Vietnam News
Can Vietnam’s ‘era of rising’ break the middle-income trap ?
Vietnam has set its sights on becoming a high-income country by 2045, a bold ambition that marks a critical turning point in its economic trajectory. General Secretary To Lam’s vision for an ‘era of rising’ focuses on technology-driven growth and…
The declining influence of the national assembly in Vietnam’s ‘new era’
Communist Party chief To Lam is reversing a decades-long trend of growing legislative involvement in Vietnamese policy-making.
South Korean firms eye AI, semiconductor investment in Vietnam
Many South Korean businesses are looking to expand their investment in Vietnam’s AI, semiconductor and green energy, seeking to establish the country as a global investment hub.
Work on HCMC’s 2nd metro line set for December
Construction for Ho Chi Minh City’s second metro line, the Ben Thanh – Tham Luong route, is set to begin in December, as the city aims to expand its metro network to 335 kilometers over the next decade.
Is Vietnam’s 8% growth target too ambitious ?
On Feb. 19 the National Assembly passed a resolution targeting at least 8% growth for the year as part of efforts to accomplish Vietnam’s economic and social development push.
Europe prepares charm offensive in Vietnam amid US
European leaders are planning visits to Vietnam in coming months to strengthen ties with the Southeast Asian nation, officials said, amid tensions with Washington that could impact their exports to the United States.
Vietnam PM wants draft policy on cryptos submitted this month
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered the Ministry of Finance and the State Bank of Vietnam to draft a legal framework on cryptocurrencies within this month.
Vietnam PM vows quick licensing for Elon Musk’s Starlink
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on Saturday he had directed authorities to quickly grant a license to Elon Musk’s Starlink to provide satellite internet services in the country under a pilot scheme.
Vietnam drags feet over ‘urgent’ pollution problem
Toxic smoke billows from a burning mound of plastic bags and leaves on Le Thi Huyen’s farm in Hanoi, a city battling an alarming air pollution surge that the communist government appears in no hurry to fix.
Vietnam steel assoc urges swift resolution of anti-dumping case against Chinese, S.Korean imports
The Vietnam Steel Association (VSA) is urging the Ministry of Industry and Trade to accelerate an anti-dumping investigation into coated steel imports from China and South Korea, warning that the continued influx of low-cost Chinese steel is placing significant pressure…
Vietnam to support deportations from US after tariff threats, lawyer says
Vietnam has pledged to support the repatriation of a few dozen Vietnamese nationals detained in the US and to quickly handle new requests for deportations after US threats of trade tariffs and visa sanctions, a lawyer briefed on the matter…
‘Business is not good’ : Vietnam’s floating markets dwindle as economy soars
Cai Rang and other floating markets are in decline amid rapid economic development and improving infrastructure.
Vietnam, New Zealand announce comprehensive strategic partnership
New Zealand has become the 10th nation, and the seventh in the past three years, to be promoted to the top tier of Vietnam’s diplomatic hierarchy.
Vietnam court jails journalist Huy Duc for 30 months over Facebook posts
Huy Duc worked for influential state-run newspapers before authoring a popular blog critical of country’s leaders.
Residents blatantly rent out sidewalks in Ho Chi Minh City
Many individuals and households are arbitrarily occupying and renting out sidewalks in Ho Chi Minh City for businesses and parking, leaving pedestrians with no space to walk.
US tariffs may impact Việt Nam’s aluminium and steel exports
While Việt Nam is not the largest exporter of steel and aluminium to the US, domestic businesses will still face significant challenges due to this policy.
Vietnam targets independent journalist
Truong Huy San faces imprisonment for ‘infringing on state interests’
Vietnam’s urgent air force overhaul : exploring fighter jet options amid global tensions
Vietnam’s People’s Air Force (VPAF) faces a critical challenge: replacing its aging fleet of fighter aircraft while simultaneously expanding its defense partnerships. The backbone of Vietnam’s air force, the Soviet-era Su-22 Fitter, is nearing obsolescence, with multiple recent crashes underscoring…
Vietnam invited to compete at 2026 Olympic Winter Games
This will mark only the second time Vietnam has sent athletes to the continental winter sports tournament. The first was in Sapporo, Japan, in 2017, when the country was represented by six male skiers.
Chinese investment surge into Vietnam raises risk of Donald Trump retaliation
Shifts to avoid trade war have increased Hanoi’s vulnerability as surplus with US has grown.
Thailand urges Vietnam to join ‘Six Countries, One Destination’ tourism initiative
Thailand has called on Vietnam to seek measures to boost stronger tourism cooperation, including its « Six Countries, One Destination » initiative.
China holds live-fire exercises in Gulf of Tonkin after Vietnam marks its territorial claims
Chinese authorities said they began live-fire exercises in the Gulf of Tonkin on Monday, only days after Vietnam announced a new line marking what it considers its territory in the body of water between the two countries.
Vietnam to impose temporary anti-dumping tariff on China steel products
Vietnam will impose a temporary anti-dumping levy of up to 27.83% on some steel products from China, according to a trade ministry document seen by Reuters.
Hanoi apartment price 25% lower than HCMC’s
An average apartment in Hanoi costs nearly 25% lower than one in HCMC, a new report has found.
Vietnam’s birthrate among lowest in Southeast Asia
Vietnam’s fertility rate currently stands at 1.91 children per woman, ranking among the five lowest in Southeast Asia, according to the Ministry of Health.
Unseasonal rainfall in southern Vietnam fails to relieve saltwater intrusion
The Southern Regional Hydrometeorological Center reported that the current unseasonal rainfall in southern Vietnam is not able to alleviate saltwater intrusion.