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Vietnam

Vietnam willing to boost US purchases, trade minister says, as new round of tariff talks begins

A container is loaded onto a cargo ship while docked at Hai Phong port in Hai Phong, Vietnam, April 16, 2025. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
A container is loaded onto a cargo ship while docked at Hai Phong port in Hai Phong, Vietnam, April 16, 2025. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

Drunk passenger strips on AirAsia flight from Vietnam to Bangkok, barges past others after landing

A screenshot from a video recording showing a man stripped down to his underwear and disrupting an AirAsia flight as it was about to land in Bangkok.
A screenshot from a video recording showing a man stripped down to his underwear and disrupting an AirAsia flight as it was about to land in Bangkok.

Vietnam receives 59 citizens repatriated from Cambodia after scam-linked employment

Officials said many had travelled to Cambodia after responding to job offers on social media.
Officials said many had travelled to Cambodia after responding to job offers on social media.

Vietnam’s Phan Huy, 27, makes history as youngest designer at Paris Haute Couture show

Phan Huy had a whirlwind rise into the world’s most exclusive design club since creating his eponymous label in 2023.
Phan Huy had a whirlwind rise into the world’s most exclusive design club since creating his eponymous label in 2023.

Vietnam police seize tonnes of fake coffee products made from soya beans

Vietnam exported 1.6 million tonnes of coffee valued at $11.3 billion in 2025.
Vietnam exported 1.6 million tonnes of coffee valued at $11.3 billion in 2025.

Letter From Hanoi

In Vietnam’s capital city, many are finding it hard to breathe

Motorists make their way on a street amid heavy air pollution conditions in Hanoi on January 15, 2026. (Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP)
Motorists make their way on a street amid heavy air pollution conditions in Hanoi on January 15, 2026. (Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP)

Vietnam to sell tycoon’s yacht and Hermes bags to pay for fraud

Vietnamese property tycoon Truong My Lan was convicted of embezzling more than US$12 billion (S$155 billion).
Vietnamese property tycoon Truong My Lan was convicted of embezzling more than US$12 billion (S$155 billion).

Vietnam, EU elevate diplomatic ties as international order ‘is under threat’

FILE PHOTO: European Union and Vietnamese flags are seen at the government office in Hanoi, Vietnam June 30, 2019. REUTERS/Kha/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: European Union and Vietnamese flags are seen at the government office in Hanoi, Vietnam June 30, 2019. REUTERS/Kha/ File Photo

Buriram United give BG Tampines Rovers a reality check in Asean Club Championship

Buriram United forward Guilherme Bissoli scoring a penalty during their 4-1 Asean Club Championship win over BG Tampines Rovers on Jan 28.
Buriram United forward Guilherme Bissoli scoring a penalty during their 4-1 Asean Club Championship win over BG Tampines Rovers on Jan 28.

EU, Vietnam to agree to boost work on minerals, chips and ‘trusted’ 5G, says draft document

FILE PHOTO: European Council President Antonio Costa speaks during a joint press statement with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, January 27, 2026. REUTERS/Altaf Hussain/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: European Council President Antonio Costa speaks during a joint press statement with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, January 27, 2026. REUTERS/Altaf Hussain/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.