Vietnam

Vietnam’s Parliament convenes to confirm new state leaders

Mr To Lam leaves after attending a parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of independence in Hanoi in September 2025.

For generations, Vietnam made its most beloved condiment the same way. The craft lives on

Mr Ha Tan Tai (keft) in Dai Duc fish sauce factory. Nha Trang (right) is one of larger companies that still produce fish sauce by traditional methods.

Free cancer screening, health checks to benefit 10,000 people in Hanoi

The programme aims to offer free medical consultations and screenings for at least 5,000 people, prioritising disadvantaged households, elderly residents and workers.

Vietnam braces for thunderstorms, strong winds, hail during seasonal transition

Devastating thunderstorms, whirlwinds, lightning and hail have slammed parts of the country in recent days.

Iran war forces Asian economies to confront sliding currencies and surging oil prices

The effect of the US-Israeli war on Iran in Asia is the prospect of rising inflation and damaged growth.

Stink of crime hangs over Vietnam chemical plant

Smoke and dust from the Duc Giang Lao Cai chemical plant in the Tang Loong industrial park.

Over 300 Vietnamese arrested after Cambodia scam bust: Police

The arrests of 343 people on internet fraud charges were made on March 27.

Australia leveraging coal and gas exports to lock in petrol supply from Asia partners

A 'Sorry This Hose Is Not In Use' sign covers a pump at a Shell petrol station in Sydney, Australia, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Hundreds of service stations across Australia have reported fuel shortfalls, as the war in the Middle East disrupts global supplies. Photographer: Brent Lewin/Bloomberg

Vietnam police bust multi-billion-dollar crypto scam

A general view shows the sun setting over the skyline in the old quarter of Hanoi on Feb 20.

Vietnam waives green tax to cut petrol prices by a quarter

People queue at a petrol station in Hanoi on March 10. Vietnam has temporarily waived an environmental tax on fuel to cut soaring petrol prices.

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