Vietnam

Hanoi to start construction of major rail project to boost public transport, urban growth

This is the first time Hanoi has launched an urban rail investment programme on such a large scale.

Stolen felines reunited with owners after Vietnam cat-meat bust

Authorities clawed back more than 400 live cats and 80 dead ones preserved on ice.

Weekend Trip

Beyond Hanoi: Discover Ninh Binh, north Vietnam’s picturesque ‘Halong Bay on Land’

The view of Tam Coc Valley from the top of Mua Cave.

Vietnam police bust group planning large-scale online scam centre

Motorists ride scooters and motorbikes along a street on a hot day in Hanoi on May 27.

Vietnam’s Vingroup forges ahead with ‘world’s largest stadium’ despite demand doubts

A drone view shows construction work at Hung Vuong Stadium, a planned 135,000-seat football stadium, in Hanoi, Vietnam, on June 8.

Vietnam pushes for higher coal output to meet surging power demand

Demand for electricity has surged in recent weeks as Vietnam has sweltered under successive heatwaves.

Vietnam’s weight problem grows as prosperity reshapes diets and lifestyles

Without early intervention, obesity could cost Vietnam up to US$16.28 billion (S$21 billion) by 2035, or about 2 per cent of GDP.

Explainer-Congress has backed Iran war powers resolutions. Now what?

A person maintains the grounds in front of the U.S. Capitol building, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 3, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper

Vietnam says USTR forced labour conclusion does not reflect its efforts

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

Hanoi curbs kerb culture as city clamps down on pavement vendors

Hanoi's kerbs have long been occupied by bustling food stalls and low plastic stools, a sight some have come to value as the city's distinct tradition.

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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.