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Ho Chi Minh City gets its first ever metro line after a decade of delays

While residents celebrate launch of its first metro line, experts say short-term impact on traffic may be limited

The Independent UK

'Finally, We Made It!': Ho Chi Minh City Celebrates First Metro

Thousands of selfie-taking Ho Chi Minh City residents crammed into train carriages Sunday as the traffic-clogged business hub celebrated the opening of its first-ever metro line after years of delays.

International Business Times

Vietnam To Build $67 Bn High-speed Railway

Vietnam said Saturday that it will build a $67 billion high-speed railway from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, in a much-needed boost to infrastructure that is expected to drive growth and enhance its reputation among foreign investors.

International Business Times

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Vietnam’s richest man vies to dethrone SE Asia’s ride-hailing king, Grab

Pham Nhat Vuong’s Xanh SM has big ambitions, but critics question its growth potential in fiercely competitive market.

Al Jazeera

Vietnam tycoon Truong My Lan, sentenced to death, faces new fraud trial

As part of major state anticorruption drive, she was convicted in April for her role in a $12.5bn financial fraud case.

Al Jazeera

Famous dances, nuclear errors and one naughty miniature dachshund – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK

The Trip to Ho Chi Minh City: Vietnam’s sky-high, booming metropolis

Discover Ho Chi Minh City, where street food, historic alleyways and honking motorbikes now mix with skyscrapers, minimalist showrooms and upscale patisseries

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Take off with Wallpaper* June 2024: The Travel Issue

The Wallpaper* June 2024 Travel Issue is on sale now, ready to whisk you to the best of Ho Chi Minh City, Caracas’ modernist marvels, classy Canadian cabins, a Swiss sleep retreat, and more

Wallpaper

Jump for joy! How cheerleading conquered the world, from Lagos to Ho Chi Minh City

It has gone from the sidelines of American sport to become a competitive global phenomenon that might one day make the Olympics. We meet the international teams bringing the cheer

The Guardian - UK

Vietnam's Multi-billion Dollar Fraud Case: Key Things To Know

A high-profile Vietnamese real estate tycoon was sentenced to death on Thursday in one of the biggest corruption cases in history, with an estimated $27 billion in damages.

International Business Times

Vietnam sentences real estate tycoon to death in its largest-ever fraud case

Truong My Lan, the 67-year-old chairwoman of the real estate company Van Thinh Phat, was formally charged with fraud amounting to $12.5 billion — nearly 3% of the country's 2022 GDP.

WEKU

Vietnam Property Tycoon Sentenced To Death In Multi-billion Dollar Fraud Case

A panel of three hand-picked jurors and two judges rejected all defense arguments by Truong My Lan, chair of major developer Van Thinh Phat, who was found guilty of swindling cash from Saigon Commercial Bank (SCB) over a decade.

International Business Times

Coffee’s in danger: Can Vietnam’s Robusta save it from climate change?

In Vietnam, producers are on an urgent quest: To rehabilitate the widely grown, but much-maligned, Robusta coffee bean.

Al Jazeera

'Beyond Our Borders': Vietnam Tech Firm VNG Takes On World Best

The firm -- headquartered in buzzing business hub Ho Chi Minh City -- is one of Vietnam's leading game publishers, but it also runs a digital wallet, cloud services and Vietnam's most popular messaging platform.

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VietJet takes off from Tiruchi to Ho Chi Minh City

Tiruchi int'l airport set to see increased passenger traffic with VietJet Air launching direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City. The first flight arrived Nov 2, 2023 with 100 passengers. The airline will operate A-320 flights with 180 seating capacity. A small function was organised to mark the launch of…

The Hindu

Jaishankar arrives in Vietnam on four-day visit

EAM Jaishankar was welcomed by his Vietnamese counterpart Bui Thanh Son at the renowned temple. Read more on The Hindu

Al Jazeera

Vietnam’s ‘ballroom’ culture: A safe space to celebrate transgender people

Latex, sequins and glitter dazzled as competitors took to the catwalk for fiery dance-offs at Saigon’s first ‘ballroom’.

Al Jazeera

‘Meaningful work’: Volunteers clean Ho Chi Minh City’s fetid canals by hand

Vietnam’s largest city is plagued by rubbish but eager young volunteers are doing their bit to clean up the environment.

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The Independent UK

The best Vietnam holiday destinations: When to travel and where to stay

Where to visit in Vietnam for secluded rural retreats to discovering inner-city gems

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Vietnam Women's World Cup 2023 squad: preliminary team announced

The Vietnam Women's World Cup 2023 squad is coming together, as the nation prepares for a first-ever World Cup

The Hindu

Kerala to get direct flight connectivity to Vietnam

The new direct flight service from Ho Chi Minh City, VJ1811, will depart at 19:20 hours and reach the Cochin International Airport at 22:50 hrs. The return flight,VJ1812, will depart Kochi at 23:50 hrs and will reach Ho Chi Minh City at 06:40 hrs.

Salon

Netflix playlist jets you off to Vietnam

Ranging from wistful to bouncy Viet pop, this playlist channels driving through the streets of Ho Chi Minh City

The New Daily

Vietjet flights to Ho Chi Minh City make Vietnam more accessible

On Easter Sunday, Vietjet unveiled its new service which will connect Melbourne and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

The Guardian - UK

‘They are men … they do nothing’: inside the home lives of women around the world

From Bogotá to Dhaka, women are likely to shoulder the bulk of chores and childcare. Six women talk about their duties and the challenge of shifting the burden now and for the next generation

Bangkok Post

Vietnam police raid offices of biggest pawn shop operator

HANOI: Hundreds of police in Vietnam on Monday raided the Ho Chi Minh City offices of F88 Investment JSC, the country's biggest pawn shop operator, following public complaints about "administrative violations", the Ministry of Public Security said.

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