Gender imbalance remains high in Vietnam
The gender imbalance at birth remained at a high level last year, with 112 boys born for every 100 girls, while the natural ratio is around 105/100.
The unexpected twist in Vietnam’s renewable energy saga
Punishment awaits the senior officials who allowed Vietnam’s renewable energy quest to go off the rails, despite its apparent initial success. This policy crisis has the potential to affect other economic sectors if no clear end is in sight.
Luxury brand reps nearly triple Vietnam profits
Vietnam’s distributors of luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Dior and Hermes posted VND3.8 trillion ($156.57 million) in 2022 profits, up 270% year-on-year, according to latest data from a market research company.
Cash-on-delivery fraud is a nightmare for gig workers in Vietnam
Drivers pay out of pocket for online cash orders, expecting to be paid back by the customer — but, in Vietnam, the customers could disappear.
Trial of ex-health minister in Covid test kit bribery case begins
The trial of former health minister Nguyen Thanh Long for allegedly taking bribes to let a company sell Covid-19 test kits at inflated prices opens in Hanoi Wednesday.
Vietnam-financed airport in Lao province to be upgraded to int’l level
The Lao Government has agreed to upgrade Nong Khang airport, funded and built by Vietnam in Houaphanh province, into an international airport, the Vientiane Times reported on January 2.
Vietnamese-French painter spends 40 years searching for mom
Vietnamese-French painter Rémy Gastambide’s 40-year journey to find his roots has been marked by seven trips to Vietnam and numerous DNA tests, but his mother’s identity remains a mystery.
Why is Vietnam worried about Cambodia’s Mekong canal project ?
The proposed Funan Techo Canal is set to connect the country’s coast to the Mekong River via a system of lock gates.
New year offers ‘comprehensive’ Vietnam-Vatican ties
For Catholics in Vietnam, the appointment of a permanent Vatican representative comes after 14 years of dialogue
Vietnam welcomed 12.6 million foreign tourists, revenue hits $1.5b in 2023
The 12.6 million figure is still only 70 % of the figure in 2019, right before Covid-19 and the halt of international tourism
Hanoi air pollution making people sick
For the past two weeks, Linh, 35, has had to turn on humidifiers and air purifiers 24/7 to get a reprieve from her sore throat and congested nose as air quality in Hanoi falls to abysmal levels.
Vietnam : RSF calls for the release of ailing journalist deprived of medical care
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) urges the Vietnamese regime to release independent journalist Le Huu Minh Tuan who has been in a critical condition as recently stated by his family member.
Vietnam’s GDP expands 5.05 percent in 2023: stats office
Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5.05 percent this year, lower than its target of 6.5 percent, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).
Death penalty for bank robber in Vietnam’s Da Nang
A court in Da Nang City, central Vietnam has issued the death sentence to a young man who, assisted by an accomplice, robbed a bank in the city and fatally stabbed the bank security guard last month.
Vietnam tourism can’t rely on ‘beautiful nature, friendly people’ alone
Vietnam does not have the best sceneries, nor the friendliest people, and tourists will not just come naturally.
Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay losing its hue
Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay is losing its famous turquoise hue as pollution and over-development threaten its wildlife and picture-perfect image.
A Vietnamese restaurant that drowned up to 300 cats a month has shut. Its owner apologized for slaughtering pets.
A Vietnamese restaurant that drowned up to 300 cats a month to feed diners has closed down.
Vietnam president reduces death sentence to life for 18 prisoners
President Vo Van Thuong signed a decision on Wednesday to reduce death penalties to life imprisonment for 18 prisoners who filed petitions for commuted sentences.
Vietnam police arrest senior official over illicit sand mining
Police in Vietnam arrested a top provincial official on Dec 25 in an investigation into illegal sand mining, the government said.
HCMC prepares sidewalks for fee collection in 2024
Several HCMC districts have listed roads with wide sidewalks and drawn lines on them to prepare for fee collection in 2024.
Hanoi’s air quality at ‘very unhealthy’ levels
Hanoi’s air quality monitoring systems on Wednesday morning showed unhealthy air quality levels, with four areas showing very unhealthy levels.
Vietnam’s low birth rate keeps falling
Vietnam’s total fertility rate this year is at 1.95 children per woman, a drop compared to last year’s 2.01 ratio and a replacement ratio of 2.1.
I battle with my neighbors’ cacophony from dawn to late night
Readers share their vexation with a ubiquitous bad habit some Vietnamese have: causing a din.
Polish archbishop appointed Vatican representative in Vietnam
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Marek Zalewski from Poland to be the Vatican’s resident papal representative in Vietnam.
Natural disasters leave 166 dead, missing in Vietnam in 2023
More than 1,100 natural disasters have taken place across Vietnam this year, leaving 166 dead and missing, down 5% year-on-year.
Vietnam police arrest deputy trade minister in bribery probe
Police in Vietnam have detained a deputy minister of Industry and Trade on an accusation of bribery, its security ministry said on Thursday, the latest arrest in the ruling Communist Party’s years-long campaign against graft.