs.
China, Vietnam reopen railway line amid tourism boom after 5-year pause
As Beijing expands visa-free travel, the route could also make it easier for international tourists to visit China, analysts say.
France’s Macron on a visit to Vietnam urges for greater cooperation in defense and trade
French President Emmanuel Macron called on Monday for closer cooperation between Vietnam and France in an increasingly unstable global landscape as he visited Hanoi as part of a Southeast Asia tour focused on strengthening regional ties.
Vietnam : What does France’s Macron hope to gain in Hanoi ?
Hanoi has shown diplomatic skill in juggling its partnerships with the US, the EU, China and Russia. The French president aims this week to boost trade ties with Vietnam, but defense is also very high on the agenda.
Macron visits Vietnam, kicking off Southeast Asia tour pitching France as reliable trade partner
French President Emmanuel Macron landed in Hanoi on Sunday for the first stop of a three-nation tour of Southeast Asia aimed at showcasing France as a reliable trading partner and a counterweight to China in the Indo-Pacific region. His six-day…
Nguyen Dynasty throne vandalized at Hue’s Thai Hoa Palace
A man vandalized the Nguyen Dynasty throne inside Thai Hoa Palace, part of the Hue Imperial City, shattering parts of the historic national treasure.
Macron in Vietnam : France faces Russian-American nuclear agreements
Emmanuel Macron is visiting Vietnam as the country expands its nuclear partnerships, signing today an agreement with the American company Westinghouse, following recent cooperation with Russia, intensifying competition in this strategic market.
Fire on offshore oil platform at Vietnam’s first decommissioning project
Vietnamese officials confirmed that there was a devastating fire at the Song Doc offshore oil platform on Wednesday. The platform is the country’s first decommissioning project.
Vietnam orders ban on popular messaging app Telegram
Science and technology ministry accuses messaging app of not cooperating in combating alleged crimes committed by users in Vietnam.
Vietnam cuts renewable power subsidies
Retroactive cuts for some solar and wind projects alarm investors and raise default risk
Vietnam : Macron Should Raise Rights during Visit
Hanoi’s repression deepens despite EU, French agreements pledging reform.
Vietnam’s response to controversial Mekong projects in China, Laos, and Cambodia
Vietnam is anxious about the geostrategic implications of upstream Mekong projects in China, Laos, and Cambodia. It faces the dilemma of protecting its vital interests in the Mekong while maintaining stable and cooperative relations with its three neighbours.
Vietnam to have new commercial airline
The Vietnamese prime minister has green-lighted investment in a new airline, Sun PhuQuoc Airways, backed by leading Vietnamese conglomerate Sun Group, with a total capital of VND2.5 trillion (US$96 million), making it Vietnam’s seventh commercial airline.
Vietnamese government proposes abolishing death penalty for 8 crimes
Vietnamese Minister of Public Security Luong Tam Quang, on behalf of the government, has presented to the National Assembly (NA) a draft bill proposing amendments to the Penal Code, including the abolition of capital punishment for eight crimes.
French president Macron to start visit to Vietnam this weekend
French President Emmanuel Macron and his spouse, Brigitte Macron, will pay a state visit to Vietnam from May 25 to 27 following an invitation from State President Luong Cuong, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Vietnam’s trade minister meets US giants amid tariff negotiations
Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien, who is leading Vietnam’s delegation in tariff negotiations in the U.S., met on Tuesday with executives from SpaceX, Excelerate Energy, Lockheed Martin, and Google to promote business cooperation.
Vietnam jails 23 people over rare earths exploitation
A Vietnamese court on Wednesday (May 21) jailed 23 officials and business people over the illegal exploitation and export of rare earths.
Vietnam hit hardest by brute-force cyberattacks in Southeast Asia
Vietnam recorded nearly 20 million brute-force cyberattacks in 2024, or 37% of all such incidents in Southeast Asia.
English school faces suspension after abrubtly closing with $250,000 payment from parents
Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City are considering suspending the Australia International English School (AIES) which has abruptly shut down after collecting more than VND6.5 billion ($250,400) in prepaid tuition.
Trump Organization breaks ground on $1.5 billion golf club in Vietnam
The Vietnamese prime minister said a visit by President Donald Trump’s son Eric “motivated us to expedite” the luxury residential development outside the capital, Hanoi.
Satellites, nuclear power on agenda as Macron visits Vietnam next week
The first trip to Vietnam by a French president in nearly a decade is part of a larger tour of Southeast Asia. Macron is set to arrive in Hanoi on May 25, move to Indonesia on May 27 and finish in Singapore,…
HCMC health authorities advise mask use in crowded places amid Covid spike
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health has called for wearing face masks when visiting medical facilities or crowded places and using public transport amid an increasing incidence of Covid-19.
Vietnam, Thailand upgrade ties to comprehensive strategic partnership
Vietnam and Thailand have officially upgraded their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, Prime Ministers Pham Minh Chinh and Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced at a joint press conference in Hanoi on Friday.