Market Hurdles Impacting Equity Divestment for Vietnamese Firms
Vietnamese firms are facing significant market hurdles that are impacting their ability to divest equity.
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Vietnamese firms are facing significant market hurdles that are impacting their ability to divest equity.
Iran’s skies were left unusually empty as escalating aerial warfare forced airlines to reroute away from volatile West Asian airspace. Flight tracking data showed civilian aircraft absent for hours, highlighting mounting security fears. As Iran warned it could fire on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. officials rejected claims of a closure, fuelling global oil market concerns.
Vietnamese-owned vessel rescues crew members from distressed ship in Middle East vietnamnews.vn

Two Vietnamese women were arrested in Tirana as part of the 'Ilegal chat' operation, after being found to be practicing prostitution in a rented apartment and communicating with clients online.
Major private banks in Vietnam are setting ambitious targets to maintain high credit growth rates through 2026.

The Vietnamese government has announced its plans to borrow $37 billion and repay $20 billion in debts during 2026, outlining its financial strategy for the upcoming year.
Vietnamese customs authorities have simplified procedures for vehicle imports, aiming to facilitate trade and reduce bureaucratic hurdles for importers.

Vietnam’s “Fish, Fists and Ambergris” (original title: “Long Diên Hương”) is heading to international screens, with Southeast Asia-based distributor Mockingbird Pictures steering a worldwide…

Vietnam's government plans to train 5,000 video game developers specifically to create games that teach Vietnamese history, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh said at a national conference in Hanoi.
Vietnamese tourists keen on AI for smarter travel experiences vietnamnews.vn
South African law enforcement, the Hawks, foiled a Vietnamese suspect's attempt to evade justice on wildlife trafficking charges, preventing their escape.
The Vietnamese government has released an action plan aimed at guiding the development and improvement of the state sector.
Cà Mau Fertiliser, a Vietnamese company, has successfully completed its first export shipment of fertilizer to the United States market.
Vietnamese students will see expanded opportunities to study in South Korea in 2026 as the country rolls out 2,000 fully funded government scholarships worldwide, including at least 55 slots for Vietnam, up from last year.

Military police found five individuals in a caravan at the Hook of Holland ferry port. Two British men, aged 38 and 46, were arrested on suspicion of human trafficking.

This is one of those places where I say: use it or lose it. Some hot dining spots seem to expand almost the moment they open, but east London’s Vietnamese stalwart Sông Quê has waited almost 25 years to spawn a little sister, Sông Quê Phở Bar. The new offshoot sits on Commercial Street, a mile or so down the road, and serves a tiny menu focusing on phở, as well as a smattering of the original cafe’s small plates in the form of summer rolls, green papaya salad, grilled lamb chops and savoury ...
Archaeological findings from 2,000-year-old skulls in ancient Vietnam reveal a widespread practice of permanently blackening teeth, a custom that continues in some forms today.
Boeing Bags Orders for Almost 100 Jets From Vietnamese Carriers The Wall Street Journal
Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast has set an ambitious target of achieving 52% global sales growth in 2026.

US President Donald Trump said he will take part in Tuesday’s talks with Iran from Washington.

Instead of working abroad for a few years and returning home, Vietnamese migrant workers in Japan and South Korea have switched to saving and buying homes, laying down stable foundations for their families and enabling their children to remain long term.

Vietnamese authorities have the power to temporarily prevent individuals from leaving the country if they have outstanding tax obligations. This regulation aims to ensure tax compliance.
Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat International Airport experienced a record surge in passengers ahead of Lunar New Year (Tet), as thousands of overseas Vietnamese return home for emotional reunions. While Tet is Vietnam's biggest festival, many other Southeast Asian countries do not observe it as a public holiday.
Highlands Coffee, a Vietnamese coffee chain owned by the Philippines' Jollibee Foods, is evaluating an initial public offering (IPO) in Vietnam.
The Vietnamese Trade Ministry is preparing to host a livestream event aimed at promoting and boosting the sales of Vietnamese goods to a wider audience.

A 41-year-old Vietnamese woman, kidnapped at knifepoint and being trafficked to Cambodia, managed to escape when her captors stopped for lunch.
The Vietnamese province of Sơn La has designated tourism as a new key growth pillar in its recently revised provincial master plan.

Nguyen Tuan Anh, a 16-year-old junior in Hanoi, fell 30 points short of perfection on his first SAT. He spent the next three months dissecting what went wrong, then walked into his second attempt and did not miss a single question.
The Vietnamese market begins March with cautious optimism, despite facing pressure for correction.

Vietnamese authorities have recommended prosecuting former health minister Nguyen Thi Kim Tien for alleged violations that caused multimillion-dollar losses in projects to expand Bach Mai Hospital and Viet Duc Hospital in Hanoi.
The Vietnamese stock market concluded the month of February with a positive performance.
Vietnamese team gear up for 2026 Asian Dancesport showdown vietnamnews.vn

Over 150 overseas Vietnamese families who returned from Cambodia are living in difficult conditions on fragile rafts on Tri An Lake in Dong Nai Province, Vietnam, struggling with dwindling fish catches, lack of electricity, clean water, and schooling.
Vietjet, the Vietnamese airline, has been named among the global best places to work, highlighting its employee satisfaction and workplace environment.
Hawks foil Vietnamese suspect’s bid to escape justice on wildlife trafficking charges Daily Maverick

A Vietnamese associate professor based in Australia has received a 2025 Australia Awards for University Teaching (AAUT) Citation in recognition of her contributions to improving student learning quality.

