Vietnam prepares for party chief To Lam’s visit to Russia in may
Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son is currently in Russia to prepare for Party General Secretary To Lam’s upcoming May visit to Russia and participation in a Victory Day military parade marking the 80th anniversary of…
Vietnam charm offensive fails to stave off 46% Trump tariff
The country is among the world’s most trade-dependent nations, with exports equivalent to about 90 per cent of gross domestic product last year.
46 per cent US tariffs to pose big challenges for Vietnam
The window for tariff negotiations with the United States is still wide open, but it is likely that exports will be strongly affected, putting pressure on the exchange rate.
Nationals of Belgium Soon Eligible for Visa-Free Travel to Vietnam
Belgian passport holders will soon be able to travel to Vietnam without the need to obtain a visa as the latter has decided to drop this requirement.
In Vietnam, personal data, corporate documents sold widely on Internet
A large number of personal data and corporate documents in Vietnam were put on sale on multiple online platforms in 2024, with losses estimated at US$11 million.
The ripple effects of Vietnam’s island-building in the South China Sea
In 2021, Vietnam began expanding some of its small- and medium-sized outposts in the Spratly Islands through dredging and landfill. As of now, that effort has resulted in over 2,200 acres of new land being created across ten features, with…
Vietnam identifies 40 gold mines with 30 tons of estimated reserves
A comprehensive mineral survey of northern Vietnam discovered 40 gold mines with total estimated reserves of nearly 30 tons, the Vietnam Geological and Mineral Department announced recently.
Vietnam’s party leader To Lam supports more imports of US goods
Vietnam’s Party General Secretary To Lam affirmed the country’s efforts to address U.S. concerns in economic, trade, and investment relations by encouraging businesses to increase imports of American products that align with Vietnam’s needs and the U.S.’s strengths.
Vietnam invites China, Laos, Cambodia to send troops for Reunification Day parade
Vietnam has extended an invitation to the defense ministries of China, Laos, and Cambodia to send military personnel to participate in the country’s Reunification Day parade on April 30.
Vietnam Airlines posts record profit in 2024
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines reported a post-audit profit of nearly VND8 trillion (US$312 million) in 2024, the highest in its history, thanks to strong international recovery and successful debt restructuring.
The Ha Giang loop : Top experiences on a 350-km road trip
Social media, tour companies, fellow travelers – everywhere you turn these days you will be inundated with photos and videos telling you the importance of « doing the Ha Giang loop. »
Vietnam offers $300,000 emergency aid for Myanmar earthquake
In response to Myanmar’s request for assistance, Vietnam has offered an emergency aid package worth $300,000 to support earthquake recovery efforts.
Belgium and Vietnam strengthen ties with first state visit since 1973
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde will pay a state visit to Vietnam this week. It will be the first official Belgian state visit to Vietnam since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1973.
Brazil’s Lula touts possible deals with Vietnam as he wraps state visit
Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Saturday that Vietnam may buy as many as 50 planes from Embraer, the Brazilian planemaker, and that another Brazilian company may invest $100 million in a meat-processing plant in the Asian…
Trump Organization eyes multi-billion-dollar projects in Vietnam amid tariff risks
The Trump Organization and its partner in Vietnam are working on multiple investments worth billions of dollars in golf courses, hotels and real estate projects in the Southeast Asian country, a spokesman for the consortium told Reuters.
Powerful magnitude-7.7 earthquake in Myanmar sends tremors to Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City
A magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar at 1:20 pm (Vietnam time) on Friday, with tremors felt as far as Ho Chi Minh City, according to the Institute of Geophysics.
Brazil, Vietnam discuss plane, beef deals and BRICS summit
Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Friday Vietnam may buy Embraer planes and become a regional hub for Brazilian meat processing operations, as he met Vietnam’s President Luong Cuong in Hanoi.
Ho Chi Minh City’s metro line No. 2 to break ground in December 2025
Ho Chi Minh City will begin construction of metro line No. 2 in December 2025 as part of a plan to develop seven metro lines spanning a total of 355 kilometers over the next decade, according to an announcement by…
Climate change and overfishing threaten Vietnam’s ancient tradition of making fish sauce
Bui Van Phong faced a choice when the Vietnam War ended 50 years ago: Stay in his small village, helping his parents carry on the family’s centuries-old tradition of making fish sauce, or join the hundreds of thousands of people…
Vietnam needs committed collaboration to dismantle cybercrime networks
The swift adoption of digital technologies in Vietnam has increased the country’s vulnerability to cyber threats. Between 2020–21, ransomware attacks surged by nearly 200 per cent in Vietnam, while 14,000 cyberattacks were reported in 2023, affecting around 83,000 computers and servers. This marks…
Vietnam to cut duties on US imports, approve Starlink as Trump tariff decision looms
Vietnam will cut its tariffs on several U.S. products including LNG and cars, and moved to approve Starlink services, as the country tries to avoid being hit with U.S. tariffs because of its large bilateral trade surplus.
44 people on trial in Vietnam over illegal sand mining
More than 40 people went on trial in Vietnam Monday over illegal sand mining in the Mekong Delta, state media said, as concern mounts over the environmental impact of overexploitation.
Transport systems, including metros, urgently needed to link Ho Chi Minh City with neighboring Binh Duong, Ba Ria-Vung Tau
The development of transport infrastructure, including metro lines, coastal roads, sea-crossing bridges and others, are needed to connect Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau Provinces if the three localities merge.
Can Vietnam Dodge the US tariff bullet ?
Vietnam has done almost everything necessary to preclude the possibility of the US slapping tariffs on its exports. The question is whether this would be enough.
Made in Vietnam or a backdoor for Chinese exports ?
Vietnam was one of the biggest beneficiaries of the tariffs imposed by Donald Trump during his first term. This time, Vietnam could be among the biggest casualties. Trump’s first term tariffs on China saw America’s trading relationships shift dramatically towards other…
Why are foreign names not allowed for Vietnamese children in Vietnam ?
Should the birth registration of children born in Vietnam to a Vietnamese mother and a foreign father be in Vietnamese or foreign names ?