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rediff.comworld1 day ago
Bodies of 15 Indian tourists killed in Vietnam boat capsizing returned home
The remains of 15 Indian tourists who died when a speedboat capsized off southern Vietnam last week are being flown to India. Officials said the boat overturned near the shore shortly after leaving an island near Phu Quoc.
koreatimes.co.krworld2 days ago
Lotte Mart Opens 16th Store in Vietnam in Tay Ninh
Lotte Mart opened its 16th outlet in Vietnam on July 10 in Tay Ninh. The store devotes 90 percent of space to groceries and includes Korean food and beauty items. The company plans a 17th Vietnam store later in 2026.
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15 Tourists Die as Speedboat Capsizes Off Vietnam
A speedboat carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members overturned near Hon May Rut Ngoai Island on July 11, killing 15. Twenty-one people were rescued from the vessel operated by Ocean Pear Island Company.
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profootballtalk.nbcsports.comfinance4 days ago
Vietnam to Pay VND 2 Million Bonus and Extra Leave for Second Child Before Age 35
The Vietnamese government will spend VND 1.8 trillion annually on incentives for families having a second child. Payments of at least VND 2 million begin in July 2026 for eligible women under 35. The policy follows a record-low birth rate of 1.91 children per woman in 2024.
South China Morning Postworld7 days ago
Vietnam Offers Cash, Housing, and Leave Incentives to Raise Birth Rate
A population law effective July 1 provides maternity leave, subsidies, bonuses up to US$228 and housing priority to raise birth rates. Vietnam's fertility rate reached 1.93 births per woman in 2025, below the 2.1 replacement level.
yna.co.krscience8 days ago
Japanese Team Completes 34th Cleft-Lip Surgery Mission in Vietnam
The Japan Cleft Palate Foundation dispatched 58 medical professionals to Vinh Long province for free surgeries from March 21 to 29. The Nagoya-based group has run annual volunteer missions in the Mekong Delta region for 34 years.
en.antaranews.compolitics8 days ago
Vietnam Launches Nationwide Raids on Counterfeit Goods Markets
Police seized more than 23,000 pairs of fake slippers in Ho Chi Minh City earlier this year. The government launched a nationwide crackdown in May amid US trade pressure.
pbs.orgpolitics24 days ago
U.S. Returns Vietnamese National to Vietnam After Detention in South Sudan
Tuan Phan, 44, left Juba International Airport for Vietnam on Friday after more than a year in detention. South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the departure.
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nbcnews.compolitics25 days ago
Vietnamese national deported to South Sudan repatriated to Vietnam
A 44-year-old Vietnamese man sent to South Sudan under a U.S. third-country deportation program returned to Vietnam on Friday after more than a year in detention. South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the repatriation at a press briefing.
ecns.cnfinance26 days ago
Vietnam Sets Annual 10% Growth Target for Cultural Economy
Vietnam's government aims to expand its cultural economy sector by 10% each year. The plan also seeks to raise the sector's share of gross domestic product to 7% by 2030.
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Fortunebusiness27 days ago
Vietnam Targets 10% Annual Growth by 2030 but Faces Lower Official Forecasts and $200 Billion Infrastructure Gap
Techcombank CEO Jens Lottner says local banks cannot finance the full investment needed. The bank has committed $3 billion to projects launched in the past six months.
BBC Newsworld27 days ago
Police Arrest Nine and Seize Over 400 Cats in Vietnam Theft Investigation
Nine suspects arrested after raids in Tay Ninh Province and Ho Chi Minh City recovered more than 400 live cats and 80 dead ones. Over 40 animals have been returned to owners.
Semaforworld33 days ago
Foxconn to Invest in 1GW of Solar and Wind in Vietnam as It Shifts Production from China Amid Trade Tensions and Energy Disruptions
The electronics manufacturer will build renewable projects in the Southeast Asian country, which has faced energy disruptions since the Middle East conflict began.
pymnts.comfinance36 days ago
Vietnam to Launch Pilot Crypto Trading Market Under Securities Regulator Oversight
Vietnam's securities regulator described the country as entering a pivotal phase in digital finance. Senior officials outlined plans for a pilot crypto-asset trading market.
upi.comfinance39 days ago
Russia Offers to Build Strategic Oil Reserve for Vietnam While Seeking Expanded LNG Sales
Russia's energy minister stated readiness to create a strategic oil reserve for Vietnam and discussed LNG supplies during talks reported by TASS.
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asiaone.comworld40 days ago
Philippines and Vietnam elevate bilateral ties to Enhanced Strategic Partnership
Manila and Hanoi announced the upgrade during a June 1 state visit. The new status is the first of its kind for both countries and makes Vietnam the Philippines’ sole strategic partner in Southeast Asia.
livemint.comfinance42 days ago
Meey Global Corp Files Draft Registration Statement for Planned U.S. IPO
The Hanoi-based holding company filed a confidential Form F-1 on June 1, 2026, for a proposed U.S. listing of its Vietnam PropTech subsidiary Meey Land.
Forbesfinance43 days ago
Sơn Tùng M-TP and Tyga Release Collaborative Single 'Come My Way'
The 3-minute-11-second track blends Vietnamese folk elements with Afrobeats and R&B. The music video was filmed in Downtown Los Angeles and Vietnam.
