Smarts, stamina, and a dash of shimmer!

It’s a cloudy and humid day in Vietnam, and we’re on a wooden boat in the middle of the Mekong River. Lush green canopies bless us overhead, and a gentle afternoon breeze flows, as an elderly Vietnamese grandma with more arm strength and agility...

Turning Point: The Vietnam War – A poignant reminder

MELBOURNE, 2025: As a graduate student at the University of Delhi in the early 1970s, I witnessed the Bangladesh Liberation War and the Vietnam War dominate the vibrant political discourse at the campus Coffee House. The 20-month-long internal...

Vietnam central bank to prioritise growth for rest of year amid global uncertainties

HANOI :Vietnam's central bank said on Tuesday it will continue to adopt flexible monetary policies for the rest of the year, with priority given to supporting growth. Uncertainties in the global economy will remain and will affect the Vietnamese...

Cuba and Vietnam ratified their willingness to strengthen bilateral ties

HAVANA, Cuba, Jul 8 (ACN) Cuban president Miguel Diaz-Canel expressed his satisfaction with the exchange with Vietnamese PM Pham Minh Chinh in the context of the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro. We reviewed the excellent state of economic, trade,...

Vietnam: New Laws to Accelerate Digital Transformation

The Ministry of Science and Technology held a press conference to introduce five new laws approved by the 15th National Assembly that support Vietnam’s science, technology, innovation and digital transformation. By removing barriers, these laws...

Dimash Qudaibergen Performs with Plácido Domingo in Vietnam’s Ho Guom Opera House Celebration

ASTANA – Kazakh star Dimash Qudaibergen performed at the prestigious A Night with the Stars concert at the Ho Guom Opera House in Vietnam’s capital on July 6. Performing alongside legendary Spanish tenor Plácido Domingo and renowned Latvian...

Vietnam opens the door for Trump

A container is loaded onto a cargo ship while docked at Hai Phong port, in Hai Phong, Vietnam (file photo) | Photo Credit: ATHIT PERAWONGMETHA In early July, US President Donald Trump announced that he had signed a trade agreement with Vietnam,...

Vietnam’s enterprise target faces big challenges

HANOI: Facing many difficulties due to declining market demands, new tariff policies and geopolitical uncertainties in the global market, a government target of two million enterprises operating in the economy by 2030 face huge challenges, experts...

Vietnam closes HY2025 on a high note

HANOI, 8 July 2025: Vietnam welcomed approximately 10.7 million international visitors in the first half of 2025 (H1 2025), according to preliminary data from the General Statistics Office, reported by Vietnam News Agency. Earlier figures for the...

Vietnam’s fintech sandbox: A game changer or a missed opportunity?

Vietnamese Unicorns and Leading Startups Scaling Fast

Vietnam’s startup scene is gaining serious global attention. With around 4,000 active startups, Vietnam ranks 55th in global ranking and 5th in Southeast Asia. The country is fast becoming a regional innovation hub. Sectors like fintech, AI,...

What we know about Trump’s trade deal with Vietnam and how it impacts China

President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Vietnam, which involves imposing a 40% tariff on certain goods. The agreement aims to address trade concerns and improve economic cooperation between the two nations. Specific details about the...

Russia becomes leader in growth of tourist flow to Vietnam — portal

HANOI, July 8. /TASS/. Russia has become the leader in the growth of tourist flow to Vietnam in the first half of the year, according to the data published by the Vietnamese news portal VnExpress. In the first two quarters of 2025, Vietnam...

Vietnamese Users Can Link UnionPay Cards to Alipay and WeChat Pay for Convenient Payments in China

HANOI, Vietnam, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Starting in 2025, UnionPay cards issued by Vietnamese banks can be linked with Alipay and WeChat Pay, China’s leading mobile payment platforms, through a partnership with UnionPay International. This...

UnionPay cards link to Alipay, WeChat Pay for Vietnam users in China 

UnionPay International has announced that Vietnamese users can link UnionPay cards issued by Vietnamese banks with Alipay and WeChat Pay for payments in China. This development enables Vietnamese travellers, students, and professionals to make...

Vietnam War Memorial Scale Replica To Travel In Motorcade Across Montco

MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP, PA — A motorcade Tuesday will bring a massive, mobile scale replica of the Vietnam War Memorial across Montgomery County before arriving at its display location. "The Wall That Heals," which is 375 feet in length and stands...

Lotte Shopping to Expand in Vietnam with 10 New Stores

Lotte Shopping is planning a large-scale expansion in Vietnam, targeting the Southeast Asian market. The goal is to open 10 additional stores, including department stores and marts, in Vietnam by 2030, aiming to achieve sales of 3 trillion won in...

E-ID Registration Guide for Foreign Residents in Vietnam

This article outlines the registration process for foreigners in Vietnam to obtain a fully functional Level 2 e-ID. Alongside efforts to reduce bureaucracy and accelerate the digitalization of its administration, Vietnam’s government has...

Vietnam, India have trade target of USD 15 billion: Ambassador Nguyen Thanh Hai

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 7 (ANI): Vietnam's Ambassador to India, Nguyen Thanh Hai, highlighted the strong cooperation between Vietnam and India, citing the growing economic ties with a trade target of USD 15 billion. Speaking to ANI,...

Cambodian, Vietnamese Foreign Ministers Hold Bilateral Talks...

AKP Kuala Lumpur, July 08, 2025 — H.E. PRAK Sokhonn (R, Pic. 1), Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia, holds talks with H.E. BUI Thanh Son, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign...