Vietnam celebrates 80 years of independence with dazzling cultural events

As Vietnam prepares to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2), a series of grand art programs are taking center stage across the nation, connecting millions of Vietnamese hearts. As Vietnam …

Taihan Cable to expand Vietnam plant for extra high-voltage products

SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- Taihan Cable & Solution Co., South Korea's second-largest cable maker, said Wednesday its wholly owned Vietnamese unit will expand production to meet rising demand. Taihan Vina will invest 75 billion won (US$54 million) …

Lessons from Vietnam: How Expats Mastered the Art of Saving and Spending Wisely

Stepping into the world of retail in Vietnam can be a revelation, especially for foreigners adjusting to the local financial landscape. One British expat, who moved to the country to work as a sales director, discovered this first-hand when he encountered …

Japan confiscates record 1 ton of dried cannabis from Vietnam

NHK has learned that Japanese authorities have confiscated about one ton of dried cannabis that was shipped to Tokyo Port from Vietnam. It is the largest single seizure of illegal drugs in Japan, according to available statistics to date. The health …

Vietnam vehicle market rises by 7% in July

Vietnam’s new vehicle market expanded by 7% to 26,573 units in July 2025 from 24,774 units a year earlier, according to wholesale data released by the Vietnam Automotive Manufacturers Association (VAMA). The data do not include sales by Mercedes-Benz, …

Vietnam proposes six types of commodity exchanges at IFC

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has suggested six types of commodity exchanges for the planned International Financial Center, covering both traditional goods markets and emerging financial and commercial products, under a draft decree now open for …

Taihan Cable & Solution to Build Its First Overseas Cable Factory in Vietnam

Taihan Cable & Solution is further strengthening its global competitiveness through the expansion of overseas production infrastructure. The company announced on Aug. 13 that its Vietnamese production subsidiary, Taihan Vina, will construct a 400kV- …

Vietnam to Acquire K-9 Howitzers from South Korea

The K-9 self-propelled howitzer, renowned as a premium weapon, will be exported to Vietnam. This marks the first defense export to a communist country and the first entry into Southeast Asia for the K-9. With this acquisition, Vietnam becomes the 10th …

Vietnam wants to be the next Asian tiger and it's overhauling its economy to make it happen

Party chief attends inauguration of Vietnam’s Consulate General in Busan

HÀ NỘI – As part of his state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK), Party General Secretary Tô Lâm, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation on Wednesday attended the inauguration ceremony of the Consulate General of Việt Nam in Busan and a …