Vietnam’s crackdown on dissent
Most Australians know Vietnam for its good food, picturesque beaches, and horrific wartime history. But many may not be aware that the Southeast Asian nation also has the notorious distinction of having more than 150 political prisoners, held for peaceful…
Vietnam to have first post-war resident papal representative
The Vatican and Vietnam have agreed to have a Resident Papal Representative in Hanoi, they said on Thursday, a step years in the making that could lead to full diplomatic relations with the communist-run country and provide a model for…
Vietnam jails 50 in mass bribery trial over Covid-19 flights
A court in Vietnam has jailed 54 people, including several high-ranking officials and a former minister, in one of the country’s largest ever bribery and corruption cases.
Vietnam : Anti-corruption journalist kidnapped in Thailand charged for “propaganda against state”
Three months after anti-corruption journalist Duong Van Thai’s kidnapping in Thailand, the Vietnamese regime has officially charged him with « propaganda against the state ». Reporters Without Borders (RSF) denounces the absurdity of this accusation and calls for his immediate release.
Vietnam signs free trade agreement with Israel
Vietnam has become the first Southeast Asian country to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) with Israel, which will remove duties on at least 86% of Vietnamese products.
Has the Vatican sacrificed religious freedom for ties with Vietnam?
An agreement likely to be announced this week is aimed to benefit the Communist Party rather than the people
Vietnam probably has too many, too elaborate laws
I had the chance to interact with professionals from other countries when invited by the World Bank as an advisor for resource development projects.
Online platforms pay $166 million in tax in Vietnam
Vietnam collected VND3.94 trillion (US$166.5 million) in taxes from 57 foreign online platforms including Google, Apple, Facebook, Netflix, and TikTok in the first half of this year.
HCMC considers new metro lines, more connectivity
HCMC is considering adding three more metro lines to connect Tan Son Nhat airport and the Can Gio urban area to the national railway system.
Vietnam calls for domestic food security after India’s rice export ban
Vietnam on Friday called on the country’s food association to ensure sufficient domestic rice supplies and food security after India’s move to curb its exports.
Risk, rewards and remittances in Vietnam’s Nghe An province
39 Vietnamese people died being smuggled into the UK in 2019. Most were from Nghe An province.
Expats frenemies with motorbikes
Newly arrived in Vietnam, Japanese expat Akari Haraguchi instantly dropped her idea of walking three kilometers from her home to her office after her first day of work.
Exhibitors from 50 countries to attend Vietnam International Defense Expo
The Vietnam International Defense Expo 2024, the second of its kind, is expected to attract 250 exhibitors from 50 countries and territories around the world.
Vietnam war legacies and America’s controversial support for Ukraine
Pro-Russian netizens in Vietnam are pointing out the apparent U.S. hypocrisy on cluster munitions and human rights.
Without changes, HCMC’s metro system will take 100 years
Ho Chi Minh City needs to borrow US$20 billion to finish its planned metro lines, or else the system will take 100 years, the planning minister said.
Vietnam’s aging 100-million population a demographic time bomb
Vietnam’s population of 100 million people means trouble could haunt the country’s demographic future sooner rather than later, with a quickly aging population a major challenge.
Vietnam ranked 4th among safest places for retirees in Asia
Vietnam was placed fourth among the 10 safest places to retire in Asia for less than US$2,000 per month, according to GOBankingRates, a personal finance publication run by Nasdaq.
Vietnam tracks recovery trends
Vietnam estimates it welcomed 5,574,969 visitors for the first six months ending 30 June 2023, according to Vietnam’s General Statistics Office.
Hoang Thi Minh Hong’s release is vital for Vietnam’s energy transition
Vietnam has an instrumental role to play in ensuring a just, equitable response to climate change. But this cannot happen with climate leaders like Hong in jail.
Ministry requests to limit construction of tall buildings in Sa Pa
The Ministry of Construction has requested Lao Cai Province to limit the construction of tall buildings in the core tourist area of Sa Pa to avoid overloading infrastructure.
Vietnamese should return English to its right place
Many people worship English and study it for no specific purpose without the opportunity to practice it, according to readers who object to the English learning craze in Vietnam.
South China Sea : why China’s business interests in Vietnam are at stake amid nine-dash line controversies
Controversies over Beijing’s nine-dash line claim in the South China Sea highlight how geopolitical tensions can challenge international businesses. Although the economic implications may be minimal presently, businesses should be mindful of potential risks posed by the issue in the…
HCMC faces low fertility rate, population aging
Ho Chi Minh City is among the 21 cities and provinces with the lowest fertility rate in Vietnam, officials said at a meeting Friday.
HCMC police to inspect all foreigners’ accommodations
HCMC police are launching a month-long inspection of all facilities that accommodate foreigners in the city to make sure they comply with regulations requiring them to report foreign residents.
Central province returns lands as nuclear power plants aborted
Ninh Thuan Province is set to hand back land it had acquired from 1,000 families for two nuclear power plants following their cancelation.
Vietnam suspends online magazine owned by top tech group after probe
Popular online magazine Zing News, ultimately owned by one of the country’s top digital groups, VNG Corp, said on Thursday it had to suspend publications for three months after a government investigation.