Articles about Vietnam
03 Dec 2020
#CoronavirusImpact: Formal sector's wages fell by 3.6%, informal sector's 22.6%
The coronavirus pandemic, which adversely affected the Indian economy, also had an impact on wages, a recent report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) said.
29 Apr 2020
More Americans have died of coronavirus than during Vietnam war
In less than three months since the first coronavirus-linked death was reported in the United States, the deadly virus has taken more American lives than the Vietnam war which concluded in 1975 after two decades of fighting.
15 Apr 2020
In Vietnam, free 'rice ATMs' pop-up for those in need
Amid the coronavirus outbreak, several "rice ATMs" have popped up across Vietnam to feed the poor.
12 Feb 2020
F1: Chinese GP expected to be postponed over coronavirus outbreak
The 2020 season of the Formula 1 is set to start with the Australian Grand Prix from March 15 onwards.
10 Jan 2020
Five cheapest countries to travel to in 2020
Everyone loves to travel, more so when it comes cheap.
20 Dec 2019
Again! Facebook data of over 26 crore people leaked online
Despite FTC's $5 billion fine for privacy violations and a lot of flak from the general public, Facebook's security issues aren't just coming to an end.
13 Dec 2019
Samsung Galaxy A71, A51 launched with Infinity-O display, quad cameras
Samsung has expanded its portfolio of Galaxy A-branded phones with the newly announced Galaxy A71 and Galaxy A51.
08 Dec 2019
Samsung to launch these smartphones in the coming weeks
Samsung is working to launch three new premium smartphones in the coming weeks.
02 Dec 2019
5 countries you can visit under Rs. 1 lakh
Given the way gadgets are priced these days, one can't buy a lot of high-tech devices in a Rs. 1 lakh budget.
22 Sep 2019
Carolina Marin downs Tai Tzu Ying to win China Open
Spaniard Carolina Marin grabbed the prestigious China Open Super 1000 badminton tournament title on Sunday.
12 Sep 2019
Visiting Vietnam? Do check out these lesser-known hidden gems
Its natural beauty, unstoppable city life, and delicious food have made Vietnam one of the biggest tourism magnets not only in Asia, but also in the world.
05 Aug 2019
Five countries to explore, if you want to travel solo
Whether your friends are too busy to join you or you want to cut your social life for a while to seek inner peace, solo travel is never a bad idea.
17 Jul 2019
#TravelBytes: Five best places to visit in Southeast Asia
From beautiful beaches to surreal mountains, cultural diversity to historical significance, the South-eastern part of Asia has it all.
08 Jul 2019
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 tipped to feature Time-of-Flight 3D sensor
Samsung's Galaxy Note 10 is just a few weeks away from going official and naturally, more and more leaks are coming our way.
25 Feb 2019
Is Kim Jong-un taking a royal train to meet Trump?
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is set to meet US President Donald Trump for their second summit in Vietnam this week.
25 Feb 2019
March 1 deadline extended, US to delay China tariff-increase: Trump
US President Donald Trump yesterday announced the extension of the March 1 deadline for increasing tariff on import of Chinese products, saying there had been "significant progress" made in negotiations with a visiting trade delegation from the far-east nation.
09 Feb 2019
Trump-Kim summit to be held on February 27-28 in Hanoi
The much-anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will take place in Hanoi, Vietnam capital, on February 27 and 28.
02 Jan 2019
Cathay Pacific makes blunder, sells $16,000 premium seats for $675
In a big ticketing blunder, Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. sold business class tickets from Vietnam to Canada and the US at economy prices this week.
29 Dec 2018
Vietnam: Six kill, eat langur; live-stream act on Facebook
In a disturbing incident, six men killed and ate a langur, an endangered monkey, while live streaming it on social media in central Vietnam. They were arrested yesterday.
26 Dec 2018
Taiwan: 152 Vietnamese tourists 'disappear' during holiday; search is on
Taiwanese authorities have commenced a search for 152 Vietnamese tourists who arrived with tourist visas last week, and have since gone missing.
21 Nov 2018
India and Vietnam to step up defense cooperation, oil exploration
India and Vietnam have decided to step up defense cooperation and oil exploration to boost their bilateral ties as they reaffirmed the importance of freedom of navigation and unimpeded economic activities in the South China Sea.
19 Nov 2018
President Ram Nath Kovind visits Hindu temple complex in Vietnam
President Ram Nath Kovind today visited My Son temple complex in Vietnam, which has Indian influence and houses Hindu deities like Krishna, Vishnu, and Shiva.
