Vietnam fines reckless drivers half the average annual salary
Vietnamese authorities hope the country’s famously chaotic roads could become a thing of the past after new, eye-watering penalties for breaching traffic rules were rolled out from January 1.
Vietnam holds Russia talks – and sets up nuclear project steering committee
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Russian counterpart Mikhail Mishustin have discussed enhancing their countries’ Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, including in nuclear energy, as Hanoi sets up a steering committee to implement the Ninh Thuan nuclear power plant project.
Former legislators sentenced in major corruption case
Former National Assembly deputies Luu Binh Nhuong and Le Thanh Van as well as their associates were sentenced to prison on Monday for extorting property and abusing positions and power to influence others for personal gain.
Overseas Vietnamese astonished by rising costs during visits home
Phuong Mai, 40, was taken aback when she discovered she had spent over VND200 million (US$7,833) in just one month during her visit to Vietnam.
Northern Vietnam’s rural areas grapple with air, water, and soil pollution
Rural areas in northern Vietnam are facing increasing environmental challenges, with air, water, and soil pollution worsening due to the impacts of craft villages, industrial zones, and agricultural activities.
$8bln railway project linking 9 northern Vietnam localities set for 2031 completion
The Transport Ministry of Vietnam is collecting feedback from relevant agencies on a pre-feasibility study of a railway project linking nine northern provinces and cities, with a total investment of VND205.9 trillion (US$8.1 billion).
Sidewalk driving declines in Ho Chi Minh City on account of heftier fines
Ho Chi Minh City has seen a major shift in traffic behavior over the past few days, with sidewalks that were once clogged with motorcycles now clear of moving vehicles.
US trade deficit with Vietnam soars beyond $110 billion, as weak dong boosts exports
The U.S. trade deficit with Vietnam exceeded $110 billion in the first 11 months of 2024, latest U.S. figures show, as exports from the Southeast Asian industrial hub grew amid a record fall of its currency against the dollar.
European bizs confident in Vietnam’s economic prospects
Vietnam saw a significant rise in business sentiment in the fourth quarter (Q4) last year, reflecting resilience amidst a turbulent global landscape, according to the quarter’s business confidence index (BCI) report released recently by the European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham)…
Vietnam’s communists join Musk, Milei in slashing government
As Elon Musk and Argentina’s Javier Milei champion ambitious plans to dramatically slash the size of government, a similar effort is getting underway across the globe from political leaders with a completely different ideology: Vietnam’s Communist Party.
Vietnam’s high-speed rail hits the brakes on foreign funding
The Vietnamese National Assembly has approved the creation of a high-speed rail network that will deliver significant economic benefits to the country. Rather than rely on foreign funding, Vietnam intends to largely fund the project through domestic sources, including governments…
Vietnam struggles to avoid the Trump administration’s glare
Vietnam’s rising trade surplus with the United States may threaten its close strategic and economic bilateral ties under the second Trump administration.
Vietnam to prosecute lawyer for criticising judicial actions on social media
The Vietnamese government initiated legal proceedings on Tuesday against prominent lawyer Tran Dinh Trien for allegedly infringing upon state interests through social media criticism.
Channel migrants : The real reason so many are fleeing Vietnam for the UK
More Vietnamese attempted small-boat Channel crossings in the first half of 2024 than any other nationality. Yet they are coming from one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. Why, then, are so many risking their lives to reach Britain ?
Fines for riding on sidewalks set at $236 while workers earn $330 monthly
The increased fines of VND4-6 million (US$157-236) for motorcyclist riding on sidewalks have recently sparked debate, given that workers’ average monthly income is only at VND8.5 million (US$334).
Vietnamese workers’ monthly income rises to $323 in Q4 2024
The average monthly income of workers in Vietnam reached VND8.2 million ($323.09) in the fourth quarter of 2024, an increase of VND550,000 or 7% from the previous quarter, according to the General Statistics Office.
Vietnam strengthens control of internet and civil society through new decrees
Tech companies are now required to verify users, while strict rules are imposed on associations.
Vietnam’s 2024 GDP growth accelerates to 7.09%, driven by strong exports
Vietnam’s economy expanded 7.09% last year to $476.3 billion, faster than the 5.05% expansion in 2023, driven by strong exports and robust foreign investment inflows, government data showed on Monday.
Le Vietnam et le Cambodge célèbrent leur soutien mutuel pour le 46e anniversaire du 7 janvier
Lors d’un rassemblement de masse à Phnom Penh marquant le 46e anniversaire de la victoire du 7 janvier sur le régime génocidaire (1979-2025), Samdech Techo Hun Sen a exprimé sa profonde gratitude au Vietnam et à ses dirigeants pour leur soutien…
Internet connection hit as 2 undersea cables suffer disruption
Internet users in Vietnam are experiencing disruptions in international connections due to issues with two major undersea cables, APG and IA.
Frost covers Vietnam’s highest peak for nearly a week
Thick layers of frost have covered everything on the summit of Fansipan, Vietnam’s highest peak, in northern Sa Pa Town over the past six days due to chilling weather in the ongoing winter.
Vietnam PM suggests country’s richest man to build metro in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh revealed that he had proposed to Vingroup chairman Pham Nhat Vuong, the country’s wealthiest individual, the idea of building a subway line connecting downtown Ho Chi Minh City with coastal Can Gio District.
Vietnam 2025 : Griller un feu rouge pourra coûter jusqu’à 20 millions de dôngs
En 2025, le Vietnam renforce sa lutte contre les comportements routiers dangereux avec l’entrée en vigueur d’un décret durcissant les sanctions pour les infractions graves. Amendes multipliées, permis à points et nouvelles règles de circulation : ces mesures visent à…
Dwindling fish stocks, rising costs threaten livelihoods of southwestern Vietnam’s fishing communities
Fishermen in southwestern Vietnam are grappling with declining fish stocks, soaring operating costs, and labor shortages, which have forced many of them to consider abandoning their boats and seeking alternative livelihoods as traditional fishing becomes unsustainable.
Vietnam recognizes 4 royal antiques as national treasures
Hue City, the former feudal capital of Vietnam in central Thua Thien-Hue Province, has four more royal antiques recognized as national treasures under a prime ministerial decision, the Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities reported this week.
Cultural leaders highlight challenges in Vietnam’s film and arts sectors
The Vietnam Feature Film Studio, once a beacon of revolutionary cinema, now lies in disrepair following privatization, reflecting broader challenges facing Vietnamese cinema and arts.