A Lexus and its nexus to our future
Summers are hot and humid in southern Việt Nam, as elsewhere in the country, and there is nothing surprising or controversial about local leaders traveling to and for work in air-conditioned cars.
Let’s debate, not just argue
When people with different ideas come together and argue, it benefits not just the individual participants, but society as a whole, because the merits and demerits of an idea or project get highlighted, helping the public (and the Government) make informed choices.
Gov’t, society must do more to tackle smoking
It’s not that they don’t know that smoking kills. It just means that it will take a lot more to get people to quit than just telling them that smoking will kill them someday.
Lifting arms ban creates a normal partnership
A Comprehensive OR Strategic Partnership?
’Cast not the first stone’
Right after buying Big C - the biggest supermarket chain in Việt Nam - for more than US$1 billion, Thai’s Central Group allegedly requeested higher rates of discount from Vietnamese suppliers.
More than just the death of fish
The massive fish death along the central coastal areas of Việt Nam over the last few weeks raises many questions about the responsibility of the media, the reaction of the public, the lack of timely response from the Government and how Việt Nam is to balance its economic development with protecting the environment.
Hà Nội’s transport plan falls short
Floriane Ortega, Regional and Urban Planning Officer of Asconit Consultants talks about Hà Nội's updated Master Transport Plan.
Stricter food safety necessary
Stiffer penalties would deter vengeful acid attackers
The images from a video clip of two young girls falling on the road and screaming in pain for help after being attacked with acid by two male strangers on March 30 in HCM City.
Long term solution needed for Mekong drought
Việt Nam’s Mekong Delta is facing severe drought and critical inland salination at the same time. El Nino and the shortage of water to the delta due to dams built by countries in the upper Mekong mainstream are the main causes; however, Vietnamese water reserve policies are also part of the story.
Governments need to listen to public criticism
When the authority listens to their people
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Việt Nam takes action to prevent origin fraud in export
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Man probed for selling fake pesticides made from rice via Facebook
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HCM City unveils activities to mark 50th anniversary of liberation and reunification
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SSI targets 20% profit growth in 2025
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Painting created by hearing-impaired artist won Pan Pacific Hanoi Art Prize 2025
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Việt Nam's government negotiating team for trade talks with US established
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Việt Nam discovers major counterfeit powdered milk scheme targeting vulnerable groups
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Party Central Committee’s 11th plenum concludes with agenda completed
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EU applies provisional anti-dumping measures on hot-rolled steel imports from Việt Nam
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Tradition, tea, and tomorrow: Xi Jinping's stories with Vietnam
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