15 Nov 2018
F1-star Lewis Hamilton thinks India is 'poor' for races
Five-time world champion Lewis Hamilton feels Formula 1 races should be held frequently in countries having 'real racing history' like England, Italy, rather than adding new countries in its calendar like Vietnam or India.
07 Nov 2018
Sussex: Fifteen children among 21 people found in refrigerated truck
In a shocking discovery, British authorities have found 21 people, including fifteen children, some as young as 12, inside a refrigerated lorry entering the UK.
16 Oct 2018
US concerned with continued militarization of South China Sea: Mattis
The US remains highly concerned with China's continued militarization in the disputed South China Sea, Defense Secretary James Mattis told reporters yesterday traveling with him to Vietnam.
08 Oct 2018
US, China to hold talks to reduce trade, military tensions
China and the US are set to hold high-level talks in Beijing, China to reduce the spiraling trade and military tensions between the world's two largest economies.
21 Sep 2018
Vietnamese President Quang passes away at 61 due to illness
Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang has died at the 108 Military Hospital in Hanoi today due to a serious illness. He was 61.
17 Sep 2018
Vietnam: Drug overdose in music festival kills seven, five critical
Seven people have died, and five are in a coma, after taking drugs during a music festival in Hanoi Water Park of Tay Ho District, Vietnam, local media reported.
30 Aug 2018
Crowds brave Arizona heat to pay respects to John McCain
Hundreds of people paid their respects to US Senator John McCain yesterday, standing for hours in the broiling Arizona sun before filing past the flag-draped casket that his tearful wife, Cindy, lovingly pressed her face against after a ceremony for the former North Vietnam prisoner of war.
28 Aug 2018
India, Vietnam to strengthen trade, investment, maritime, defense cooperation
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today held talks with her Vietnamese counterpart Pham Binh Minh and discussed measures to strengthen trade, investment, maritime and defense cooperation between the two countries.
28 Aug 2018
Swaraj talks about economic importance of Indian Ocean in Vietnam
Emphasizing the economic importance of the Indian Ocean, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has said with the eastward shift of the global economy, the Indian Ocean is at the center of the emerging "Age of Asia" and those who live in this region bear the primary responsibility for its peace and stability.
27 Aug 2018
Swaraj unveils Mahatma Gandhi's bust at Indian Embassy in Vietnam
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today unveiled the bust of Mahatma Gandhi at the Embassy of India in the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi.
27 Aug 2018
Sushma Swaraj arrives in Vietnam to deepen bilateral strategic cooperation
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj yesterday arrived in the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi, on the first leg of her four-day two-nation tour, which aims at deepening India's strategic cooperation with Vietnam and Cambodia.
17 Aug 2018
India-bound OPPO F9 Pro specs leaked: Details here
OPPO's first smartphone to feature a 'waterdrop'-shaped notch - the OPPO F9 - has been launched in Vietnam.
12 Aug 2018
#TravelBytes: 5 countries you can visit, instead of buying iPhoneX
However nice the iPhone X looks, there's long list of things one can buy in the amount it ends up sucking out of your pockets.
23 Jul 2018
Vietnam: Battering floods claim 19 lives; 13 are unaccounted for
Flash floods in Vietnam have now claimed at least 19 lives, as residents in affected areas sought safety in higher ground.
07 Apr 2018
Russia-bound aircraft develops technical snag, makes emergency landing at Delhi
A Russia-bound aircraft, ABG 8772, made an emergency landing at Terminal-3 of Indira Gandhi International airport in Delhi today evening, after it developed an engine failure.
04 Apr 2018
India becomes world's second largest mobile phone manufacturer: ICA
Only behind China, India has replaced Vietnam to become the second largest mobile phone manufacturer in 2017, Indian Cellular Association President Pankaj Mohindroo informed Union ministers Manoj Sinha and Ravi Shankar Prasad.
07 Mar 2018
Fake weddings, rented grooms on the rise in Vietnam
The business of fake weddings and grooms/guests on rent has seen an unprecedented rise in Vietnam over the last decade, courtesy societal and filial pressure on youngsters to conform to traditions.
13 Nov 2017
Vietnamese researchers fool iPhone X's Face ID using mask
A team of Vietnamese researchers belonging to the security firm Bkav claim to have fooled the "super-premium" iPhone X's Face ID technology using a composite 3D-printed mask.
