Vietnam News
Not sexy : Vietnam’s worsening gender imbalance
Vietnam’s gender imbalance at birth is worsening, with the northern province of Bac Ninh reporting a ratio of 119.6 boys for every 100 girls.
Vietnam launches 10-year golden visa to boost tourism and investment
Vietnam has introduced a 10-year golden visa programme in an effort to position the country as a sustainable travel and investment hub in Southeast Asia.
Vietnam plans to buy airport in Kazakhstan
Vietnam is considering expanding its presence in Kazakhstan’s aviation sector through the potential acquisition or trust management of a local airport, according to recent statements by Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin, Azernews reports.
Vietnam’s centralization drive faces external economic headwinds
Communist Party chief To Lam has embarked on a radical program of administrative reform that is increasingly vulnerable to forces beyond Hanoi’s control.
Vietnam PM says still aiming for growth target despite U.S. tariffs
Vietnam faces more challenges than opportunities because of U.S. tariffs but will still aim to meet its target of at least 8% growth this year, the Prime Minister said on Monday, ahead of the start of trade talks with Washington…
Vietnam government considers ban on personal data sales amid sharp rise in cyberattacks
The Vietnamese government is considering a ban on the sale of personal data as the country grapples with a surge in the incidence of scams and major cyberattacks.
Tourism officials wary of Vietnam
Tourism operators fear Thailand will lose its position as the top Southeast Asian destination to Vietnam in a few years as the latter reported nearly 50% inbound market growth in March compared with the pre-pandemic period, while Thailand struggles with…
Vietnam to begin trade talks with US on May 7
Vietnam is among six countries the U.S. has prioritized for negotiations on trade tariffs, with the first round scheduled for Wednesday, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said.
Marc Riboud’s Vietnam by Jean Loh
These are very touching note and text from our collaborator Jean Loh on Marc Riboud, whose exhibition is about to end at the Musée Guimet.
Buddha’s sacred relics from India arrive in Vietnam for UN Vesak day celebrations
Sacred relics of Lord Buddha have arrived in Vietnam from India, marking the beginning of a significant spiritual and cultural event in conjunction with the UN Vesak Day celebrations. The relics were received with reverence at the Vietnam Buddhist University…
What is Vietnam’s administrative ‘revolution’ ?
These administrative reforms are set to slash government spending, including rooting out some prestigious and comfortable government jobs. But is it just another way to consolidate power ?
Owner of American International School Vietnam arrested for disrupting public order
The owner of the American International School Vietnam (AISVN) has been arrested for disrupting public order and inciting vandalism in front of the school’s gate.
‘Hello, spring victory !’ Vietnamese propaganda art flourishes 50 years after end of war
Much has changed in Vietnamese life in the 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War. The streets of the once-impoverished country now bustle with commerce and young people carry the latest iPhones and sing along to Taylor Swift…
Chinese business in Vietnam struggles with US tariffs uncertainty
Many Chinese businesses in Vietnam, particularly those exporting directly to the United States, in theory find themselves in a better position than they would be at home. But some said investors were hesitating and anxiety was widespread.
Trump is freezing funds to clear thousands of unexploded mines in Vietnam 50 years after war ended
Fifty years after the end of the Vietnam war, the long-term consequences of that conflict continue to affect many Vietnamese people’s daily lives. There are still thousands of unexploded mines and bombs strewn across the region in forests, rice fields and around…
‘Victory of faith’, Vietnamese celebrate 50 years since end of Vietnam War
Thousands of Vietnamese celebrated the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War on Wednesday, in what the country’s communist leader said was a « victory of faith ».
Fall of Saigon : Children of Vietnam’s war refugees reconcile a painful past
A younger generation of Vietnamese make peace with history and identity on the 50th anniversary of war ending in Vietnam.
Fifty years after the war, Vietnam faces a new US threat – tariffs
On a searing afternoon in Vietnam, Tung Linh declared she « basically knows nothing » about the bloody, decades-long war that pitted her country’s Communist-run North against the United States-backed South.
Vietnam is one, the Vietnamese people are one
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam has described the victory on April 30, 1975 as a shining symbol of revolutionary heroism, the will for independence, resilience, and the strength of the great national…
Vietnamese soldiers prepare with dedication for parade at Russia’s Red Square
A delegation from the Embassy of Vietnam in the Russian Federation, led by Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi, visited and encouraged members of the Vietnamese People’s Army delegation currently practicing in Moscow to join a parade in Moscow’s iconic Red Square…
50 years after the fall of Saigon, Vietnam tweaks the story of its victory
Military officers stoop to inspect slim green cannons along the Saigon River. Construction equipment whines as workers erect towering bleachers in a downtown park. Fighter jets and helicopters roar above the city in practice drills.
Japan, Vietnam pledge closer economic cooperation as Trump tariffs loom
Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru said that the two nations will work “to maintain a free and open international order based on the rule of law.”
Trump can boycott, but the failure and end of Vietnam War is a fact
Wednesday is the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon, marking the beginning of decades of repairing relations and national reflection.
Over 8,000 prisons to be given amnesty this year
Up to 8,055 prisoners and another whose jail term is temporarily suspended in 2025 will receive amnesty this year, effective from Thursday.
Vietnam goes big in its sprint to 2030
Vietnam’s General Secretary To Lam has staked his leadership on the promise of a transformative ‘era of national rise’ — a bold new phase of development driven by digital transformation, institutional reform, infrastructure expansion, green growth and deeper global integration.
In 1975, thousands of babies were daringly airlifted from the Vietnam war
Some of those involved in ‘Operation Babylift’ recall the events of those few days as North Vietnamese troops closed in on Saigon – and what happened to the children afterwards.