The inclusion of public security alongside diplomacy and defence in their new dialogue mechanism has piqued analysts’ interest.
Vietnam stock market underperforms in nearly 2 decades
According to Nguyen Hoang Giang, chairman of DNSE JSC, finance, banking, and real estate investors represent some 60 percent of Vietnam’s stock market capitalization, with that number occasionally …
Human trafficking from Vietnam to Europe: What can be done?
People-smuggling from Vietnam to the European Union has emerged as a focus issue in recent years. Authorities have cracked down on trafficking rings, but victims often remain silent. Nam (name changed) had to wait 12 years before he could return from Europe to his parents in Vietnam.
China’s defence minister in Vietnam on first overseas trip since shaking off corruption claims
On his first official overseas trip in four weeks and his first since Beijing publicly denied he was under investigation for corruption, Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun met the head of the Communist Party of Vietnam in Hanoi. China’s defence ministry …
Vietnam crush Myanmar 5-0 to top ASEAN Cup group stage
Naturalized debutant Nguyen Xuan Son scored a brace and made two assists in Vietnam’s 5-0 victory against Myanmar in their last ASEAN Cup group stage game Saturday.
Individuals with $2,000 tax debt might be banned from leaving Vietnam
The Ministry of Finance has proposed barring individuals and business owners from leaving Vietnam if they owe at least VND50 million (around US$2,000) in taxes.
Global financial turmoil impacts VN stock market, VN-Index dips below key level
Following the Fed’s announcement of a slower rate-cutting plan, Vietnam’s stock market saw declines in key sectors, but select stocks like Yeah1 bucked the trend with strong gains.
Vietnam’s decade of excellence in United Nations Peacekeeping
HANOI: Vietnam took a significant step onto the global stage in June 2014 by sending its first two military officers to the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan. Over the past 10 years, …
Why my wealthy friend won’t buy a car, and what it says about Vietnam traffic problems
One of my friends, despite owning assets worth nearly half a million dollars, has firmly decided against buying a car. Instead, he relies on a motorbike for short distances and ride-hailing cars for …
Vietnam emerging as key destination for supply chain relocation
Sue Lee, Head of Markets for the Asia South cluster at Citi, shares the bank’s positive outlook on Vietnam’s economy and its strategic role in the region in a recent interview.