Vingroup tests the line of Vietnam’s new capitalism

On May 11, 2025, Vietnamese media widely reported that Vingroup, one of the nation’s most powerful private conglomerates, offered to take full control of the North–South high-speed railway project. However, less than 24 hours later, the headlines suddenly …

Exclusive-Shein to set up huge Vietnam warehouse in US tariff hedge, sources say

By Francesco Guarascio and Casey Hall HANOI/SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Fast-fashion online retailer Shein is leasing a huge warehouse in Vietnam, two people familiar with the deal told Reuters, its first in the country, in a move that could reduce its …

Australia-Vietnam Ties Poised to Strengthen in PM Albanese’s New Term

Australia’s re-elected Labor government signals continuity in Asia-Pacific engagement, with a strategic focus on Vietnam, climate partnerships, digital transformation, and resilient regional trade.  The re-election of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and …

Vietnam's Vinfast has ditched plan to sell cars direct in UK

Vinfast Auto, a Vietnamese carmaker, has cancelled its plans to begin sales of its electric cars in the UK. Automotive Management reported in 2022 that Vinfast was headed to the UK, and in late 2023 it gave former Polestar UK and Genesis executive Andrew …

Thích Nhất Hạnh’s Engaged Buddhism During Wartime Vietnam, Part 2

My previous article explored the foundations of Thích Nhất Hạnh’s Engaged Buddhism. It traced how his early monastic training in mindfulness, manual labor, and the use of gāthās laid the groundwork for a spirituality deeply connected with social action. It …

Vietnam’s PVI partners South Korea’s EGI for engineering guarantee insurance foray

Vietnam: Innovating Education While Preserving Cultural Values

Vietnam must actively embrace science, technology and digital transformation in education while preserving its cultural identity, said Party General Secretary To Lam during his visit to during his visit to two prominent schools in Hanoi. His remarks …

US and Vietnam seek to strengthen economic ties at DC summit

US and Vietnam seek to strengthen economic ties at DC summit The 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit took place in Washington, DC on May 12, with the Vietnamese Ministry of Finance, the US Department of Commerce, the Vietnamese Embassy in the United States, …

Veterans of the Vietnam War, Post 52's weekly dinner is Saturday

Veterans of the Vietnam War Post 52’s Saturday dinners for this week include baked or beer-batter haddock, spaghetti and meatballs, or shrimp baskets. The featured dinner will be chicken wings available in hot, barbecue, hot barbecue, butter and garlic, …

Vietnam named hosts of ASEAN Women’s MSIG Serenity Cup 2025

Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Vietnam will host the ASEAN Women’s MSIG Serenity Cup 2025, with Southeast Asia’s premier matches scheduled in August. The ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) announced the news on May 13, confirming Phu Tho and Hai Phong as competition …