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Low wages delay family plans for 73% of young Vietnamese workers
A recent survey by the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour highlights how persistently low wages are forcing millions of young Vietnamese workers to postpone marriage and having children, raising serious concerns about workforce sustainability...

Trump unveils Vietnam trade deal: Full U.S. market access, 20% tariff on Vietnamese imports
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump smiles during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center (Rebecca Noble/Getty Images OAN Staff Blake Wolf 12:31 PM – Wednesday, July 2, 2025 President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with...

86% of Vietnamese manufacturers concerned over US...
Vietnamese manufacturers are on high alert due to an uncertain US tariff policy, according to a recent PwC Vietnam survey, which found that 86 per cent of them are concerned or deeply concerned over the tariffs' impact, while 14 per cent are...

In ‘Boat Baby,’ Vicky Nguyen shares the hope and hustle of her Vietnamese immigrant family
Vicky Nguyen’s book “Boat Baby” is a memoir of growing up the daughter of Vietnamese immigrants. The NBC News correspondent and anchor writes about trying to make her way in a White world that often looks down on someone with her appearance. She...

Restructuring of administrative units opens up new development space for Hanoi: President
Hanoi (VNA) - State President Luong Cuong has emphasised that the restructuring of commune-level administrative units will open up new development space for Hanoi to better promote its role as the spearhead and growth driver for the capital...

Vietnam Airlines launches first-ever nonstop Hanoi–Milan route, strengthening ties with Europe
Vietnam Airlines has inaugurated its first nonstop flight between Hanoi and Milan, marking the airline’s ninth direct route to Europe and the first direct air connection between Vietnam and Italy. The route will operate three times a week using...

Australia–Malaysia Partnership at 70: What It Means for Foreign Investors
In 2024, Australia and Malaysia marked 70 years of formal diplomatic relations. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim traveled to Melbourne for the ASEAN–Australia Special Summit and the second Annual Leaders’ Meeting in March, while Australian Foreign...

Chinese nation-state groups exploiting SharePoint vulnerability, Microsoft confirms
At least two Chinese nation-state threat groups are targeting internet-facing SharePoint servers via several recently disclosed vulnerabilities, Microsoft warned customers on Tuesday. In addition to the two confirmed nation-state groups —...

WATCH: Shocking video shows Vietnam Airlines plane hitting parked aircraft at Hanoi Airport, sparks safety concern
A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 collided with a parked Airbus A321 at Hanoi Airport, prompting investigations after dramatic footage went viral, though no injuries were reported. Two Vietnam Airlines planes collide on Hanoi Airport runway A...

Spreading Vietnamese culture through lotus and Tale of Kieu
The exhibition, jointly organized by the Center for Cultural and Scientific activities of the Temple of Literature, the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Conservation Fund, and Senhouse Vietnam, significantly contributed to promoting the cultural and...

Two suspects prosecuted in cross-border scam targeting overseas Vietnamese
LÂM ĐỒNG — Police in the Central Highlands province of Lâm Đồng have initiated criminal proceedings against two suspects allegedly involved in an international fraud scheme that targeted Vietnamese nationals living abroad. Charges have been filed...

Party chief inspects operations of two-tier local administration model in Hanoi
During the visit, the General Secretary examined infrastructure and the online settlement of administrative procedures serving residents and businesses. The operations of these newly formed administrative units have remained stable and...

Business News | From Energy Labels to Green Leadership: The ESG Rise of a Vietnamese Compliance Firm
PRNewswire Hanoi [Vietnam], July 1: As ESG (Environmental - Social - Governance) becomes a global imperative, many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are still struggling to find a practical pathway forward. But ExtendMax, a Vietnam-based...

Xayabury Honours Vietnamese Consul General for Strengthening Bilateral Ties
KPL Xayabury Province has presented a certificate of appreciation to Ms. Kieu Thi Hang Phuc, Head of the Consulate General of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Northern Laos, in recognition of her contributions to regional development and the...

First-generation Vietnamese immigrant opens traditional coffeehouse
GLADSTONE, Mo. — First-generation Vietnamese immigrant, Nhung Hoang, recently opened Origin Coi Won Coffeehouse in Gladstone to create a space she needed as a young girl. First-generation Vietnamese immigrant opens traditional coffeehouse Hoang...

Network of Vietnamese scientists, experts in Canada makes debut
Ottawa (VNA) – The Canadian Vietnamese Scholars and Experts Network (CVSE) has been launched in an effort to mobilise the knowledge and expertise of overseas Vietnamese communities, particularly in science and technology, to support national...

Restructuring opens new growth space for Hanoi: State President
State President Luong Cuong has highlighted that the restructuring of commune-level administrative units will unlock new development space for Hanoi — enabling the city to better fulfill its role as the spearhead and growth engine of the capital...
Project Incubator nurtures the next generation of Vietnamese cinema
Two suspects prosecuted in cross-border scam targeting overseas Vietnamese
Four jailed for trafficking Vietnamese teens to work in Cambodian scam ring