Bhutan Airlines to launch direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Bhutan next year
Bhutan Airlines, Bhutan’s first private carrier, is set to launch direct flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Paro Town in Bhutan starting 2025, with 10 round-trip flights annually during peak travel months.
Da Nang sets its sights on becoming Vietnam’s semiconductor hub
Da Nang City, located in central Vietnam, is taking significant steps to establish itself as a key player in the semiconductor industry, showcasing its potential, strengths, and investment opportunities at the 2024 Da Nang Semiconductor Day.
Vietnam’s largest island Phu Quoc struggles with occupancy rates due to costly airfares
High airfares are deterring tourists from visiting Phu Quoc during the National Day holiday, as hotels across the country’s biggest island recorded occupancy rates of only 30%.
Google considering large data centre in Vietnam, source says, in nation’s first by US big tech
Alphabet’s Google is considering building a large data centre in Vietnam, a person briefed on the plans said, in what would be the first such investment by a big U.S. technology company in the Southeast Asian nation.
China construction company offers to build Vietnam high-speed railroad
The state-owned China Communications Construction Company is interested in major infrastructure projects in Vietnam, including the north-south high-speed railroad and urban metro systems.
Vietnam becoming a chip-making powerhouse
Global semiconductor makers piling into Vietnam to decouple from China and eschew much higher Western wages
Vietnam turns chip sector magnet with affordable, quality talent pool
US, Taiwan, and South Korean players beat path to Vietnam, though the boom strains resources.
Vietnam to elect new president in October
Vietnam’s National Assembly will elect the country’s new president in October, state media said on Aug 27, the latest top-level change during an unusually turbulent period for the communist state.
Vietnam extends casino trial period for local patrons until year-end
The trial period allowing Vietnamese citizens to gamble at select casinos has been extended until December 31st, 2024, with the Phu Quoc casino project reporting mixed financial outcomes during the pilot phase.
To Lam’s rise to the top in Vietnam has been ‘spectacular’. Are we witnessing the emergence of a new strongman leader?
A new leader has rapidly ascended to power in Vietnam and some are already comparing him to Xi Jinping.
Vietnam’s rice export prices now highest worldwide
Vietnam’s rice export prices have reached the highest levels globally, surpassing those of Thailand, Pakistan, and other major exporters, the Vietnam Food Association (VFA) has announced.
Exclusive : Equinor halts Vietnam offshore wind plans, to close Hanoi office
Norway’s state-controlled energy giant Equinor has cancelled plans to invest in Vietnam’s offshore wind sector, a company spokesperson told Reuters, in a setback for the Southeast Asian country’s green power ambitions.
Vietnam pushes for high tech as investors pivot from China
Official says Hanoi needs to boost labour force and power supply to draw semiconductor and AI industries
HCMC sidewalks are for everyone except pedestrians
A recent survey put Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi among Asia’s best cities for tourists to explore on foot, but readers strongly disagreed.
Tran To Nga undeterred by French court’s rejection of Agent Orange lawsuit
The Paris Court of Appeal’s rejection of the lawsuit filed by Tran To Nga against U.S. manufacturers of Agent Orange is not a surprise for the French-Vietnamese woman, who said she will not give up but continue to pursue this…
Vietnam rejects claims of exit ban on British citizens
The foreign ministry on Thursday dismissed claims from a U.K. newspaper that British citizens may have their passports seized and be banned from leaving Vietnam.
French court rejects appeal in Agent Orange lawsuit by French-Vietnamese ex-journalist
A Paris court on Thursday dismissed an appeal by French-Vietnamese former journalist Tran To Nga, who sought to sue Monsanto and other agrochemical companies for their role in producing Agent Orange, used by the US military to devastating effect during…
With China visit, Vietnam’s To Lam reinforces bilateral political trust
The new party chief’s first overseas visit reflects the divergent positions that China and the United States occupy in Vietnam’s foreign policy.
Vietnam to screen monkeypox at borders
The Ministry of Health on Monday directed local authorities to implement monitoring for monkeypox at border gates in response to a global health emergency declared by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Vietnam eyes completion of 3,000 km of highways by 2025
The Government Office on August 19 issued a document announcing the conclusion by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, head of the State steering committee for national key transport projects, at the 13th meeting of the committee.
China and Vietnam sign 14 deals from rail to crocodiles after leaders meet
China and Vietnam signed 14 documents spanning cross-border railways to crocodile exports on Monday, after Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Vietnam’s new leader To Lam in Beijing.
Morphine shortage leaves cancer patients needlessly suffering from pain
Unable to get morphine, Hoang Thuy Linh, 27, has been taking painkillers by the dozen to soothe the pain caused by her cancer.
Mpox infects 199, claims 8 lives in southern Vietnam since 2023
The southern part of Vietnam has reported 199 cases of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, since early 2023, resulting in eight deaths, with most of the patients and fatalities recorded in Ho Chi Minh City, according to the city’s Department…
Will Vietnam go down China’s path ?
Vietnam’s new general secretary To Lam is likely to consolidate power, as per Xi Jinping in China. But his economic and foreign policy approach may be different.
Xi Jinping meets Vietnam’s new leader To Lam to renew ties
Chinese president vows ‘good working relations’ despite maritime tensions
China’s Xi holds talks with Vietnam’s new leader in Beijing
Meeting between leaders of China, Vietnam signals close ties between neighbouring states despite occasional tensions.