Weekend News Roundup: AAG Submarine Cable Repaired
Vietnamese brewery market to be restructured [VOV] HCM City opens official website on Government’s e-portal [VOV] WB report: Vietnam's GDP to grow 6.5 percent [Vietnam Plus]
Internet Speeds In Vietnam Will Return To Normal Ahead Of Schedule
Internet speeds in Vietnam should return to normal in the coming days as repairs to and maintenance of the Asia-America Gateway (AAG) will be completed ahead of schedule.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Inspects Major Airports After Baggage Theft Complaints
‘Napalm Girl’ photo sold for $11,750 at Vietnam auction [Tuoi Tre] Vietnamese enterprises too fragmented for global, regional economic integration [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam inspects major airports after ba...
Vietnam Looks To The West For Fighter Jets, Drones
Vietnam is in talks with US and European contractors to further modernize its air defense systems with new fighter jets, unmanned drones and maritime patrol planes.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam's $2.6m Cultural House At Milan Expo A Disappointment
Reports about Vietnam-China trade have conflicting figures [Vietnam Net] Vietnam’s IVF services attract couples from around the world [Vietnam Net] Beware of car accessory theft while parking in Ho ...
Popular Hoi An Beach Has Nearly Disappeared Due to Erosion
While Phu Quoc’s beaches are being ruined by garbage and pollution, Hoi An’s famous Cua Dai Beach is on the verge of being swept into the sea due to erosion caused by human activity.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnamese Journalists Attacked While Filming Overloaded Trucks
Ha Noi city lacks bus stop shelters [Vietnam News] Police seize 20 tonnes of fake food [Vietnam News] Budget overspending exceeds US$3.43 bln in five months [SGGP]
Morning News Roundup: China To Overtake US As Vietnam's Largest Importer: HSBC
Vietnam’s Hoi An faces imminent risk of losing beach to coastal erosion [Tuoi Tre] Heathrow primary destination for Vietnam Airlines' new 787-9 Dreamliner [eTurbo News] HCMC canal dredging dama...
Weekend News Roundup: Court Agrees To Pay $360,000 To Wrongfully Imprisoned Man
Vietnamese argue over bridal photo shoot on university campus [Tuoi Tre] Young Vietnamese build free, low-cost playgrounds for kids from recycled materials [Tuoi Tre] Cost to build road set to hit n...
Vietnam To Launch Spratly Island Tours
Vietnam has announced a new tour to the Spratly Islands in the midst of growing tensions over territorial claims in the East Sea.
Repair Date, Maintenance Period Announced For Vietnam’s Broken Undersea Internet Cable
Vietnam’s internet connection should return to normal speeds in two weeks as teams rush to repair the snapped Asia-America Gateway (AAG) cable that lies off the coast of Vung Tau.
Morning News Roundup: Hanoi Traffic Officer Caught On Video Throwing Driver’s Papers Away
Sexual harassment turns increasingly sophisticated at Vietnam workplaces [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam to promote Son Doong Cave at SEA Games [Tuoi Tre] Hanoi traffic officer caught on video throwing driver’s ...
Morning News Roundup: First-Day Sales Of Vietnam’s Bphone Hit Almost 12,000 Handsets
Vietnam's Saigon Port plans to raise at least $19 mln in IPO [Reuters] First-day sales of Vietnam’s Bphone hit almost 12,000 handsets: manufacturer [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam scrap vendor finally lays ...
Ministry: No Power Cuts During Extreme Heat Wave In Vietnam
Rising temperatures are no match for Vietnam’s electricity grid, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Morning News Roundup: Government Tells Local Authorities To Return Beaches To People
Half of Vietnam’s population infected with parasitic worms: doctor [Tuoi Tre] 3,000-Year-Old Axes Found in Vietnam [Archaeology] Vietnam seen becoming more competitive regionally [VOV]
Morning News Roundup: Korean Companies Accused Of Exploiting Workers In Vietnam
Vietnam probes child trafficking after Guardian's shocking exposé [Thanh Nien] Vietnam’s “chaebols”: The rich and mysterious family of Vingroup [Vietnam Net] WB to help Vietnam’s economic hub w...
Weekend News Roundup: Vietnam’s Int’l Tourist Numbers Down for 12th Straight Month
Female DJs overcome prejudices to play music, earn living in Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] Vietnam’s int’l tourist numbers down for 12th straight month [Tuoi Tre] US defense secretary to ask Vietnam to end lan...
Long An Bridge Collapses 14 Days After It Opens
A new reinforced concrete bridge that spans the 28th Canal in Long An Province collapsed on Wednesday, 14 days after it opened.
Morning News Roundup: Ring Selling Sex For Up To $20k Busted In Vietnam, Pageant Winners Involved
Vietnam, China back South Korea’s opposition to Japan’s UNESCO bid [Japan Times] Vietnam puts the squeeze on counterfeit goods [DTI] Viet Nam needs more apartments for low-income individuals [V...
Vietnam Releases Code of Conduct Regarding Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Vietnam has taken the first step to address its weak sexual harassment laws with the release of its first-ever code of conduct on Monday.