The Latest Breaking News from Vietnam

Fake history and the "Christmas bombing"

In the American narrative, one last bombing attack on North Vietnam brought peace. That's a self-serving fiction

Salon · Dec 11, 2022

Vietnam vessel saves 154 Rohingya from sinking boat, transfers to Myanmar navy

A Vietnamese oil service vessel rescued 154 people from a sinking boat in the Andaman Sea and has transferred them to Myanmar's navy, state media reported, a group that was confirmed by activists as minority Rohingya Muslims.

Reuters · Dec 9, 2022

Vietnam Airlines resumes China flights after 3-year pandemic halt

HANOI: Vietnam Airlines said on Friday it has restarted its first regular commercial flight to China after nearly three years of suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Bangkok Post · Dec 9, 2022

Family pay tribute to man killed in Oldham mill fire after inquests opened

"We are now wanting to have Cuong returned home to our family in Vietnam to finally lay him to rest peacefully."

Manchester Evening News · Dec 5, 2022

BMW Starts Production Of Sedans And SUVs In Vietnam

This is the company's sixth production location in Asia.

Motor1 · Dec 5, 2022

Thai Vietjet set to expand overseas routes

Thai Vietjet (TVJ) is preparing an aggressive plan for international expansion next year with the aim of increasing the portion of international flights to 67% from 41% this year, with new routes to destinations in China, India, Japan and Vietnam.

Bangkok Post · Dec 1, 2022

Inquests opened as remains of four Vietnamese men found after Oldham mill fire identified

Police are still investigating

Manchester Evening News · Dec 1, 2022

8,000 US soldiers accidentally gassed during morale-boosting activity

The event was intended to honour a Vietnam War-era battle

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022

PM talks trade, defence ties with Vietnam

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met the president of Vietnam's national assembly to discuss economic and security co-operation.

AAP · Nov 30, 2022

Ho Chi Minh City’s plastic ‘habit’ leaves piles of waste

Small scale recycling is under way but most rubbish still ends up in landfills and waste-to-energy plans have stalled.

Al Jazeera · Nov 30, 2022