Vietnam's Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) market is on fire, with big growth expected through 2030. By 2025, it's set to hit USD 2. 61 billion, up from USD 1. 91 billion in 2024. That's a huge jump, and it's not slowing down anytime soon. The market is growing fast, with a mix of local and international players making waves. Why is this happening? Well, e-commerce is boomi...
In the middle of a war zone, a small American team in Vietnam faced a Thanksgiving dilemma. They had no turkey for their feast. Meanwhile, two soldiers from another unit were on a mission to get turkeys for their own celebration. They got lost and ended up at the first team's compound. The two soldiers had more turkeys than they needed. They shared the extra birds w...
In October 2025, a significant number of Americans, including many Alaskans, participated in a nationwide protest against the Trump administration. This event was reminiscent of another large-scale protest that took place in 1969. Back then, people across the country came together to advocate for an end to the Vietnam War. The protest was notable because it was not j...
Vietnam's coffee fields are in deep trouble. Too much rain has already soaked the ground, and now another typhoon is heading straight for the country's central highlands. This region is crucial for growing robusta coffee, a type that's in high demand worldwide. The excess water is making the soil too wet, which can harm the coffee plants and reduce the quality of the...
A high-ranking U. S. defense official is visiting Vietnam to chat about possible weapons deals. This comes after years of talks about selling Vietnam some serious military hardware, like big transport planes and helicopters. The visit is happening in Hanoi, Vietnam's capital. The U. S. official is expected to meet with some of Vietnam's top leaders, including the co...
The United States is looking to boost its military relationship with Vietnam. This was stated by the U. S. Defense Secretary during a recent trip to Hanoi. The visit included talks with Vietnam's top defense officials. So far, the U. S. has given Vietnam several ships and training aircraft. These are part of a larger plan to support Vietnam's military. The U. S. wan...
In a significant move, about 60 countries are coming together in Hanoi to sign a new U. N. agreement aimed at fighting cybercrime. This treaty, which needs approval from 40 nations to become active, is designed to make it easier for countries to work together against cyber threats. However, not everyone is happy with it. Some groups and tech companies are worried tha...
Vietnam marked a significant milestone this week, the 80th anniversary of its independence. The country put on a massive military parade, the biggest in years, to celebrate. Streets in Hanoi were packed with people waving flags and wearing red shirts, showing strong national pride. The parade featured Vietnam's latest military gear, like tanks, missiles, and fighter...
Amazon is setting its sights on Vietnam for its Kuiper satellite internet project. This move comes after a recent meeting in Hanoi between a Vietnamese government official and an Amazon executive. The Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology shared this news. They mentioned a discussion between Deputy Minister Pham Duc Long and Gonzalo de Dios, who leads Amazon...
Nestled just a short drive from the hustle of downtown McKinney, there's a special place that many locals don't even know about. The Thuong Hanh Buddhist Monastery sits quietly on a grassy hill, surrounded by trees, offering a peaceful escape from everyday life. It's a place where people from all walks of life come to find calm and connect with others. The monastery...