Politics
Vietnam’s EV boom: VinFast buys first, mass adoption follows
Domestic brands lead Vietnam’s EV market despite intense competition and limited government incentives Vietnam is enjoying its position at…
Tag
Vietnams
Politics
Vietnam’s love affair with gas bikes is colliding with a new electric reality
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam is split between two visions: the rumbling, reliable gas-powered motorbikes that now rule the roads, and…
News
Old clip falsely linked to fatal tour boat accident in Vietnam's Ha Long Bay
An old video of a ferry capsizing after being battered by strong winds and waves has been recirculated by social media users who falsely…
News
How 'Cali' became a slur among Vietnam's growing army of nationalists
HANOI, Vietnam — Last fall, Vietnam opened a sprawling new military museum here, and among thousands of artifacts in the four-story…
Business
Vietnam’s AI ambitions hinge on one US$6.8 billion tech company
Four decades ago, Truong Gia Binh set up a technology company using a single computer in a room loaned by his then-father-in-law, general…
Politics
Vietnam’s VietJet orders 20 more Airbus planes as Macron visits Hanoi
Vietnamese budget carrier VietJet on Monday agreed to place a new order with planemaker Airbus for 20 A330neo wide-body jets, the airline…
Business
Vietnam’s main stock exchange launches long-awaited trading system
Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange officially launched its new trading system on Monday (May 5), as the country pushes to unlock…
News
Vietnam’s recycling industry faces EPR overhaul
Vietnam's recycling industry is undergoing a profound shift due to the introduction of EPR regulations. The new law, under Decree No.…
Business
Vietnam’s VinFast to open India factory on Jun 30, Indonesia plant in October
The strategy shift follows the delayed the opening of a factory in North Carolina by three years to 2028 Vietnamese electric vehicle maker…
Business
Tariffs rip through South-east Asia stocks, sink Vietnam’s market
South-east Asian stocks and currencies fell after Asian emerging nations were given some of the biggest tariff increases by US President…
Business
Keppel divests entire stake in Vietnam’s Palm City for S$141.4 million
Global asset manager Keppel, through its real estate division, has divested its entire 42 per cent stake in South Rach Chiec – the…
Business
Keppel divests entire stake in Vietnam’s Palm City for 2.6 trillion dong
Global asset manager Keppel, through its real estate division, has divested its entire 42 per cent stake in South Rach Chiec – the…
News
The dramatic scenery of Vietnam's Halong Bay by boat, bike or on foot
Step into a shaky rowboat to explore the dramatic limestone features of Vietnam's "dry" Halong Bay. Guides row the boats, traditional…
News
Typhoon Yagi Scrambles Vietnam’s Lunar New Year Tradition
In Hanoi and other Vietnamese cities at this time of year, potted kumquat trees fastened to motorbike seats dodge and weave through…
Business
Vietnam’s VinFast to roll out two cars in 2025 in India debut
ELECTRIC vehicle (EV) maker VinFast said it plans to begin selling two made-in-India cars in the South Asian country later this year,…
Politics
Vietnam's President To Lam becomes caretaker of Communist Party while chief Trong focuses on health
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnamese President To Lam on Thursday became the caretaker of the Communist Party because of party chief Nguyen…
News
Vietnam’s top security official To Lam confirmed as president
BANGKOK (AP) — Vietnam’s top security official To Lam was confirmed Wednesday as the nation's new president. He oversaw police and…