
647 Pines Recently Poisoned in Lam Dong With Culprit Still at Large
The illegal act was likely performed by locals looking to free up the protected forest for agricultural use.

In Vietnam, Markets Still Beat Convenience Stores, but That Might Change Soon
In recent years, Vietnamese are visiting convenience stores more frequently while foot traffic in traditional markets gradually dwindles.

Vietnamese Students Contribute $881m to US Economy in 2017
The US continues to be a highly sought-after destination for Vietnamese students.

Vietnam Forms Toilet Association, Seeks to Give Everyone Free Public Toilets
Vietnam is determined to improve the standard of toilets nationwide.

Vietnamese-Australian Woman Accused of Putting Needles Inside Strawberries
50-year-old My Ut Trinh, also known as Judy, is a former farm worker in Caboolture, a town in Queensland, Australia.

Rescuers Race Against Time to Save Miners Trapped by Flooded Hoa Binh Cave
Families of stranded miners are hoping for a miracle.

Vietnamese Farmers Spend $989m on Imported Pesticides Last Year: Report
According to a report by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vietnam spent US$989 million in 2017 on imported pesticide and materials, up by 36.4% from 2016.

VietJet Signs $6.5bn Contract With Airbus for 50 New A321neo Planes
On Friday, budget airline VietJet Air announced a deal for 50 new Airbus planes from France and ongoing negotiations for 100 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

Japan Officials Discover Vietnamese Word in Vandalism of 15th-Century Castle Ruins
Japanese officials recently discovered a handful of letters and phrases that were illegally carved into a centuries-old castle ruins. Among the graffiti, one appears to include a Vietnamese word.

For the First Time, a Representative From Vietnam Wins Miss Earth Beauty Pageant
For the first time the history of the beauty pageant, a representative from Vietnam was crowned the top honor.

Vietcombank Will Be the First Vietnam Bank to Open a US Office
Vietcombank will be the first Vietnamese bank to open a representative office in the United States.

Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh Will Settle Down in Vietnam Permanently
The influential Buddhist leader recently returned to Vietnam from Thailand after a year abroad.

At a School in An Giang, Students Must Solve Math Problems for Free WiFi
Finding a WiFi connection in Vietnam is sometimes a vexing problem, literally.

Meet Nguyen Thi That, Vietnam's First Cyclist to Ride for a Professional European Team
A female cyclist from An Giang Province recently became the Vietnamese rider to compete for a European cycling team.

Dong Nai to Begin Site Clearance for Long Thanh Airport Next Year
Around VND23 trillion (US$987 million) will be distributed so construction and resettlement can begin once the clearance plan is approved.

Male Drivers Are Responsible for 98.61% of Severe Accidents 2013-2017: Report
In 2017, there were around 20,000 traffic accidents and 8,279 traffic deaths, according to statistics compiled by the National Traffic Safety Committee.

Male Drivers Responsible for 98.61% of Severe Accidents From 2013 to 2017: Report
In 2017, there were around 20,000 traffic accidents and 8,279 traffic deaths, according to statistics compiled by the National Traffic Safety Committee.

Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh Visits Vietnam After a Year Abroad
After a year abroad, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh has returned to Vietnam for a short visit.

Vietnam Unveils Ambitious Scheme to Flex More Maritime Muscles by 2030
To foster economic growth and respond to climate change, the country will focus on its coastal infrastructure and initiatives.

Vietnam's National Brand, Valued at $235bn, Jumps 2 Places in World Ranking
Vietnam moves to No. 43 out of 100 countries this year, a two-place jump from last year, with a national brand value of US$235 billion.