Mixel, Inc. announces the opening of new branch in Vietnam, its first office in Asia, as part of Mixel’s growth plans …
Laos Is Turning to Its Neighbors to Loosen China’s Economic Grip
Laos is heavily indebted to and economically dependent on China. Could Vietnam and Thailand offer a way out of its conundrum?
Vietnam launches investment support fund to attract high-tech investors
On December 31, 2024, the Vietnamese government issued Decree No. 182/2024/ND-CP, outlining the structure, management, and funding of the investment support fund …
How Extreme Weather Scrambled a Lunar New Year Tradition in Vietnam
A typhoon and extreme heat dramatically affected prices for the kumquat trees that are ubiquitous during the holiday.
Tom Hanks Screenwriter Was ‘Worried’ and ‘Scared’ His Vietnam War Platoon Would Blow Him Up (Exclusive)
William Broyles, whose writing credits include ‘Apollo 13’ and ‘Cast Away’, relives his war experience in Apple TV+’s ‘Vietnam: The War That Changed America’ The Vietnam War was a challenging time in …
Vietnam anticipates stock upgrade to emerging market this year
FTSE Russell, which says it is currently spending six to nine months considering such an upgrade, estimates the move would bring roughly $1 billion of foreign investment to Vietnam via passive funds …
Growth prospects for Vietnam’s event tourism in 2025
Indronil Sengupta, chairman of the Indian Business Chamber in Hanoi, shared his insights with VIR’s Khanh Linh on Vietnam’s strategic initiatives to capitalise on these growing opportunities.
Caution Ahead! Vietnam’s drivers are suddenly following the rules
Under a new law, traffic fines have risen tenfold, with the biggest tickets exceeding $2,028. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Vietnam urged to embrace alternatives to plastics for sustainable future
A research group from the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment is sounding the alarm on Vietnam’s plastic waste crisis and advocating for a transformative shift towards sustainable alternatives.
Causes of Death Revealed for Engaged Tourists Found Dead in Vietnam
Vietnamese authorities have revealed the causes of death for two tourists who were found dead on Dec. 26 in separate rooms of their rented villa.