Hanoi and HCMC rank among Asia's least affordable cities for homebuyers, surpassing Singapore in the gap between housing prices and average income, a report has shown.

Vietnam's trade value with Singapore reached an all-time high last year, exceeding S$31.67 billion (US$23.5 billion).

Chinese travelers are canceling plans to visit Thailand during the Lunar New Year holiday, as fears over human trafficking reverberate across the country.

The Vietnamese rice sector is likely to face a host of challenges in export in 2025 after a successful year in 2024, according to experts.

Vietnam has the potential to establish itself as an international financial hub by fostering digital asset development, similar to Switzerland, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates, an analyst has said.

Vietnam has cemented its position as an attractive destination for foreign businesses looking to expand their operations in Southeast Asia, driven by robust growth and expanding infrastructure.

Football teams here travel abroad for friendly matches for a unique mix of competition, camaraderie and cultural immersion. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Vietnam PM Pham Minh Chinh said in Davos the country is “working on solutions”, reiterating a promise to buy Boeing planes and expressing an interest in purchasing other American high-tech items.

Lunar New Year, celebrated by millions across the world, marks the transition into a new year with a variety of rich traditions and customs. In 2025, the festival will begin on January 29, heralding the Year of the Snake.

HANOI: Vietnam expects to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI) with the creation of an investment support fund which offers large incentives to large tech firms.

Resumption of direct flights and normalisation of visa issuances — demands China has been making over the past couple of years — are expected to come up in Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s discussions with Beijing during his visit,

The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) has unveiled The Official Southeast Asia Charts, a regional hub featuring weekly music charts from six ASEAN nations. Continue to