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Reporting from and about Vietnam — politics, economy, civil society, and the diaspora's connection to home.
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Vietnam launches plans for international financial hubs in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang
HANOI — Vietnam is moving forward with plans to establish international financial centers (IFCs) in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh announced.…
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Ho Chi Minh City pushes for global finance hub as government urges caution
HO CHI MINH CITY — Ho Chi Minh City is moving forward with the establishment of the Vietnam International Financial Center (VIFC), opening administrative headquarters and completing its first round of recruitment.…
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Phu Thuan authorities order school to apologize after parents allege health neglect
A local government official has ordered a school to release its catering contracts and issue a formal apology following a heated meeting where parents accused administrators of ignoring student health issues and signs of…
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Coffee consumption linked to lower stroke risk and longer life, study finds
Proper coffee consumption may lower the risk of strokes and heart attacks while potentially extending human life expectancy, according to recently published health data.…
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Vietnam central bank injects liquidity to cool interest rates ahead of Lunar New Year
HANOI – The State Bank of Vietnam has moved to ease a liquidity crunch by injecting cash into the banking system through foreign currency swaps and open market operations, according to central bank data. Starting Feb.…
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Ho Chi Minh City proposes tougher subdivision rules for small land plots
Ho Chi Minh City authorities are proposing stricter regulations for land subdivision, setting new minimum area requirements for both residential and agricultural plots.…
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Vietnam authorities seize 10 tons of untraceable chicken from unsanitary Khanh Hoa facility
NHA TRANG, Vietnam – Police in Khanh Hoa province have seized 10 tons of undocumented poultry following a raid on an unlicensed processing facility that authorities say operated under severe health and environmental viol…
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Iran’s leader warns US of regional war as Middle East tensions soar
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warned that any U.S. military strike against Iran would trigger a regional war, though he maintained that Tehran would not be the one to initiate a conflict.…
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Rare pangolin found in Da Nang crab trap handed over to authorities
DA NANG, Vietnam – A local man surrendered a rare pangolin to police in Da Nang on Thursday after discovering the animal trapped in a crab cage.…
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Proposed temporary opening of 18km Bien Hoa-Vung Tau expressway hits connectivity, tolling hurdles
LONG THANH, Vietnam — Project Management Unit 85 has proposed the temporary opening of an 18.2-kilometer section of the Bien Hoa - Vung Tau expressway by Feb. 8.…
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Bitcoin sinks toward one-year low on geopolitical fears and US instability
Bitcoin plummeted to near the $78,000 mark early Feb. 1, approaching its lowest level in a year. The digital currency shed more than 7.5% of its value within 24 hours, at one point hitting a low of $77,600 and breaching …
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An Giang court clerk caught red-handed taking bribes to fix legal case
AN GIANG, Vietnam — Police have arrested a court clerk for allegedly soliciting bribes from a defendant's family in exchange for a reduced prison sentence, authorities said.…
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Six veterans in Lam Dong sentenced for third time in 11-year legal battle
LAM DONG, Vietnam – A local court on Jan. 30 sentenced six military veterans to prison for "forest destruction," upholding penalties in a controversial legal battle that has lasted 11 years.…
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Health is the new luxury: Vietnam emerges as premier destination for ultra-wealthy wellness
DA LAT, Vietnam — The global wellness market has reached an estimated valuation of $6.8 trillion and is projected to climb to nearly $9.8 trillion by 2029, driven primarily by demand from the ultra-wealthy, celebrities, …
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Quang Ngai North-South Expressway section awaits final approval for opening ahead of Tet
QUANG NGAI – Construction of the junction connecting the Quang Ngai-Hoai Nhon and Da Nang-Quang Ngai expressways is largely complete, with officials pushing to open the route ahead of the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday.…
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Hanoi approves master plan to relocate more than 860,000 city residents
HANOI — The Hanoi People’s Council has approved a sweeping master plan for the capital that includes relocating more than 860,000 residents away from the city’s inner districts.…
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Vietnam Gold Prices Smash Record at 190 Million Dong Per Tael in Legendary Surge
HANOI — Domestic gold prices in Vietnam have officially surpassed the historic threshold of 190 million VND per tael, marking a significant new economic and psychological milestone.…
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Vietnam police arrest two suspects in major drug seizure in Tan Hung Ward
Police in Tan Hung Ward arrested two suspects on drug possession charges following a routine patrol that uncovered a "very large" quantity of narcotics.…
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Vietnamese leaders maintain a packed schedule of state ceremonies ahead of Tet
HANOI – Vietnam’s top leadership fanned out across the country this week for a series of high-profile engagements ahead of the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.…
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Jailed Vietnamese tycoon Trinh Van Quyet resurfaces to meet South Korean ambassador
HANOI — Trịnh Văn Quyết, the founder and former chairman of FLC Group, made his first public appearance in nearly four years during a meeting with South Korean Ambassador Choi Youngsam in Hanoi.…