Vietnam

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). In the mountainous jungles of Hoa Binh province, a dark leaf glistens on a pale tree. “Heartbreak grass. Touch it, and you could die,” says hiking guide Manh Tan, with alarming insouciance. “Keep an eye out for snakes, too. King cobras,…

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi announced on Tuesday the elevation of Egypt–Vietnam relations to the level of a comprehensive partnership during the official visit of Vietnamese President Luong Cuong to Cairo. The visit saw the signing of two memoranda of understanding in the fields of local and economic development and…

Cleared   -   Copyright © africanews AP Photo By Agencies Last updated: 05/08 - 19:10 Cairo On August 5, 2025, Vietnamese President Lương Cường and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El‑Sisi signed a joint statement formally elevating bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Partnership, ushering in a new era for cooperation after six decades…

Vietnam’s WTO food safety update signals new growth for industry Vietnam has announced new food safety updates at a global level, marking a new phase of growth to boost trade confidence and opportunities for local firms For the past few years, Vietnam has been on a mission to improve the…

The Embassy of Nicaragua in South Africa hosted a vibrant commemoration of the 46th anniversary of the Sandinista Popular Revolution at its Waterkloof premises.  The event, attended by dignitaries including ambassadors and diplomats from Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, Iran, Sahrawi Republic and Vietnam, as well as representatives from the ANC, SACP,…

THOOTHUKUDI, India (AP) — Vietnam’s VinFast began production at a $500 million electric vehicle plant in southern India’s Tamil Nadu state on Monday, part of a planned $2 billion investment in India and a broader expansion across Asia. The factory in Thoothukudi will initially make 50,000 electric vehicles annually, with…

THOOTHUKUDI, India (AP) — Vietnam’s Vinfast on Monday began production at a $500 million electric vehicle plant in southern India’s Tamil Nadu state, part of a planned $2 billion investment in India and a broader expansion across Asia. The factory in Thoothukudi will initially make 50,000 electric vehicles annually...Read More

THOOTHUKUDI, India (AP) — Vietnam’s VinFast began production at a $500 million electric vehicle plant in southern India’s Tamil Nadu state on Monday, part of a planned $2 billion investment in India and a broader expansion across Asia. The factory in Thoothukudi will initially make 50,000 electric vehicles annually, with…

Synopsis VinFast, the Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer, has inaugurated its first manufacturing plant in southern India, signaling a significant move to penetrate the country's burgeoning auto market. With a planned investment of $2 billion in Tamil Nadu, VinFast aims to produce up to 150,000 vehicles annually. The company anticipates introducing…

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). The Nguyen emperors weren’t noted for their restraint,” says tour guide Quoc Dung as he leads me through the moated palaces and gated courtyards of Hue’s Imperial City. Dung — a smartly dressed, well-spoken gentleman — is being diplomatic. The facts…