Ho Chi Minh City might ban sleeper buses from entering inner-city areas
In-DepthThe Division for Transport Infrastructure Maintenance and Operations under the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction has proposed expanding the existing time-limited restriction on sleeper buses in the inner city into a full 24/7 prohibition following a six-month evaluation of the current policy.
In Vietnam, Dao Van Hoang turns art into voice for nature
In-DepthFrom the first sketches in his notebook to hundreds of wildlife paintings, Dao Van Hoang has turned art into a compelling call to protect vanishing species.
Vietnam’s EV market heats up amid intense competition
In-DepthVietnam’s electric vehicle (EV) market is entering an unprecedented competitive phase, with both domestic and international companies vying across product offerings, charging infrastructure, battery technology, pricing, and after-sales service.
It’s time to restore true identity of Bui Vien Street in Ho Chi Minh City: expert
In-DepthBui Vien Walking Street, once a vibrant symbol of Ho Chi Minh City's nightlife and a meeting point for international travelers, has gradually lost its charm due to unregulated and misguided development.
Ho Chi Minh City makes a point of curbing tax evasion from ‘sleepless streets’
In-DepthThe Ho Chi Minh City Tax Department has stated that it will propose tighter post-inspection measures and a redistribution of tax management to reduce tax losses from streets that are bustling with night-time activities.
Tuoi Tre exposes underground network of transnational commercial surrogacy in Vietnam
In-DepthA commercial surrogacy ring operated by Chinese nationals is turning many Vietnamese women into ‘baby-making machines,’ charging fees of up to VND600 million (US$25,000).
Vietnam to launch national traceability system to fight counterfeit goods
In-DepthVietnam is developing a national product identification and traceability solution, called NDA Trace, to combat the growing problem of counterfeit and substandard goods, with the Ministry of Public Security set to oversee its nationwide rollout through the National Public Service Portal.
Charging infrastructure must outpace EV boom in Vietnam
In-DepthAs Vietnam accelerates its transition from gasoline-powered vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs), experts and residents are sounding a clear message: charging infrastructure must lead the way.
Japan proposes joint bid for 2046 World Cup with East, Southeast Asian countries; Vietnam not included
In-DepthJapan has proposed a joint bid with several East and Southeast Asian countries to host the 2046 FIFA World Cup, but Vietnam is not among the countries included in the plan due to infrastructure limitations.
Public urged not to blame victims of Ha Long Bay boat tragedy that killed at least 35
In-DepthVietnamese netizens and weather experts are calling for compassion and understanding following the tragic boat capsizing in Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh Province, northern Vietnam that claimed the lives of at least 35 people.
