Mervin Cloninger, a Vietnam War veteran, was finally able to walk across the stage Friday morning at a Gaston College graduation ceremony over fifty years after finishing. But the day came with extra emotion,
Vietnam EV maker VinFast to list in U.S.
STORY: Vietnamese electric automaker VinFast said on Friday (May 12) it will list its shares in the United States. This is via a merger with Hong Kong-based special purpose acquisition company Black Spade.
Indonesia’s indomitable spirit produces miracle as thrilling win seals Southeast Asian Games final berth
Ten-man Indonesia showed remarkable spirit to net a 96th-minute winner against Vietnam and book their place in the SEA Games men’s football final.
Vietnam EV maker VinFast Inks $23 Billion SPAC Deal
VinFast, an electric vehicle maker founded by Vietnam’s richest person, is going public through a merger with blank-check company Black Spade Acquisition Co. in what would be the largest-ever US …
Vietnam War veteran from New Jersey returns diary to family of fallen Vietnamese soldier
BERGENFIELD, N.J. — A local Vietnam veteran recently found himself back in Vietnam to return something he found on the battlefield almost six decades ago. The item belonged to a North Vietnamese solider, and the sincere search for its owner was reported in a local New Jersey paper, which eventually made news over 8,500 miles away.
Philippines, Vietnam pursue Understanding on West Philippine Sea
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Vietnam are working on an understanding that will govern the entry of Vietnamese vessels into the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to avert any untoward incident …
Vietnam’s dong is one of most stable currencies in Asia, say experts
Amid the fluctuation of the global financial market, the exchange rate in Vietnam has remained stable in the first four months of this year, and the Vietnam dong has been considered one of the most …
Vietnam Tycoon’s EV Arm VinFast Inks $23 Billion SPAC Deal
VinFast, an electric vehicle maker founded by Vietnam’s richest person, is going public through a merger with blank-check company Black Spade Acquisition Co. in what would be the largest-ever US …
Apple to open first online shop in Vietnam in a push to emerging market
Apple said on Friday it would open its first online store in Vietnam next week, as the iPhone vendor doubles down on emerging markets to drive growth amid slowing sales in China.
‘It was a battle’: Navy vet Everett Alvarez says belief in America got him through 8½ years as POW in Vietnam
Former Navy fighter pilot Everett Alvarez Jr.’s still remembers the night that he was shot down in the South China Sea and began what would be the second-longest period of captivity for an American service member in the Vietnam War.