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.
14 million Vietnamese suffer from mental illness : WHO representative
Up to 14.1 percent of the Vietnamese population, equal to about 14 million people, suffer from mental illness, according to Lai Duc Truong, a representative from the World Health Organization office in Vietnam who spoke at a seminar in Ho…
Vietnam welcomes over 5.5 million international visitors in six months
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism on Wednesday announced that the country welcomed over 5.57 million foreign tourists in the first six months of 2023.
Vietnam Q2 GDP growth accelerates but slowdown looms
Vietnam on Thursday reported faster economic growth in the second quarter, driven by the services sector, despite a slump in trade that analysts say could signal a slowdown ahead.
Better late than never : Vietnam releases2021–30 power plan
Just don’t expect coal to be out of the energy mix quite yet.
5 Vietnamese doping athletes suspended, stripped of medals
Five Vietnamese sprinters who tested positive for banned substances in SEA Games 31 last year have been stripped of medals and banned from competition for 16-18 months.
PM Chinh wants high-speed railway connecting Vietnam-China
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh wants to look into the possibility of developing a standard, high-speed railway that connects Vietnam and China.
China’s double wedge against efforts to foster Vietnam-US relations
Just as Beijing seeks to coerce Hanoi in the South China Sea, it warns about Washington’s intentions closer to home.
Why wonderful Vietnamese food fails first impressions
Many praise Vietnam as a food heaven, but there are several problems in the way we promote our foods.
Vietnam must take ‘aggressive’ action to meet growth goals, says finance minister
Export-driven manufacturing hub has been hit hard by drop in demand amid global economic slowdown
China offers closer military cooperation with Vietnam
China is willing to work with Vietnam to strengthen high-level communication and cooperation between their militaries, Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu said on Tuesday as he met his Vietnamese counterpart.
In search of greener pastures for sustainable growth in Vietnam
Like many nations, Vietnam’s growth prospects are challenged by conflicting objectives. The ruling Communist Party aims to reach high-income status by 2045, which would improve wellbeing indicators. But the Party has also committed to various environmental targets. In light of Vietnam’s susceptibility…
Vietnam to extend VAT cut until year-end to prop up slowing economy
Vietnamese lawmakers on Saturday approved a government plan to extend a reduction in value added tax (VAT) on goods and services until the end of this year to boost domestic consumption and production, as its export-driven economy faces headwinds from…
US Aircraft Carrier to Visit Vietnam Amid South China Sea Tensions
The six-day friendship visit by the USS Ronald Reagan comes a year after Vietnam canceled a similar planned exchange.
50 years after the Vietnam War ended, its bombs continue to kill
US has channelled millions to clean up UXO but farmers and children continue to discover unexploded missiles.
Vietnam lawmakers approve extension of e-visa validity to 3 months
The National Assembly approved on Saturday a government proposal to extend the validity of tourist e-visas from 30 to 90 days and allow visitors multiple entries.
Dak Lak armed group connected to US-based terrorists
The armed group that attacked two government headquarters in Dak Lak Province earlier this month has connections with terrorists based in the U.S., the homeland security department says.
Nearly 5,000 ChatGPT accounts hacked in Vietnam
Vietnam’s 4,700 compromised ChatGPT accounts make up the fourth highest total in world, according to a cybersecurity firm.
Former deputy foreign minister to face bribery trial
Former deputy foreign minister To Anh Dung will go on trial July 11 for allegedly receiving VND21.5 billion ($914,000) in bribes to arrange Covid-19 repatriation flights.
South Korea, Vietnam agree to boost security cooperation
South Korea and Vietnam agreed on Friday to boost security cooperation, citing North Korea’s nuclear threat, and committed to increasing bilateral trade and investment despite a slump this year and Vietnam’s planned tax hikes on large firms.
US combat ship to make rare port call in Vietnam amid South China Sea tensions
The U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan will stop at Central Vietnam’s port city of Danang on Sunday in a rare visit for a U.S. warship to the southeast Asian nation, as tensions with Beijing in the South China Sea…
Cannes film festival winner to teach in Vietnam
Vietnamese-French director Tran Anh Hung, who won the Best Director award at the Cannes film festival this year, will teach an advanced course in directing in HCMC next month.
South Korea’s Yoon starts Vietnam visit
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol arrived in Hanoi Thursday for a state visit at the invitation of President Vo Van Thuong.
Vietnam’s top oil refinery to avert shutdown as cash flow improves
Project led by Japan’s Idemitsu expected to make November debt payment