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First bicycle lanes take shape in Ho Chi Minh City
After more than two months of construction, Ho Chi Minh City’s first dedicated bicycle lanes along Mai Chi Tho Boulevard in An Khanh Ward are gradually taking shape, marking a milestone in the city’s push toward greener and safer urban…
To Lam, reformist risk-taker, seeks to extend his hold on Vietnam
Vietnam’s Communist Party chief To Lam, who is seeking a new mandate as the country’s top leader, has earned a reputation as an ambitious risk-taker whose brief initial tenure was defined by rapid, sweeping reforms and a commanding leadership style.
More than 60 hospitalized after suspected banh mi food poisoning in HCMC
More than 60 people were hospitalized in Ho Chi Minh City after suspected food poisoning linked to banh mi bought from a local bakery, authorities said.
AI cameras detect over 1,000 traffic violations in Hanoi after 1 week of operation
Hanoi’s AI-integrated traffic surveillance camera system detected 1,020 traffic violations after one week of its full-scale operation in mid-December, the city’s traffic police division announced on Sunday.
In Vietnam, many forced out of homes by karaoke noise, call for thorough enforcement
Many residents in Vietnam are being driven out of their own homes by relentless karaoke noise, urging authorities to respond swiftly, enforce the law rigorously, and protect the identities of those who report violations.
Inside Vietnam’s leadership transition
Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party will convene its 14th five-yearly congress from January 19–25, a tightly choreographed political event that will determine the country’s top leadership and policy direction through 2030.
Air quality in Ho Chi Minh City deteriorates in 2025
Air quality in Ho Chi Minh City has shown signs of decline in 2025 compared to previous years, driven primarily by rising fine dust pollution and traffic.
Noi Bai Airport unveils expanded Terminal 2 with improved passenger services
The expanded Terminal 2 for international passengers at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi has embraced a modern, highly automated operating model, allowing faster, seamless passenger flows to boost its capacity and improve service efficiency.
Police probe dam releases in Vietnam’s Dak Lak, where historic floods killed 113
Historic floods that struck Dak Lak Province, south-central Vietnam, late last month left 113 people dead and caused massive damage, provincial authorities said, adding that the Ministry of Public Security is investigating whether the discharge of the Song Ba Ha…
Vietnam : New media restrictions tighten controls on independent journalism
Two new legislative amendments passed by Vietnam’s parliament will pose significant safety risks for journalists, with media outlets forced to disclose their sources and further controls on content through amendments to the country’s state secrets law. The International Federation of…
Ho Chi Minh City plans 157 monitoring stations to combat pollution
Ho Chi Minh City plans to install 157 air quality monitoring stations to track pollution trends, provide early warnings of health risks, and support the creation of new emission control policies.
Siemens Mobility joins high-speed projects in Vietnam
VinSpeed, part of the Vietnamese Vingroup, and Siemens Mobility have signed a strategic cooperation agreement and a framework agreement that pave the way for the development of high-speed rail infrastructure in Vietnam.
Strains showing in Vietnam as Tô Lâm concentrates power
Vietnam is entering the second and more unpredictable phase of its political transition following the July 2024 death of Communist Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng and the unexpected elevation of Tô Lâm to replace him as General Secretary in…
Vietnam nears completion of militarized South China Sea outposts
Vietnam has revved up its land reclamation efforts in the South China Sea this year, beginning construction on eight previously untouched features in the Spratly Islands.
Vietnam opens $1.4bn imported-LNG power plants in Dong Nai
Vietnam inaugurated its first power project using imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) on Sunday, a US$1.4-billion cluster in Dong Nai Province designed to boost energy security and expand cleaner electricity generation.
From now, karaoke singing in Vietnam at any time of day shall face fines
Residents who sing karaoke at any time of day may be fined if the noise exceeds permitted limits, starting from December 15, marking a significant shift in Vietnam’s approach to controlling noise pollution.
Hanoi to build first underground parking facility in Old Quarter
Hanoi is set to develop a two-level underground parking facility in the heart of its Old Quarter, beneath Phung Hung-Bat Dan Flower Garden.
Vietnam–Laos ties : strategic cohesion
Vietnam and Laos have scaled up bilateral relations to the highest level of friendship and cooperation, known as « Great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion ». It is a new framework between the two former Indochinese countries. The emphasis…
When city bans gasoline vehicles and apartments prohibit electric vehicles
With gasoline vehicles restricted and electric vehicles banned in apartments, people are caught between a rock and a hard place.
Vietnam’s passport rises to 90th on global ranking
Vietnam’s passport has climbed up two places to 90th in the Henley Passport Index’s December ranking, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 50 out of 227 destinations.
Ho Chi Minh City considers installing 20,000 sidewalk battery-swap cabinets for electric motorbikes
Ho Chi Minh City is weighing proposals to install around 20,000 battery-swap cabinets for electric motorbikes on sidewalks and streetlight poles, as the city accelerates a shift toward cleaner urban transport.
Foreign arrivals to Vietnam hit record high despite pollution, floods
Vietnam is on track to receive a record high of 21 million foreign tourists in 2025, reflecting the country’s strong recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, its Culture Ministry said, despite chronic air pollution and deadly flooding.
Vietnam’s second DoiMoi : growth, bottlenecks,and a role for Australia
Vietnam has announced a new round of sweeping reforms to propel the nation to high-income status. But long-term boldness is meeting short-term inertia.
Vietnam faces debate over regulating social media use among children under 16
As Australia moves to bar children under 16 from using major social media platforms including Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube, Vietnam is grappling with how to protect its younger internet users while recognizing the role of online connectivity in modern education…
North–South high-speed railway: Hyundai Rotem and THACO competing for the contract
The North–South high-speed railway in Vietnam is becoming a key battleground for domestic conglomerates and international partners. Against this backdrop, Hyundai Rotem and Truong Hai Group Corporation (THACO) are building a strategic partnership focused on localising the production of rolling…
Vietnam’s 2026 budget, explained
Strong economic performance sent government revenue soaring in 2025, putting the country in an enviable fiscal position.