Vietnam’s Mekong Delta faces new saline intrusion wave
Salt water from the sea is forecast to intrude deeper into rivers in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta in the next 10 days, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Construction begins on $433mn final sub-project of trans-Vietnam expressway
Construction of the Huu Nghi – Chi Lang Expressway, the final sub-project of Vietnam’s underway eastern North-South Expressway, started at a ceremony in northern Lang Son Province on Sunday.
Vietnam police arrest National Assembly chairman’s assistant
Police in Vietnam have arrested Pham Thai Ha, an assistant of the country’s National Assembly chairman, on an accusation of power abuse, the Ministry of Public Security said on Monday, amid a long-running campaign to stamp out graft.
The high costs of Hanoi’s low air quality
My biggest concern during holidays and festivals is my children’s health since they have to travel between their maternal and paternal grandparents’ homes in the south and north.
US, Russia to attend Vietnamese military expo
Dozens of countries, including the U.S., Russia, Japan and South Korea, plan to participate in the Vietnam Defense Expo at the end of the year.
How deep is Vietnam’s financial rot ?
Death sentence handed to corrupt real estate tycoon who stole $12 billion may not be enough to prevent widespread bank runs.
Remains of US soldiers repatriated
A ceremony to repatriate two sets of remains believed to be of U.S. soldiers listed as missing in action (MIA) from the war in Vietnam was held at the Da Nang International Airport on Tuesday.
More nonstop flights from India to Vietnam
Air India has opened sales ahead of its planned launch of direct flights between Delhi, India, and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, due to commence on 1 June 2024.
Vietnam is planning high-speed rail connections with China
Vietnam aims to start building two high-speed railway lines linking its capital Hanoi with China before 2030, the Ministry of Planning and Investment said, another sign of a recent warming of ties between the two Communist-ruled neighbors.
The case for Vietnam’s Mekong energy diplomacy
Vietnam needs to complement water diplomacy with energy diplomacy to curb the unsustainable exploitation of the Mekong for hydropower. Hanoi should promote the development and cross-country trade of non-hydro renewables, especially wind and solar power.
Urban railway may replace Hanoi’s rapid bus plans
An urban railway line could replace Hanoi’s Kim Ma-Yen Nghia BRT (bus rapid transit) line due to infrastructural limitations, the municipal People’s Committee said.
Second Vietnam province declares state of emergency over drought
Vietnam’s southernmost province Ca Mau has announced an emergency drought situation in Tran Van Thoi and U Minh districts to immediately deploy response measures.
Activists press Apple to oppose Vietnam’s detainments of climate experts
Apple was pressed on Thursday to take action on Vietnam’s detention of climate experts, with activist organizations saying it should weigh in given that the country has become a key manufacturing hub for the iPhone maker.
Vietnam tycoon Truong My Lan sentenced to death in $12.5bn fraud case
The largest case of fraud in Vietnam’s history has been uncovered as part of a major state anticorruption drive.
Vatican’s top diplomat visits Vietnam, fueling speculation of Pope Francis visit
The Vatican’s foreign minister emphasized Pope Francis’ care for Catholics in Vietnam and the pontiff’s desire for full diplomatic relations with the Communist country, during a first-of-its-kind visit in April.
Vietnam paints billionaire’s death sentence as a victory for clean governance. It’s not
It’s Southeast Asia’s biggest ever fraud, amounting to $12.5 billion and embroiling some of Vietnam’s top bankers and officials. And on Thursday, a Ho Chi Minh City court reached its verdict: a death sentence for Truong My Lan, a highflying…
Apple says it wants to spend more on suppliers in Vietnam
Apple Inc wants to boost its investment in Vietnam, state media quoted the U.S. tech giant’s CEO Tim Cook as saying in Hanoi on Tuesday, a day after the U.S. company said it wanted to increase spending on suppliers in…
Apple announces investment in Vietnam as Tim Cook visits Hanoi
Apple CEO is expected to meet programmers, students and content creators during two-day visit.
Foreign teachers see no closure with Apax Leaders’ unpaid salaries
Cash-strapped expatriate teachers in Vietnam who were scammed into working for free at the English language center Apax Leaders said the incident had affected their trust in the language school business.
Hanoi sees zero days of good air quality in March
Hanoi observed 29 days of unhealthy air quality the past month, with only one day enjoying moderate air quality.
Temperatures reach 41 C in northern Vietnam as summer arrives a month early
The summer heat has arrived in northern Vietnam a month earlier than usual, with temperatures soaring to 41 degrees Celsius in some places.
Vietnam’s flexible nonalignment
Vietnam’s relations with major powers are often described as non-aligned. This is usually linked to Hanoi’s ‘Four Nos’ policy — no military alliances, no siding with one country to act against another, no foreign military bases or using Vietnam as leverage…
Will Vietnam’s political turmoil shake up foreign investment ?
The president’s abrupt resignation suggests uncertainty, but it should not sow doubt about Hanoi’s economy or engagement with the world.
Ha Long Bay has been on my bucket list for years but it was a total letdown
Ha Long Bay has been on my travel bucket list for over a decade, but as soon as I got there I wanted to turn around and leave.
US raises concern over convictions of rights advocates in Vietnam
The U.S. State Department on Monday raised concerns about convictions of rights advocates in Vietnam, including five since January, and called on the country’s government to respect freedom of expression, association, and religion.
Vietnam and the Russia-Ukraine war : Hanoi’s ‘bamboo diplomacy’ pays off but challenges remain
The strengthening of the Russia-China strategic nexus affects Vietnam more than any other Southeast Asian country. Hanoi is concerned that Beijing may use its leverage with Moscow to undermine Vietnam’s interests in the South China Sea.