Politics
Vietnam's National Assembly Convenes: The Biggest Power Reshuffle Since Doi Moi
Vietnam's new National Assembly convenes to elect a president, prime minister, and formalize Tô Lâm's sweeping government overhaul.
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Vietnam Economy
Vietnam's GDP Is Surging at 8%. So Why Are 1.6 Million Young People Opting Out?
Vietnam's booming economy is leaving behind a growing share of its youth, with 1.6 million young people now outside the workforce and education system.
Life & Culture
Vietnam Was One of the World's Leanest Countries. That's Changing Fast.
Vietnam still has one of the world's lowest obesity rates, but the speed of change is alarming — and the country isn't ready for it.
Vietnam Economy
HCMC Orders 3,000 Battery Swap Stations in 20 Days. Can It Deliver?
Vietnam's e-motorbike sales are booming, but charging infrastructure can't keep up. Regulations, permits, and the power grid are all part of the problem.
Aviation
Vietnam's Airlines Are Slashing Flights Starting April — Here's What Changed
Vietnam Airlines suspended 7 domestic routes, Vietjet cut 20% of domestic flights, and Bamboo Airways halved its schedule. A rundown of what's happening from April.
Vietnam
Why Do Vietnamese People Put Their Gods on the Floor?
Vietnamese shops and homes keep their Earth God and God of Wealth altars on the ground floor, facing the door. The reason is both spiritual and practical.
Finance
Vietnam Plans to Ban Binance and License Five Domestic Crypto Exchanges
Some 17 million Vietnamese trade crypto on offshore platforms like Binance, with annual volume topping USD 220 billion. The government is now moving to shut that door and open a domestic one.
Energy
Vietnam's Nuclear Power Revival: A Plant 17 Years in the Making
On March 25, 2026, Vietnam's prime minister signed a nuclear power deal in Moscow. The plant was first approved 17 years ago.
Vietnam
Vietnam's Airlines Start Cutting Flights as Jet Fuel Crisis Hits
Vietnam's airlines are cutting over a thousand flights in April and May after China and Thailand halted jet fuel exports.
Culture
Saigon or Ho Chi Minh City? Both Are Correct, but They're Not Quite the Same
The airport code is SGN, the official name is Ho Chi Minh City, and locals just say Sài Gòn. In 2025, this "unofficial" name finally became an administrative place name again.
Technology
That Green App You Use in Vietnam? It Might Be Coming to Taiwan
Uber offered $950M for foodpanda Taiwan and got blocked. Grab signed for $600M. The difference comes down to deal structure.
Finance
Vietnam's Banks Are Quietly Raising Interest Rates, and Borrowers Are Feeling It
Vietnamese banks are aggressively raising deposit rates as lending outpaces savings. Mortgage rates have jumped back above 10%, and the pressure is building.