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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 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.…
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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.…