China’s homegrown jetliner C909 begins commercial service in Vietnam
China’s domestically developed C909 passenger jet has begun commercial operation in Vietnam, further expanding its presence in Southeast Asia, according to Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC).
Xi’s visit to Vietnam: It’s not all about Trump
Hanoi’s welcome of the Chinese president amid the global tariff war is a harbinger of steadfast commitment to serving Vietnam’s national interests and development, rather than a picking of sides.
Vietnam to cut provinces by half in radical administrative restructure
The reforms are part of a drive to make the country’s political system “lean, compact, strong, efficient, effective, and impactful.”
Tips for passengers arriving at Vietnam’s largest domestic terminal at Tan Son Nhat Airport
Vietnam’s largest domestic terminal, T3 at Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat Airport, opened on Thursday and is set for full operation by April 30. Here are some tips for passengers to avoid confusion at the new terminal.
China’s Xi urges Vietnam to oppose ‘bullying’ as Trump mulls more tariffs
China’s President Xi Jinping has called on Vietnam to oppose « unilateral bullying » to upkeep a global system of free trade – though he stopped short of naming the US.
As Trump threatens tariffs, Vietnam scrambles to avert economic disaster
The Southeast Asian country is hoping for a reprieve from 46 percent duty, which would pummel its export-reliant economy.
China’s leader courts Vietnam as trade war with the U.S. mounts
Xi Jinping is in Southeast Asia to build bonds with countries that also face U.S. tariffs and have come under pressure from Washington to curb the transshipment of Chinese goods.
‘No winners’ in a trade war, says China’s Xi as he heads to Vietnam on charm offensive
Xi Jinping expected to present China as reliable partner in contrast to US, which imposed – then suspended – tariffs over 40% on some countries.
Vietnam discovers 12 mines containing over 10 tons of gold
A major gold discovery in central Vietnam has revealed 12 mines containing over 10 tons of gold and 16 tons of silver, according to the Mid-Central Geological Division.
China’s top leader to pay state visit to Vietnam today
General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Vietnam from April 14-15.
The first trade war with China was a boon for Vietnam — what about now ?
When Le Ngoc Tram became sales manager for a new industrial park in northern Vietnam, the goal was to turn it into an easy alternative for manufacturers leaving China to avoid the tariffs of the first U.S.-Sino trade war.
China’s Xi calls for stronger trade ties with Vietnam amid US tariff tensions
China and Vietnam ‘should strengthen cooperation in production and supply chains,’ Xi Jinping says in an article in Nhandan, the newspaper of Vietnam’s Communist Party.
Tibetans protest, demand probe into prominent Buddhist leader’s death in Vietnam
The Tibetan exile community worldwide has mobilized in protest following the suspicious death of prominent Buddhist leader Tulku Hungkar Dorje under Chinese custody in Vietnam. Demonstrations, candlelight vigils, and formal appeals have been organized across several countries, urging the Vietnamese…
Male workers in Vietnam earn more than females in Q1 2025
Male workers in Vietnam earned significantly more than their female counterparts in the first quarter of 2025, despite a rise in overall average income, according to the General Statistics Office’s report on Thursday.
2 men sentenced to death for trafficking 30 kg of drugs from Germany
A Ho Chi Minh City court Thursday sentenced two men to death for abetting a German man traffic 30 kilograms of drugs into the city by concealing them in coffee machines shipped by post.
China’s Xi to visit South-east Asia as trade conflict with US widens
Chinese President Xi Jinping will begin a three-nation tour of South-east Asia next week, his first overseas trip in 2025, aiming to consolidate ties with some of China’s closest neighbours as trade tension escalates with the US.
Vietnam, Spain discuss measures to reach $8 billion in trade
Vietnam attaches importance to and wishes to further strengthen multifaceted cooperation with Spain, said PM Chinh. He highly evaluated Spain for its significant achievements in socio-economic development and its active role in addressing global issues.
Vietnam may allow dual citizenship under amended law
Vietnam may soon allow dual citizenship and ease citizenship rules for foreigners under proposed changes to its nationality law, according to a new draft by the Ministry of Justice.
High-end apartment price climbs to new record in Ho Chi Minh City
The price of high-end apartments in Ho Chi Minh City reached US$4,691 per square meter, up nearly 28 percent from late 2024 and around 47 percent year on year, global commercial real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield said in…
Vietnam’s battlefields become unlikely tourist spots 50 years on from the war
Hamburger Hill, Hue, the Ia Drang Valley, Khe Sanh: Some remember the battles from the headlines, others from movies.
Lego opens factory in Vietnam, says will make toys without adding emissions
Lego has opened a $1 billion factory in Vietnam that it says will make toys without adding planet-warming gas to the atmosphere by relying entirely on clean energy.
Trump’s tariffs are a huge blow to Vietnam’s economic ambitions
US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs targeting most of the world are now in effect – and outside China, no other region has been hit as hard as South East Asia.
50 ans après la guerre, les sites historiques du Vietnam demeurent populaires
Hamburger Hill, Huế, vallée de la Drang, Khe Sanh: certains se souviennent des batailles de la guerre du Vietnam grâce aux gros titres des années 1960 et 1970, d’autres grâce aux films et aux livres d’histoire. Et des milliers d’Américains…
Le Vietnam face aux tariffs de Trump
Tandis que Donald Trump rejoue sa guerre commerciale façon Apocalypse Now, infligeant au Vietnam un tarif douanier record de 46 %, Ho Chi Minh-Ville répond par un klaxon de scooter et un sourire de commerçant : « Même pas mal. »…
Ho Chi Minh City identifies traffic as main source of air pollution, intensifies control efforts
After years of research and monitoring data, Ho Chi Minh City has pinpointed road traffic as the primary contributor to deteriorating air quality and pollution in the city, prompting authorities to implement stricter control measures.
Ho Chi Minh City residents face record high electricity bills amid intense heatwave
Residents of Ho Chi Minh City and other southern provinces are bracing for a surge in their electricity bills as the hot season approaches its peak.