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Reporting from and about Vietnam — politics, economy, civil society, and the diaspora's connection to home.
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Japanese scholar praises Vietnam’s political stability ahead of landmark 14th Party Congress
HANOI, Vietnam — The upcoming 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam will mark a "new step" in the country’s development, according to the rector of Vietnam-Japan University.…
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Scammers impersonate officials to steal money in Lunar New Year identity fraud
HANOI, Vietnam — Scammers are increasingly targeting Vietnamese citizens, particularly the elderly, with sophisticated online fraud schemes as the 2026 Lunar New Year approaches.…
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At least 90 dead as historic floods devastate Central Vietnam
HANOI, Vietnam — Severe flooding and landslides in south-central Vietnam have killed at least 90 people and left 12 others missing, the Ministry of Environment said Sunday.…
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More than 1,100 dead as catastrophic storms and floods batter Asia
A deadly combination of tropical storms and heavy monsoon rains has killed more than 1,100 people across Asia, with officials warning Monday that the death toll is expected to rise.…
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UK and Vietnam sign deal to fast-track deportation of illegal migrants
LONDON — British and Vietnamese officials signed a new agreement on Thursday to accelerate the deportation of Vietnamese nationals who enter the United Kingdom illegally.…
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Ho Chi Minh City Marathon 2026 draws 11,000 runners as international field surges
HO CHI MINH CITY — Nearly 11,000 runners competed in the 2026 Ho Chi Minh City Marathon, an event marked by a significant surge in international participation.…
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Vietnam earmarks 503 billion VND for Lunar New Year gifts to war veterans
HANOI, Vietnam – More than 1.65 million people who contributed to the revolution will receive gifts from the President for the 2026 Lunar New Year, according to new guidelines from the Ministry of Home Affairs.…
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Australian FIFA referee to officiate Vietnam vs. Saudi Arabia U23 clash
Australian referee Alexander George King will lead the officiating team for the critical Group A clash between Vietnam and Saudi Arabia at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced.…