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.
HCMC’s metro latest plan : 7 trains to enter operation in July
The company that will operate HCMC’s metro line No.1 said in its newest plan that seven out of 17 trains on the line will enter service this July instead of waiting until the fourth quarter.
Vietnam seeking to learn from China with high-speed rail plan
Vietnam is seeking to learn from China to develop its first high-speed railway network, according to its government, with plans in the works for a rail line running the length of the country.
France to bring back remains of colonial soldiers from Vietnam
France is to repatriate from Vietnam the bodies of six soldiers who died in Dien Bien Phu, the country’s last stand in colonial Indochina, the defense ministry said.
HCMC power demand may break records this summer
Long-lasting heat waves caused by El Nino are expected to drive Ho Chi Minh City power demand to new heights in April and May, reaching over 95 million kWh daily.
Vietnam’s GDP growth slowed to 5.66% in Q1 on weak phone, car output
Side effects of government’s crackdown on corruption also hit businesses.
Who is Truong My Lan ? From market stall to Vietnam’s biggest fraud case, the rise and fall of an alleged scam mastermind
Truong My Lan ran eateries and hotels in her early career before coming under public scrutiny in a fraud case involving almost 3% of her country’s GDP. Fears have emerged over her trial damaging investor confidence in Vietnam’s business environment.
33 years on, Pacific Airlines still struggling to take off
Pacific Airlines was expected to dominate the low-budget aviation market and operate 40 jets, but after three decades the airline has only debts and no aircraft.
Vietnam’s social listening programme : big brother looming over Ho Chi Minh City ?
Locals in Ho Chi Minh City worry that a new government initiative for social listening powered by artificial intelligence would jeopardise their privacy rather than improve public services.
Cyberattack on Vietnam securities broker disrupts stock markets
Vietnam’s third-largest securities broker, VNDirect, is still struggling to fully restore its operations after suffering a cyberattack over the weekend.
From silence to remembrance : Vietnam’s shifting approach to China
The delicate balancing of honouring fallen soldiers while navigating a strategically important yet tense relationship with a powerful neighbour.
Apax Leaders stops refunding tuition fees after boss’s arrest
English school Apax Leaders has announced that it would stop refunding tuition to parents following the arrest of its owner Nguyen Ngoc Thuy over fraud allegations.
Putin visit on the agenda after invitation from Vietnam party chief
Over the past two years, Hanoi has hosted the leaders of five of its seven “comprehensive strategic partners.” Russia’s leader could be next.
Vietnam party leader Trong invites Russia’s Putin to visit, state media reports
Vietnam Communist Party Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit the Southeast Asian country during a telephone call on Tuesday, Vietnamese state media reported.
With Japan’s help, is Vietnam headed for a flawed energy transition?
Ngo Thi To Nhien was not an activist or a dissident, but “a government insider,” according to The 88 Project, a group tracking political prisoners in Vietnam.
Tourists turn away as Ha Long Bay full of plastic waste
Many foreign tourists visiting Ha Long Bay and Cat Ba Island in northern Vietnam felt disappointed and angered recently after encountering a large amount of plastic waste.
Vietnam president’s downfall stokes political turmoil fears
Vo Van Thuong is now the second president to resign in as many years amid a massive anti-corruption crackdown that has taken down many of the Southeast Asian nation’s top politicians.
Vietnamese-born director Tran Anh Hung attends premiere of his award-winning film in Vietnam
Vietnamese-born filmmaker Tran Anh Hung, accompanied by his wife Tran Nu Yen Khe, was present at the Vietnam premiere of his movie “The Pot-au-Feu,” which won him the Cannes Film Festival 2023 Best Director prize.
Vietnam loses its second president in two years amid concerns for political stability
Vo Van Thuong has resigned after just over a year, as the country continues its ‘blazing furnace’ anti-corruption drive.
Vietnam : President Vo Van Thuong resigns after a year in office
After a meeting of the ruling Communist Party on Wednesday, the government said in a statement that he had broken party rules and had negatively affected its reputation.
Autrefois symbole de stabilité, le Viêt Nam va nommer son troisième président en un an
Le Vietnam est à la recherche de son troisième président en un peu plus d’un an après que le Parti communiste au pouvoir ait forcé mercredi la démission de Vo Van Thuong, qui n’a été élu que l’année dernière après…
Vietnam Party committee approves president’s resignation
Vietnam’s Communist Party Central Committee on Wednesday agreed to let President Vo Van Thuong be relieved from his position per his personal request.