Vietnam’s GDP grew by 7.09% in 2024, ahead of government forecasts of 6.5%. Yet Vietnam’s trade surplus with the U.S. could put it at risk of new tariffs.
Vietnam’s capital market set to diversify in 2025
To transform Vietnam’s capital market into an effective and sustainable source of funding, experts said it should focus on enhancing the quality of securities on the stock market, promoting green and …
Vietnam’s New Trade Union Law: Key Changes and Foreign Workers’ Rights
We explore Vietnam’s New Trade Union Law, effective July 1, 2025, which enhances the rights of foreign workers in the country.
Travels with Lenin, dodging trains and becoming a millionaire in Vietnam
Going there today will leave a whole new library of images in your mind: arriving on the country’s flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines, in a 787-10 Dreamliner; becoming a millionaire …
Vietnam deserve ASEAN Cup title: Thailand head coach
Thailand coach Masatada Ishii acknowledged his team’s defensive errors and admitted Vietnam played better and deserved the 3-2 win in the second leg of the 2024 ASEAN Cup final to claim the title.
Channel migrants: The real reason so many are fleeing Vietnam
More Vietnamese attempted small-boat crossings in early 2024 than any other nationality – what makes them risk this dangerous journey?
ASEAN Championship decider delivers sheer drama as Vietnam dethrone Thailand
In what was expected to be an ASEAN Championship final that would go down to the wire, the drama of extra-time and penalties ultimately was not required. Nonetheless, that did not stop the two …
Vietnam claim third Asean Championship title with 3-2 win over Thailand in Bangkok
BANGKOK – Despite losing star striker Rafaelson to injury, Vietnam claimed their third Asean Championship title with a 3-2 win over 10-man defending champions Thailand in the second leg of the final …
Tax on express-delivered goods worth under $39.3 coming to Vietnam next month
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc on Friday signed a decision to eliminate another decision to exempt the value-added tax (VAT) and import duty on products each valued below VND1 million (US$39.3) …
Jersey man running length of Vietnam for charity
A man from Jersey has set out on an ambitious challenge to run the length of Vietnam to raise money for charity. Cameron Taylor, who works in the Government of Jersey’s London office, began the trek on 15 December 2024. The 1,189 mile (1,915km) route will see him run from Vietnam’s capital city Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh over the course of 61 days.