Former public security minister who oversaw anti-corruption crackdown succeeds longtime leader Nguyen Phu Trong
Classification would have boosted exports and reduced tariffs on goods from country that is rising supply chain alternative to China
Communist party general secretary oversaw rapid industrialisation and crackdown on corruption
Hanoi cements growing importance in global supply chains by balancing relations between rival powers
South-east Asian country has emerged as crucial link in global supply chain
Public security chief To Lam’s appointment comes amid anti-graft crusade that has sparked political turmoil
Hanoi acknowledges pressure from rival investment destinations Malaysia and India
Chinese tech group currently rents server space from state-owned partners
A human-free utopia is disrupted by revolution in the rebooted franchise’s fourth instalment
Heatwave in Vietnam damages robusta crop and prompts buying spree, pushing futures contract to highest since launch
State media says Truong My Lan’s crimes eroded public trust in ruling Communist party
Extreme temperatures and droughts in big bean-producing countries have led to lower harvests
Scandals and resignations cast doubt over Communist party succession plan
Planned Phnom Penh-to-coast link raises alarms amid regional influence tussle
Ruling Communist party says Vo Van Thuong stepped down over rule ‘violations’ and other unspecified shortcomings
One of world’s biggest embezzlement cases is part of crackdown that could upset foreign investment
Truong My Lan’s case part of anti-corruption campaign launched by ruling Communist party
Hanoi pledges ambitious programmes as it competes with Asian rivals such as Malaysia in burgeoning chip sector
Tech suppliers’ talent hunt comes amid boom in south and south-east Asia
Companies that have already invested in production facilities are set to have an edge
Adoption of OECD global standard could deter foreign manufacturers seeking alternative to China
Plan comes despite country’s aim to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
Filings underscore limited demand for EVs from Vietnamese start-up that briefly had higher market cap than Ford
Biden hails moves to strengthen chip supply chain as countries upgrade ties
Biden signs deal between former foes during Hanoi visit in response to Beijing’s assertiveness