Transportation
VietJet wins over more international travelers than state-run rival
Opening of new routes and the end of COVID restrictions spark popularity surge
Vietnam
Automobiles
VinFast's share price 'baffling' for skeptics of Vietnam EV maker
Auto producer that joined Nasdaq via SPAC not yet tested by institutional investors
Business Spotlight
Samsung smartphone slump casts shadow over Vietnam
South Korean tech titan reluctant to meet Hanoi request for chip plant
DealStreetAsia
Vietnam homegrown ThinkZone Ventures seeks to raise $50m
Venture capital's 3rd fund aimed at startups that want to expand globally
Automobiles
VinFast shares skid more than 40% in sharp reversal
EV stock has been on a roller-coaster ride since its Nasdaq debut
Automobiles
Vietnam's VinFast now world's No. 3 automaker as market cap surges
EV maker's value exceeds $191bn, but some point to wild swings in limited shares
International relations
Biden to visit Vietnam in September, White House says
President to discuss strengthening ties with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong
International relations
Vietnam weighs Singapore diplomatic upgrade as Lee visits
China risks make Vietnam more of a destination for manufacturing, solar power
Interview
U.K. trade minister rejects doubt over CPTPP gains for country
With China keen to join, Huddleston says states must play by rules
Economy
Vietnam, Philippines and Brunei to join cross-border QR payment scheme
ASEAN-wide arrangement would ease reliance on U.S. dollar
International relations
Australia to upgrade Vietnam ties, foreign minister says
Penny Wong touts shared interest in protecting nations 'regardless of size'
IPO
Vietnam unicorn VNG files for Nasdaq IPO after EV maker VinFast
App from loss-making startup is more popular at home than Facebook
DealStreetAsia
VinFast CEO Thuy Le calls EV opportunities 'enormous'
Executive sees company breaking even in 1 to 2 years amid focus on sales
Property
Vietnam hopes property shakeup will remedy supply-demand mismatch
Echoes of China as bond defaults mount and real estate deals slow
South China Sea
Vietnam said to plan military buildup on South China Sea footholds
Spratlys project risks backlash from China and Philippines over competing claims
Automobiles
Pressure on Vietnam EV maker VinFast to live up to Nasdaq splash
Newcomer automaker looks to win over drivers in crowded global electric market
Commodities
India's rice export ban brings chaos to Thai market
Surging demand sparks speculative hoarding, undercuts export opportunity
Technology
Vietnam's plan to block users puts internet access at risk
Biden trip seen as chance for U.S. to discuss authoritarian censorship online
Automobiles
VinFast's valuation overtakes Ford and GM on Nasdaq debut
Vietnam's $85bn EV startup aims to take on Tesla in U.S. market
The Big Story
China's grip on Southeast Asia tightens as U.S. influence wanes
From Vietnam to Indonesia, development aid and 'Asian values' drive Beijing's dominance
Life
Vietnam's popular sailing junks face extinction
Traditional wooden vessels to be banned from famous Ha Long Bay due to accidents
IPO
Vietnam EV maker VinFast to list on Nasdaq via SPAC
Delayed $23bn deal to see rare U.S. listing from Southeast Asian nation
Food & Beverage
Vietnamese craft beers make splash in Japan, Singapore
Breweries like Pasteur Street take fresh approach with local fruits and spices
Arts
Vietnamese designer takes traditional dress to the world
Lan Huong makes international splash with sustainability as central goal
Business Spotlight
TikTok takes on Shopee, Tokopedia in ASEAN e-commerce race
Buyers and sellers flock to shopping feature while authorities fret