In Vietnam, higher fines for apartment pets fail to curb violations
In-Depth 15:56 17/01/2026Under Vietnam’s latest regulations, fines for keeping or letting dogs and cats roam freely in apartment buildings or public spaces have doubled. Yet on the ground, the problem appears far from resolved.
Ho Chi Minh City busts food counterfeiting racket selling 50 metric tons of fake specialty meat
Ho Chi Minh City 14:31 17/01/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City have dismantled a large-scale ring that produced and sold more than 50 metric tons of pork disguised as high-priced specialty meat, arresting eight suspects in a case that authorities say poses serious risks to public health.
An Giang, home to Phu Quoc Island, aims to become tourism hub linking borders, sea, Mekong Delta
Travel 17:32 17/01/2026An Giang Province in southern Vietnam is gradually upgrading infrastructure to position itself as an integrated tourism hub linking border areas, coastal destinations, and the Mekong Delta, with an eye on the global market.
Da Nang Asian Film Festival 2026 returns with expanded, more comprehensive scale
Vietnam News 17:16 17/01/2026The fourth Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF IV) will take place from June 28 to July 4 in Da Nang City, featuring a more comprehensive scale and drawing around 900 delegates, including more than 200 international guests.
Vietnam beat UAE after extra time to reach U23 Asian Cup semis
Vietnam News 10:16 17/01/2026Vietnam advanced to the semifinals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup on Saturday after beating the United Arab Emirates 3-2 after extra time in their quarterfinal.
Vietnam back technique, patience against UAE in U23 Asian Cup quarterfinals
Vietnam News 13:40 16/01/2026Vietnam’s under-23 side believe composure and technical play can offset the physical edge of the United Arab Emirates when the teams meet in the quarterfinals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia on Friday.
Vietnam U23s’ improbable surge reshapes expectations at Asian youth tourney
Vietnam News 10:41 14/01/2026Vietnam’s under-23 team have upended expectations at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia, turning a cautious pre-tournament outlook into a confident group-stage campaign that suggests the side are capable of going further.
FIFA social media highlights Vietnam U23 goalkeeper, forward after historic win
Vietnam News 13:19 13/01/2026FIFA’s official World Cup social media account spotlighted Vietnam's under-23 goalkeeper Tran Trung Kien and forward Nguyen Dinh Bac after the Vietnam boys completed a perfect group stage at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup with a 1–0 victory over host nation Saudi Arabia.
Beyond big money: Real test behind Ho Chi Minh City’s data center expansion
In-Depth 14:30 16/01/2026In a short span of time, Ho Chi Minh City has seen a flurry of large-scale data center projects emerge, but the real challenge lies not in attracting capital, rather in whether power supply, infrastructure planning, and ecosystem readiness can keep pace with the scale of investment.
Investigation: Behind glittering wedding halls in Ho Chi Minh City are lapses in food safety, oversight
In-Depth 17:13 13/01/2026Crystal chandeliers, mirror-polished tables, and uniformed staff project an image of luxury at wedding and banquet halls in Ho Chi Minh City. A Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper exposé, however, found a far less glamorous reality behind the polished façade.
Expanding bicycle lanes in Ho Chi Minh City requires careful planning: experts
In-Depth 14:54 13/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City’s recent launch of a dedicated bicycle lane along Mai Chi Tho Boulevard has drawn significant public attention.
From bike lane to bicycle city: Ho Chi Minh City’s long road ahead
In-Depth 09:14 10/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City has just opened a pilot bicycle-priority lane along a roughly-six-kilometer stretch of Mai Chi Tho Avenue. It is a welcome experiment, but one that also highlights how far the city still has to go.
‘Make in Vietnam’: A strategic choice
In-Depth 16:36 08/01/2026The year 2026 marks a pivotal stage in Vietnam’s transition to a new growth model, one that demands high growth be matched by improvements in quality and competitiveness.
Wildlife rescue efforts sharply grow in Ho Chi Minh City
In-Depth 09:01 06/01/2026In Ho Chi Minh City, public awareness of wildlife protection has continued to improve, with more residents voluntarily handing over wild animals, alongside ongoing efforts by forest rangers to receive, care for, and release them back into their natural habitats.
The new math of work: When quitting changed meaning
In-Depth 14:15 04/01/2026Quitting is not the kind of thing that usually comes with a candle. In the weeks around Christmas 2025, it did.
Expert flags bottlenecks in Ho Chi Minh City’s digital economy
In-Depth 10:12 02/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City should urgently remove two major bottlenecks over hard infrastructure and legal frameworks to unlock the potential of digital economy development.
Former world champion Joshua back in gym after horror crash
World 17:14 17/01/2026Anthony Joshua has returned to the gym for "mental strength therapy", just weeks after a car crash which killed two of the former world heavyweight champion's close friends.
Ho Chi Minh City launches crackdown on sidewalk, roadway encroachment
Ho Chi Minh City 15:50 17/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City on Friday launched a citywide crackdown on the illegal occupation of sidewalks and roadways, as authorities seek to restore urban order in Vietnam’s largest metropolis.
India's landmark tax ruling on investments via Mauritius rattles global investors
World 15:14 17/01/2026Over decades, foreign investors have poured $180 billion into India via the tax haven of Mauritius. Now, an Indian court ruling is spooking investors as it could potentially reshape the M&A and investment landscape by strengthening New Delhi's hand against tax evasion.
