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Vietnamese worker in South Korea dies on first day at work, presumably due to heat
A Vietnamese construction worker was found dead Tuesday at his workplace in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province, in South Korea supposedly of heat-related illness. According to the province's rescue authorities, a colleague discovered the victim...

Scoot expands network with new Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan routes
Scoot announces new flights to Da Nang, Nha Trang, Kota Bharu and more, boosting regional connectivity for winter 2025. SINGAPORE – Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), announced the launch of new flight services to Da Nang...
Vietnam central bank readies measures to counter tariff impact
The Vietnamese dong has been under pressure in recent weeks, dropping to a record low in JunePublished Tue, Jul 8, 2025 · 01:45 PM [HANOI] Vietnam’s central bank stands ready to take steps to curb inflation and support growth, as it warns about...
Vietnam central bank to support growth amid global uncertainties
HANOI, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam's central bank will continue applying flexible monetary policies in the second half of 2025 to help achieve the country's economic growth target of at least 8 percent amid global uncertainties, local daily...

Vietnamese family recalls U.S. journey after fleeing home country
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – Members of a Vietnamese family who fled their home country 50 years ago, passed through Guam, then went on to Fort Chaffee Joint Maneuver Training Center in Arkansas before winding up in Tahlequah returned here last month for a...

James Stanish Releases Images From Vietnam 1969, A Stunning Visual Memoir Of War And Duty
(MENAFN- GetNews) Images from Vietnam 1969 A Journey with the 11th Armored Cavalry by James Stanish is a powerful new photo memoir that shows one of America's most complicated wars in a way that is both vivid and moving. It shows the brutality of...

Vietnam, China agree to beef up cooperation in various fields
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized that the Party and State of Vietnam highly valued the diverse and substantive outcomes of recent high-level exchanges, which have helped advance the Vietnam-China relationship. Prime Minister Pham Minh...

VinFast’s V-GREEN targets sixfold increase in EV charging ports in Vietnam

Vietnam sees 33% surge in FDI in H1 2025, manufacturing leads
Vietnam has attracted over $21.51 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first half of 2025, reflecting around 33 per cent rise year-over-year (YoY), according to the Ministry of Finance. This capital influx includes newly...

Vietnam channels US$21bn into social welfare in H12025
Vietnam allocated nearly VND 549tn (approximately $21bn) to social welfare initiatives in the first half of 2025, providing timely and effective support to revolutionary veterans, social policy recipients, and social protection beneficiaries,...

Drones To Provide Security In Montgomery Twp. Over Vietnam Memorial Replica
MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP, PA — Officials are warning residents around the Montgomery Township area not to be alarmed if they see drones in the sky in the coming days. Drones will be flown by law enforcement throughout the duration of The Wall That...
Vietnam presents five proposals to protect environment, global health at BRICS Summit
He reaffirmed Vietnam’s strong commitment to reaching net zero emissions by 2050, and its readiness to contribute responsibly and actively to global environmental and health cooperation. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh put forward five...
Vietnam attends 47th session of UNESCO World Heritage Committee
UNESCO was founded on November 16, 1945, and Vietnam officially became a member of the organisation in July 1976, marking one of the country’s important steps in the process of global integration. The 47th session of UNESCO’s World Heritage...
Vietnam’s Thang Long, Co Loa ancient citadels spotlighted at France exhibition
This event marks a major milestone in the enduring cultural partnership between Hanoi and the Ile-de-France region, while opening new avenues for heritage preservation and tourism cooperation. A "Neu" pole erecting ceremony at Thang Long Imperial...

Replica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial transported to North Wales, Montgomery County
A powerful exhibit honoring American forces who served in the Vietnam War made its way from Valley Forge National Park to North Wales Tuesday. NORTH WALES, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- A powerful exhibit honoring American forces who served in the...

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...

Bankers hope to mimic Vietnam deal
PUBLISHED : 9 Jul 2025 at 04:52 The US's proposed 36% tariff on Thai goods is likely to severely undermine Thailand's export competitiveness, warn economists in the banking sector. The best outcome Thailand can likely secure in trade negotiations...

Myrtle Beach Councilman moved to tears as Vietnam Veterans Memorial project advances
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — A Vietnam Veterans Memorial is moving closer to reality in Myrtle Beach. City Council received an update on the project that will be located in Warbird Park and could be completed by Memorial Day 2026. The memorial will...

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...

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...