Vietnamese cuisine chef loses visa for working in burger shop

A change in venue caused a Vietnamese chef to lose his residency status in Japan, a case legal experts say highlights systemic gaps in the country’s foreign labor system. Although a legal dispute over the matter has been settled, the chef, who was...

Vietnamese chess masters win big at regional age group championships

Phật Tích Pagoda preserves Vietnamese spirit in Vientiane

ASEAN remains a beacon of peace amid growing global uncertainties: Vietnamese official

The spirit of family unity, community solidarity and close neighbourliness, along with the solid foundation of dialogue, diplomacy and respect for international law, has made ASEAN successful over the past decades. At the signing ceremony of the...

Chinese opera charms Vietnamese city, strengthens ties

Traditional Chinese opera production The Huarong Pass is performed in Vietnam to spread its cultural charm and promote exchanges in June. HU JIALI/XINHUA HUE, Vietnam — A traditional Chinese opera performance took center stage in June at the Royal...

Unlocking the energy supply chain for Vietnamese enterprises

HÀ NỘI — As Việt Nam accelerates its transition toward a low-carbon future, the restructuring of the national energy supply chain is emerging as both a necessity and a strategic opportunity. The rise of decentralised solar farms and smart grids is...

VOX POPULI: U.S. Deports 158 Vietnamese and Laotian Refugees

On Sunday, May 25, Immigra-tion Customs Enforcement (ICE) deported 158 Southeast Asian refugees — 93 Vietnamese and 65 Laotian nationals. This chartered flight is the first mass deportation flight to South-east Asia since 2020 under the first...

Vietnamese startup 1Office raises $3m from Redbadge Pacific, others

Lao-Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Ministers Hold 10th Political Consultation Meeting

KPL The 10th Deputy Foreign Ministers’ Political Consultation Meeting between the Lao PDR and Vietnam took place on July 8, 2025, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Vientiane. (KPL) The 10th Deputy Foreign Ministers’ Political Consultation...

Vietnamese sisters rediscover their vocations through sabbatical course

After decades of tireless service, many Vietnamese sisters in midlife find themselves physically drained, emotionally stretched and spiritually fatigued. Ministry demands rarely ease over time, leaving many nuns at risk of burnout. A pioneering...

I’ve Been To Vietnam: Trust Me, No Trade Deal Will Cause The Vietnamese To Buy Countless American SUVs

Ho Chi Minh City (or “Saigon” as many of the locals still call it) has its own rhythms. Walkable in a way that doesn’t exist stateside, an American can stroll for hours in the oppressive afternoon heat. One might make it only two or three blocks...

Vietnamese man gets death penalty for murdering entire family

HANOI - A man who murdered four members of his own family to free them from poverty has been sentenced to death by a Hanoi court on July 8. The Hanoi People’s Court handed down the death penalty to 52-year-old Vu Van Vuong for the brutal killings...

Phật Tích Pagoda preserves Vietnamese spirit in Vientiane

VIENTIANE – The Phật Tích Pagoda in the Lao capital of Vientiane has long served as a spiritual home for the Vietnamese community, fostering unity and cultural sharing among them, according to its abbot Venerable Thích Minh Quang. Located in...

Vietnamese culture festival in Lorient draws strong public interest

Organized by the Lorient City Hall in collaboration with Vietnamese and French cultural associations, the week-long festival featured a range of activities introducing Vietnamese culture to the French public, from film screenings, traditional and...

Vietnamese mango grows into global premium markets

Mango boasts huge export potential Tien Giang cultivates over 3,300 hectares of mango orchards that yield more than 50,000 tons annually, serving not only domestic consumption but also export to China, the Republic of Korea, Japan, the US, and...

PM arrives in Hanoi, wrapping up working trip to Brazil

PM arrives in Hanoi, wrapping up working trip to Brazil PM Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse leave Rio de Janeiro on July 7 evening (local time), concluding the working visit to Brazil. (Photo: VNA) Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse, and the...

Vietnamese aviation industry takes off

HÀ NỘI — This year’s summer marks the peak season for Việt Nam’s aviation sector, presenting a dynamic and more promising outlook than ever before. Impressive recovery figures for international routes, along with newly launched strategic...

Vietnamese worker in South Korea dies on first day at work, presumably due to heat

A Vietnamese construction worker was found dead Tuesday at his workplace in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province, in South Korea supposedly of heat-related illness. According to the province's rescue authorities, a colleague discovered the victim...

Vietnamese family recalls U.S. journey after fleeing home country

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – Members of a Vietnamese family who fled their home country 50 years ago, passed through Guam, then went on to Fort Chaffee Joint Maneuver Training Center in Arkansas before winding up in Tahlequah returned here last month for a...

Vietnamese Users Can Link UnionPay Cards to Alipay and WeChat Pay for Convenient Payments in China

HANOI, Vietnam, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Starting in 2025, UnionPay cards issued by Vietnamese banks can be linked with Alipay and WeChat Pay, China’s leading mobile payment platforms, through a partnership with UnionPay International. This...