Vietnam

Nguy Thi Khanh has been released a few months early from prison but two of her fellow campaigners remain in jail on tax evasion charges One of Vietnam’s leading environmental activists has been freed from prison five months before the end of her sentence. Nguy Thi Khanh, the founder of…

The leaders of 10 Southeast Asian nations, members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), have agreed to “encourage the use of local currencies for economic and financial transactions.” The group comprises Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. This move will help them reduce…

Sinalakay ng mga awtoridad ang isang bar sa Pasay City na nagbebenta ng mga lobong naglalaman ng nitrous oxide, na nagbibigay ng panandalian ngunit mapanganib na "high" na maaaring humantong sa pagkasawi sa sinumang sisinghot nito. Ang 16 Vietnamese na nag-o-operate umano ng bar, arestado. Sa ulat ni John Consulta sa “24 Oras…

Representational Image. Reuters A prominent shoemaker enterprise in Vietnam, known for manufacturing footwear for globally recognized brands such as Nike and Adidas, has announced its intentions to downsize its workforce by laying off thousands employees owing to low demand. The company attributes this decision to a decline in orders, primarily…

Apple will launch its first online store in Vietnam next week, the company said Friday, hoping to cash in on the country's young and tech-savvy population. The iPhone maker is among a host of global tech giants including Intel, Samsung and LG, that have chosen Vietnam for assembly of their…

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh agreed to ramp up cooperation between their countries on defense and security amid increasing tensions over a territorial row with China. Photo from Official Facebook Page of Bongbong Marcos (UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wants the Philippines and Vietnam…

Helen Flores - The Philippine Star May 13, 2023 | 12:00am This March 22, 2021 aerial photo shows Chinese vessels still present in the Julian Felipe Reef in the West Philippine Sea, well within the Philippine exclusive economic zone and continental shelf. Armed Forces of the Philippines MANILA, Philippines —…

Enlarge / The Vinfast VF8 is a new electric vehicle from Vietnam that seeks to tempt buyers away from Mustang Mach-Es, ID.4s, Model Ys, and all the other midsize electric crossovers out there. Jonathan Gitlin ENCINITAS, CALIF.—Starting a new car company isn't especially easy. Tesla struggled for years to become…

The author talks about his life before, during, and until the end of his duty in the military. San Diego, CA – WEBWIRE – Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Every veteran has his or her own story; this is mine. Odon Bacque’s book “A Walk in the Park: A Vietnam Comedy”…

HANOI: Vietnam’s state electricity company warned on Wednesday that the national power system would come under strain this summer due to anticipated heatwaves, days after the country recorded its highest ever temperature. Temperatures surpassed 44 degrees Celsius (111 degrees Fahrenheit) in central Vietnam over the weekend, according to national forecasters,…