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Reporting from and about Vietnam — politics, economy, civil society, and the diaspora's connection to home.
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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.…
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Vietnam to abolish business license tax in 2026 to support companies
Vietnam will abolish the business license fee for all enterprises and household businesses beginning Jan. 1, 2026, a move aimed at reducing the financial burden on the private sector.…
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Vietnam hardest hit as Typhoon Bualoi kills over 30 across Southeast Asia
HANOI, Vietnam — The death toll from Storm Bualoi has risen to more than 30 people as heavy rains continue to lash Southeast Asia, with Vietnam reporting the highest number of casualties.…
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Vietnam blocks BBC journalist from leaving as leader To Lam visits UK
Vietnamese authorities have barred a BBC journalist from leaving the country after subjecting the individual to several days of interrogation, according to reports surfacing during a high-level diplomatic visit to the Un…
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Indonesia finds wreckage of plane carrying 11 as heavy fog hampers rescue efforts
Indonesian authorities have confirmed the discovery of wreckage from a plane carrying 11 people that went missing over South Sulawesi province.…
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Vietnam offers three-year tax breaks for startups to spur innovation
HANOI – The Vietnamese government has introduced a three-year corporate income tax exemption for newly established small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to bolster the country’s private sector.…
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Ho Chi Minh City housing plan meets only 11% of demand from one million
HO CHI MINH CITY – More than 1 million people in Ho Chi Minh City will require social housing between 2026 and 2030, according to data released Jan. 16 by the Ho Chi Minh City Institute for Development Studies (HIDS).…
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Southeast Asian refugees with criminal records face growing threat of deportation
WASHINGTON — Federal authorities have significantly ramped up the deportation of Southeast Asian immigrants with criminal records, sparking widespread alarm within Hmong, Lao, and Vietnamese communities across the United…
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Three major Can Tho hospitals partner to create a regional medical hub
CAN THO, Vietnam — Three major hospitals in Can Tho signed a cooperation agreement Tuesday to collaborate on cancer treatment and complex medical cases, aiming to reduce the burden on Ho Chi Minh City facilities and prov…
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Vietnam fast-tracks second phase of Long Thanh International Airport expansion
Vietnam is accelerating the second phase of the Long Thanh International Airport project in Dong Nai province, moving up the construction of a third runway and a second passenger terminal.…