While the Vietnamese government has timely delivered the first Covid-19 relief package, its efficiency has not been up to expectations, according to Vice President of National Economics University …
Japan’s populist, pragmatic new PM Suga pushes Abe’s vision
Japan’s new prime minister, Yoshihide Suga, leaves Sunday on his first overseas foray since taking over from his former boss Shinzo Abe last month, heading to Vietnam …
Vietnam’s manoeuvres to reap gains in the changing international environment
First, Vietnam is seen as one of the most exciting ASEAN’s economies with growing middle class, younger population, cheaper labour and potentials for business growth. Second, Vietnam has a large …
At least 40 dead in Vietnam flash flooding
Severe flooding in Vietnam has killed at least 40 people over the last week. Days of torrential rain triggered the flooding, with many areas still underwater on Oct. 16.
Bodies of 13 rescuers recovered from Vietnam landslide
Rescuers in Vietnam have recovered the bodies of 11 army personnel and two other people who were buried in a landslide while trying to reach victims of another landslide …
Bad weather hampers Vietnam’s search for victims of landslide
Vietnamese rescuers battled driving rain on Friday as they searched for at least 15 construction workers missing and feared dead after a landslide at the start of the week in the mountainous central …
Vietnam Grand Prix: Organisers cancel race due to coronavirus pandemic
Organisers of the first ever Vietnam Grand Prix have cancelled the race due to the “uncertainty” over the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan’s Suga to focus on security as he visits Vietnam, Indonesia
Japan’s new leader will aim to beef up security ties when he visits Vietnam and Indonesia next week amid concerns about Beijing’s growing assertiveness, but he is likely to steer clear of the harsh …
With eye on China, Japan’s Suga seeks tighter ties with Vietnam, Indonesia
Japan’s new leader will aim to beef up security ties when he visits Vietnam and Indonesia next week amid concerns about Beijing’s growing assertiveness, but he is likely to steer clear of the harsh …
‘Waterlogged’ Vietnam on alert for more tropical downpours, flooding
Vietnam has been struck by a number of tropical storms over the past two weeks, and now AccuWeather forecasters say a new tropical system that is forming in the West Pacific could aim for the country.