vietnam

US Pledges $12.5M To Strengthen Vietnam’s Maritime Forces And Combat Illegal Fishing

05 Dec 2024

United States will provide $12.5 million in assistance to Vietnam to bolster its maritime law enforcement and combat illegal fishing, the US embassy in Hanoi announced on Thursday. This support will enhance the capabilities of Vietnamese maritime agencies, provide small boats, and fund the construction of training facilities. Vietnam has...

Vietnam’s ‘Rent-A-Boyfriend’ Trend: What It Is, How It Works

03 Dec 2024

For decades, society has set specific ages for major life milestones such as career development, marriage, and having children. In many cultures, family expectations place considerable pressure on young adults. However, Vietnamese women have found a way to navigate the stress of marriage. According to a report by the South...

Real Estate Mogul’s Death Sentence Upheld In Vietnam’s Largest Financial Scandal

03 Dec 2024

A Vietnamese court on Tuesday upheld the death sentence for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan, rejecting her appeal in a high-profile $12 billion fraud case, according to state media. Lan, the chairwoman of Van Thinh Phat Holdings Group, was convicted in April of embezzlement and bribery, marking Vietnam’s largest...

Vietnam’s Youth ‘Hiring Partners’ For Managing Family Expectations

02 Dec 2024

In Vietnam, societal expectations regarding marriage and parenthood have long dictated life milestones. Many young adults face increasing pressure from families to settle down and start families. To address this, a growing trend has emerged—renting partners to temporarily fulfill familial expectations without committing to marriage. Social Media Drives the Trend...