Why Vietnam should revamp its economic model
Donald Trump’s trade shock is a wake-up call for faster reform
Vietnam hands death penalties to three drug traffickers
A court in southern Vietnam has sentenced three drug traffickers to death for smuggling and selling more than 50 kilos of heroin and synthetic drugs, state media reported Wednesday.
Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro line serves over 10 million passengers after 6 months of operation
As of June 14, Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line No. 1 in Ho Chi Minh City had recorded over 9.997 million passengers and the number is estimated to have surpassed the 10-million mark to date – just six months after…
Made in Vietnam : Hanoi cracks down on fake goods as US tariffs loom
Since the United States accused Vietnam of being a hub for counterfeit goods, Tran Le Chi has found it increasingly hard to track down her favourite fake Chanel T-shirts, Gucci sunglasses and Louis Vuitton handbags.
Overcrowded HCMC metro forces me back to motorbike
I once commuted by the Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien metro line. Every morning, I’d park my motorbike at the National University station and take the train into the city center. But after just a few weeks, I switched back…
Vietnam adopts constitutional changes to abolish district-level government
Vietnam’s National Assembly on Monday unanimously passed sweeping constitutional amendments, with all 470 delegates present voting in favor.
Vietnam passes law to legalize Bitcoin and crypto assets
Vietnam’s new law, effective Jan 1, 2026, classifies digital assets as virtual and crypto assets, not securities or traditional assets.
Vietnam to hike tax on alcoholic drinks to 90%
The Vietnamese parliament has approved a proposal to increase tax on “beer and strong liquor” to an unprecedented 90% by 2031. db reports.
Vietnam takes a risk and a chance on BRICS
Vietnam aligns with Russia-China-led bloc while bidding to maintain strategic partnership and market access with US.
Hanoï rejoint les BRICS comme pays partenaire
Le Vietnam a officiellement rejoint le groupe BRICS en tant que pays partenaire, a annoncé vendredi le gouvernement brésilien, qui exerce actuellement la présidence tournante du bloc.
Two French aerospace giants aim to expand presence in Vietnam
France’s Aerospace groups Airbus and Safran on Wednesday expressed their wish to expand operations in Vietnam and proposed collaboration initiatives with the Vietnamese Government and businesses.
Sun PhuQuoc Airways to receive air transport license
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on June 11 approved the Ministry of Construction’s proposal to grant an air transport business license to the Sun PhuQuoc Airways Co. Ltd.
Vietnam deputy minister who created red tape for overseas jobs bribery arrested
A former deputy labor minister, who is currently a deputy minister of home affairs, has been arrested for allegedly increasing paperwork merely to extract bribes from labor export companies.
Why is Vietnam blocking access to Telegram ?
Hanoi claims that the encrypted messaging app is enabling criminal activity, but there may be deeper considerations at play.
China and its neighbors are ravaging the Mekong
Beijing’s formidable influence has traction because no country or authority officially controls the historic waterway.
Ho Chi Minh City streets under nearly a meter of water after heavy rain
Prolonged heavy rain inundated several areas of Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday evening, with floodwaters reaching nearly a meter deep in some locations, submerging homes and paralyzing traffic.
With an economy on the rise, Vietnam’s To Lam can claim pole position
Vietnam is economically out-performing its peers in the Mekong Region, and is set to become ASEAN’s second-largest economy by 2028.
Vietnam proposes faster work permit processing for foreign experts
Vietnam’s Ministry of Home Affairs has proposed reducing the processing time for work permits to just 10 days for foreign experts in high-demand sectors like artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors, part of a broader push to attract skilled international talent.
Vietnam’s beer industry sees profits rebound, but challenges remain
After a turbulent period characterized by declining profits and shifting consumer trends, Vietnam’s beer industry is showing signs of recovery, buoyed by a rebound in domestic consumption, which has lifted earnings across major players, yet the sector still faces numerous…
Ho Chi Minh City plans 1,000 km metro network after regional merger
Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating investment in an expanded metro system expected to reach nearly 1,000 km, following plans to merge with neighboring provinces in the southeastern region, city officials said.
Da Nang fines tourist firm $8,600 over environmental, food safety breaches
Authorities in Da Nang City, central Vietnam have imposed fines totaling over US$8,600 on a local company after its resort was found to have committed several administrative violations, including discharging untreated wastewater and breaching food safety regulations.
Vietjet’s founding shareholder proposes investment in HCMC’s 4th metro line
Sovico Group, a founding shareholder of budget airline Vietjet Air, has put forward a proposal to invest in Ho Chi Minh City’s metro line No. 4, a 47-km route linking Hoc Mon District to Nha Be District on the city’s…
How ‘Cali’ became a slur among Vietnam’s growing army of nationalists
Last fall, Vietnam opened a sprawling new military museum here, and among thousands of artifacts in the four-story building and a courtyard filled with tanks and aircrafts, one exhibit quickly became the star attraction: the flag of South Vietnam.
Russia delivers first LNG shipment to Vietnam amid sanctions
Amid ongoing international sanctions, Russia has expanded its economic outreach to Asia with its first-ever shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Vietnam.
Vietnam Airlines to launch first Vietnam–Denmark flights
Vietnam Airlines will connect Vietnam and Denmark with nonstop flights for the first time this December, marking another step in the carrier’s European growth strategy.
The Vietnamese restaurants removed from Michelin list
Five popular Vietnamese restaurants – Don Duck Old Quarter, Pho Hoa Pasteur, Dim Tu Tac, Xoi Bat, and Mon Viet – have been removed from the Michelin Guide 2025, even as they continue to attract large numbers of diners.