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Vietnam’s love affair with gas bikes is colliding with a new electric reality

Vietnam is racing to electrify its motorbike market, one of the largest in Southeast Asia with 77 million bikes on the road

The Independent UK

Ex-Celtic coach Harry Kewell appointed new manager of surprise club

Former Celtic coach Harry Kewell has been appointed as the new manager of Vietnamese side Hanoi FC.

The National (Scotland)

Lingering Typhoon Bualoi Inflicts Death, Flooding On Vietnam

Flooding from long-lasting Typhoon Bualoi devastated homes, infrastructure and farmland across swaths of Vietnam on Tuesday, with the death toll rising to 26 and dozens more missing.

International Business Times

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Viking unveils new Mekong river cruise ship

Passengers can travel through Vietnam from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City or vice versa

The Independent UK

AP Exclusive: Russia, Vietnam using energy profits to avoid possible US sanctions for arms deals

Russia and Vietnam have developed a mechanism to conceal arms deal payments to avoid American and other Western sanctions, using profits from joint energy-sector ventures to pay for defense contracts, according to internal Vietnamese documents obtained by The Associated Press

The Independent UK

French Colonial Legacy Fades As Vietnam Fetes Independence

Crispy banh mi baguettes, grand colonial facades, and chattering Francophone schoolchildren are lingering reminders of the French presence that once dominated Vietnam.

International Business Times

Vietnam Marks 80th Independence Anniversary With Huge Parade

Under fluttering flags and in a fever of national pride, legions of lock-stepped Vietnamese patriots are due to march through Hanoi on Tuesday in celebrations marking 80 years since the declaration of independence.

International Business Times

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Photos show city balconies united under red flags for Vietnam's National Day

In Hanoi, Vietnam, balconies hold the city’s layers.

The Independent UK

Vietnam’s planned petrol scooter ban for Hanoi raises fears for livelihoods

The government’s plans to bar petrol motorbikes from city centre next year have been widely greeted with scepticism.

Al Jazeera

Typhoon Death Toll Rises In Vietnam As Downed Trees Hamper Rescuers

The death toll from Typhoon Kajiki rose to three in Vietnam on Tuesday, as rescue workers battled uprooted trees and downed power lines and widespread flooding brought chaos to the streets of the capital Hanoi.

International Business Times

Three killed after ‘absolutely terrifying’ Typhoon Kajiki lashes Vietnam

Ten others wounded, nearly 7,000 homes damaged after Kajiki batters Vietnam with fierce winds and torrential rains.

Al Jazeera

Could This Southeast Asian Country Be the Best Place to Retire?

This country's vibrant cities, serene beaches and rich heritage make it a hot tourist destination. Its low living costs make it a great place to retire.

Kiplinger

Storm Wipha hits northern Vietnam with strong winds and heavy rain

Tropical Storm Wipha made landfall in northern Vietnam Tuesday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds that knocked out power in parts of Hung Yen Province

The Independent UK

Hanoi Scooter Riders Baulk At Petrol-powered Bikes Ban

Vietnam's plan to bar gas-guzzling motorbikes from central Hanoi may clear the air of the smog-smothered capital, but riders fear paying a high toll for the capital's green transition.

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Vietnam’s Ban on Fossil-Fuel Motorcycles Is Suspect To Say the Least

Vietnam aims to ban fossil-fuel motorcycles in Hanoi city center by July 2026, but the plan to do so is shaky at best.

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Vietnam to ban petrol and diesel motorcycles from Hanoi to tackle rising air pollution

Authorities told to prepare for transition and ensure compliance by 1 July 2026

The Independent UK

Vietnam will ban fossil-fuel motorcycles from central Hanoi over pollution concerns

Vietnam will ban fossil-fuel motorcycles in the heart of Hanoi starting July 2026, aiming to cut air pollution and move toward cleaner transport

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31 World Capitals To Prove Your Geography Knowledge: Score At Least 25/31 In This Quiz

Everyone learned the world capitals in school: Paris for France, Athens for Greece, but what about Hanoi or Tashkent? 🌍 ✈️ This 31-question geography quiz will test what you remember, challenge what you thought you knew, and maybe even teach you something new. Your task is to match the given…

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Trump says he has struck a trade deal with Hanoi — lowers tariffs to 20% for Vietnamese goods, but adds 40% tax on loophole Chinese companies use to circumvent measures

The U.S. and Vietnam have reached a tentative agreement that sets tariffs on Vietnamese goods at 20%, but hits transshipments with a 40% import tax.

The Guardian - UK

Is Trump tariff deal really a win for Vietnam – or a way of punishing China?

US exports account for third of Vietnam’s GDP and 40% tariff on so-called transshipments – products with Chinese input – means uncertainty for manufacturers

International Business Times

Vietnam's Laid-off Communist Officials Face Uncertain Future

Sipping green tea in his garden of roses, ex-communist party official Nguyen Van Cuong says he is "jobless but happy" after Vietnam cut 80,000 state roles this week.

International Business Times

Made In Vietnam: Hanoi Cracks Down On Fake Goods As US Tariffs Loom

Since the United States accused Vietnam of being a hub for counterfeit goods, Tran Le Chi has found it increasingly hard to track down her favourite fake Chanel T-shirts, Gucci sunglasses and Louis Vuitton handbags.

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: Guy Martin has a great time exploding old bombs in Vietnam

The retired racer heads to Hanoi to mark 50 years since the end of the war. Plus: more crime-solving fun with Timothy Spall in Death Valley. Here’s what to watch this evening

Radio France Internationale

Macron champions 'rules-based order' as France courts Vietnam

Amid rising US-China rivalry in Southeast Asia, French President Emmanuel Macron has pitched France as a stable, rules-driven partner with economic clout and diplomatic balance during his visit to Vietnam.

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