Russia, Vietnam use energy profits to avoid possible US sanctions for arms deals
Russia and Vietnam have developed a back-door method of concealing arms deal payments to avoid American and other Western sanctions, using the profits from joint oil and gas ventures to pay off defense contracts without any open transfers of cash…
Investors in Vietnam to face strict police screening under planned reform
The proposal could increase compliance costs for business while significantly expanding the powers of the security apparatus.
Are we accepting 3-hour delays at Tan Son Nhat airport as a norm ?
I’m not surprised that Tan Son Nhat and Noi Bai are among the worst airports in the world — I’m so used to their flight delays.
Vietnam startup seeks slice of third-largest EV motorbike market
Vietnamese electric motorbike maker Dat Bike secured $22 million in fresh funding as it takes on established players such as Honda Motor and Yamaha in one of the world’s fastest-growing two-wheel electric vehicle markets.
Metro line connecting Da Nang and Hoi An proposed
Deo Ca Group, a Vietnamese company specializing in large-scale transportation infrastructure, has proposed to build an urban railway to connect the two central localities Da Nang and Hoi An by 2030.
Vung Tau’s iconic beach reborn : cleared, revitalized, open to all
Once cluttered and overrun by vendors and unlicensed businesses, Vung Tau’s Back Beach has transformed in recent years into an open public place that welcomes both locals and tourists.
Hanoi is choking on air pollution beyond the city limits
Hanoi attracts international attention as not only a charming cultural capital, but also one of the most polluted cities in the world. In late 2024, Andrew Goledzinowski, then Australian ambassador to Vietnam, wrote on his social media that he was cutting his…
Vietnam asks United States to reconsider seafood export ban
Vietnam has asked the United States to reconsider a decision that could lead to a ban on some Vietnamese seafood exports to the American market starting next year, a potential blow to an economy already hit by U.S. tariffs.
Vietnam police dismantle major online weapons network
Investigators say the ring sold thousands of air rifles and parts through social media channels and courier services, earning billions of đồng in profit.
Vietnam plans to introduce Law on Artificial Intelligence
Vietnam is planning to update its National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy and Law on AI later this year.
Vietnam : government focuses on universal health insurance coverage by 2030
Vietnam has set the goal of achieving over 95% health insurance coverage by 2026 and universal coverage by 2030, with citizens to be exempted from basic hospital fees within the scope of health insurance benefits, reported the Vietnam Pictorial.
Smoke-dried bodies the oldest-known evidence of deliberate human mummification, study claims
Archaeologists claim they’ve found the oldest evidence of deliberate human mummification from a series of burial sites across southern China and South-East Asia.
ShinyHunters attack national credit information center of Vietnam
Vietnam’s National Credit Information Center (CIC) was hit by a ShinyHunters cyberattack, with VNCERT confirming signs of unauthorized access to steal personal data.
Vietnam education publishing house faces challenges in curbing fake textbooks
The Vietnam Education Publishing House (VEPH) is encountering a range of difficulties in fighting counterfeit textbooks as the situation is becoming increasingly sophisticated and complex.
US hands over dioxin-cleaned land at Bien Hoa Airbase to Vietnam
A ceremony was held at Bien Hoa Airbase in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam on Monday to mark the handover of six hectares of dioxin-cleaned land, the groundbreaking of a treatment plant, and an agreement for additional U.S. funding to…
How Hanoi will remake its iconic Hoan Kiem Lake square
Hanoi has begun a sweeping makeover of Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square at Hoan Kiem Lake, aiming to turn the 1.4-hectare landmark into a public space that blends restored heritage with bold modern design.
Vietnam automobile, motorcycle and bicycle association aims to make only electric vehicles by 2035
The Vietnam Automobile, Motorcycle and Bicycle Association (Vamoba) seeks to have all of its members produce at least one electric vehicle (EV) product line by 2027 and by 2035, 100% of their automobiles and motorcycles will be environmentally friendly EVs.
Is Vietnam becoming the new Thailand ?
Despite COVID-19 and global trade tensions, Vietnam’s exports and current account surplus continue to grow.
Five-year test run for Vietnam’s digital asset market
Vietnam has launched a five-year pilot of its digital asset market, marking a pivotal step in shaping regulations for the country’s emerging financial landscape.
Vietnam launches 5-year crypto market pilot with strict controls
Vietnam has adopted a five-year crypto pilot that takes effect immediately and bans the issuance of assets backed by fiat currencies or securities.
« Red Rain », le film de tous les records
Sorti le 22 août 2025, le film « Mưa Đỏ » , de sa traduction anglaise « Red Rain » est en train de battre de nombreux records pour les films vietnamiens. Portant sur la guerre révolutionnaire et particulièrement la…
World Bank cuts Vietnam’s growth forecast to 6.6% as tariffs bite
The World Bank on Monday trimmed its forecast for Vietnam’s economic growth on evidence that U.S. tariffs were starting to have an impact on the Southeast Asian exporter’s shipments.
Expert sees Ho Chi Minh City as future ‘Silicon Valley’ of Southeast Asia
Ho Chi Minh City has the potential to emerge as the ‘Silicon Valley’ of Southeast Asia, with its strong foundation in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation, provided it adopts a strategic investment roadmap, Dr. Vo Xuan Hoai, deputy director…
Vietnam’s ‘Red Rain’ war film hits $18.9mn as industry eyes $37.8mn milestone
Vietnamese war film ‘Red Rain’ has crossed the VND500 billion (US$18.9 million) mark in box office receipts, fueled by strong ticket sales and raising hopes that a domestic film could soon hit the VND1 trillion ($37.8 million) milestone.
HCMC finds new consultant for 2nd metro line, construction imminent
After several years HCMC’s metro line No. 2 between Ben Thanh and Tham Luong has got a new contractor for its consultancy package, meaning construction can start soon.
12,000-year-old human skeleton unearthed in northern Vietnam
The skull was shattered by a rock falling from the cave ceiling, but it was still sufficient to reconstruct nearly the entire structure, including the dental system.