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Could This Southeast Asian Country Be the Best Place to Retire?

This country's vibrant cities, serene beaches and rich heritage make it a hot tourist destination. Its low living costs make it a great place to retire.

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Storm Wipha hits northern Vietnam with strong winds and heavy rain

Tropical Storm Wipha made landfall in northern Vietnam Tuesday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds that knocked out power in parts of Hung Yen Province

The Independent UK

Hanoi Scooter Riders Baulk At Petrol-powered Bikes Ban

Vietnam's plan to bar gas-guzzling motorbikes from central Hanoi may clear the air of the smog-smothered capital, but riders fear paying a high toll for the capital's green transition.

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Vietnam’s Ban on Fossil-Fuel Motorcycles Is Suspect To Say the Least

Vietnam aims to ban fossil-fuel motorcycles in Hanoi city center by July 2026, but the plan to do so is shaky at best.

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Vietnam to ban petrol and diesel motorcycles from Hanoi to tackle rising air pollution

Authorities told to prepare for transition and ensure compliance by 1 July 2026

The Independent UK

Vietnam will ban fossil-fuel motorcycles from central Hanoi over pollution concerns

Vietnam will ban fossil-fuel motorcycles in the heart of Hanoi starting July 2026, aiming to cut air pollution and move toward cleaner transport

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31 World Capitals To Prove Your Geography Knowledge: Score At Least 25/31 In This Quiz

Everyone learned the world capitals in school: Paris for France, Athens for Greece, but what about Hanoi or Tashkent? 🌍 ✈️ This 31-question geography quiz will test what you remember, challenge what you thought you knew, and maybe even teach you something new. Your task is to match the given…

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Trump says he has struck a trade deal with Hanoi — lowers tariffs to 20% for Vietnamese goods, but adds 40% tax on loophole Chinese companies use to circumvent measures

The U.S. and Vietnam have reached a tentative agreement that sets tariffs on Vietnamese goods at 20%, but hits transshipments with a 40% import tax.

Tom’s Hardware

Is Trump tariff deal really a win for Vietnam – or a way of punishing China?

US exports account for third of Vietnam’s GDP and 40% tariff on so-called transshipments – products with Chinese input – means uncertainty for manufacturers

The Guardian - UK

Vietnam's Laid-off Communist Officials Face Uncertain Future

Sipping green tea in his garden of roses, ex-communist party official Nguyen Van Cuong says he is "jobless but happy" after Vietnam cut 80,000 state roles this week.

International Business Times

Made In Vietnam: Hanoi Cracks Down On Fake Goods As US Tariffs Loom

Since the United States accused Vietnam of being a hub for counterfeit goods, Tran Le Chi has found it increasingly hard to track down her favourite fake Chanel T-shirts, Gucci sunglasses and Louis Vuitton handbags.

International Business Times

TV tonight: Guy Martin has a great time exploding old bombs in Vietnam

The retired racer heads to Hanoi to mark 50 years since the end of the war. Plus: more crime-solving fun with Timothy Spall in Death Valley. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Macron champions 'rules-based order' as France courts Vietnam

Amid rising US-China rivalry in Southeast Asia, French President Emmanuel Macron has pitched France as a stable, rules-driven partner with economic clout and diplomatic balance during his visit to Vietnam.

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French President Emmanuel Macron Addresses Viral Video Where His Wife Appears To Slap Him

French President Emmanuel Macron addresses claims that his wife Brigitte slapped him in public, after a viral video.

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France's Macron secures major Airbus deal during Vietnam visit

In his first visit to Hanoi in nearly a decade, Macron signed a slew of deals with Vietnam, aiming to strengthen trade relations and cooperation.

International Business Times

France's Macron In Vietnam To Offer Third Way Between US, China

France's Emmanuel Macron will hold talks Monday in Vietnam at the start of his Southeast Asia tour, an opportunity to test his "Indo-Pacific strategy" in a region caught in the middle of the confrontation between the United States and China.

The Independent UK

X’s ‘Creator Revenue Sharing Program’ gets ‘totally pwned’ by Vietnamese click farm, lawsuit reveals

Exclusive: An eight-man crew operating out of a dingy office in downtown Hanoi, Vietnam, is accused of extracting payouts from X “by manufacturing the appearance of content engagement where none really exists.”

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The Independent UK

Vietnam’s lesser-known destinations away from the tourist trail

Vietnam’s less-trodden pathways have so much to offer visitors, says Katie Lockhart – from buzzing street food markets to sky-high rice paddies and beautiful beaches

International Business Times

Grand Vietnam Parade 50 Years After The Fall Of Saigon

Vietnam is set to hold its biggest celebration of the fall of Saigon on its 50th anniversary Wednesday, including Chinese troops for the first time after Xi Jinping visited to portray Beijing as a more reliable partner than Washington.

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Nature is taking over Vietnam’s abandoned $600m F1 Hanoi street circuit

Before the world had considered the word “lockdown” or the thought of hosting a family quiz on Zoom had crossed anyone’s mind, Formula 1 had lofty plans for 2020. The season was set to see F1 return to the Netherlands for the first time in 35 years and the series…

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Vietnam, US kick off trade talks as Hanoi seeks relief from Trump’s tariffs

Trade-reliant Southeast Asian country is facing a 46 percent levy under Trump’s so-called ‘reciprocal’ tariffs.

Al Jazeera

As Trump threatens tariffs, Vietnam scrambles to avert economic disaster

The Southeast Asian country is hoping for a reprieve from 46 percent duty, which would pummel its economy.

The Independent UK

Trump says Xi in Vietnam to ‘screw’ US as China calls for unity against tariff ‘bullying’

Chinese president urges Vietnam to resist ‘unilateral bullying’

International Business Times

Xi's Vietnam Trip Aiming To 'Screw' US, Says Trump

China's President Xi Jinping paid tribute to Vietnam's late revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh on Tuesday, his last day of a trip to Hanoi that President Donald Trump said was aiming to "screw" the United States.

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