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Vietnam's New European Trade Deal Just Put Latin America's Textile and Electronics Sectors on Defense

Vietnam's new EFTA trade deal grants zero-tariff access to 99.5% of its exports — a direct threat to Latin American textile and electronics manufacturers.

Latin Times · Oct 19

'Under attack' from fragrance, Hanoi prunes its famous blossoms

Hanoi is pruning hundreds of its iconic milkwood trees after residents complained the blossoms are causing daily discomfort, breathing issues.

The Economic Times · Oct 16

The Untested ICBM on Permanent Display: What Kim Jong Un Wants Washington to Know Before Any Summit

Kim Jong Un opened a defense museum featuring the untested Hwasong-20 ICBM as Trump signals a possible fourth summit at the November APEC gathering in Shenzhen.

Latin Times · Oct 16

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Hanoi paid for rat tails in 1902, but the rats kept breeding

In 1902, French colonial authorities in Hanoi introduced a rat bounty during an outbreak of bubonic plague, offering one cent for every rat tail submitted as proof of a kill. Within a year, more than 55 million rat tails had been collected. But the enormous number of tails did not…

The Times of India · Oct 3

Vietnam North to South: Indian Traveller's Route, e-Visa Guide and Two-Week Budget Breakdown

The Route: Hanoi Down to Ho Chi Minh CityThe north-to-south direction works better than the reverse for one simple reason: Hanoi is quieter, cooler, and easier to land in without sensory overload. You get your bearings in the Old Quarter, then the route gradually opens up as you move south.A…

Times Life · Sep 26

Heavy rain and floods in northern Vietnam submerge homes and disrupt economy

Heavy rain has caused widespread flooding across northern Vietnam

The Independent UK · Sep 17

Hanoi house fire: Five killed after blaze breaks out in four-storey building

A fire ripped through a four-storey building in Hanoi on Wednesday morning, resulting in the tragic death of five individuals. Fortunately, four others escaped the raging flames. Firefighters arrived swiftly, and their relentless efforts contained the fire after a substantial struggle. As investigations into this devastating incident proceed, the community…

The Times of India · Sep 16

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Akasa Air expands Southeast Asia footprint with new Vietnam flights

Akasa Air has launched four weekly direct flights between Mumbai and Hanoi, making the Vietnamese capital its seventh international destination. Hanoi is also the airline’s second destination in Southeast Asia after Phuket, expanding travel options between India and Vietnam.

The Economic Times · Sep 4

Forex Card, Cash or Indian Debit Card Abroad: What Each Option Really Costs You

The Forex Card: Predictable Rates, Hidden ConditionsA forex card locks in the exchange rate at the time you load it. If the rupee weakens mid-trip, you are insulated. That is the genuine advantage, and it is real. Banks like HDFC, ICICI, SBI, and Thomas Cook issue multi-currency forex cards that…

Times Life · Sep 3

IndiGo to start daily direct flights from Mumbai to Hanoi from October 25

IndiGo will commence daily direct flights connecting Mumbai and Hanoi starting October twenty-fifth, 2026. This new service expands IndiGo's Vietnam network, adding to existing Delhi and Kolkata routes. The flight schedule includes morning arrivals in Hanoi and evening departures back to Mumbai. IndiGo will offer its business-class product, IndiGoStretch, on…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Vietnam urges Qualcomm, Samsung to deepen AI, chip investment as it seeks tech upgrade

At a meeting in Hanoi on Thursday, Communist Party General Secretary and President To ‌Lam asked ⁠Qualcomm Chief ⁠Executive Cristiano Amon to increase its investment in areas including AI, semiconductors, robotics, 5G/6G, data centres and next-generation connectivity technologies, according to a government statement.

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Vietnam's Gen Z Demands Justice Online After Politician Cleared Over Do Ngoc Phuong Thuy's Death

Vietnam's Gen Z has launched an online campaign demanding accountability after politician Nguyen Sy Cuong was cleared of liability in a fatal crash, sparking debate over political privilege and transparency.

International Business Times UK · Aug 24

Vietnam expands VNeID eligibility for foreign nationals in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City from September 28

Foreign nationals can obtain VNeID accounts in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City starting September 2026. This change expands access to Vietnam's digital platform for legal residents and entrants. Companies must use organizational VNeID accounts for immigration procedures from June 2026. Employers also require VNeID for work permit applications since…

The Economic Times · Aug 22

Vietnam police address ex-politician's car crash that killed a teenager

HANOI — A former Vietnamese politician unintentionally killed a teenager in a traffic accident in central Hanoi last year ‌but was exempted from criminal prosecution, a police officer told state television, shedding light for the first time on a case that has fuelled criticism online for months.

Bangkok Post · Aug 19

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The Independent UK · Aug 14

I’ve found a surprisingly affordable luxury stay in the heart of Hanoi

Seeking a culinary-focused break, Daisy Lester checks into Fairmont Hanoi in Vietnam

Bangkok Post · Aug 13

Foreign banks eye bigger Vietnam role as growth ambitions fuel funding crunch

HANOI - Foreign banks are seeking a bigger foothold in Vietnam by ‌extending hard-currency loans to local lenders squeezed between rising domestic funding costs and government pressure to expand credit to meet ambitious economic growth targets, bankers and analysts said.

Bangkok Post · Aug 11

Vietnam's VinSpace signs SpaceX launch deal

HANOI — VinSpace, a unit of Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup, has signed ‌a launch contract with SpaceX for its satellite missions, the company said on Tuesday.

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Hanoi's residents endure upheavals as it transforms itself to match Vietnam's economic ambitions

Vietnam's capital Hanoi is undergoing one of its biggest transformations in a century, with billions of dollars in projects reshaping the city with new roads, urban districts and flood-control systems

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Bangkok Post · Jul 24

Vietnam proposes banning under-16s from posting on social media

HANOI — Vietnam is ⁠planning ⁠to force social media platforms to ban users under 16 from posting content, commenting or reacting to posts, according to a draft decree ‌reviewed by Reuters, joining a growing international push to curb the use of social media by minors.

Bangkok Post · Jul 22

Rights group urges Vietnam to release five arrested over Ho Chi Minh book

HANOI — Human ⁠Rights ⁠Watch on Wednesday called on Vietnam to release a former business executive and four other people over their roles in the ‌publication and promotion of a book about Ho Chi Minh that allegedly contained anti-state content.

The Economic Times · Jul 11

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…

Bangkok Post · Jul 10

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.

Creative Bloq · Jul 7

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.

Bangkok Post · Jun 25

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…

Fortune · Jun 16

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.”

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