Vietnam

Flash flood kills 4, leaves 4 others missing in northern Vietnam

Rescue workers battling flash floods in Muong Than village, Lai Chau province, northern Vietnam.

Letter From Dak Lak

Beyond bitter: Vietnam brews a new image for robusta, one sip at a time

Aeroco’s owner Le Dinh Tu drinking coffee with visitors at the cafe on his farm near Ea Kao Lake in Buon Ma Thuot, Vietnam’s coffee capital in Dak Lak province, on June 30.

Diamonds hidden in shoes: Vietnam probe highlights India smuggling link

The case has shaken the nation’s largest listed jeweller, Phu Nhuan Jewelry JSC, whose shares have fallen more than 35 per cent.

US pushes Vietnam on trade barriers, IP violations in talks

In recent years, Vietnam has become a key manufacturing hub for some of the biggest US brands.

Vietnam arrests publishers of book on Communist Party founder

Food poisoning cases in Vietnam spike, with 1,500 people ill, 10 deaths in first half of 2026

The figure marks a jump of 23 food poisoning cases in Vietnam from 2025, or a rise of 66 per cent.

Vietnam probes diamond smuggling ring linked to major jeweller

Police have seized 1,239 diamonds in the investigation so far.

Vietnam arrests speedboat captain after deadly capsize near Phu Quoc island

Sailors and rescuers recovered 21 people, but 15 passengers died.

Boat carrying tourists capsizes off Vietnam’s Phu Quoc island, killing 15

Ambulances line up on a pier to help victims of a boating accident after a tourist vessel capsized off Phu Quoc Island.

Asian Insider

Who was here first? Why maps, old compasses and history classes matter in South China Sea dispute

A ship identified by the Philippine Coast Guard as Chinese maritime militia is seen near Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea on June 15, 2026. (Photo by Jam STA ROSA / AFP)

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