Still haunted by the Vietnam War, a Central Texas Navy veteran is among the most recent guests of Honor Flight Austin

Among the military veterans who participate in Honor Flight Austin's visits to Washington, D.C., some still struggle with war experiences from long ago. WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — Just over 60 years ago, Central Texan Bob Freeze enlisted in the United …

Vietnam Airlines to raise core capital, buy 50 narrow-body planes

HANOI : Flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has received shareholder approval to increase its charter capital by 9 trillion dong ($347.10 million) for a long-term plan that included new planes purchases, the official Vietnam News Agency reported on Thursday.  At …

Is Pattaya Losing Its Shine? Concerns rise as Vietnam becomes a new tourist and expat magnet

Vietnam’s rising popularity raises concerns for Pattaya’s tourism-dependent economy. (Photo – Starfish Beach) PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya, long considered one of Thailand’s most vibrant tourism and expat hubs, may be facing an identity crisis. With Vietnam …

Resolution 68: A game-changer for Vietnam’s private sector

Beyond regulatory reform, Resolution 68 provides support policies for access to land, capital, and high-quality human resources, while also promoting digital transformation, innovation, sustainable development, and global value chain integration.

Vietnam’s Ho Tram complex breaks ground for US$1bln-plus expansion

The Grand Ho Tram Strip casino resort held a ground breaking ceremony on Thursday for what it says is a new 35-hectare [86.5-acre] development at the complex “with a total investment of over US$1 billion”. The project will feature a “five-star hotel, …

Vietnam, Thailand forge strategic partnership for shared prosperity

On the economic front, both governments are committed to boosting bilateral trade. Despite regional and global headwinds, trade between our countries rose by six per cent last year, reaching US$20 billion. We will look at further steps to facilitate trade. …

Local veteran seeks to return lost class ring with Vietnam War connection

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - As the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War approaches, a local veteran is on a mission to reunite a high school class ring with its rightful owner. Retired Brigadier General Dan Cherry, a former U.S. Air Force pilot, is working …

Siblings of Marine killed in Vietnam celebrate his life and continuous impact

AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - Staunton native Clarence “Bo” Obie III is remembered as a hero who gave his life in the Vietnam War, but to his siblings, Emily, John and George, they remember him as their “Bubba” who loved baseball, music, his family and …

Vietnam’s The Grand Ho Tram breaks ground on US$1 billion expansion, says government talks ongoing over “growth drivers”

Vietnam’s The Grand Ho Tram broke ground Thursday on a new 35-hectare development that will, when complete, add a new five-star hotel complex, luxury resort villas, entertainment amenities and an international convention and exhibition center to its …

Vietnam vet earns Master's degree from ASU