Japan Timesworld43 days ago
Vietnam and Philippines Leaders Meet on South China Sea Navigation
The leaders of Vietnam and the Philippines met in Manila and stated that freedom of navigation in the South China Sea remains nonnegotiable. They also agreed to coordinate more closely on regional issues.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld44 days ago
Australian Tourist Detained by Vietnamese Police After Cafe Disturbance
An Australian tourist is being questioned by Vietnamese police after allegedly going on a rampage in a cafe and being taken away in his underwear, The Sydney Morning Herald reported.
world44 days ago
India and Vietnam Finalize BrahMos Missile Agreement
@MarioNawfal reported that India's defence secretary confirmed the BrahMos deal with Vietnam at the Shangri-La Dialogue. The agreement was signed quietly and not formally announced.
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japantimes.co.jppolitics45 days ago
U.S. Opens Third Trade Probe Into Vietnam Intellectual Property Practices
The United States has started a third investigation into Vietnam's intellectual property enforcement. The move adds to existing trade pressure on the export-dependent country.
msnbc.compolitics45 days ago
Vietnam Clears Graves for Trump Organization Project in Hung Yen Province
Farmers in Hung Yen province are exhuming family graves to make way for a $1.5 billion Trump Organization development that includes hotels, villas and a golf course. The project, approved last year, has drawn local resistance over compensation levels and relocation of remains.
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Vietnamese Man Slides Under Pharmacy Shutter to Retrieve Medicine
A man wearing a helmet and mask entered a Vietnamese pharmacy by sliding under a closing shutter. Staff briefly believed the action was a robbery attempt before learning the reason.
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kr-asia.comworld49 days ago
Hanoi Demolishes Buildings for Urban Renewal Projects
Construction crews in Hanoi have cleared multiple blocks of townhouses and roads as part of ongoing city redevelopment. The work is part of broader urban renewal efforts in Vietnam's capital.
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Newsweekworld54 days ago
Adopted Woman Learns Birth Mother Used False Name in Vietnam Records
Zoë Reback, 25, of North Carolina, was adopted from Vietnam as an infant. She recently reviewed her adoption file and found a police report stating her birth mother used a false name.
en.antaranews.comworld57 days ago
Vietnam's Largest Oil Refinery Diversifies Crude Supply Sources
Vietnam's largest oil refinery has continued efforts to diversify its crude supply and stated it can maintain stable operations through June. The announcement addresses recent supply chain adjustments.
asiaone.comworld59 days ago
Vietnam Electricity Consumption Hits Year-High, Government Asks Businesses and Households to Conserve
Vietnam has called on businesses and households to reduce power consumption after electricity use hit a year-high level. The government appeal comes as demand strains the national grid. Reuters reported the developments in a story published on Friday.
ecns.cnworld66 days ago
Vietnam and China Both Expand South China Sea Outposts Through Land Reclamation
A new report documents Vietnam's expansion of outposts in the South China Sea as Hanoi and Beijing reinforce competing territorial claims through land reclamation. The activity comes amid an ongoing race between the two nations to strengthen their positions. Vietnam has added hun…
thehindu.comai67 days ago
Vietnam Communist Party to Use Social Media Influencers and AI in Propaganda Revamp
Vietnam's ruling Communist Party is preparing to update its propaganda work by incorporating social media influencers, artificial intelligence specialists, podcasts and targeted content. Internal party documents reviewed by Reuters outline the planned changes. The effort aims to…
news.google.compolitics69 days ago
Indian Prime Minister Modi Meets Vietnam President To Lam in New Delhi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Vietnam President To Lam in New Delhi on Wednesday. The two leaders discussed strengthening economic and defense ties between their nations. The meeting occurred amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
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CJ Cheiljedang Signs MOU with Bach Hoa Xanh to Expand Korean Food Supply in Vietnam
South Korean food company CJ Cheiljedang Corp. announced it signed a memorandum of understanding with Vietnamese supermarket chain Bach Hoa Xanh. The agreement aims to strengthen their partnership and increase CJ Cheiljedang's market presence in Southeast Asia. It will expand the…
manilatimes.netbusiness82 days ago
Viettel Post and FedEx Announce Strategic Partnership to Boost Cross-Border Logistics in Vietnam
Viettel Post, a member of Viettel Group, and FedEx revealed a new collaboration on April 23, 2026, in Hanoi. The partnership focuses on improving cross-border logistics and linking Vietnamese businesses to global supply chains. The agreement takes effect on April 26, 2026.
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South Korea's Lee Meets Vietnam's Hung to Strengthen Energy and Infrastructure Ties
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met with Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung in Hanoi to discuss enhanced cooperation in nuclear energy, infrastructure, and broader energy sectors. Lee expressed South Korea's intent to support Vietnam's development goals for 2030 and 2045…
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South Korean President Lee Meets Vietnamese Leaders to Expand Bilateral Cooperation
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met with Vietnamese officials in Hanoi to advance ties in supply chains, infrastructure and energy. The discussions follow a summit with Vietnam's top leader and include meetings with the prime minister and national assembly chairman. Lee is a…
rt.comworld83 days ago
South Korean President Discusses Expanded Cooperation with Vietnam in Nuclear Energy and Supply Chains
South Korea's president addressed Korean residents in Vietnam, highlighting plans to strengthen ties in strategic sectors. The discussions include nuclear energy, infrastructure, and advanced technologies. Scheduled meetings with Vietnamese leaders aim to advance economic and glo…
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Vietnamese Ride-Hailing Company Plans IPO in Second Half of 2028
A Vietnamese ride-hailing taxi company intends to launch an initial public offering in the latter part of 2028, as announced by its founder. The company is owned by Pham Nhat Vuong, identified as Vietnam's richest man. No details on the exchange or expected valuation were disclos…
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