Rise of Chinese language in Vietnam hinders plans to bring back Russian
There is a Russian-Vietnamese plan to bring the learning of Russian back to Vietnamese schools. But the reality is that English and Chinese are the most popular languages in the country.
Photographer Nguyen Thai Phien’s naked yoga photos exhibited in Da Lat
Nguyen Thai Phien, a Vietnamese photographer known for his nude art, has recently opened an exhibition that celebrates the human form through the depiction of 15 yoga instructors.
Finland beats China to become champion at Da Nang International Fireworks Festival
JoHo Pyro Professional Fireworks AB from Finland won the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2024 (DIFF) after a breath-taking performance on the Han River with their final show « Made of Young Generation. »
New apartment prices in Thu Duc City outpace rest of HCMC
The average price of new apartments in Thu Duc City rose by 10% in the second quarter, double the average rate in the rest of HCMC.
What other ASEAN members can learn from Vietnam’s renewable boom
With energy demand projected to increase threefold between 2020 and 2050, Southeast Asia’s energy transition is important in reducing global emissions. Yet progress has been slow.
Proposed excise tax hike alarms liquor businesses
Hiking the excise tax on liquor to 100% by 2030 will have an adverse impact on an industry whose performance is already on the wane, insiders and analysts warn.
Vietnam should consider 350-kph speed option for north-south train, PM announces
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on Thursday that Vietnam should conduct research for building a 350-kph north-south railway.
Are EU-Vietnam human rights talks a lost cause ?
Human rights groups are calling on Brussels to end its « box-ticking » talks with Vietnam and take more drastic actions against the country’s Communist government.
Thailand : Montagnard indigenous activist must not be extradited to face Torture In Vietnam
Thai authorities must not forcibly return a Montagnard and Ede Indigenous human rights activist to Vietnam where he would be at severe risk of torture, Amnesty International said ahead of his extradition hearing next week.
US warship makes rare call at Vietnam’s Cam Ranh bay port
The USS Blue Ridge has returned to central Vietnam, a half-century after taking part in the final phase of the U.S. war in Vietnam.
What’s at stake in the US decision to grant Vietnam ‘Market Economy’ status?
What’s at Stake in the US Decision to Grant Vietnam ‘Market Economy’ Status?
Vietnam’s largest high-speed vessel to suspend operations after two months
The high-speed vessel between HCMC and Con Dao with a capacity of 1,017 passengers will suspend operation from July 29 due to « inefficiency » just two months after launching.
Ministry seeking heavier penalties for fetus gender selection
The Health Ministry will propose adding regulations prohibiting fetal sex selection, and increasing sanctions on violations, as part of it’s new draft Population Law project.
Political upheaval in Vietnam is holding its economy back
Officials have become extremely cautious about signing off on public investment decisions – and foreign investors are taking note.
Is Vietnam’s anti-corruption drive a disguised power grab ?
Concerns grow that President To Lam may become Putin-style dictator
Biometric registration required by Vietnam’s State Bank confuses customers
Bank customers in Vietnam are complaining about facial authentication required for online bank transfers in excess of VND10 million (US$390) by commercial banks with effect from July 1.
Vietnam misses out on Intel, LG Chem investments due to lack of incentives, ministry document shows
Vietnam has missed out on multi-billion dollar investments by multinationals including Intel and LG Chem because it lacks sufficient investment incentives, the country’s investment ministry said in a document reviewed by Reuters.
Apple supplier Foxconn to invest in two projects in Vietnam to diversify supply chain
The Taiwanese company has been granted approval to produce smart entertainment products and smart-system equipment at the new facilities
Mandatory biometric registration for bank customers makes rocky start
Many bank customers have struggled to make transfers via smartphone apps after biometric data became mandatory to enhance cybersecurity.
Photos hoodwink face recognition tools on banking apps
Banking applications using facial biometric authentication can easily be tricked with photos, as several users have found out.
Why Vietnamese labor productivity is rated low
After signing a purchase deal with an automotive parts supplier in Dong Nai Province, Thang’s business was constantly notified that its orders had been delayed.
Second Hanoi metro line misses deadline for 13th time
The Nhon-Hanoi Station metro project has yet to transport any passengers, despite plans to commence commercial operations in June.
S. Korean president pledges to help Vietnam with semiconductor training
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol affirmed his country’s commitment to assist Vietnam in training the workforce for semiconductor and hi-tech industries, as well as developing the cultural industry, during his talks with Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in…
Vietnam leads SE Asia in motorbike usage
Vietnam has the highest proportion of motorbikes and mopeds among all passenger vehicles in Southeast Asia, making up 96 percent of the total vehicle share, according to research by Bain & Company, GenZero, Standard Chartered Bank, and Temasek.
Vietnam : Outrage at student height requirement
Too short to study ? Students can revise hard for the top grades but there’s little they can do about meeting a minimum height requirement for this one university program.
Vietnam : EU should better address intensifying repression
Bloc should rethink Human Rights dialogues, use other tools