My first Tet in Vietnam: A ‘banh gio,’ some snacks, and a lesson learned
Expat Life 09:39 14/02/2026I still remember my first Tet (Lunar New year) in Saigon like it was yesterday.
In Vietnam, woman jailed for 3 years for causing fatal crash after downing 8 cans of beer and driving home
Vietnam News 09:30 14/02/2026A court in Dak Lak Province, central Vietnam on Friday sentenced a woman to three years in prison for violating road traffic regulations, causing a fatal traffic accident after drinking eight cans of beer and driving home.
Hanoi fashion streets packed with Tet shoppers
Vietnam News 10:03 14/02/2026Fashion and cosmetics streets in Hanoi have been overwhelmed with crowds late into the night as residents rushed to buy clothes, accessories, and gifts in the final days before the Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet, due this week.
Ho Chi Minh City police bust major fake fish sauce, MSG, detergent production ring
Ho Chi Minh City 19:51 13/02/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City have dismantled a large-scale ring involved in the production and distribution of counterfeit food and household products, seizing nearly one metric ton of fake monosodium glutamate (MSG), thousands of bottles of fish sauce and hundreds of kilograms of detergent.
Lai Vung ‘nem’ makers in Vietnam’s Dong Thap ramp up output ahead of Tet
Vietnam Life 14:57 13/02/2026Producers of ‘nem’ – Vietnamese fermented pork rolls – in Lai Vung Commune, Dong Thap Province are operating at full capacity ahead of Tet (Lunar New Year holiday), boosting output up to four times their usual levels to meet soaring demand for Lai Vung ‘nem,’ a signature delicacy of the Mekong Delta province.
Hanoi to offer free metro rides during Lunar New Year holiday
Vietnam News 12:58 13/02/2026Passengers can travel free of charge on both the Cat Linh-Ha Dong and Nhon-Hanoi Station metro lines in Hanoi for nine days during the Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet.
Young Vietnamese pet owners rush to grooming, boarding services ahead of Tet
Economy 14:18 11/02/2026As the Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet, approaches, pet care and grooming shops in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam are buzzing with activity, seeing a sharp rise in demand from young pet owners for pre-holiday pampering and boarding.
Luxury hotels in Ho Chi Minh City draw crowds with all-inclusive Tet experiences
Ho Chi Minh City 13:08 11/02/2026As the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet, approaches, four- and five-star hotels in Ho Chi Minh City are seizing the golden opportunity to attract both local and international visitors with all-inclusive festive experiences.
Overcharging foreigners: A habit Vietnam must leave behind
In-Depth 19:52 13/02/2026The practice of charging foreigners a higher price is still common in Vietnam. As tourism numbers increase, this habit may undermine a bright future, as some street sellers and businesses continue to overcharge people based on their appearance.
For some young Vietnamese, renting a holiday ‘partner’ eases Lunar New Year pressure
In-Depth 10:29 08/02/2026Lunar New Year is traditionally a time for family reunions in Vietnam, but for many young, unmarried adults it has also become a season of social pressure, as parents and relatives press them about relationships and marriage.
Dog walking emerges as profitable line of work in Ho Chi Minh City
In-Depth 09:19 05/02/2026During the Lunar New Year holiday, pet services enter their busiest season, with dog walking increasingly sought after by busy owners and emerging as a lucrative line of work in Ho Chi Minh City.
Op-ed: Do not let violence drive tourists away from Vietnam
In-Depth 15:42 04/02/2026Vietnam needs exemplary court rulings and tough closure orders against tourism businesses where violence against visitors occurs.
Vietnam positioned as EU’s strategic anchor in ASEAN: ambassador
In-Depth 12:28 31/01/2026The elevation of EU-Vietnam relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership comes at an important moment.
Vietnam’s biggest cities push to reclaim sidewalks, drawing praise, nostalgia, and skepticism
In-Depth 12:18 30/01/2026Efforts by authorities in Vietnam’s largest cities to clear sidewalk encroachments and restore pedestrian space are gaining momentum and reshaping street life, but they are also sparking debate over how to balance urban order, safety, and a deeply ingrained street culture.
When Vietnamese children go online every day, are parents truly present?
In-Depth 10:29 29/01/2026There was a time when many Vietnamese parents believed online safety was someone else’s problem, trusting that their well-behaved children were immune. Yet the moment such confidence takes hold is also when the protective line shielding children from fake news, harmful content and toxic information online becomes dangerously thin.
From Russian vodka to Vietnamese kombucha: Ivan Fomenko’s journey to building life in Vietnam
In-Depth 10:05 28/01/2026Without a background in business or formal culinary training, Russian Ivan Fomenko came to kombucha largely by chance, sparked by an idea from his ex-girlfriend and a simple motivation: finding a way to earn a living in Vietnam.
Vietnamese bus driver, owner fined over $8,000 for stuffing 83 passengers in 45-seater vehicle
Vietnam News 11:59 14/02/2026Police confirmed on Friday they had fined a bus driver and the vehicle owner a combined VND207 million (US$8,006) after the driver was caught transporting 83 passengers in a 45-seater bus on the Noi Bai-Lao Cai Expressway in northern Vietnam.
Vietnam police bust massive e-cigarette trading ring, seize 50,000 products
Vietnam News 11:48 14/02/2026Police in Ha Tinh Province, north-central Vietnam broke up an interprovincial electronic cigarette trading ring, confiscating nearly 50,000 products valued at over VND8.7 billion (US$336,650), an officer said on Friday.
Overcharging foreigners: A habit Vietnam must leave behind
In-Depth 19:52 13/02/2026The practice of charging foreigners a higher price is still common in Vietnam. As tourism numbers increase, this habit may undermine a bright future, as some street sellers and businesses continue to overcharge people based on their appearance.
Michael Kors brings 'New York chic' to NY Fashion Week with latest collection
World 16:50 13/02/2026Michael Kors launched its fall/winter collection on Thursday during New York Fashion Week as models in wool coats and monochromatic sweaters walked the runway carrying feathered bags.
Malaysia's economy grows at fastest pace in 3 years in 2025, exceeding expectations
World 16:49 13/02/2026KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's economy expanded at its fastest pace in three years in 2025, surpassing expectations as strong domestic demand, exports and investment propelled growth, with momentum likely to continue this year, the central bank said on Friday.
US, Brazil boost imports of Vietnamese tilapia in 2025
Economy 16:48 13/02/2026Vietnam earned a staggering US$99 million from tilapia exports in 2025, buoyed by surging demand from the United States and Brazil.
Lai Vung ‘nem’ makers in Vietnam’s Dong Thap ramp up output ahead of Tet
Vietnam Life 14:57 13/02/2026Producers of ‘nem’ – Vietnamese fermented pork rolls – in Lai Vung Commune, Dong Thap Province are operating at full capacity ahead of Tet (Lunar New Year holiday), boosting output up to four times their usual levels to meet soaring demand for Lai Vung ‘nem,’ a signature delicacy of the Mekong Delta province.
Ho Chi Minh City inaugurates COVID-19 memorial park
Ho Chi Minh City 14:51 13/02/2026Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday night inaugurated Park No. 1 Ly Thai To, a project honoring the solidarity of city residents in overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vietnam claims 4 gold medals at World Kun Khmer Championship
Vietnam News 14:46 13/02/2026Vietnam won four gold medals after two days of competition at the sixth World Kun Khmer Championship, which kicked off in Cambodia on Tuesday.
Eli Lilly builds $1.5 billion stockpile of weight-loss pill ahead of FDA decision
World 14:44 13/02/2026Eli Lilly had $1.5 billion worth of pre-launch inventory of its experimental oral weight-loss drug, a filing showed on Thursday, ahead of an expected decision by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in April.
Vietnamese bus driver, owner fined over $8,000 for stuffing 83 passengers in 45-seater vehicle
Vietnam News 11:59 14/02/2026Police confirmed on Friday they had fined a bus driver and the vehicle owner a combined VND207 million (US$8,006) after the driver was caught transporting 83 passengers in a 45-seater bus on the Noi Bai-Lao Cai Expressway in northern Vietnam.
Vietnam police bust massive e-cigarette trading ring, seize 50,000 products
Vietnam News 11:48 14/02/2026Police in Ha Tinh Province, north-central Vietnam broke up an interprovincial electronic cigarette trading ring, confiscating nearly 50,000 products valued at over VND8.7 billion (US$336,650), an officer said on Friday.
Vietnam claims 4 gold medals at World Kun Khmer Championship
Vietnam News 14:46 13/02/2026Vietnam won four gold medals after two days of competition at the sixth World Kun Khmer Championship, which kicked off in Cambodia on Tuesday.
Hanoi to offer free metro rides during Lunar New Year holiday
Vietnam News 12:58 13/02/2026Passengers can travel free of charge on both the Cat Linh-Ha Dong and Nhon-Hanoi Station metro lines in Hanoi for nine days during the Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet.
Ho Chi Minh City inaugurates COVID-19 memorial park
Ho Chi Minh City 14:51 13/02/2026Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday night inaugurated Park No. 1 Ly Thai To, a project honoring the solidarity of city residents in overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ho Chi Minh City launches first cross-sea UAV postal route
Ho Chi Minh City 13:58 12/02/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Science and Technology, in collaboration with Vietnam Post Corporation, and CT UAV Joint Stock Company, on Thursday opened the city’s first cross-sea postal route using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that connects Can Gio Commune with Vung Tau Ward.
Ho Chi Minh City’s first museum launches online ticketing
Ho Chi Minh City 12:09 12/02/2026The War Remnants Museum has become the first museum in Ho Chi Minh City to introduce an online ticketing system, marking a significant step toward modernizing visitor services and ending long lines at the entrance.
11 sentenced in Ho Chi Minh City over coffin-carrying stunt to promote clothing on social media
Ho Chi Minh City 09:52 12/02/2026Eleven defendants have been sentenced for staging a coffin-carrying procession in downtown Ho Chi Minh City to film a social media video aimed at boosting online views and promoting clothing sales.
Ho Chi Minh City officially opens int’l financial center
Ho Chi Minh City 17:47 11/02/2026Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday officially launched the Vietnam International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC) at its headquarters at 8 Nguyen Hue Street, Saigon Ward.
