Vietnam News
Ben Thanh Market’s historic century : culture and memory
Originally an empty plot of land, Ben Thanh Market Square has evolved over 110 years into a bustling transportation hub, deeply connected to generations of Saigon residents.
Vietnam expanding landfill work in South China Sea, report says
The country is expected to engage in a record number of island-building operations in waters Beijing also claims.
Power struggle in Vietnam brings third president in less than 2 years
But it remains unclear whether Gen. To Lam, the new president, can rise to the post of the top leader, the chief of the Vietnamese Communist Party.
Vietnam top security official To Lam voted new president
Vietnam’s top security official To Lam was confirmed Wednesday as the nation’s new president. He oversaw police and intelligence operations over a period when rights groups say basic liberties have been systematically suppressed, and its secret service was accused of…
In the hot seat: To Lam’s rise to the vietnamese presidency
The powerful former public security minister has been boosted into the ranks of the country’s top leaders. Will the promotion come back to haunt him ?
Vietnam : free prominent journalist
Blogger Huy Duc arrested amid escalating crackdown on rights
Vietnam arrests prominent journalist for Facebook posts
Truong Huy San was accused of “abusing democratic freedoms,” a charge that rights groups say has been frequently used against critics of the government.
Vietnam tycoon sentenced to death could face new charges, state media says
Truong My Lan accused of illegally transferring $4.5bn in latest development in country’s biggest-ever fraud case.
How the ‘Politics of Gratitude’ Inflames Cambodia-Vietnam Relations
Some Vietnamese nationalists view Phnom Penh’s decision to press ahead with a controversial canal project as a sign of ingratitude.
Vietnam’s leadership upheaval signals regime’s security focus
Unity, whether real or projected, is almost always desirable for an authoritarian regime. In recent months, however, the Vietnamese Communist Party has been airing its dirty laundry in public, or to use the Vietnamese idiom, vach ao cho nguoi xem lung…
Dams, salt, and the sad fate of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
Freshwater depletion and salinisation have become critical issues, while nationalism impedes cooperation.
Russia’s Putin could visit Vietnam this month, reports claim
The Russian leader could include a stop in Hanoi on his upcoming state visit to China.
‘Burning furnace’ purge stoking new faith in Vietnam
Communist Party leader Trong’s anti-corruption campaign has spared none in high-stakes drive that should ultimately cheer foreign investors.
Vietnam irks EU by delaying meeting ahead of possible Putin visit
Vietnam’s foreign affairs ministry has annoyed the European Union by postponing a meeting next week with the EU’s top official on Russian sanctions, ahead of a possible visit to Hanoi by Russia’s President Vladimir Putin.
A new generation of Vietnamese migrants is protesting against their home government
More than 200 mostly young people gathered outside the Vietnamese embassy in London to protest against Vietnam’s ruling communist party, demanding the release of all prisoners of conscience and to call for democratic reforms.
Vietnam’s defense strategy : a maritime-oriented continental perspective
At a time when Vietnam is increasingly looking to the sea, how can it balance a focus on its western continental frontiers and the eastern maritime domain ?
Airfares remain high in Vietnam due to lack of competition
Airplane ticket prices in Thailand are low due to the presence of multiple airlines, whereas in Vietnam only two major airlines operate, meaning a lack of competitive dynamics.
Vietnam arrests official engaged in UN talks on labour reform
The police in Vietnam have arrested a senior official involved in talks with international organisations on labour reforms, state media said on May 9, adding that the action was linked to the disclosure of classified information.
Vietnam : false claims on labor rights
Seeking US trade preferences, Hanoi insists workers can organize
Vietnam : is corruption crackdown rattling Communist Party?
Another high-ranking official has stepped down during continued scrutiny of corruption. That has led to questions about how the political instability could affect the ruling Communist Party.
Cambodia says it will cut shipping through Vietnam by 70% with new China-funded Mekong canal
Cambodia plans to cut shipping through Vietnamese ports by 70% as a result of a $1.7 billion China-funded upgrade of a canal connecting the Mekong River basin to the Cambodian coast, the country’s deputy prime minister told Reuters.
Huge crowds in Vietnam for anniversary of Dien Bien Phu victory over France
A crowd of more than 10,000 people including war veterans and dignitaries gathered Tuesday in Vietnam’s Dien Bien Phu to mark the 70th anniversary of the battle that ultimately brought an end to the French empire in Indochina.
Vietnamese-born filmmaker Tran Anh Hung named jury president at Shanghai International Film Festival
Vietnamese-French filmmaker Tran Anh Hung will lead the jury panel for the Golden Goblet Awards at the 26th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF).
Vietnam PM asks for Cambodia’s cooperation in protecting Mekong River
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said Vietnam wants to collaborate with Cambodia and other countries in the Mekong River basin in sustainable use and protection of the river.
Vietnam arrests another senior figure in anti-corruption drive
The anti-graft campaign continues to intensify as the Communist Party begins preparations for its next Congress in early 2026.
Hundreds ill after eating bánh mì in Vietnam
More than 500 people have been taken to hospital with suspected food poisoning after eating bánh mì sandwiches from a shop in southern Vietnam.