Vietnam has opportunity to build competitive IFC amid global shifts: expert
Economy 17:09 15/03/2026Amid growing uncertainty over tax policies, geopolitical conflicts, and increasingly intense competition for capital and technology, emerging financial models are reshaping global markets, opening a window of opportunity for Vietnam International Financial Center (IFC) to enter the race, according to an industry expert.
From ‘old spicy ginger’ to ‘silver opportunity’: Lessons for Vietnam’s silver economy
Expat Life 14:38 15/03/2026"In Vietnam, there is a timeless proverb: ‘Gung cang gia cang cay’—the older the ginger, the spicier it is."
Vietnam to allow only biofuel gasoline from June 1
Economy 15:51 15/03/2026Vietnam will allow only biofuel gasoline products E5 RON92 and E10 RON95 to be sold nationwide starting June 1, as part of efforts to cut emissions, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and create a more stable market for agricultural products, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
In Vietnam, truck driver fined $500 for stopping on expressway to urinate
Vietnam News 17:44 15/03/2026A Vietnamese truck driver has been fined nearly US$500 for stopping his vehicle improperly on the Trung Luong–My Thuan expressway in Dong Thap Province, located in Vietnam's Mekong Delta, to urinate, traffic police said on Sunday.
Nearly 79 million Vietnamese vote in parliamentary, local elections
Vietnam News 09:35 15/03/2026Nearly 79 million voters across Vietnam began casting ballots on Sunday to elect members of the country’s 16th National Assembly and local People’s Councils for the 2026–31 term.
Vietnam’s Truong Sa ready for national election
Vietnam News 15:59 14/03/2026All preparations have been completed in Truong Sa (Spratly) Special Zone, administered by Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, for the election of deputies to the country’s law-making National Assembly and local People’s Councils for the 2026-31 term, slated for March 15, or Sunday.
Ho Chi Minh City uses VNeID to verify over 9.6 million voters ahead of national election
Ho Chi Minh City 17:10 12/03/2026Ho Chi Minh City has completed the review of more than 9.6 million voters through the national digital ID system, VNeID, finalizing preparations for the upcoming national election slated for March 15.
Voters hope for stronger transport links between Ho Chi Minh City, coastal destinations
Ho Chi Minh City 14:53 12/03/2026Voters in Ho Chi Minh City voiced their hope for the development of transport infrastructure connecting the city with key coastal destinations such as Can Gio, Vung Tau, and Con Dao to boost tourism and economic growth at a voter meeting on Wednesday afternoon.
What to know about 'banh mi' food poisoning in Vietnam, and how to eat it safely
In-Depth 11:27 15/03/2026A series of suspected food poisoning incidents linked to 'banh mi' has recently raised concerns about food safety in Vietnam, drawing renewed attention to safety practices surrounding one of the country’s most beloved street foods despite such cases being relatively rare.
Drunk driving must end in mind first in Vietnam
In-Depth 16:04 14/03/2026A recent crash on Nguyen Chanh Street in Hanoi, in which a man driving under the influence of alcohol plowed into several cars and motorcycles, leaving one dead, forces society to confront, more honestly than ever, the issue of drinking and driving.
Vietnam’s Internet infrastructure ready to power low-altitude economy
In-Depth 16:28 09/03/2026Vietnam’s expanding 5G coverage and the arrival of low-Earth-orbit satellite Internet are positioning the country to accelerate its digital economy, particularly the emerging low-altitude economy, in the years ahead.
Op-ed: Vietnam can turn street vending into urban development asset
In-Depth 13:34 08/03/2026On Tuesday, Tran Luu Quang, secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, raised a point that struck directly at the heart of the city’s sidewalk economy.
Property ID cards expected to redefine Vietnam’s real estate market
In-Depth 11:21 05/03/2026Granting each property a unique identification code and publishing transaction data on a state-managed information system are poised to fundamentally reshape the rules of Vietnam’s real estate market in the years ahead.
Degraded collective housing in Hanoi: When concrete fades but memory endures
In-Depth 16:54 02/03/2026As Hanoi evolves, and modern high-rises replace ramshackle apartment blocks, many residents of the city’s tumbledown collective housing estates still find themselves tethered to memories that refuse to fade.
Fragile newborns begin life fighting for every breath at Hanoi hospital
In-Depth 20:23 28/02/2026Inside the intensive care unit at the Pediatric Center of Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi, premature infants, including babies born to mothers living with HIV, fight for survival, as doctors and nurses monitor every breath, heartbeat and fragile sign of life.
Op-ed: Vietnam’s 2045 ambition hinges on building enduring domestic strength
In-Depth 13:39 26/02/2026The year 2045 -- marking the 100th anniversary of the founding of Vietnam -- is steadily becoming a strategic symbol in the nation’s development thinking.
Unusually narrow house in Vietnam’s Can Tho goes viral online
Vietnam Life 15:49 15/03/2026A triangular house on Ly Thai Tong Street in Can Tho City, southern Vietnam has drawn attention on social media because its narrowest point measures little more than a hand’s width, prompting local authorities to review its construction.
Vietnam fuel price searches near 7 million in early March, EV queries climb
Economy 15:28 15/03/2026Online searches in Vietnam related to fuel prices surged in early March amid market volatility, while queries for electric vehicles also rose sharply, data from Coc Coc Research showed.
