Vietnamese fireworks fans may have a noiser Tet than usual: the Ministry of Public Security intends to allow individuals to buy and set off "quiet" fireworks for the 2014 Lunar New Year, a first since fireworks were outlawed 18 years ago.
Environmental watchdog Global Witness says Deutsche Bank and the World Bank didn't do their homework before investing in unlawful Vietnamese rubber companies.
Learn about Vietnam's culture, politics, economy and more world news at GlobalPost. Our in-country Vietnam news correspondent brings readers up close and personal with the events and issues that are shaping this resilient Southeast Asian nation. Presenting an intelligent combination of Vietnamese news accompanied by captivating photography and video, we strive to help readers better understand the country and its relationship with the rest of the world.
Vietnamese News Online
Would you like to see more Vietnamese news online? Become a GlobalPost member. As a member you can suggest and vote on stories and interact with correspondents in the field. Learn more about becoming a GlobalPost member.
Follow us: