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DISASTERSep 4300kg bomb removed from downtown street in northern VietnamA large 300kg bomb was successfully removed from a downtown street in northern Vietnam. This operation neutralized a significant public safety threat in the urban area.news.tuoitre.vn
POLITICSSep 4Myanmar military head visits Vietnam to normalize relationsThe head of Myanmar's military is visiting Vietnam with the objective of normalizing relations between the two countries. This diplomatic engagement aims to improve bilateral ties.wvasfm.org · United States
POLITICSSep 4Myanmar military head visits Vietnam to normalize relationsHis trip to Vietnam marks his third visit to an ASEAN member state as he seeks to restore Myanmar's standing in the bloc.NPR News
POLITICSSep 4Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing visiting Vietnam as he seeks to normalize relations with ASEANMyanmar's Min Aung Hlaing is visiting Vietnam as part of efforts to normalize relations with ASEAN. This represents a diplomatic move to improve international ties.sitkasentinel.com · United States
POLITICSSep 2Vietnam arrests deputy minister over probe into huge bribesVietnamese police arrested a deputy health minister on Wednesday for allegedly accepting huge bribes, part of an investigation into a company accused of smuggling medical equipment, authorities said. Vietnam has pursued a high-profile anti-corruption campaign in recent years that has netted dozens of business leaders and senior government figures. Deputy Health Minister Tran Van Thuan, a leading oncologist in Vietnam, was taken into custody “due to his acceptance of bribes involving a large sum...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTSep 2South China Sea island build-up heightens Vietnam’s security concernsSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 2World leaders reaffirm ties with Vietnam in National Day messagesWorld leaders have sent messages to Vietnam, reaffirming their ties on the occasion of its National Day. This demonstrates ongoing diplomatic relations and international recognition.news.tuoitre.vn
BUSINESSSep 2Vietnam : Another Economy Rising In Real Time | Armstrong EconomicsThis article from Armstrong Economics discusses Vietnam's economy, characterizing it as a rising economic power. It highlights the country's ongoing economic development.armstrongeconomics.com · United States
POLITICSAug 31How a tree in Hanoi points to flowering of dissent among Vietnam’s Gen ZA tree in Hanoi has become a symbol of how Vietnam’s Gen Z views its country – but it is not the enviable growth story sold by the government. Tree 55 on Nguyen Huy Tu Street – now dubbed the “Justice Tree” – was buried under bouquets earlier this month. It was an act of digital-age defiance over the death of a teenager in a road traffic accident in the area that went unpunished. Response to the accident, which triggered a belated explanation from the state, reveals unease with a system many...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 30Data to Direction: How Vietnam is Reinventing the Strategic State[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] For more than a decade, Vietnam has built one of Southeast Asia’s most data-driven public administrations. Ministries track performance indicators. Provinces report standardised metrics. The central government aggregates information from different localities. But, according to Professor Bert GEORGE, Professor at the Department of Public and International Affairs (PIA) and Associate Dean for the College of Liberal Arts...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 29Vietnam’s move to end executions for drug trafficking sparks debate in regionVietnam is seeking to end executions for drug trafficking under a draft revision to its Penal Code, a notable shift in a country with one of Southeast Asia’s toughest anti-drug regimes. The proposal, presented to lawmakers last week, would remove trafficking from Vietnam’s list of capital crimes. Last year, Hanoi kept the offence on the list during an earlier round of death penalty reforms. If passed, the revised law would leave capital punishment for four crimes: treason, murder, terrorism and...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 28A Pulitzer Prize - winning photographer who shot an iconic Vietnam War - era photo has diedA Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer, known for an iconic Vietnam War-era photo, has passed away. This marks the passing of a significant figure in photojournalism and history.kmxt.org · United States
WORLDAug 28A Pulitzer Prize - winning photographer who shot an iconic Vietnam War - era photo has diedA Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer, known for an iconic Vietnam War-era photograph, has passed away. This marks the passing of a notable figure in photojournalism history.wnyc.org · United States
WORLDAug 28A Pulitzer Prize - winning photographer who shot an iconic Vietnam War - era photo has diedA Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer, known for an iconic Vietnam War-era photo, has passed away. The individual's death marks the loss of a significant figure in photojournalism and historical documentation.ktep.org · United States
WORLDAug 26Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City plans low-emission zone to clear downtown airHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s commercial ⁠hub, is proposing ⁠to gradually restrict ⁠petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles from its downtown area from mid-2027, as part of a planned low-emission zone (LEZ), according to state-run Thanh Nien newspaper. Under the proposal, the ‌city would pilot the LEZ from July 2027 in its core downtown area and the new Thu Thiem urban area, covering roughly 930 hectares (2,300 acres), Thanh Nien reported, citing city authorities. From early 2029, the LEZ will expand...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 26BNP Paribas, KB Kookmin eye 15% stake in Vietnam’s Techcombank - reportReports indicate that BNP Paribas and KB Kookmin are considering acquiring a 15% stake in Vietnam's Techcombank. This potential investment signifies a major development in the Southeast Asian financial sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLDAug 26Honor Flight gives closure to Vietnam War veteransThe Honor Flight program is providing a sense of closure to Vietnam War veterans. This initiative acknowledges and supports those who served in the conflict.thebeacon.net · United States
BUSINESSAug 25US cement imports from Vietnam hit record in 1HUS cement imports from Vietnam reached a record high in the first half of the year. This indicates a significant trend in international trade and US construction supply.argusmedia.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 25BTC Digital rallies another 21% amid Vietnam AI data center MOUBTC Digital's stock rallied by 21% following an MOU regarding an AI data center in Vietnam. This indicates significant movement in the company's market value tied to its international business ventures.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLDAug 25Singapore - Vietnam Strategic Dialogue to be enduring platform for next - gen leaders to connect : Chan Chun SingA strategic dialogue between Singapore and Vietnam is established as a lasting platform for future leaders to foster connections and cooperation.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
CYBERAug 25Why Starlink won't open Vietnam's heavily censored internetStarlink promises better connectivity in remote and mountainous areas. But in one of Southeast Asia's most tightly controlled online environments, more network access doesn't mean more free speech.DW News [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 24Rain and flooding from Typhoon Narra hits China and VietnamAl Jazeera [en]
DISASTERAug 23Tragedia vial en Vietnam: un auto embistió y mató a tres personas que estaban detenidas por una colisión previaLos vehículos estaban detenidos sobre el kilómetro 147.8 de la Autopista Nacional 1, tras haber chocado. Un tercer auto que venía a velocidad los embistió cuando las tres personas discutían sobre la calzada. Todo quedó registrado por una de las cámaras de seguridad.Clarín
WORLDAug 22China banned ivory, but Vietnamese gangs keep the trade aliveThree months after leaving an inland port far up the Congo River, a consignment of timber arrived in Vietnam this summer concealing a secret it would take customs officials three weeks to uncover: nearly 1.2 tonnes of elephant ivory, smuggled halfway across the world. Tracking data reviewed by This Week in Asia shows the shipment travelled some 9,000 nautical miles (16,700km) – with stops in Sri Lanka and Singapore – before reaching Quy Nhon, a port on Vietnam’s central coast. Custom officers...South China Morning Post
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