For many Vietnam Veterans, coming home didn’t come with a hero’s welcome. Decades later, that’s beginning to change.
Vietnam suspends some fuel taxes to stabilise domestic market
HANOI, March 27 (Reuters) – Vietnam’s finance ministry said on Friday it has suspended environmental protection and special consumption taxes on fuels to stabilise the domestic market. The removal of …
Vietnam Airlines plans domestic route cuts due to jet fuel shortage, regulator says
HANOI, March 24 (Reuters) – Flag carrier Vietnam Airlines plans to cancel 23 flights per week across several domestic routes from April because of looming jet fuel shortages, Vietnam’s aviation …
Chinese firms’ involvement in 5G network may deter investors, EU warns Vietnam
By Francesco Guarascio HANOI, March 24 (Reuters) – The involvement of Chinese vendors in the rollout of Vietnam’s 5G network may deter foreign companies from investing in the Southeast Asian nation, a …
Vietnam’s economy went through a ‘perfect storm’ last year, but the CEO of one of its largest banks still expects a bumper economy
In the first quarter of 2024, Vietnam’s economy expanded 5.7% year on year. While that was faster than the 3.4% growth reported the previous quarter, it was still a lower-than-expected result for the …
EU pledges over 560 million euros for Vietnam’s green transition
The European Union has announced an investment package worth more than 560 million euros to support sustainable transport and clean energy in Vietnam, while aiming to mobilise over 1 billion euros for …
The 50,000 IT talent deficit: Why Korean fintechs are scaling through Vietnam in 2026
Expanding a fintech company used to mean opening a sales office in a new country. Today, the process looks entirely diff …
Russia, Vietnam agree deal on nuclear power plant construction
MOSCOW, March 23 (Reuters) – Russia and Vietnam signed an inter-governmental agreement on cooperation in construction of the Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power plant in Vietnam, Russia’s state nuclear energy …
The Iran war cripples Asia’s supplies of fertilizer and helium, threatening farms and chipmakers alike
Agriculture is the backbone of many ASEAN economies like Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Vietnam, Russia set to sign energy deals during PM’s Moscow visit
HANOI, March 23 (Reuters) – Vietnam and Russia are expected to sign energy deals during Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s four-day visit to Moscow that started on Sunday, the government said …