A deputy mayor from Tampere, Finland, had his trip paid for by Vietnamese communists, raising questions among experts about the ethics of external parties funding trips for municipal officials.
A South Korean county head has been expelled from the ruling party after making controversial remarks suggesting the country should 'import unmarried women' from Vietnam and Sri Lanka to address population decline.
Archaeological findings indicate that people in Vietnam 2,000 years ago used iron to permanently blacken their teeth.
The number of stock trading accounts in Vietnam exceeded 12 million in January, indicating growing participation in the country's stock market.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam attended the inaugural meeting of the Gaza Board of Peace in Washington D.C. on Feb. 19 morning (local time).
Boeing has received orders for almost 100 aircraft from Vietnamese airlines, bolstering its presence in the Asian market.

Vietnamese workers are increasingly learning Chinese due to surging Chinese investments and growing job opportunities.

Chef Thuy Diem Pham introduces a traditional Vietnamese joy pancake, highlighting its bold flavors and the happiness it brings.

Horses have long been a familiar part of Vietnamese culture, accompanying people from daily life and farming to the battlefield, and often appearing alongside images of generals, deities, honor, and s
Halal certification is creating new market opportunities for Vietnamese products, facilitating their entry into global markets.
Vietnamese airlines may soon be required to refund passengers after just three hours of delay, a reduction from the current five-hour rule.

Vietnamese automaker VinFast has introduced two new ultra-luxury electric vehicle models, the Lac Hong 800S and 900S, expanding its brand portfolio to include luxury, mass-market, and transportation services.
Vietnamese communities in the Gulf remain safe amid escalating Middle East tensions: Embassies The Star

Director Laura Brickman's new film 'General' highlights the kidnapping of Trinh Xuan Thanh by Vietnamese secret services, suggesting it exposed deep corruption within the Slovak government and brought Slovakia closer to Russia than the EU.
Vietnamese shoppers tighten their budgets despite strong GDP growth Nikkei Asia

Meta has sued a man in Vietnam for running fake Longchamp ads that stole buyers' credit card information, part of a coordinated legal offensive against scam advertisers across three countries.
As North Vietnamese troops closed in, he was the last Marine to board the last helicopter out of Saigon. “He was a model leader,” said one who served with him.
A border railway station in Yunnan, China, has experienced a significant increase in the number of Vietnamese tourists passing through.
A border railway station in Yunnan, China, has experienced a significant increase in Vietnamese tourists, highlighting growing cross-border travel.

The IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems in Austria held a graduation ceremony on Tuesday for 30 Vietnamese students, the first cohort of a high-quality nursing training programme.
A Vietnamese national has been arrested in connection with a dating app scam, suspected of being the individual who withdrew over 200 million yen in laundered funds from 28 fraud cases across 15 prefe
A 25-year-old Vietnamese national has been arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department on suspicion of defrauding approximately 8 million yen by posing as a woman on a dating app, according to investigative sources. The suspect is believed to have played a role in withdrawing the laundered proceeds of the fraud, moving money between various accounts. The identification of the suspect was reportedly made possible by a bank's independent monitoring efforts for suspicious withdrawals.
US tariff on Vietnamese imports falls to about 16 per cent after policy overhaul vietnamnews.vn
Vietnamese researchers have developed 'sensory skins' designed to protect and support the delicate breathing of premature and fragile infants.
New legal reforms are enhancing accessibility to the property market for overseas Vietnamese, facilitating their investment and ownership.
Orphaned before he was one month old and once struggling to make a living, a Vietnamese educator has described his life as a "miraculous journey", one that led him to found an educational nonprofit in
Archaeological findings reveal that people in Vietnam 2,000 years ago utilized iron to permanently blacken their teeth, a practice that was likely for cultural or aesthetic reasons.

A 32-year-old Vietnamese woman from Osaka Prefecture died after collapsing during a solo climb on Mount Ryozen in Shiga Prefecture, Japan.

Airbus aims for 870 deliveries this year, falling short of estimates as competition with Boeing intensifies and sentiment around the company sours.
Vietnamese airlines have finalized deals worth $30 billion to purchase 90 Boeing aircraft, signaling significant expansion plans.

A Vietnamese student, who once struggled with English and considered dropping out, has achieved admission to Tsinghua University’s AI master’s program after relentless study.

A Vietnamese student at Pomona College in California has been recognized with a top U.S. computing research award, placing her among the top 1% in tech paper authorship.

From Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake to downtown Ho Chi Minh City, families, friends and homecoming overseas Vietnamese packed the streets on Lunar New Year’s Eve, one of the country’s most anticipated nights of the year.

Italian ambassadors are actively engaged in various diplomatic efforts worldwide, including visits to Canada, meetings in Estonia, cultural greetings in Vietnam, archaeological visits in Iraq, legal cooperation with Brazil, support for a Ghanaian striker, economic cooperation in Ukraine, aid delivery in Mozambique, hospital visits in Argentina, and participation in a start-up program in Tunisia.