Vietnam’s capital city experienced heavy rain, lightning and thunder for more than an hour on Sunday evening, flooding streets and disrupting traffic. The rain caused the sudden landslide in Bai Trai …
Vietnam’s vehicle sales down 11 per cent in first four months
According to a recent report from the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA), recorded sales of vehicles were down 11 per cent year-on-year to 82,515 units in the first four months of …
Biden cannot butter the bread on both sides regarding Vietnam
During Biden’s visit to the Southeast Asian country last year, he announced that the US-Vietnam relationship would be upgraded to a “comprehensive strategic partnership”. Later, US Treasury Secretary …
Bernie Sanders reiterates concern Gaza is Biden’s Vietnam: ‘It’s hurting him politically’
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) still has concerns that the president’s handling of the war in Gaza will hurt support with young voters and the Democratic Party base.
Navy ship INS Kiltan reaches Vietnam’s Cam Ranh Bay, visit to strengthen ties between nations
The Indian Naval Ship, INS Kiltan, arrived at Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, on Sunday, where it received a warm welcome from the Vietnam People’s Navy and the Indian Embassy there. The visit is part of the …
Bridge connecting Vietnam’s road with Laos, Thailand on brink of collapse
The Dakrong Bridge in Quang Tri Province, north-central Vietnam, which connects Vietnam’s National Highway 9 with Laos and Thailand, is at high risk of collapse. Vehicles are required to pass through …
Vietnam to likely experience more extreme heat this summer
People in various parts of Vietnam could endure a more intense heat stress this summer compared to previous years, while those in the central region may witness a rising number of storms and downpours …
Vietnamese Fintech Startup MFast Launches in the Philippines
MFast, an agent banking aggregator platform that allows users in underserved communities to access financial services, is officially in the Philippines. The fintech startup founded in Vietnam launched …
Saline intrusion in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta forecast to weaken this month
The Mekong Delta region of Vietnam is forecast to see saline intrusion weaken in May while temperatures start dropping and more rains are coming, according to the National Centre for …
Ukraine’s pilots are flying high-risk ‘wild weasel’ missions first developed in the Vietnam War by the USAF, says defense analyst
Ukrainian pilots fly ‘wild weasel’ missions using US-made AGM-88 High-speed Anti-Radiation Missiles, a military analyst told BI.