Ho Chi Minh City looks to foster science, technology cooperation with S.Korea’s Daegu
Ho Chi Minh City 14:41 17/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City is seeking to deepen cooperation in science, technology, and innovation with South Korea’s Daegu, as city leaders highlighted more than a decade of close ties and outlined priorities ranging from high-tech development to smart city solutions.
Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa hosts int’l kiteboarding event to boost beach tourism
Travel 14:39 17/01/2026Hundreds of colorful kites filled the sky above My Hoa Beach in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam on Friday as the province opened an international kiteboarding competition aimed at boosting sports tourism.
PM orders Vietnam IFC launch in Ho Chi Minh City by February 9
Economy 14:22 17/01/2026Vietnam International Financial Center (IFC) must open its Ho Chi Minh City facility by February 9, a deadline set by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who also urged ministries and local authorities to act decisively, assign clear responsibility, and avoid fragmented implementation as Vietnam moves to build a dual-location financial hub.
New map reveals hidden landscape under Antarctica's ice sheet
World 14:20 17/01/2026WASHINGTON -- Scientists have devised the most detailed map to date of the terrain hidden below the vast ice sheet blanketing Antarctica, uncovering an exuberant landscape of mountains, canyons, valleys and plains while discerning for the first time tens of thousands of hills and other smaller features.
Vietnam police bust Hanoi-based phone scam ring targeting S.Koreans in S.Korea
Vietnam News 13:17 17/01/2026Hanoi police have dismantled a transnational phone scam ring involving eight foreign suspects, most of them South Koreans, accused of using a base in a high-end residential area of the Vietnamese capital to defraud victims in South Korea, authorities said.
Colombia to launch $1.7 billion anti-drone shield
World 12:18 17/01/2026Colombia on Friday launched a $1.68 billion project to develop a so-called anti-drone shield to protect the country from attacks by unmanned drones operated by illegal armed groups, the defense minister said.
Police step up pre-Tet checks at Ho Chi Minh City bus terminal, find ride-hailing taxi driver with alcohol
Ho Chi Minh City 11:46 17/01/2026A ride-hailing taxi driver tested positive for alcohol on Saturday morning as the Phu Lam Traffic Police Team, in coordination with An Lac Ward police, stepped up alcohol and drug checks on drivers of long-haul coaches, buses, and taxis before they left Mien Tay (Western) Bus Station in Ho Chi Minh City.
Global sports face challenges from 'AI slop' misinformation
World 11:43 17/01/2026A study by AI risk management platform Alethea into the surge in artificial intelligence-generated fake content, dubbed "AI slop," has warned sports teams, leagues and fans of the risks posed by increasingly sophisticated digital misinformation.
Vietnam police bust Hanoi-based phone scam ring targeting S.Koreans in S.Korea
Vietnam News 13:17 17/01/2026Hanoi police have dismantled a transnational phone scam ring involving eight foreign suspects, most of them South Koreans, accused of using a base in a high-end residential area of the Vietnamese capital to defraud victims in South Korea, authorities said.
Vietnam’s Nguyen Dinh Bac in contention for U23 Asian Cup top goalscorer
Vietnam News 11:30 17/01/2026Vietnam forward Nguyen Dinh Bac has moved into contention for the Golden Boot at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup after scoring three goals, keeping him in the race with two Japanese players as the tournament enters its final stages.
Passenger bus crash kills 3 in northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 10:38 17/01/2026A passenger bus skidded off a national highway in heavy rain and fog and overturned in northern Vietnam’s Son La Province early on Saturday, killing three people at the scene and injuring one, traffic police said.
Vietnam beat UAE after extra time to reach U23 Asian Cup semis
Vietnam News 10:16 17/01/2026Vietnam advanced to the semifinals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup on Saturday after beating the United Arab Emirates 3-2 after extra time in their quarterfinal.
Hanoi deploys AI cameras for littering, sidewalk encroachment fines
Vietnam News 08:33 17/01/2026Hanoi police have begun using data from AI-powered cameras to issue fines for urban order and environmental violations, expanding the system beyond traffic enforcement.
Ho Chi Minh City launches crackdown on sidewalk, roadway encroachment
Ho Chi Minh City 15:50 17/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City on Friday launched a citywide crackdown on the illegal occupation of sidewalks and roadways, as authorities seek to restore urban order in Vietnam’s largest metropolis.
Ho Chi Minh City looks to foster science, technology cooperation with S.Korea’s Daegu
Ho Chi Minh City 14:41 17/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City is seeking to deepen cooperation in science, technology, and innovation with South Korea’s Daegu, as city leaders highlighted more than a decade of close ties and outlined priorities ranging from high-tech development to smart city solutions.
Police step up pre-Tet checks at Ho Chi Minh City bus terminal, find ride-hailing taxi driver with alcohol
Ho Chi Minh City 11:46 17/01/2026A ride-hailing taxi driver tested positive for alcohol on Saturday morning as the Phu Lam Traffic Police Team, in coordination with An Lac Ward police, stepped up alcohol and drug checks on drivers of long-haul coaches, buses, and taxis before they left Mien Tay (Western) Bus Station in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City allocates $483mn for science, technology in 2026 budget
Ho Chi Minh City 16:53 16/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City has allocated VND12.7 trillion (US$483.4 million) for science and technology spending from its 2026 budget, with the funding to be concentrated on digital infrastructure, data systems, and a demand-driven research model, city officials said.
Ho Chi Minh City opens ‘Pho’ Museum
Ho Chi Minh City 12:47 16/01/2026The ‘Pho’ Museum, a new culinary space celebrating Vietnam’s most iconic dish, has officially opened to the public in Ho Chi Minh City.
