Residents in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh city distressed by repeated fake delivery orders
Residents of Alley 20, Ben Nom Street, Rach Dua Ward have been suffering for nearly a year because some unknown person or persons constantly use their addresses to place fake online orders.
The fallacy of Vietnam’s bamboo diplomacy
Vietnam is prioritising appeasement of the powers that matter – Beijing and Washington – while neglecting its own long-term vulnerabilities.
Why Vietnam will not balance against China
Vietnam is different from the rest of Asia in that it does not depend on the U.S. for security and China for trade. In fact, the opposite is true.
Vietnam faces menace of waste from cheap “green technology” devices
According to statistics, every year, Vietnam discharges more than 90,000 electronic waste, of which waste of mini rechargeable fans and power banks account for a relatively large amount.
Vietnam seeks economic expansion at 8.3-8.5% this year
Vietnam needs to achieve a GDP growth rate of about 8.3-8.5% this year, creating momentum to reach a double-digit level in the 2026-2030 period, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Trump says Vietnam trade deal is ‘pretty well set’
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that a trade agreement with Vietnam was nearly complete.
Fearing 5-hour drive from HCMC center to new Long Thanh airport
Many travelers will hesitate to fly from the new Long Thanh airport if it takes several hours to get there from Ho Chi Minh City center, according to reader comments.
I endure hours of karaoke from my apartment neighbors every night
From around 6:30 p.m. until late every night, I am tormented by the noise coming from the apartment opposite mine, where karaoke music blasts at high volume with their door wide open.
Natural dyes help elevate ancient Vietnam’s Ma Chau silk brand
The use of organic dyes and pure mulberry silk has helped the brand be the top choice for an eco-friendly fashion.
Vietnam will ban fossil-fuel motorcycles from central Hanoi over pollution concerns
Vietnam will ban fossil-fuel motorcycles and mopeds in the heart of the capital, Hanoi, starting July 2026, as part of a nationwide effort to curb air pollution, state media reported.
Electric vehicles in Vietnam : 7 years of development and double-digit growth prospect
The shift toward greener mobility has been underway in Vietnam and the local electric vehicle (EV) market is expected to see double-digit growth thanks to favorable policies, infrastructure development, automakers’ efforts, and a young consumer base.
Hanoi to ban single-use plastics at downtown restaurants, cafes starting October
Vietnam’s capital Hanoi will ban single-use plastics at restaurants, cafes and drink shops in its downtown Ring Road 1 area starting October, under a pilot program aimed at cutting the city’s mounting plastic waste.
UK agrees deal with Vietnam to remove pharmaceutical trade barriers
Britain said it would strike an agreement with Vietnam to make it easier for pharmaceutical firms to sell UK-made medicines in the Southeast Asian nation, under a new trade strategy that emphasises quick, industry-specific deals.
How much does it cost to study medicine in Vietnam ?
Tuition fees for medical programs in Vietnam are set to range from VND31.1 million to more than VND530 million (US$1,190-20,250) in the upcoming academic year, with many universities raising their fees compared to last year.
Flight cancellations soar amid aviation boom in Vietnam
Passenger traffic grew 9.1% in H1 2025, but on-time flight performance dropped and cancellations surged across domestic airlines.
Vietnam proposes cash rewards for 2-daughter families
Vietnam’s Health Ministry is considering offering cash and material support to families with two daughters in an effort to tackle its declining birth rate and deep-rooted gender imbalance at birth.
Indonesia, Vietnam, and the BRICS Question
Both Jakarta and Hanoi seek to preserve strategic autonomy while navigating an increasingly polarized international environment. BRICS may offer a third path.
Vietnam halts use of German loans for Ho Chi Minh City’s 2nd metro line to avoid delays
The government has approved a proposal by Ho Chi Minh City to stop borrowing official development assistance (ODA) loans from Germany’s KfW development bank for metro line No.2 and instead use domestic funds to avoid further delays.
Vietnam jails 30 for corruption worth US$45 million
Former officials among those convicted as Hanoi presses sweeping anti-corruption campaign.
CMA CGM launches first 100% electric river barge with NIKE in Vietnam
CMA CGM, a global player in maritime, land, air, and logistics solutions, announced a major step forward in the decarbonization of river transport in Southeast Asia: the launch of the first fully electric container barge in Vietnam.
Vietnam invites Russian, Chinese forces to join National Day parade
The Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense has invited its counterparts from Russia, China, Laos, Cambodia, Cuba, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan to attend the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution on Aug. 19 and National Day on Sept.…
Semiconductor industry in Vietnam can now go global
Vietnam’s semiconductor and electronics sector is gaining momentum, fuelled by rising global demand and government support. Do Thi Thuy Huong, an executive board member of the Vietnam Electronic Industries Association, spoke with VIR’s Hoang Oanh about key strategies to develop…
Why is Vietnam cracking down on alcohol ?
Vietnam’s National Assembly last month approved plans to hike taxes on alcohol from 65% to 90% by 2031, a major step in the government’s efforts to curb harmful consumption habits.
Vietnam and Cambodia revamp economic partnership
As US tariffs bite and Chinese capital beckons, Vietnam and Cambodia discover renewed potential in their economic relationship. Neither can afford to alienate powerful partners, yet the risk of becoming pawns in a geopolitical tug-of-war grows ever clearer. Their evolving partnership shows…
Reflecting on the Vietnam Communist Party’s soliloquy to the private sector
If Resolution 68 is to be believed, state-owned enterprises are about to lose what remains of their special privileges.
Why Russian tourists are flocking to Vietnam
Convenient flights, affordable travel costs, cool weather, and relaxed visa policies have attracted a growing number of Russian tourists to Vietnam, according to tourism insiders.