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A Lesson of Vietnam: Getting in Is Easier than Getting Out
The war was sustained by a seductive delusion: that an unwinnable conflict might still be managed into an outcome short of humiliation.…
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Culture
Shinya Tsukamoto Vietnam Veteran Drama ‘Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People?’ Sets Japan Release
Shinya’s Tsukamoto’s “Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People?” is headed to Japanese cinemas. The film rounds out the Japanese director’s…
Business
Singapore, Vietnam remain on US Treasury’s currency watch list; Thailand added
Report classifies city-state as an outlier as it is the only nation on the list running a bilateral trade deficit with America The…
Fashion
Phan Huy Spring 2026 Couture: A First Step
Moments before Phan Huy’s inaugural show on the official Paris schedule kicked off, two rounds of cheers went up backstage. Led by the…
Business
Hidden risks build at Vietnam banks on mounting debt guarantees
The country needs to balance economic growth targets with steps to curtail side effects from debt-fuelled expansion Vietnamese lenders are…
Culture
‘Soul Patrol’ Review: Sundance Documentary Serves Up the Elegant, Elegiac Vietnam War History We Need
When Vietnam veteran Ed Emanuel wrote the memoir “Soul Patrol” (2003), the gesture could have been likened to that of a marooned man…
Business
Vietnam to Scrap Business Licence Fees for Enterprises, Households from 2026
Taxpayers in Vietnam will no longer be required to declare or pay business license fees from January 1, 2026, following a new directive…
Business
Jollibee’s Highlands Coffee is said to consider US$400 million IPO in Vietnam
The Philippine fast-food operator plans to list its international business in the US Highlands Coffee is exploring an initial public…
Business
Vietnam Seeks US$5.5B in Foreign Loans to Accelerate Infrastructure Push in 2026
Vietnam plans to raise about US$5.5 billion in foreign loans in 2026 as it looks to fast-track major national infrastructure projects and…
Business
Vietnam Bets on Domestic Consumption to Sustain Economic Growth in 2026
Vietnam's economic growth in 2026 will hinge largely on the recovery of domestic consumption, effective policy implementation and the…
Business
Boustead Singapore amends agreement with Unified Industrial to retain control of Vietnam business
This allows the company to better manage its real estate and fund management business in the country Boustead Singapore on Monday (Jan 12)…
Business
Boustead Singapore tweaks deal with Unified Industrial to retain control of Vietnam business
This allows the company to better manage its real estate and fund management business in one of Asean’s fastest growing economy Boustead…
Culture
Before 'Platoon' and 'The Doors,' Oliver Stone Tried to Make a Vietnam Movie with Jim Morrison
The Vietnam War and all seismic aftershocks continue to echo throughout all aspects of American life. In some sense, the nation's…
Business
Vietnam Joins World's Top 25 Trading Economies as Trade Tops US$900 Billion
Vietnam's total trade turnover has exceeded US$900 billion for the first time, marking a major milestone in the country's economic…
Business
Nam Cheong sells vessel for US$20.5 million to Vietnam firm
The sale is expected to contribute positively to the group’s earnings for the financial year ending 2025 Malaysian offshore support vessel…
Business
Vietnam on Track for Record Tourism Year with Arrivals Nearing 21 Million
Vietnam is on track to welcome a record 21 million foreign visitors this year, cementing its position as Southeast Asia's fastest-growing…
Business
Bilateral Trade Between Vietnam and Singapore Hits New Peak of S$36B in 11 Months
Trade between Vietnam and Singapore hit a record high in the first 11 months of the year, reaching S$36 billion (US$27.8 billion) and…
News
Shoe Production in China, Southeast Asia Could Shift Again: Here’s Why
Shoe factories across China and Southeast Asia have had their challenges this year, and more obstacles could be ahead as the competitive…
Culture
Vietnam amends law to ban exports of raw rare earth minerals
Only companies with government approval will be permitted to exploit, process and use rare earths Vietnam’s parliament moved to ban…
Business
Largest Vietnam fund manager eyes UpCom listing in first quarter
The country has made notable progress this year in easing market access for overseas investors Vietnam’s biggest fund manager Dragon…
Business
Race for talent is on as bankers brace for IPO boom in Vietnam
Vietnam’s potential upgrade to emerging-market status by FTSE Russell in September has investment banks bulking up staff in anticipation…
Culture
China Loses Young Moviegoers as Vietnam Market Grows, JAFF Market Panel Hears
China’s theatrical market is losing younger audiences while Vietnam emerges as a breakout territory for pan-Asian content, according to…
Business
Vietnam Emerges as Regional Hotspot for AI Data Centres Amid Multi-Billion-Dollar Investments
Vietnam is rapidly gaining prominence as a regional hub for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, as a surge of large-scale data…
News
Vietnam Vows Deeper Collaboration with GMS Partners to Boost Regional Prosperity
As the nation will take on the role of host of GMS cooperation activities in 2026, Vietnam is steadfastly committed to working with member…