HANOI: Rescuers in Vietnam continued searching for 13 people missing after a week of heavy flooding that has killed at least 55, authorities said on Saturday. Torrential rain since late October has battered south-central provinces, inundating popular tourist destinations and triggering deadly landslides. Coastal city Nha Trang saw entire city blocks submerged, while highland areas […]
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Typhoon Kalmaegi leaves trail of damage in Vietnam and Philippines
HANOI: Coastal areas in Vietnam are assessing the damage caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi’s strong winds and heavy rain, which has already claimed one life in Dak Lak province, state media reported. The storm hit central Vietnam late Thursday, uprooting trees, damaging homes, and causing power outages as it moved inland. Authorities warned of continued heavy […]
Torrential rains submerge Central Vietnam, 11 missing and 13 dead
Heavy floods have struck central Vietnam, killing 13 people and leaving 11 others missing, the government reported Friday. The floods follow record rainfall over the past several days. Several towns, including Hue and Hoi An, face severe water levels, with homes and streets submerged. Authorities continue rescue operations as families remain trapped in flood-hit areas. […]
UN nations sign first cybercrime treaty
HANOI – More than 60 countries signed the first-ever United Nations treaty on cybercrime in Hanoi on Saturday, marking a historic step toward building global cooperation against online criminal activity. However, the treaty has drawn sharp criticism from tech companies and human rights groups, who warn it could lead to increased state surveillance and misuse […]
Pakistan, Vietnam forge path to stronger economic partnership
Pakistan and Vietnam officially started negotiations for a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) to enhance bilateral trade and economic cooperation. The launch took place during a high-level meeting and the Pakistan-Vietnam Business Forum in Islamabad on October 14, 2025. Both nations aim to finalize the PTA by the end of 2025, opening new avenues for trade […]
The Ukraine war: whispers of Vietnam?
Perhaps historical amnesia is not such a bad thing despite George Santayana’s warning in his 1905 book The Life of Reason that those who “cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” One reason is that even with recollections of the past, we are often doomed to repeat the blunders and even catastrophic errors […]
Typhoon Ragasa Hits Taiwan and China
Taiwan has revised the death toll from Typhoon Ragasa down to 14, as the weakened storm moves through China and heads toward Vietnam. Officials reported that some casualties had been counted twice, while the number of missing people dropped from 152 to 33 as rescue operations continued. The fatalities occurred mostly on the first floors […]
Vietnam marks 80 years with parade and citizen cash rewards
Vietnam marked its 80th Independence Day with the largest parade in the country’s history. Millions gathered in the capital, Hanoi, wearing red shirts and waving national flags. The event showcased the nation’s latest military hardware, including Russian Mi-171 helicopters, Su-30 fighter jets, and locally made drones. Along with thousands of Vietnamese troops, soldiers from China, […]
Pakistan, Vietnam set sights on $10 billion trade partnership
Pakistan and Vietnam plan to boost their trade to $1 billion soon. Both countries have set a long-term target of $10 billion. Vietnam’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Pham Anh Tuan, made the announcement in Islamabad. He said both prime ministers have agreed on this shared economic goal. The new partnership will go beyond basic trade to […]
Vietnam eyes $1 billion trade target with Pakistan
Vietnam has expressed strong interest in boosting trade and investment, Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan shared in a recent video message. Bilateral trade currently stands at around $850 million, and Vietnam aims to raise this to at least $1 billion by the end of the year or early next year. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has mandated efforts to strengthen […]