Vietnam's factory boomtown faces rising costs and competition
Bac Ninh, Vietnam, transformed by a manufacturing exodus from China, now grapples with labour shortages and infrastructure strains. Can it climb the value chain? Read the full analysis.
Bac Ninh, Vietnam, transformed by a manufacturing exodus from China, now grapples with labour shortages and infrastructure strains. Can it climb the value chain? Read the full analysis.
New research reveals Vietnam's capital Hanoi as a top budget holiday spot, where a McDonald's meal, three beers and a taxi ride cost just £5.60. Discover more Asian value destinations.
New research reveals Vietnam's capital Hanoi as a top budget destination where a McDonald's meal, three beers and a taxi ride total just £5.60. Discover more cheap Asian city breaks for 2026.
A top Ukrainian commander reveals systematic executions of surrendering troops by Russian forces, with 147 cases documented this year. Read the shocking evidence.
A top Ukrainian commander reveals intercepted orders show Russian forces are systematically executing surrendering troops. Read the shocking evidence of alleged war crimes.
At least seven people have died after a bus carrying teachers on a charity mission overturned in northern Vietnam. Rescue efforts continue in the remote area.
A Russian tourist, Yulia Nikitina, 34, faces criminal charges in Vietnam for performing dangerous 'scorpion-style' motorbike stunts. Read about the investigation and potential seven-year prison sentence.
Central Australia mourns the loss of Geoffrey Shaw OAM, a Vietnam veteran and foundational figure in the land rights movement. Read about his lifelong service.
Aiden Aslin, a British volunteer captured and tortured by Russian forces, reveals his harrowing ordeal and explains why he believes Ukraine can still win the war. Listen to his full story.
Peter Arnett, the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist famed for covering 17 wars, has died at 91. Read about his fearless career from Vietnam to Iraq.
Peter Arnett, the legendary journalist who won a Pulitzer for his Vietnam coverage and reported live from Baghdad during the Gulf War, has died at 91. Read his remarkable story.
Chloe Mowday, 31, is fighting for life in a Vietnam ICU after a nose job went wrong, now battling necrosis and infection. Her family is fundraising £60k to bring her home.
Fifty years after the Vietnam War, Phillip Noyce's political drama 'The Quiet American' offers a searing critique of interventionism that remains shockingly relevant today. Stream it now.
Forget pricey German markets. Discover Hoi An, Vietnam's UNESCO-listed lantern-lit Christmas market where beers cost 30p and hot chocolate is £1.50. Find out why December is the perfect time to visit.
Swap freezing UK markets for Hoi An's festive magic. Enjoy 30p beers, lantern-lit streets, and T-shirt weather this December. Discover this unique UNESCO gem.
New Netflix documentary 'The Stringer' investigates whether the iconic Vietnam War photo was misattributed for 53 years, challenging photojournalism history and seeking truth.
An Australian holidaymaker's dream trip to Vietnam turned into a £378 nightmare after a simple typo on her e-Visa. Discover how to avoid this costly travel mistake.
Discover the world's best solo travel spots for 2024. From Hanoi's safety to Sri Lanka's value, find your perfect solo adventure. Start planning your trip today!
Global headlines: Devastating floods cause billions in damage in Vietnam, Indian cinema icon passes away, and a war refugee secures an unlikely championship win in Japan. Get the full briefing.
An unprecedented heatwave roasts Israel with temperatures over 35C, breaking November records. Meanwhile, Tropical Cyclone Fina approaches Australia and Vietnam faces devastating floods. Explore the global weather extremes.
Severe flooding in central Vietnam disrupts travel. Learn your rights, flight status, and the latest Foreign Office advice for tourists.
At least 90 people have died in Vietnam's devastating floods, with over 235,000 homes inundated. The Prime Minister has allocated £16 million in immediate aid. Learn more about the rescue efforts.
At least 90 dead and 12 missing as severe flooding sweeps Vietnam. Over 235,000 homes flooded and £270m in losses reported. Read the full report on the climate-linked disaster.
At least 43 dead as relentless rains cause severe flooding and landslides in central Vietnam, with climate change intensifying the disaster. Read the full report on the crisis.
Lt. Col. Robert Stirm, the US Air Force pilot immortalised in the Pulitzer-winning 'Burst of Joy' Vietnam War homecoming photo, has died aged 92. Read his remarkable story of survival.
At least six dead and 19 injured after a passenger bus is buried by a landslide on Vietnam's treacherous Khanh Le pass. Rescue efforts hampered by severe weather.
A landslide in Vietnam has buried a passenger bus, killing six and injuring 19. Read the full report on the rescue efforts and severe weather warnings.
A Coles delivery driver's incredible £4,000 facelift in Vietnam went viral, sparking conspiracy theories after multiple doctors claimed credit. Discover his amazing transformation.
The story of the £540m Hanoi Circuit, a Formula One track built but never used. Discover how the pandemic and corruption scandal doomed Vietnam's F1 ambitions.
In a groundbreaking war crimes case, a Ukrainian court has sentenced Russian military commander Dmitry Kurashov to 15 years imprisonment for brutal treatment of prisoners of war, marking a significant moment in accountability for wartime atrocities.