Rapid development, legal changes put pressure on Vietnam’s forestland
Rạch Tràm fishing village stretches along the northern coast of Vietnam’s Phú Quốc Island. Surrounded on three sides by the forests of Phú Quốc National Park and facing the Gulf of Thailand on the other, with Cambodia visible across the…
Hanoi sizzles near 40 C amid widespread northern heat wave
Northern Vietnam is experiencing a widespread heat wave, with Hanoi recording a peak temperature of 39.7 degrees Celsius on Sunday and forecast to experience 40 C on Monday.
PM urges Vietnam’s largest airport project Long Thanh to receive first flight on Dec 19
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Aug. 2 reiterated that Long Thanh International Airport must be completed to receive its first flight on Dec. 19, 2025 and begin commercial operations in early 2026.
Vietnam’s EV market heats up amid intense competition
Vietnam’s electric vehicle (EV) market is entering an unprecedented competitive phase, with both domestic and international companies vying across product offerings, charging infrastructure, battery technology, pricing, and after-sales service.
Vietnam : reform and collaboration for a safer digital asset ecosystem
Vietnam is rapidly emerging as one of the world’s leading adopters of digital assets, with millions of citizens embracing cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.
Longer preparation needed for Hanoi shift to electric vehicles : motorbike makers association
Hanoi’s plan to switch from gasoline to electric motorbikes needs a long period of preparation to work, the Vietnam Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers said.
Hanoians cannot find new apartments for under $2,300 per square meter
Apartments priced below VND60 million (US$2,300) per square meter have virtually disappeared in Hanoi in recent times as the market moves relentlessly toward high-end, high-profit developments.
Vietnam’s two largest airports rated low for on-time performance
Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat, Vietnam’s two largest airports, have been rated poorly for on-time performance in this year’s « World’s Best Airports 2025 » ranking.
Ho Chi Minh City to fully transition to electric and CNG buses by 2030
Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating its push for greener public transport with a plan to convert all buses to electric or green energy by 2030 as part of a broader effort to reduce emissions and promote sustainable urban mobility.
Vietnam receives 85 citizens from Cambodia following online scam crackdown
Previously, on July 23, 2025, the Vietnamese Embassy worked with Cambodian authorities to interview and verify the identities of the 85 Vietnamese citizens who had been temporarily detained in Kratie Province for alleged involvement in online scams and criminal activities.
The surprise winner in the U.S.-China tech war ? Vietnam’s chip industry
Vietnamese chip component suppliers are responding to growing market demands for products with no Chinese link.
Vietnam’s VN-Index hits all-time high on 25-year anniversary of local bourse
The benchmark index has outperformed regional peers with its 23% rally so far this year
Hanoi’s smog puzzle : Vehicle emissions contribute just 15%, officials say
Despite popular belief, vehicle emissions are not the main culprit behind Hanoi’s worsening air quality, making up just 15% of total pollution, according to officials, who however say cutting emissions remains urgent.
Marriage equality : could Vietnam be next ?
There is growing momentum in Vietnam to adopt marriage equality. However, traditional societal norms and tighter controls on foreign funding loom.
Hanoi to begin construction of two major metro lines in late 2025
Hanoi will break ground for two key urban railway projects in the fourth quarter of 2025, as part of the city’s long-term strategy to expand public transport system, thus easing traffic congestion.
Vietnam mulls $25M support for women having 2 children before 35
The Ministry of Health has proposed allocating VND650 billion (US$25.5 million) to support women who give birth to two children before they turn 35.
Ho Chi Minh City department puts forward pilot program for short-term apartment rentals to manage booming Airbnb sector
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction has proposed a 12-month pilot program allowing short-term rentals in apartment buildings starting September 1 this year, with the aim of regulating the rapidly growing Airbnb-style market and encouraging the shared economy…
Ha Long Bay disaster exposes fatal gap between rules and reality
Ha Long Bay’s deadliest boat disaster in years may not be just a tragedy, but a warning about hidden risks buried in Vietnam’s maritime regulations.
Ho Chi Minh City airport rolls out facial recognition for faster check-in
Tan Son Nhat International Airport has launched facial recognition check-in at the new domestic terminal T3, allowing passengers to breeze through security in minutes using the VNeID app.
5 communes in north-central Vietnam remain isolated after floods triggered by storm Wipha
Flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains in the wake of storm Wipha have left five communes in Nghe An Province, north-central Vietnam completely isolated as of Thursday afternoon, with tens of thousands of residents still trapped.
Vietnam voices concern over Thailand-Cambodia border tensions
Vietnam has expressed deep concern over the escalating tensions along the Thailand–Cambodia border, urging both sides to refrain from using force and to resolve their differences by peaceful means, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Vietnam to buy two Lockheed Martin helicopters, sources say, as US trade talks carry on
Vietnam’s police ministry has agreed to buy two Lockheed Martin helicopters, according to three people with knowledge of the talks, in what would be a key security deal since Washington lifted an arms embargo on the Communist-run nation a decade…
Vietnam stocks near record on reform hopes, trade deal optimism
The government is cutting red tape and unnecessary costs to redirect funds to development projects, part of its aim to achieve high-income status by 2045.
Vietnam : au moins trois morts et de lourds dégâts après le passage de la tempête Wipha
La tempête tropicale Wipha frappe le Vietnam, causant des inondations dévastatrices, des pertes humaines et des dommages matériels importants.
Over 420 homes damaged, reservoirs overwhelmed amid Typhoon Wipha’s aftermath
Typhoon Wipha and widespread flooding have devastated northern and north-central provinces, damaging homes, crippling agriculture and triggering multiple dike failures. Emergency response teams are working around the clock as further heavy rains are forecast.
Việt Nam crowned champion at international baking competition
Overcoming more than 400 contestants from across Asia, the Vietnamese team triumphed at the ‘Battle of The Pastry & Bakery Chefs 2025’ in Penang, Malaysia, marking a milestone for the nation’s growing reputation on the global culinary stage.