Vietnam7 days agoLunar New Year 2026: Celebrations around the worldMillions of people around the world are celebrating the start of the Lunar New Year, with festivities taking place from Hong Kong to Buenos Aires.7 days ago30 Jan 2026Vietnam to sell tycoon's Hermès Birkin bags to offset fraud lossesLan had tried to hold on the bags, saying she wanted to leave them as "keepsakes" for her children.30 Jan 202629 Jan 2026New Isles of Scilly freight ship begins sea trialsThe 45m (148ft) long ship called the Menawethan has started its first tests at sea in Asia.29 Jan 202623 Jan 2026Who is To Lam, the ex-cop who wants to revamp Vietnam's success story?To Lam has ambitious plans for Vietnam's economy, but there is criticism of his hard fisted approach.23 Jan 202623 Jan 2026Vietnam's leader returns to power with bold promises. Can he deliver? To Lam resumes the role of communist party chief, the post he currently holds, for the next five years.23 Jan 202619 Jan 2026Vietnam's Communist Party congress meets to pick new leadersTo Lam, the current party general secretary, is seen as the lead contender for the top job.19 Jan 20266 Jan 2026Netflix pulls Chinese drama after Vietnam's outcry over disputed mapAn episode in the drama Shine on Me features a map depicting contested claims in the South China Sea.6 Jan 202623 Nov 2025Vietnam floods leave at least 90 dead and 12 missingDays of torrential rain leaves vast swathes of the country inundated and facing landslides. 23 Nov 202521 Nov 2025At least 41 dead as relentless rains flood VietnamThe coastal cities of Hoi An and Nha Trang, and a key coffee-producing belt, are among the worst-hit.21 Nov 2025...
