France to bring back remains of colonial soldiers from Vietnam
France is to repatriate from Vietnam the bodies of six soldiers who died in Dien Bien Phu, the country’s last stand in colonial Indochina, the defense ministry said.
HCMC power demand may break records this summer
Long-lasting heat waves caused by El Nino are expected to drive Ho Chi Minh City power demand to new heights in April and May, reaching over 95 million kWh daily.
Vietnam’s GDP growth slowed to 5.66% in Q1 on weak phone, car output
Side effects of government’s crackdown on corruption also hit businesses.
Who is Truong My Lan ? From market stall to Vietnam’s biggest fraud case, the rise and fall of an alleged scam mastermind
Truong My Lan ran eateries and hotels in her early career before coming under public scrutiny in a fraud case involving almost 3% of her country’s GDP. Fears have emerged over her trial damaging investor confidence in Vietnam’s business environment.
33 years on, Pacific Airlines still struggling to take off
Pacific Airlines was expected to dominate the low-budget aviation market and operate 40 jets, but after three decades the airline has only debts and no aircraft.
Vietnam’s social listening programme : big brother looming over Ho Chi Minh City ?
Locals in Ho Chi Minh City worry that a new government initiative for social listening powered by artificial intelligence would jeopardise their privacy rather than improve public services.
Cyberattack on Vietnam securities broker disrupts stock markets
Vietnam’s third-largest securities broker, VNDirect, is still struggling to fully restore its operations after suffering a cyberattack over the weekend.
From silence to remembrance : Vietnam’s shifting approach to China
The delicate balancing of honouring fallen soldiers while navigating a strategically important yet tense relationship with a powerful neighbour.
Apax Leaders stops refunding tuition fees after boss’s arrest
English school Apax Leaders has announced that it would stop refunding tuition to parents following the arrest of its owner Nguyen Ngoc Thuy over fraud allegations.
Putin visit on the agenda after invitation from Vietnam party chief
Over the past two years, Hanoi has hosted the leaders of five of its seven “comprehensive strategic partners.” Russia’s leader could be next.
Vietnam party leader Trong invites Russia’s Putin to visit, state media reports
Vietnam Communist Party Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit the Southeast Asian country during a telephone call on Tuesday, Vietnamese state media reported.
With Japan’s help, is Vietnam headed for a flawed energy transition?
Ngo Thi To Nhien was not an activist or a dissident, but “a government insider,” according to The 88 Project, a group tracking political prisoners in Vietnam.
Tourists turn away as Ha Long Bay full of plastic waste
Many foreign tourists visiting Ha Long Bay and Cat Ba Island in northern Vietnam felt disappointed and angered recently after encountering a large amount of plastic waste.
Vietnam president’s downfall stokes political turmoil fears
Vo Van Thuong is now the second president to resign in as many years amid a massive anti-corruption crackdown that has taken down many of the Southeast Asian nation’s top politicians.
Vietnamese-born director Tran Anh Hung attends premiere of his award-winning film in Vietnam
Vietnamese-born filmmaker Tran Anh Hung, accompanied by his wife Tran Nu Yen Khe, was present at the Vietnam premiere of his movie “The Pot-au-Feu,” which won him the Cannes Film Festival 2023 Best Director prize.
Vietnam loses its second president in two years amid concerns for political stability
Vo Van Thuong has resigned after just over a year, as the country continues its ‘blazing furnace’ anti-corruption drive.
Vietnam : President Vo Van Thuong resigns after a year in office
After a meeting of the ruling Communist Party on Wednesday, the government said in a statement that he had broken party rules and had negatively affected its reputation.
Autrefois symbole de stabilité, le Viêt Nam va nommer son troisième président en un an
Le Vietnam est à la recherche de son troisième président en un peu plus d’un an après que le Parti communiste au pouvoir ait forcé mercredi la démission de Vo Van Thuong, qui n’a été élu que l’année dernière après…
Vietnam Party committee approves president’s resignation
Vietnam’s Communist Party Central Committee on Wednesday agreed to let President Vo Van Thuong be relieved from his position per his personal request.
Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong resigns amid anti-corruption campaign
Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong resigned after a little over a year in the position, the Communist Party said Wednesday, making him the latest senior official to leave office after likely being implicated in an intense anti-corruption campaign.
Why are air fares too high for Vietnamese people?
When I was CEO of Bamboo Airways, I always thought that Vietnamese air tickets were cheap compared to those offering similar services in more « developed » countries.
Vietnam’s Pacific Airlines ceases operations amid unpaid leases
Vietnamese low-cost carrier Pacific Airlines has ceased operations, with its Airbus A320 fleet returned to lessors.
Un défilé militaire marquera le 70e anniversaire de la Victoire de Diên Biên Phu
Un défilé militaire aura lieu le 7 mai pour marquer le 70e anniversaire de la Victoire de Diên Biên Phu (7 mai 1954). Ce défilé se déroulera au stade de la province de Diên Biên (Nord), après une cérémonie nationale, conformément…
Prosecutors recommend death sentence for Van Thinh Phat chairwoman Truong My Lan
The prosecutors have proposed a death sentence for Van Thinh Phat chairwoman Truong My Lan as for committing severe crime over a long period and causing irrevocable consequences.
Teachers at HCMC international school go on strike over unpaid salaries
Around 1,400 students of the American International School Vietnam (AISVN) had to stay home on Monday as most teachers had stopped teaching over withheld salaries.
Vietnam Party leader congratulates President Putin over re-election
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on Monday sent a congratulatory letter to Vladimir Putin over his re-election as president of Russia.