Adidas supplier in HCMC to lay off another 1,200 workers
Taiwanese footwear maker Pouyuen, the largest employer in Ho Chi Minh City, will lay off more than 1,200 workers over lack of orders.
Why Australia and Vietnam should create a visa exemption program
he move would help advance several core areas of cooperation in the burgeoning bilateral relationship.
Vietnam’s largest refinery begins shutting down for maintenance
Vietnam’s largest oil refinery has shut down some of its units, beginning a 55-day total shutdown for major maintenance, a company source said on Wednesday.
Tourists from visa-exempt countries not yet recover to pre-pandemic levels
The number of tourists from 13 countries that are unilaterally exempt from visas by Vietnam have not yet recovered to pre-pandemic levels, data showed.
RSF makes German newspaper taz accessible again in Vietnam
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) recently used its mirror site technology « Operation Collateral Freedom » to restore online access to the German newspaper taz, which had presumably been blocked by the Vietnamese regime.
Hanoi wants tourists to stop visiting one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions
For nearly a year now, authorities in Hanoi have been trying to shut down “Train Street,” one of the city’s most famous unofficial attractions, where trains buzz by mere feet away from where people regularly sip coffee or beer in…
Vietnam and US to upgrade diplomatic relationship next month
The move is a win for U.S. diplomacy, but is consistent with Hanoi’s goal of building relationships with all of the contending major powers.
Rare earths magnet firms turn to Vietnam in China hedge
Korean and Chinese magnet firms, including an Apple supplier, are set to open factories in Vietnam, according to documents and people familiar with the plans, amid a push to diversify supply chains away from China and defend against Sino-U.S. tension.
Multiple-entry visa costs $50
A multiple-entry e-visa will cost US$50, double that of a single-entry visa, the Immigration Department has announced.
Da Lat- Thap Cham railway’s restoration to be completed by 2030
The Central Highlands province of Lam Dong has targeted to complete the restoration of the Da Lat –Thap Cham railway and put it into operation by 2030.
PM asks ministries to support Bamboo Airways
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked relevant ministries to find solutions to Bamboo Airways’ issues on capital, transfer of shares to new investors, and its fleet expansion.
All e-visa procedures handled online
The entire process for granting e-visas, from applying for, processing requests to issuing visas and paying fees, is now carried out online, said the Vietnam Immigration Department of the Ministry of Public Security.
Insufficient expansion funds keep Mekong Delta gateway a bottleneck
The lack of funds to widen the narrow main highway connecting HCMC with the Mekong Delta has impeded traffic for years.
Vietnam’s ‘ballroom’ culture : A safe space to celebrate transgender people
Latex, sequins and glitter dazzled as competitors took to the catwalk for fiery dance-offs at Saigon’s first ‘ballroom’.
La restauration du chemin de fer Dà Lat – Thap Chàm sera achevée d’ici 2030
La province de Lâm Dông, dans les hauts plateaux du Centre, s’est fixé l’objectif d’achever la restauration du chemin de fer Dà Lat – Thap Chàm et de le mettre en service d’ici 2030.
Vietnam, US eye new level of partnership when conditions allow
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Vietnam and the U.S. are deepening their dynamic and robust cooperation efforts, making « progress towards new level of relations when conditions are right. »
Foreigners struggle to apply for new e-visa
Though the government started granting e-visa for all countries starting Aug. 15, some people are struggling with the procedures.
Push to free chained elephants at Hanoi zoo
Legs in iron chains and unable to roam freely, the treatment of two elderly elephants at the Hanoi public zoo has drawn outrage in Vietnam, with animal rights groups demanding the pair be relocated.
Journalism in Vietnam : walking the tightrope between communism and capitalism
Media and journalism in Vietnam are facing a challenge when it comes to publishing stories about the government. On the one hand, the single-party government has absolute power to control the news outlets’ publications. On the other hand, the media…
Vietnam’s wealthiest tycoon becomes Asia’s fifth richest person as VinFast surges on Nasdaq debut
Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, Vietnam’s wealthiest man, joined the top ranks of Asia’s richest after shares of his electric vehicle maker VinFast Auto surged 255% on the company’s Nasdaq debut, adding a whopping $39 billion to his net worth.
Vietnamese film director brings Cannes award to Vietnam
Film director Pham Thien An, who won the Camera d’Or (Golden Camera) prize in the Directors’ Fortnight section at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival for the movie ‘Ben Trong Vo Ken Vang’ (Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell), displayed the award in…
Vietnam issues e-visas to citizens from all nations
The Vietnamese government on Monday issued a resolution to grant e-visas to citizens from all countries and territories.
Tourists excited over new Vietnam visa policy
Many foreigners are upbeat and already preparing plans to visit Vietnam after the country started granting three-month e-visas for citizens from all countries from Tuesday.
Aviation industry dragged down by human resources shortage
Vietnam’s growing aviation market, with large infrastructure projects being developed, is facing a shortage of human resources as training fails to meet recruitment demand.
New bus route opened to Hanoi’s airport
The Ministry of Transport has agreed with the Hanoi People’s Committee to open a new electric bus route to Noi Bai International Airport.
Can an upgraded US partnership help Vietnam escape China’s orbit ?
Recent history shows the dangers in seeking to escape the gravitational pull of its northern neighbor.