Breast cancer cases in Ho Chi Minh City rise by 70% over 2 decades, most detected late
World 15:06 15/03/2026The number of breast cancer cases recorded in Ho Chi Minh City increased by about 70 percent over a 20-year period, but most patients in Vietnam are still diagnosed at late stages, experts said at a medical seminar on Saturday.
Japan thrash the Philippines 7-0 to reach Women's Asian Cup semis
World 15:05 15/03/2026Toko Koga scored twice as Japan stayed on course for a third Women's Asian Cup title with a 7-0 win over the Philippines in Sydney on Sunday, setting up a semi-final against South Korea.
War veterans at Ho Chi Minh City care center vote in Vietnam elections
Ho Chi Minh City 14:35 15/03/2026War veterans and beneficiaries receiving care at the Long Dat Nursing Center cast their ballots on Sunday in Vietnam’s parliamentary and local elections at a polling station in Long Hai Commune, Ho Chi Minh City.
Brazil-born Hanoi FC player Do Hoang Hen casts ballot in Vietnam election
Vietnam News 12:11 15/03/2026Naturalized footballer Do Hoang Hen cast his ballot on Sunday in Vietnam’s parliamentary and local elections at a polling station in Tu Liem Ward, Hanoi.
Police indict fake vinegar producer in Vietnam’s Bac Ninh
Vietnam News 11:33 15/03/2026Police in Bac Ninh Province, northern Vietnam have indicted and detained the owner of a production facility for allegedly mixing acetic acid with water to make counterfeit vinegar labeled as ‘100 percent natural white vinegar’ and sell it on the market.
What to know about 'banh mi' food poisoning in Vietnam, and how to eat it safely
In-Depth 11:27 15/03/2026A series of suspected food poisoning incidents linked to 'banh mi' has recently raised concerns about food safety in Vietnam, drawing renewed attention to safety practices surrounding one of the country’s most beloved street foods despite such cases being relatively rare.
F1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia
World 11:04 15/03/2026LONDON -- Formula One's Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will not take place in April due to the conflict in the Middle East, the sport announced on Saturday.
Ho Chi Minh City launches public e-bike service with free trial rides
Ho Chi Minh City 10:07 15/03/2026Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday launched a public electric bicycle service alongside its existing bike-sharing system, with residents offered a free 15-minute trial through the end of March, the Ho Chi Minh City Management Center of Public Transport said.
Nearly 79 million Vietnamese vote in parliamentary, local elections
Vietnam News 09:35 15/03/2026Nearly 79 million voters across Vietnam began casting ballots on Sunday to elect members of the country’s 16th National Assembly and local People’s Councils for the 2026–31 term.
Brazil-born Hanoi FC player Do Hoang Hen casts ballot in Vietnam election
Vietnam News 12:11 15/03/2026Naturalized footballer Do Hoang Hen cast his ballot on Sunday in Vietnam’s parliamentary and local elections at a polling station in Tu Liem Ward, Hanoi.
Police indict fake vinegar producer in Vietnam’s Bac Ninh
Vietnam News 11:33 15/03/2026Police in Bac Ninh Province, northern Vietnam have indicted and detained the owner of a production facility for allegedly mixing acetic acid with water to make counterfeit vinegar labeled as ‘100 percent natural white vinegar’ and sell it on the market.
Nearly 79 million Vietnamese vote in parliamentary, local elections
Vietnam News 09:35 15/03/2026Nearly 79 million voters across Vietnam began casting ballots on Sunday to elect members of the country’s 16th National Assembly and local People’s Councils for the 2026–31 term.
97 people sick after suspected salted egg cake poisoning in southern Vietnam
Vietnam News 16:01 14/03/2026Authorities in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam are investigating a suspected food poisoning incident that left 97 people ill after consuming salted egg sponge cake, with health officials confirming the presence of Salmonella bacteria but no cake samples available for testing.
War veterans at Ho Chi Minh City care center vote in Vietnam elections
Ho Chi Minh City 14:35 15/03/2026War veterans and beneficiaries receiving care at the Long Dat Nursing Center cast their ballots on Sunday in Vietnam’s parliamentary and local elections at a polling station in Long Hai Commune, Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City launches public e-bike service with free trial rides
Ho Chi Minh City 10:07 15/03/2026Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday launched a public electric bicycle service alongside its existing bike-sharing system, with residents offered a free 15-minute trial through the end of March, the Ho Chi Minh City Management Center of Public Transport said.
Ho Chi Minh City races to break ground for Ben Thanh - Thu Thiem metro link
Ho Chi Minh City 18:23 14/03/2026Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have launched an intensive push to begin work on the Ben Thanh – Thu Thiem section of the second metro line in April.
Unseasonal rain drenches Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 11:13 14/03/2026An unseasonal thunderstorm swept across parts of Ho Chi Minh City on Friday evening, with rainfall forming in the city center before spreading to southern areas.
Ho Chi Minh City orders tighter inspections of karaoke bars, massage parlors to clamp down on hidden prostitution
Ho Chi Minh City 16:24 13/03/2026The Ho Chi Minh City administration has ordered tighter inspections of hotels, karaoke bars, massage parlors, and other service businesses to prevent disguised prostitution and related illegal activities.
