Shangri-La Dialogue signals Vietnam's evolving position

Shangri-La Dialogue signals Vietnam's evolving position

Vietnam News

Vietnamese leader To Lam used a keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue on Friday to present Vietnam as a country seeking to play a more active role in shaping the international agenda amid growing global uncertainty.

Shangri-La Dialogue keynote address reflects Vietnam’s strategic rise: Malaysian expert

Shangri-La Dialogue keynote address reflects Vietnam’s strategic rise: Malaysian expert

Vietnam News

The invitation extended to General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam to deliver a keynote address at the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Friday was not only a ceremonial gesture, but also a strategic signal, according to Collins Chong Yew Keat, a foreign affairs and security analyst at the University of Malaya, Malaysia.

Son Tung M-TP brings Vietnamese cultural symbols to new MV featuring American rapper Tyga

Son Tung M-TP brings Vietnamese cultural symbols to new MV featuring American rapper Tyga

Vietnam Life

Vietnamese pop star Son Tung M-TP on Thursday night released an internationally scaled project, in which he teamed up with Vietnamese-American rapper Tyga for the single “Come My Way.”

French box office hit 'Marsupilami' set for Vietnam release next week

French box office hit 'Marsupilami' set for Vietnam release next week

Vietnam News

French family comedy adventure 'Marsupilami' will be released in Vietnamese cinemas on June 5 after drawing more than 6.1 million admissions in France, where it became one of the country's biggest local box-office hits of 2026.

Many foreign tourists flout helmet rules on Da Nang streets

Many foreign tourists flout helmet rules on Da Nang streets

Vietnam News

Foreign tourists riding motorbikes without helmets remain a common sight in several tourist areas of Da Nang City in central Vietnam, raising concerns over road safety and compliance with local traffic laws, amid broader complaints about disorderly behavior at some popular destinations.

Vietnamese motorbike taxi driver prosecuted in crash that killed British tourist

Vietnamese motorbike taxi driver prosecuted in crash that killed British tourist

Vietnam News

Police in Tuyen Quang Province, northern Vietnam have launched criminal proceedings against a motorbike taxi driver following a traffic accident that killed a British tourist traveling along the Ha Giang Loop in March.

Meta apologizes after Instagram disruption affects users in Vietnam

Meta apologizes after Instagram disruption affects users in Vietnam

Vietnam News

Meta has apologized after a recent technical issue temporarily disrupted access to some Instagram accounts in Vietnam, particularly affecting online businesses that rely on the platform for daily operations.

Vietnam, Thailand target $25bn in two-way trade as ties expand across sectors

Vietnam, Thailand target $25bn in two-way trade as ties expand across sectors

Vietnam News

Vietnam and Thailand have agreed to raise two-way trade to US$25 billion while strengthening cooperation across multiple strategic sectors as they move to further deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership.

Vietnam police dismantle ‘Bun Cha TV’ illegal football streaming network

Vietnam police dismantle ‘Bun Cha TV’ illegal football streaming network

Vietnam News

Vietnamese police have uncovered and dismantled another large-scale illegal sports streaming operation known as ‘Bun Cha TV,’ following previous crackdowns on pirate platforms such as ‘Xoi Lac TV.’