Vietnam devalues dong for second time in 2015 to boost exports
The State Bank of Vietnam devalued the dong for the second time this year in a bid to maintain export competitiveness.
China dismisses Vietnam, Philippines' protests over island building
Facing diplomatic barbs from the US and Southeast Asia for its massive reclamation work in the East Sea, China has bitten back.
Foreign investors and the megaprojects that never were
With huge capital pledges, some investors set unrealistically high expectations, but very few manage to deliver on their promises.
Metro trains will drive up Saigon land prices
The metro system under construction is triggering a real estate boom as the prospect of easy transport has been raising land prices.
Rip-offs, trash and traffic: The long holiday shows its ugly side
Millions across Vietnam have tried to make the most of the recent week-long holiday, but things did not turn out well for many of them.
Vietnam Red Cross team draws flak for leaving Nepal crisis
After managing to fly home from quake-ravaged Nepal, the team has come under criticism for turning their back on victims of the disaster.