Vietnam’s PDP8 gets a makeover

On April 15, 2025, just under two years after unveiling the original National Power Development Plan for the 2021–2030 period, with a vision up to 2050 (the “PDP8”)1, the prime minister approved updates to the PDP8 (the “Amended PDP8”)2. In keeping pace …

Vietnam: Legislature Must Lead Public Sector Digital Reform

The Chairman of Vietnam’s National Assembly (NA), Tran Thanh Man, reaffirmed the legislature’s determination to embrace digital transformation and artificial intelligence as core drivers of institutional innovation and national development. He expressed …

Ghosts of both Vietnam and Iraq surface

After a short and successful war with Iraq, President George H.W. Bush claimed in 1991 that “the ghosts of Vietnam have been laid to rest beneath the sands of the Arabian desert.” Bush was referring to what was commonly call the “Vietnam syndrome.” The …

Vietnam ends death penalty for 8 crimes, may spare real estate tycoon

Vietnam Abolishes Death Penalty for Major Crimes Next Month

In a landmark decision, Vietnam’s National Assembly has unanimously approved a significant amendment to its Criminal Code, abolishing the death penalty for eight specific offenses, including embezzlement and actions aimed at overthrowing the government. …

The Moving Wall honoring Vietnam veterans arrives in Michigan

CARO, Mich. — A replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in D.C. has arrived in Michigan. The wall, which is approximately 250 feet long, displays the names of more than 58,000 Americans who were killed in the Vietnam War. Motorcycle groups and the …

Neighbourly Bonds Power Cambodia-Vietnam Economic Cooperation

AKP Phnom Penh, June 26, 2025 -- Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to Cambodia H.E. Nguyen Minh Vu has shared his views on the cooperation between Cambodia and Vietnam, highlighting good-neighbourly relations, traditional friendship, …

Vietnam and Poland strengthen tourism and sports ties in Warsaw

Vietnam and Poland discussed enhanced cooperation in tourism and sports, with direct flights, visa support, and business exchanges on the agenda. As part of the ongoing working visit to three European countries, on 23rd June, in Warsaw, Poland, Mr. Ho An …

Griswold ceremony honors Vietnam-Era Veterans: See what happened

Vietnam amends criminal code to abolish death penalty for eight offenses

Vietnam’s 15th National Assembly on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to abolish the death penalty for eight categories of criminal offenses: embezzlement, bribery, counterfeiting medicines, espionage, drug trafficking, vandalism of state property, sabotage, …