Korean language on the rise in Vietnam
Vietnam currently leads Asia when it comes to the education of the Korean language, with over 60 schools teaching the language and 50,000 learners.
Is Vietnam’s economic blip a blessing in disguise?
The current stagnation could shock the ruling Communist Party into putting economic policy back into sensible hands.
Australian Chau Van Kham breaks his silence after being imprisoned in Vietnam for more than four years
Australian man Chau Van Kham has said the past four years in a Vietnamese prison has not dampened his fight for democracy in the South-East Asian nation.
Vietnam expats complain about healthcare service, public transport
Expats said they found it difficult to get healthcare access in Vietnam and complained of a lack of public transport in the country as well, according to a survey.
Vietnam should release land rights activist
One dissident at the time, the Vietnamese government is pursuing a campaign to systematically eliminate what’s left of the country’s human rights and democracy movement.
Vietnam officials go on trial over alleged COVID flight bribes
More than 50 officials are accused of corruption over repatriation flights during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Australian retiree accused of terrorism freed from prison in Vietnam
A retired baker has returned home to Sydney after being released from prison in Vietnam, where he was serving 12 years on terrorism charges for being a member of a banned pro-democracy group.
Foreigners shocked by eating dog in Vietnam
When Australian Elizabeth Homfary passed by a local market in the HCMC neighborhood of Thao Dien a few years ago, she was frightened by a “strange” meatshop.
Why Vietnam’s naval bases do not change the dynamic of Vietnam-China relations
While allowing foreign navies to call at its ports support’s Vietnam’s omnidirectional foreign policy, its relationship with China remains the most important variable.
Seaplane service linking Ha Long and Co To Island launched
The Hai Au Aviation JSC announced on Thursday that it has launched a new seaplane service linking Tuan Chau in Ha Long to Co To Island in the northern province of Quang Ninh.
HCMC seeks to link 1st metro with neighboring provinces
HCMC is working with Dong Nai and Binh Duong on a plan to lengthen its Metro Line No.1 to the two provinces, both industrial hubs.
Limited night entertainment options a headache for Vietnam tourism
On the second night, tour guide Le Hai Dang who has 20 years experience, did not know where to take his tourists to hang out in Hanoi, except Ta Hien beer street in the Old Quarter.
Vietnam emerging as Southeast Asia’s new tourist hot spot
As tourism rebounds after COVID, industry experts say Vietnam is becoming a favored destination for travelers to Asia. However, Thailand looks to remain No. 1 for the foreseeable future.
South China Sea : Blackpink Vietnam concert in trouble over China map
Blackpink’s concert organisers in Vietnam has apologised for their website displaying a map that Beijing uses to justify its vast claims in the South China Sea.
The carmaker from Vietnam looking to take on Tesla
VinFast wants US customers and investors for its EVs but has hit bumps in the road.
Khanh Hoa to expand nighttime economy to boost tourism
The central province of Khanh Hoa, home to beach towns Nha Trang and Cam Ranh, has approved plans to allow entertainment and shopping to continue until late at night.
Official calls for dog, cat meat ban in Hanoi
Hanoi should phase out the trading and consumption of dog and cat meat, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has said.
Vietnam bans Barbie movie for featuring China’s nine-dash line
Warner Bros’ highly-anticipated film “Barbie” movie would be banned from distribution in Vietnam for featuring China’s nine-dash line that violates Vietnam’s waters sovereignty.
YouTube personality jailed for anti-state videos
The Hanoi People’s Court sentenced a YouTube personality in the capital to six years in prison on Monday for posting anti-state videos.
Recalibrating Vietnam’s electricity cooperation with Laos
Vietnam is planning to import more electricity from hydropower facilities in Laos. Such an arrangement, however, poses a threat to the food security and livelihoods of Vietnamese living in the Mekong Delta.
Vietnam calls for tech giants to use AI to remove ‘anti-state’ content
The demand marks a further incremental tightening of the state’s control over the online sphere.
HCMC canal cleaned at $211.5M cost polluted again
The Tan Hoa – Lo Gom Canal in HCMC remains garbage-filled and malodorous despite a cleanup eight years ago at a cost of VND5 trillion (US$211.5 million).
Both US parties support Vietnam relations
The U.S. and Vietnam’s bilateral relations have enjoyed support from both the Democratic Party and Republican Party, U.S. officials said upon receiving Vietnamese officials in Washington D.C.
Vietnam bans ‘Barbie’ movie over South China Sea map
Vietnam has banned Warner Bros’ highly-anticipated film « Barbie » from domestic distribution over a scene featuring a map that shows China’s unilaterally claimed territory in the South China Sea, state media reported on Monday.
Vietnam : A resilient model of economic growth in a challenging global landscape
Despite a slight decline in quarterly economic growth from 5.92% in the fourth quarter of 2022 to 3.32%, Vietnam continues to maintain a positive growth rate.
Vietnam jails former coast guard chief for 16 years for embezzlement
A military court in Vietnam on Thursday sentenced a former coast guard commander to 16 years in prison, after finding him guilty of embezzlement in siphoning off $2 million from military procurement deals, state media reported.