Four killed as passenger bus crashes off expressway in Vietnam's capital
HANOI: Four people were killed and several others were injured after a passenger bus veered off the Phap Van-Cau Gie Expressway in Vietnam's capital Hanoi early Friday (July 17), local newspaper Tuoi Tre reported.
Will Manila and Hanoi’s maritime deal challenge Beijing in the South China Sea?
A new cooperation agreement chips away at China's bilateral negotiation tactic, but experts say its value is mostly symbolic
Hanoi–Ho Chi Minh City flight route among world’s busiest
HANOI: The Hanoi–Ho Chi Minh City air route ranked among the world's four busiest domestic routes by passenger traffic in 2025, according to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on July 16.
Vietnam Customs orders faster clearance for agricultural exports at border gates
HANOI: Vietnam Customs has instructed its regional customs sub-departments to expedite customs clearance for agricultural exports, particularly durian shipments, at border gates to support businesses and prevent congestion.
The world's second friendliest city is in South-East Asia
Vietnam's capital is named second-best city in the world when it comes to friendly customer service.
Tie-up with Japan agency set to spur stock market
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) and Japan's Financial Services Agency (JFSA) have stepped up cooperation on capital market development, with discussions focusing on regulatory frameworks for financial innovation, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), financial technology (fintech) supervision and workforce development.
Publishers of book on Communist Party founder arrested
Police said they had arrested three executives of a publishing house that released a book on Ho Chi Minh, the revered founder of the country's Communist Party.
Gems hidden in shoes as Vietnam details India smuggling link
HANOI: Vietnamese police revealed how they believe a transnational criminal network allegedly led by an Indian national hid diamonds in luggage, shoes and clothing to smuggle them through the country's airports, as a second gemstone case heads to trial later this month
Lao, Vietnamese forestry institutes deepen cooperation
VIENTIANE: The Lao National Agriculture and Forestry Research Institute (NAFRI) and the Vietnam Academy of Forest Sciences (VAFS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of a framework for long-term collaboration in forestry.
Surges in fruit, vegetable imports in Vietnam put pressure on local produce
HANOI: A sharp rise in fruit and vegetable imports into Vietnam has been intensifying competition for domestic produce, as consumers increasingly turn to cheaper and more diverse overseas goods.
