Vietnam : free imprisoned activists at medical risk
Can Thi Theu, Le Dinh Luong suffering grave health problems
Vietnam Railways unveils innovative heritage railway tour to explore Hanoi’s iconic sites
Vietnam Railways has introduced a new heritage railway tour route that it says will allow international visitors to experience the cultural essence of Hanoi in a unique way.
New airport near Hanoi sees capacity increased to 50 million passengers a year
Gia Binh International Airport, under construction in the northern Bac Ninh Province, will have a capacity of 50 million passengers a year and four runways.
Vietnam reports strong January-July trade data, imports from US rise 22.7%
Vietnam reported robust trade activity in the first seven months of this year, with imports of goods from the United States rising by nearly 25% after its March tariff cuts on several American products, government data showed on Wednesday.
Vietnam should heed the risks of high-speed rail losses
High-speed rail is rarely profitable, and Vietnam’s costly proposed line could be an exceptional fiasco.
Vietnam’s free trade zones hoped to give boost to economic growth
Many other localities across the country are « laying the groundwork » in hopes of being granted permission to establish FTZs.
Vietnam allows all women to access fertility treatments by choice
Starting on 1 October, Vietnam will allow all women to access assisted reproductive technologies (ART), including egg freezing and in vitro fertilization (IVF), based on their personal choice.
Vietnam’s strategic ascent up the global chip supply chain
The recently passed Law on Science, Technology, and Innovation aims to lay a foundation for Hanoi’s semiconductor ambitions.
Rapid development, legal changes put pressure on Vietnam’s forestland
Rạch Tràm fishing village stretches along the northern coast of Vietnam’s Phú Quốc Island. Surrounded on three sides by the forests of Phú Quốc National Park and facing the Gulf of Thailand on the other, with Cambodia visible across the…
Hanoi sizzles near 40 C amid widespread northern heat wave
Northern Vietnam is experiencing a widespread heat wave, with Hanoi recording a peak temperature of 39.7 degrees Celsius on Sunday and forecast to experience 40 C on Monday.
PM urges Vietnam’s largest airport project Long Thanh to receive first flight on Dec 19
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Aug. 2 reiterated that Long Thanh International Airport must be completed to receive its first flight on Dec. 19, 2025 and begin commercial operations in early 2026.
Vietnam’s EV market heats up amid intense competition
Vietnam’s electric vehicle (EV) market is entering an unprecedented competitive phase, with both domestic and international companies vying across product offerings, charging infrastructure, battery technology, pricing, and after-sales service.
Vietnam : reform and collaboration for a safer digital asset ecosystem
Vietnam is rapidly emerging as one of the world’s leading adopters of digital assets, with millions of citizens embracing cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.
Longer preparation needed for Hanoi shift to electric vehicles : motorbike makers association
Hanoi’s plan to switch from gasoline to electric motorbikes needs a long period of preparation to work, the Vietnam Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers said.
Hanoians cannot find new apartments for under $2,300 per square meter
Apartments priced below VND60 million (US$2,300) per square meter have virtually disappeared in Hanoi in recent times as the market moves relentlessly toward high-end, high-profit developments.
Vietnam’s two largest airports rated low for on-time performance
Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat, Vietnam’s two largest airports, have been rated poorly for on-time performance in this year’s « World’s Best Airports 2025 » ranking.
Ho Chi Minh City to fully transition to electric and CNG buses by 2030
Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating its push for greener public transport with a plan to convert all buses to electric or green energy by 2030 as part of a broader effort to reduce emissions and promote sustainable urban mobility.
Vietnam receives 85 citizens from Cambodia following online scam crackdown
Previously, on July 23, 2025, the Vietnamese Embassy worked with Cambodian authorities to interview and verify the identities of the 85 Vietnamese citizens who had been temporarily detained in Kratie Province for alleged involvement in online scams and criminal activities.
The surprise winner in the U.S.-China tech war ? Vietnam’s chip industry
Vietnamese chip component suppliers are responding to growing market demands for products with no Chinese link.
Vietnam’s VN-Index hits all-time high on 25-year anniversary of local bourse
The benchmark index has outperformed regional peers with its 23% rally so far this year
Hanoi’s smog puzzle : Vehicle emissions contribute just 15%, officials say
Despite popular belief, vehicle emissions are not the main culprit behind Hanoi’s worsening air quality, making up just 15% of total pollution, according to officials, who however say cutting emissions remains urgent.
Marriage equality : could Vietnam be next ?
There is growing momentum in Vietnam to adopt marriage equality. However, traditional societal norms and tighter controls on foreign funding loom.
Hanoi to begin construction of two major metro lines in late 2025
Hanoi will break ground for two key urban railway projects in the fourth quarter of 2025, as part of the city’s long-term strategy to expand public transport system, thus easing traffic congestion.
Vietnam mulls $25M support for women having 2 children before 35
The Ministry of Health has proposed allocating VND650 billion (US$25.5 million) to support women who give birth to two children before they turn 35.
Ho Chi Minh City department puts forward pilot program for short-term apartment rentals to manage booming Airbnb sector
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction has proposed a 12-month pilot program allowing short-term rentals in apartment buildings starting September 1 this year, with the aim of regulating the rapidly growing Airbnb-style market and encouraging the shared economy…
Ha Long Bay disaster exposes fatal gap between rules and reality
Ha Long Bay’s deadliest boat disaster in years may not be just a tragedy, but a warning about hidden risks buried in Vietnam’s maritime regulations.