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15 Indian tourists killed as speedboat capsizes near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island

A boat carrying several Indian tourists capsized near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island on Saturday. The Indian Embassy in Hanoi confirmed the tragic incident occurred over the weekend. Search and rescue operations are currently underway following the boat's unfortunate capsizing. Local authorities are working to ascertain the exact details of this…

The Economic Times

Asean foreign ministers to hold meeting with Myanmar counterpart in Bangkok at weekend

HANOI - Foreign Ministers of the Southeast Asian bloc Asean will hold an informal meeting with their Myanmar counterpart ‌in Bangkok on Sunday, Thailand and Vietnam said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

How this artist turned a view he sees every day into a futuristic sci-fi scene

Illustrator Lê Long explains how he transformed an everyday street corner into an extraordinary scene from his own perspective.

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Mainland SE Asia's shifting dynamics

To see how Thailand is really doing, one needs to be outside the country. On a recent work trip to Hanoi, I found it inescapable that Thailand continues to fall behind even as its leaders pretend otherwise. Given the last two decades of political instability and prolonged economic doldrums, this…

Bangkok Post

Vietnam has to find $200 billion to fund its ambitious growth agenda. Techcombank’s CEO thinks that has to come from overseas

“There’s no way all these infrastructure investments can be financed by the local banking ecosystems,” Lottner says. “Vietnam’s deposit-generating capacity just isn’t big enough.”

Fortune

Vietnam's economy is one of the fastest-growing in the world. Can it make the leap into the ranks of middle-income countries?

Hanoi wants to grow the economy by 10% annually by the end of the decade--but does Vietnam have enough capital, labor, and infrastructure to meet these ambitions?

Fortune

Vietnam has bold plans for its economic future. It will need U.S. tech, capital, and speed to make them happen

Vietnam already has the attention of global business, but it needs to convert that interest into committed capital.

Fortune

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Vietnam busts group planning large-scale online scam centre

HANOI — Vietnamese police have busted a group suspected of trying to establish a large-scale online ‌scam centre in the country, authorities said on Friday, as criminal networks spread their operations across Southeast Asia.

Bangkok Post

PM sets trade goal in Hanoi

Thailand and Vietnam have set a target of lifting bilateral trade to US$25 billion this year, with the two countries' leaders pledging to accelerate economic cooperation under their comprehensive strategic partnership during talks in Hanoi on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Hanoi Girl Hospitalised After Being Shoved Off Playground Slide By Another Kid - Viral Video Sparked Outrage

A viral video of a two-year-old girl being pushed from a 1.5m slide in Hanoi has sparked public outrage, leaving the toddler with a traumatic brain injury

International Business Times UK

PM vows to ramp up Hanoi ties

HANOI: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Monday pledged to strengthen economic ties with Vietnam and support Thai investors operating there, saying closer cooperation between the two countries would help drive growth across Asean.

Bangkok Post

Bybit Deepens Regulatory Engagement with Vietnam Following High-Level Meeting with Deputy Prime Minister

DUBAI, UAE, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Vietnam's responsible digital asset development following a high-level meeting between Ben Zhou, Co-founder and CEO of Bybit, and Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Văn Thắng at the Government Headquarters in…

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FPT and NVIDIA Collaborate to Release the Nemotron Personas Vietnam Datasets

HANOI, Vietnam, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FPT Corporation and NVIDIA today announced the release of the Nemotron-Personas-Vietnam dataset to advance sovereign AI development across Southeast Asia. The dataset is open for commercial use, giving developers, researchers, and enterprises access to an open, auditable dataset designed to help build AI…

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Anutin to visit Hanoi

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is set to visit Hanoi at the invitation of Vietnamese leader To Lam, reaffirming the close ties between Thailand and Vietnam.

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Hanoi curbs kerb culture as city clamps down on pavement vendors

HANOI (VIETNAM) - The pavements of Hanoi's wide boulevards and narrow lanes have long been clogged with bustling food stalls, weaving scooters and crowds of coffee and beer drinkers sitting on low plastic stools.

Bangkok Post

US, Vietnam pledge to avoid currency manipulation, boost transparency

HANOI - ⁠The ⁠United States and Vietnam reaffirmed their commitment to avoid currency manipulation in a joint statement issued by the US Treasury and Vietnam's central bank following high-level consultations, the Treasury said over the weekend.

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FPT.AI recognized as a High Performer in G2's Summer Reports

HANOI, Vietnam, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- G2, the world's leading software marketplace and peer-review platform serving more than 200 million business decision-makers annually, has recognized FPT.AI as a High Performer in the AI Agent category.The ranking is based entirely on verified customer reviews and evaluates vendors across multiple criteria,…

Bangkok Post

Vietnam–Thailand relations at 50

Tomorrow, Vietnam's President To Lam is expected to visit Thailand at a particularly important moment in bilateral relations. The two-day visit comes as Vietnam and Thailand commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties, which is a milestone that reflects not only the remarkable transformation of bilateral relations but also the…

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GSMA Presents Vietnam with Government Leadership Award 2026, Recognising the Country as One of the World's Most Dynamic Digital Leaders

HANOI, Vietnam, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The GSMA, the global organisation unifying the mobile ecosystem, today presented the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam with the global GSMA Government Leadership Award 2026, the highest global honour for digital policy.The award recognises the nation that best exemplifies visionary leadership paired with…

Bangkok Post

Thailand-Vietnam ties in a 'new era'

When To Lam -- Vietnam's President and General Secretary of the Communist Party -- arrives in Bangkok tomorrow, he will find a different Thailand, one increasingly prepared to align itself with Vietnam's strategic and economic trajectory. Over the past two decades, bilateral relations have grown increasingly dynamic. It is no…

The Economic Times

Indians are breaking up with Europe for a Southeast Asian getaway

Indian travelers are increasingly choosing Vietnam over traditional European destinations due to rising airfares and longer flight durations to Europe. Factors like visa convenience, value for money, and shorter travel times are driving this shift, making Vietnam a rapidly growing tourism market for India.

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Honda Is Teaming Up With LG To Amp Up EV Motorcycle Charging In One Specific Country

Two of Asia's biggest power players are combining their efforts to help Hanoi realize its massive electrification dreams. What's going on?

The Economic Times

India, Vietnam looking at joint production of military hardware

India and Vietnam have agreed to jointly produce military hardware, enhancing their "enhanced comprehensive strategic partnership." Defence ministers Rajnath Singh and General Phan Van Giang met in Hanoi, focusing on expanding cooperation in maritime security, defence industry, and regional stability. The two nations also signed an agreement for cooperation in…

The Economic Times

'Our discussion today will further strengthen defence cooperation': Rajnath Singh during bilateral talks in Vietnam

India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Vietnamese counterpart Phan Van Giang in Hanoi. They reviewed defence ties and regional security. The meeting marked ten years of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Both nations agreed to expand cooperation in maritime security and defence industry.

The Economic Times

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pays homage to Ho Chi Minh in Hanoi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Hanoi, Vietnam. He paid tribute to Ho Chi Minh on his birth anniversary. Singh held important discussions to boost defence cooperation and strategic ties between India and Vietnam. The visit also included talks on potential BrahMos missile system supply. This trip is part of a…

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