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.
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.