Climate activist accused of tax evasion in Vietnam
Hoang Thi Minh Hong is the latest environmentalist to be accused of tax evasion by Vietnam’s government
Hydropower dams ease above dead storage level after rains
Water levels at all hydroelectric reservoirs across Vietnam have now climbed above the threshold for safe electricity generation thanks to rains.
Noodle seller and democracy activist who went viral with Salt Bae parody jailed for five years in Vietnam
A Vietnamese court has jailed a noodle seller who went viral for impersonating Salt Bae, after the Turkish celebrity chef served a gold-leaf-covered steak to a powerful official, his lawyer said.
Bao Ninh on coming to terms with trauma in Vietnam
The acclaimed writer talks about his new story collection, ‘Hanoi at Midnight,’ and about changes in his country
Foreigners share how to avoid tourist traps in Vietnam
After falling prey to tourist scammers while visiting Vietnam, many foreign tourists have shared their travel experiences on social media and warned friends how to avoid being cheated.
HCMC metro station lacks emergency exits before opening
Ben Thanh Station, the central station of HCMC’s nearly-completed first metro line, still lacks emergency exits due to the delayed construction of a connected skyscraper.
Terminal 2 at Hue international airport inaugurated
The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) and the People’s Committee of central Thua Thien-Hue Province held a ceremony Saturday to inaugurate Terminal 2 of Phu Bai International Airport.
How Vietnam can disrupt China’s dominance in EVs
There’s a long way to go, but the country has most of the ingredients it needs to be a significant player in global EV supply chains.
Vietnam arrests more than 50 over Central Highlands attacks
The motivation for the coordinated attacks on two commune offices in Dak Lak province remains unclear.
Facebook helped bring free speech to Vietnam. Now it’s helping stifle it.
When Facebook took off in Vietnam about a decade ago, it was like a “revolution,” said two of the company’s early employees in Asia. For the first time, people across the country could communicate directly about current affairs.
Vietnam : Free anti-corruption campaigner
Dang Dang Phuoc, a Music Teacher, Prosecuted for Blogging on Rights Issues
Michelin stars to be awarded to Hanoi, HCMC restaurants next month
The first Michelin-starred restaurants in Vietnam will be announced in Hanoi on June 6.
PM calls for declaring end of Covid epidemic
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has instructed the Ministry of Health to make preparations to declare an end to the Covid-19 epidemic in Vietnam.
Vietnam rebukes China, Philippines over South China Sea conduct
Vietnam on Thursday criticised recent conduct by a Chinese research ship and the Philippine coast guard in the South China Sea, accusing its neighbours of separate actions that were violating its sovereign rights.
Vietnam land ‘reforms’ won’t cede communist control
Promised market reforms likely to go unimplemented as real estate prices tank, confidence plummets and dissent rises
Hanoi proposes second international airport
Authorities in Hanoi have proposed building a second international airport as the capital region’s population is expected to triple to 23 million by 2050.
Vietnam is going all-in on a climate-change resistant coffee bean
For decades, the world of coffee has had one star: the arabica bean. It is “complex” and “deliciously refined,” according to companies such as Starbucks that have refused to use any other bean. It has engendered obsession among Java aficionados.
France-Vietnam job fair held in HCM City, offering over 200 jobs
A France-Vietnam Job Fair was held in Ho Chi Minh City on May 13 by the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam (CCIFV) and the Institute of Cultural Exchange with France (IDECAF).
Vietnam shoemaker to cut about 6,000 jobs on low demand
One of Vietnam’s largest shoe manufacturers for brands such as Nike Inc and Adidas AG would cut thousands of jobs at the end of next month, blaming a slump in orders, Vietnamese state media reported on Saturday.
National Assembly set to extend e-visa validity to 3 months
Legislators are set to back a government proposal to extend the validity of e-visas from 30 days to a maximum of three months and allow multiple entry.
Wind power companies suffers losses as bond interest rates soar
Many companies in the wind power industry are suffering losses after raising capital by issuing bonds whose interest rates have surged.
HCMC to offer one-month free travel on first metro line
The HCMC Urban Railway Management Board has proposed free travel for all passengers on the Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro (Line No.1) during its first month of operation.
Hoi An launches tour group entry fees
Visitors to Hoi An who arrive as part of guided tour groups will have to purchase tickets to enter the « ancient town » starting May 15.
What role does ideology play in Vietnam’s foreign policy ?
Communist ideology is an important factor in the making of Hanoi’s foreign policy, but it is far from the only one.
Vietnam : free democracy campaigner Tran Van Bang
The Vietnamese authorities should immediately drop all charges and release rights activist Tran Van Bang, Human Rights Watch said today. Ho Chi Minh City police arrested Tran Van Bang on March 1, 2022, and charged him for criticizing the government under article…
Phu Quoc was attractive 15 years ago
Vietnam’s largest island Phu Quoc is losing its charms with too much development, readers said.