Both countries must now escape the middle income trap that has stalled several of their Southeast Asian peers.

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Sophia Smith’s World Cup debut was one to remember. The USWNT next plays the Netherlands on Wednesday in a match that will go a long way toward deciding the winner of Group E.

The Athletic has live coverage of USWNT vs. Vietnam at the Women’s World Cup When looking for a parallel to illustrate just how soccer-crazed Vietnam is now — and, frankly, always has been — ...

According to the World Bank’s latest update released on July 1, Vietnam’s gross national income (GNI) per capita reached 4,970 USD in 2025, exceeding the institution’s 4,636 USD threshold for ...

While economic freedom is declining around the world, Vietnam is bucking the general trend. The country still has a lot of work to do to join the ranks of economically free countries, but it is moving ...

Hail a taxi in Vietnam’s busy Ho Chi Minh City, and you may be surprised to be picked up by a cyan-colored, modern-looking EV. Unlike the motorcycles and scooters that dominated the city’s streets for ...

For much of the past three decades, Vietnam’s economic success has rested on becoming one of the world’s value-for-money ...

Vietnam’s economic recovery is likely to accelerate in 2022, with gross domestic product (GDP) expected to rise to 5.5 percent from 2.6 percent in the year just ended, according to the World Bank’s ...

The United States women’s national soccer team kicked off the defense of its world title Friday night in New Zealand, defeating Vietnam 3–0 in the group stage at the 2023 Women’s World Cup. The ...

Practical AI applications took center stage at the Vietnam AI Innovation Challenge (VAIC) 2026 on Sunday, with participants showcasing solutions for sectors ranging from law and education to finance, ...