In Vietnam, many haunted by street vendors’ sales speakers
Vietnam News 13:18 25/12/2025Karaoke singing is only one source of urban noise, but the truly persistent daily torment comes from the speakers used by street vendors.
Ho Chi Minh City police detain youths in crackdown on reckless motorbike riding
Ho Chi Minh City 13:07 25/12/2025Traffic police in Ho Chi Minh City detained more than 20 teenagers on Wednesday night for dangerous motorcycle riding, including speeding and using modified exhausts, in the Sala urban area in An Khanh Ward.
Ho Chi Minh City proposes constructing Vietnam’s first dedicated trauma hospital worth $160mn
Ho Chi Minh City 13:27 25/12/2025The Ho Chi Minh City administration has proposed building Vietnam’s first specialized trauma hospital, a project worth more than VND4.2 trillion (US$160 million), to ease severe overcrowding at existing facilities and improve emergency and trauma care for the city and surrounding regions.
Hanoi to temporarily ban traffic on multiple roads late this week
Vietnam News 11:22 25/12/2025Hanoi authorities will temporarily ban and restrict traffic on dozens of major roads on Friday and Saturday to serve the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, with police urging road users to strictly follow traffic laws and give way to priority vehicles.
Police probe dam releases in Vietnam’s Dak Lak, where historic floods killed 113
Vietnam News 18:31 20/12/2025Historic floods that struck Dak Lak Province, south-central Vietnam, late last month left 113 people dead and caused massive damage, provincial authorities said, adding that the Ministry of Public Security is investigating whether the discharge of the Song Ba Ha hydropower plant was conducted properly.
How central Vietnam can ease pain of natural disasters
Vietnam News 17:39 17/12/2025For central Vietnam to truly ‘live with floods,’ it needs fundamental, long-term solutions built on three key pillars, including reorganizing living space, restoring natural ecosystems, and strengthening community capacity.
Vietnam's Khanh Hoa warns of new flood risk, orders evacuations from high-risk areas
Vietnam News 13:22 10/12/2025The administration of Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam has issued an urgent warning about a possible new flood wave on local rivers and streams from Tuesday night to Thursday, calling on authorities to prepare immediate evacuations from areas prone to flooding and landslides.
Severe flooding inundates 3,300 homes, leaves 1 dead in Vietnam's Lam Dong
Vietnam News 13:54 05/12/2025Torrential rain and rapidly rising rivers submerged more than 3,300 homes and left one man dead in Lam Dong Province, central Vietnam after only one day of severe flooding that also triggered landslides and widespread infrastructure damage.
When AI cameras reshape public conduct in Vietnam
In-Depth 14:34 24/12/2025Arriving in Hanoi last week, I noticed something quietly striking as lines of vehicles waited neatly behind stop lines.
Digital infidelity in Vietnam: Married to the game or to each other?
In-Depth 10:57 23/12/2025Infidelity in the digital age no longer needs a hotel room or a paper trail but it rather unfolds quietly through screens and usernames.
Sedentary lifestyles drive rise in early joint degeneration among young adults in Vietnam
In-Depth 13:33 22/12/2025Young adults in Vietnam are increasingly being diagnosed with joint and spine disorders once associated mainly with old age, as sedentary lifestyles and heavy technology use take a growing toll on musculoskeletal health.
Who’s teaching Vietnam’s next generation how to live in cyberspace?
In-Depth 12:16 21/12/2025One day he was on the TEDx stage delivering an inspiring speech and the next day he was named a fraud. Last month, a rising IELTS creator who aspired to make English learning more affordable for Vietnamese students stumbled through a few mispronunciations and awkward grammatical errors.
Refereeing controversies deepen chaos at SEA Games in Thailand
In-Depth 14:21 19/12/2025Amid a 2025 Southeast Asian Games already weighed down by logistical failures and complaints from athletes, a wave of refereeing controversies has pushed the regional competition into deeper disarray.
Businesses and the journey to shaping Vietnam’s future for every child
In-Depth 14:00 18/12/2025In a new development context shaped by climate change, digital transformation and population ageing, Vietnam is increasingly recognizing investment in children as a decisive driver of national competitiveness.
Green consumption reshapes lifestyles, fuels business competitiveness in Vietnam
In-Depth 17:28 17/12/2025Green consumption is no longer a niche trend but is increasingly becoming a lifestyle choice among young Vietnamese, prompting businesses to rethink products and strategies to meet rising sustainability demand and strengthen long-term competitiveness.
Vietnamese experts, parents back Australia’s social media ban for under-16s
In-Depth 12:06 17/12/2025Australia’s ban on social media for children under 16 has gained strong support in Vietnam, where experts and parents see it as essential for protecting young people’s mental health and comprehensive development.
TCP Group partners with Vietnam National Union of Students to launch water conservation project
Vietnam News 15:08 25/12/2025TCP Group has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Central Committee of the Vietnam National Union of Students (VNUS) to implement the ‘Community Awareness & Action Project on Water Conservation’ for the 2026-28 period.
Fansipan becomes Christmas wonderland as ice grips northern Vietnam
Travel 14:42 25/12/2025Temperatures plunged on Thursday on Fansipan, the highest peak in Hoang Lien Son range in Lao Cai Province, northern Vietnam, leaving its summit blanketed in white frost as the rising sun revealed a breathtaking winter scene.
