HANOI, Aug 11 (Reuters) – Vietnam has begun construction on what it describes as the country’s largest and most advanced domestically made anti-submarine frigate, a military-owned newspaper reported.
Australia, Vietnam boost military ties in nod to China
Australia and Vietnam said Tuesday they would expand cooperation between their militaries as the middle powers face down Beijing’s expanding reach in the Pacific and the South China Sea. Following …
Vietnam president to talk defence and economic ties
Anthony Albanese’s meeting with the Vietnamese leader has been welcomed as an opportunity to strengthen security and business ties amidst global instability.
Man nearly died after Vietnam’s malaria victory emptied medicine shelves
Vietnam malaria drug shortage exposed a critical flaw when a man returned from Nigeria with severe malaria in July 2026, and Ho Chi Minh City hospitals had zero artesunate stock. Staff staged a …
Rs 47 crore wedding, 1,400 guests: Vietnam braces for an Indian mega celebration
Nha Trang is preparing for a massive Indian wedding in December. Around 1,400 guests will attend the Rs. 47-crore celebration.
Chinese tourist warned for riding motorbike on Vietnam national relic
Authorities on Ly Son Island off Vietnam’s central coast have issued a warning to a Chinese tourist who rode a motorbike on top of To Vo, a fragile ancient volcanic archway designated as a “national …
Veterans roundtable at Kenan to highlight experiences of Vietnam
What do a former Niagara County sheriff, popular author, Niagara County legislator, prominent local attorney, successful businessman, and town supervisor have in common? They are all Vietnam veterans …
Shein finds there’s no place like China after Vietnam warehouse experiment disappoints
By Francesco Guarascio, Sophie Yu and Casey Hall HANOI/GUANGZHOU, China, Aug 10 (Reuters) – Just over a year ago, Chinese ultra-fast fashion retailer Shein began leasing 15 hectares of warehouse …
Vietnam pays the price at home for sending workers abroad
Between 130,000 and 150,000 Vietnamese go abroad to work annually, leaving seafood and garment sectors scrabbling for labourers Vietnam’s seafood and garment sectors are facing a labour shortfall even …
Vietnam wins seven medals at 3rd International Olympiad in artificial intelligence
Seven of Vietnam’s eight contestants won medals at the third International Olympiad in artificial intelligence (IOAI), held in Kazakhstan’s Astana.