Vietnam is remaking its state apparatus, with 100,000 positions slated to be scrapped as Hanoi seeks to streamline bureaucracy and boost the economy

In Hanoi, a former local authorities' building was closed due to Vietnam's administrative downsizing from 63 provincial and city administrations to 34

Event seeking to bring Vietnamese goods into Thai retail system opens

Event seeking to bring Vietnamese goods into Thai retail system opens A variety of Vietnamese packaged foods and agricultural products are on display at the “Business Matching Week” at GO! Nguyễn Thị Thập supermarket in HCM City from July 4 to 7....

Five Vietnamese billionaires on Forbes’ rich list

Five Vietnamese billionaires on Forbes’ rich list Vietnam currently has five billionaires listed on Forbes’ real-time global billionaire rankings, with their combined wealth marking a notable presence on the international financial landscape....

200 dodgy visas granted for businesses linked to Vietnamese cannabis houses

A joint investigation between the police and Immigration New Zealand uncovered how the organised crime syndicates exploited the visa system to bring in an illegal workforce. Operation Clementine identified 38 different registered companies with...

Documentary on Vietnamese craft villages draws French audiences

The screening, part of a series of activities promoting the Vietnamese culture in France, takes place within the framework of the Toucher Arts community and international cultural exchange project. The documentary was created by talented young...

Vietnamese PM’s presence in WEF event forms foundation to expand ties with major economies

Vietnamese peacekeeping force discusses sexual violence prevention

During the exchange, experts from the U.K. share knowledge and practical experience on CRSV with the Level-2 Field Hospital (L2FH) Rotation 7 and Engineer Company Rotation 4 before their deployment to participate in U.N. peacekeeping operations....

Get on board these four fantastic Bay Area ferry trips

You don’t have to be a billionaire tech dude or dudette to enjoy the boat life every day. The Bay Area has a robust network of ferries, where for a few bucks, you can cruise to exotic, far-ranging ports (looking at you, Harbor Bay), sip a cold...

Vietnamese junior swimmers win and set regional records

Vietnamese tycoon won’t face death over US$27 billion fraud

Vietnamese tycoon won’t face death over US$27 billion fraud Published on: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 25, 2025 By: AFP Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Truong My Lan was sentenced to death last year for fraud with damages totalling...

Vietnamese and Lao young officers hold talks

Themed “Strengthening connections, sharing information, fostering friendship and solidarity toward the future,” the event was part of the official visit and exchange program of Lao young officers in Vietnam in 2025. During the event, young...

Vietnamese property tycoon Truong My Lan escapes death penalty

Vietnamese real estate tycoon Truong My Lan, who masterminded a US$12.5 billion banking fraud, has avoided the gallows after the government on Wednesday scrapped the death penalty for eight crimes, including embezzlement. Lan, the chairwoman of...

Hanoi eyes 46 million visitors by 2030

Hanoi (VNA) - Hanoi aims to welcome 46 million visitors by 2030, including 12 million international arrivals, heard at the 2nd Congress of the Hanoi Department of Tourism’s Party Committee for the 2025–2030 term on June 24. Total tourism revenue...

Vietnamese passenger fined for bomb joke on Malaysia Airlines flight to Hanoi

HANOI, June 25 — A Vietnamese male passenger has been fined for joking that he had a bomb in his carry-on luggage after landing at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi last Sunday, according to the Northern Airports Authority, Vietnam News...

Vietnamese fishing boat detained off Pitas coast

Vietnamese fishing boat detained off Pitas coast Published on: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 25, 2025 By: Patimang Abdul Ghani Text Size: Dark Mode: Off The detained fishing vessel. PITAS: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement...

Vietnamese tycoon escpaes death sentence over $27bn fraud case

A Vietnamese property tycoon sentenced to death for fraud totalling $27 billion will no longer face execution, her lawyer said Wednesday, as the country abolished capital punishment for eight crimes, including property embezzlement. Property...

Rep. Tony Wied highlights border security and veterans’ legislation in recent posts

Rep. Tony Wied, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, recently used his social media platform to highlight legislative initiatives and policy positions, including border security, public safety legislation, and veteran recognition.On July...

Tropical Storm Wipha hits northern Vietnam

HANOI : The storm made landfall at 10 am, packing sustained winds of 64–102 kilometres (40–63 miles) per hour and gusts of up to 138 kilometres (86 miles) per hour, according to local meteorological officials. After landfall, the storm began...

38 Vietnamese repatriated from Cambodia, some linked to scams

TÂY NINH — A total of 38 Vietnamese nationals were handed over to the Mộc Bài International Border Guard Station (Tây Ninh Province) by Cambodian police and the Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia between July 3 and 4. Initial reports indicate that the...