Vietnam gov’t approves 4-day break for New Year holiday
Vietnam News 13:58 25/12/2025The Vietnamese government has approved a four-day break for the 2026 New Year holiday, following a proposal by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Vietnamese British Council executive becomes first Vietnam-based citizen to receive UK’s MBE
Vietnam News 13:32 25/12/2025Cao Thi Ngoc Bao, compliance director at the British Council Vietnam, has been awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by the British royal family in recognition of her long-standing contributions to educational and cultural cooperation between Vietnam and the UK, the British Council announced.
Thai retailer CRC exits Nguyen Kim as Vietnam’s electronics market heats up
Economy 13:12 25/12/2025Thailand’s Central Retail Corporation (CRC) has announced its complete exit from Nguyen Kim, one of Vietnam’s most prominent electronics retail chains, selling the business to a Vietnamese company amid intensifying competition and falling revenues.
Japan expects growth to accelerate next year with fiscal stimulus
World 11:34 25/12/2025TOKYO -- Japan's government revised up its economic forecast for the fiscal year to next March and projected that growth would accelerate in the following year, on the view that its massive stimulus package will boost consumption and capital expenditure.
Why metal prices are soaring to record highs
World 11:12 25/12/2025Precious and industrial metals are surging to record highs as the year ends, driven by economic and geopolitical uncertainty, robust industrial demand and, in some cases, tight supply.
Southeast Asia commands respect on badminton’s biggest stage
Vietnam News 10:48 25/12/2025While the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games were taking place in Thailand, badminton fans in Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia turned their eyes to a far more elite stage, the BWF World Tour Finals in China, where Southeast Asian players continued to assert world-class dominance.
India space agency launches its heaviest satellite
World 10:46 25/12/2025India's space agency launched its heaviest ever payload on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling the deployment "a significant stride" for the space sector.
Heavy rains drench Southern California, spawn flash flooding, mud flows
World 10:46 25/12/2025LOS ANGELES -- Torrential rains unleashed widespread flash flooding and mud flows across Southern California on Wednesday, as authorities warned motorists to stay off roads while urging residents in flood zones to evacuate or shelter in place.
Foreigner found dead at Da Nang hotel
Vietnam News 10:07 25/12/2025Authorities in Da Nang City, central Vietnam are investigating the death of a foreign national whose body was discovered in the lobby of a hotel in the city on Wednesday.
TCP Group partners with Vietnam National Union of Students to launch water conservation project
Vietnam News 15:08 25/12/2025TCP Group has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Central Committee of the Vietnam National Union of Students (VNUS) to implement the ‘Community Awareness & Action Project on Water Conservation’ for the 2026-28 period.
Vietnam gov’t approves 4-day break for New Year holiday
Vietnam News 13:58 25/12/2025The Vietnamese government has approved a four-day break for the 2026 New Year holiday, following a proposal by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Vietnamese British Council executive becomes first Vietnam-based citizen to receive UK’s MBE
Vietnam News 13:32 25/12/2025Cao Thi Ngoc Bao, compliance director at the British Council Vietnam, has been awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by the British royal family in recognition of her long-standing contributions to educational and cultural cooperation between Vietnam and the UK, the British Council announced.
Southeast Asia commands respect on badminton’s biggest stage
Vietnam News 10:48 25/12/2025While the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games were taking place in Thailand, badminton fans in Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia turned their eyes to a far more elite stage, the BWF World Tour Finals in China, where Southeast Asian players continued to assert world-class dominance.
Foreigner found dead at Da Nang hotel
Vietnam News 10:07 25/12/2025Authorities in Da Nang City, central Vietnam are investigating the death of a foreign national whose body was discovered in the lobby of a hotel in the city on Wednesday.
Over 100 fall sick after eating ‘banh mi’ in Ho Chi Minh City ward
Ho Chi Minh City 16:56 23/12/2025Health authorities in Ho Chi Minh City reported 102 suspected food poisoning cases after residents ate ‘banh mi’ purchased from a shop in Phu My Ward, prompting an urgent investigation and large-scale medical response.
First bicycle lanes take shape in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 12:09 23/12/2025After more than two months of construction, Ho Chi Minh City’s first dedicated bicycle lanes along Mai Chi Tho Boulevard in An Khanh Ward are gradually taking shape, marking a milestone in the city’s push toward greener and safer urban transport.
More clean food supply points open for Ho Chi Minh City shoppers
Ho Chi Minh City 11:06 23/12/2025Consumers in Ho Chi Minh City are gaining access to more reliable outlets for clean and safe agricultural products, following a recent coôperation deal between Saigon Co.op and the Ho Chi Minh City Farmers’ Union.
A look back at 1-year operation: How first metro line became part of Ho Chi Minh City life
Ho Chi Minh City 09:40 23/12/2025After one year of operation, the Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line, the first of its kind in Ho Chi Minh City, has gradually woven itself into the daily life of the southern metropolis.
New suspected ‘banh mi’ food poisoning sends 42 to hospital in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 17:19 22/12/2025Forty-two people in Ho Chi Minh City were hospitalized with suspected food poisoning after eating ‘banh mi’ from a local shop, a local hospital said on Monday.
