Can North Korea use Vietnam as a model for its future progress?
North Korea and Vietnam have a lot in common including their Communist roots and a history of conflict with the US. Could the former learn lessons from the latter’s development?
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Vietnam says Facebook violated new law by not removing anti-government content
The Vietnamese government is accusing Facebook of violating a new cybersecurity law by refusing to remove content and pages that allegedly promote dissent.
No longer under the radar: Vietnam’s emergence as a startup hub
Vietnam is fast becoming a tech startup hub in the ASEAN region. What are the factors behind this transformation, and can Vietnam catch up with the likes of Singapore and Indonesia in the regional startup landscape?
Fintech poised to lure the bulk of investment in Southeast Asia
The investment ecosystem in Southeast Asia is poised for growth, driven by strong investor interest in the region’s tech sector, especially the fintech space, according to a study by US-based consultancy Bain & Company.
US-China relations: From trade conflicts to a struggle for power
US-Chinese trade has traditional kept relations cordial between the two powers. Under Trump, this is changing.
Vietnam’s dangerous new cybersecurity laws
Vietnam’s new cybersecurity laws are less an exercise in security and more in control. The laws are a direct attack on online freedom of expression.
Vietnam’s thriving retail market
Vietnam has been a most potential market for retail expansion. Will local companies be equal rivals of foreign retailers?
Will the water bus service in Ho Chi Minh City be the game-changer
Traffic in Ho Chi Minh City has been citizens’ nightmare. The water bus service may be the solution.
America’s terrorist ally, Viet Tan
Viet Tan masks its terrorist activities behind a pro-democracy façade. Continued support from the US government means the group operates with impunity.
Vietnamese government’s tough decision on natural disaster relief
Another typhoon rips across Vietnam, leaving death and destruction in its wake. What measures are the government taking to prevent future loss of life?