Vietnam again requests aid from Japan for high-speed railway
Vietnam asked Japan for the second time Friday for support in building a north-south high-speed railway.
How Vietnam’s anti-corruption fight keeps expanding
Vietnam’s Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong has likened his anti-graft campaign to a “blazing furnace,” one that’s caught hundreds of senior officials, business executives and others in its blast over the years.
Trans-Vietnam railway to be renovated at cost of $213M
Vietnam’s Transport Ministry will carry out five projects within the first quarter to upgrade the North-South railway at a cost of VND5 trillion ($213 million).
Vietnam : crackdown extends to activist groups
Courts imposing harsh sentences on environmentalists, bloggers
AmCham Vietnam has new chairman
The American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam said Wednesday that Greg Testerman, CEO of banking advisory firm Gregory Advisory, has been elected its chairman.
Nobel panel knew Kissinger Vietnam deal unlikely to bring peace, files show
Accords negotiated by Kissinger and Le Duc Tho in 1973 sealed US exit from war but were soon flouted by North and South Vietnam
Area around HCMC’s iconic Turtle Lake becomes weekend pedestrian mall
The area surrounding HCMC’s Turtle Lake in District 3 has become a pedestrian mall on the weekends to create more public space in the city.
Why did Lego choose Vietnam, not China, to build first carbon-neutral factory ?
Toy behemoth’s move reflects how like-minded multinational firms are diversifying supply chains away from what has been known for decades as the world’s factory . Lost investment dollars amid the US-China trade war and pandemic have sparked concerns within China,…
Air pollution recorded at « very unhealthy » levels in Vietnam
The overall air quality in Vietnam’s capital Hanoi reached « very unhealthy » levels on Monday, which means the entire population is likely to be affected.
Excitement turns to frustration in Sa Pa after 20 years
Sloppy landscapes, streets full of trash, vendors constantly bothering tourists… I was incredibly disappointed when I returned to Sa Pa.
Cheating foreign tourists threatens Vietnam’s tourism recovery
As Vietnam races to attract foreign tourists back to the country after over two years of border closures, harassment and cheating remain big turn-offs that tarnish the country’s tourism reputation.
HCMC – Mekong Delta high-speed rail link planned at $9B
A feasibility study has been done for a high-speed rail link between Ho Chi Minh City and its neighbors in the Mekong Delta.
Hanoi to roll out public bicycle sharing service this Tet
A public bicycle sharing service will be tried out starting January 20 in six Hanoi districts, with rentals at VND5,000 (20 cents) for 30 minutes.
Explaining the extreme paranoia of the Communist Party of Vietnam
The censorship of an article by a small Middle Eastern think tank offers insights into the party’s greatest sensitivities.
Vietnam offshore wind power sparks influx of foreign investment
Japanese and European corporations are making major moves into the offshore wind power in Vietnam, taking advantage of the developing country’s renewable power push.
Vietnam must boost image for overseas visitors
International tourism in Vietnam has not picked up as expected after the country reopened again to welcome visitors after the Covid-19 pandemic.
Electricity supply set for nearly 6% increase in 2023
Electricity supply, made up of both domestic production and imports, is set to increase by 5.96% from last year to 284.5 billion kilowatt-hours in 2023.
Is Vietnam torn between land and sea in its defense ?
Should Vietnam prioritize land or sea in its quest for security ? This is not a straightforward question as it first appears.
Vietnam removes two deputy PMs amid anti-corruption campaign
Stripping the two men of their positions comes as Vietnam’s Communist Party intensifies fight against corruption.
Le 7 janvier 1979, une date que le Cambodge commémore
Le Cambodge marque le 7 janvier 1979, date de la chute du régime brutal des Khmers rouges qui a mis fin au massacre au Cambodge il y a 44 ans. Cette date marque aussi l’invasion de l’armée vietnamienne, qui s’est…
Films face $2,100 fine for revealing people’s private lives
A new decree stipulates that movies revealing people’s private lives and other secrets will be penalized with fines of VND40–50 million (US$1,700–2,100).
Vietnamese boy trapped in 35-metre concrete pillar dies
Ten-year-old who fell into a narrow open shaft on New Year’s Eve at construction site confirmed dead.
Vietnam’s $15.5 billibon just energy transition partnership explained
While a lot of details of the Just Energy Transition Partnership remain vague, one thing is clear : China will not be involved.
Cracks showing in Vietnam’s economic miracle
Vietnam has benefitted hugely from China decoupling trend but a slowdown in exports threatens to reverse many recent gains.
‘Limited hope’ Vietnamese boy trapped in pillar will survive
There is « limited » hope over rescuing a 10-year-old Vietnamese boy who has been trapped in a concrete pillar for three days, rescuers say.
De lourdes amendes pour la déformation de l’histoire dans le cinéma
Le Décret 128/2022/ND-CP du gouvernement, qui entrera en vigueur le 15 février 2023, modifie les niveaux d’amende pour violation des réglementations concernant les contenus interdits dans le cinéma.