Vietnam’s Nha Trang tourism ramps up for year-end travel despite flood damage
Travel 17:28 09/12/2025The Nha Trang tourism sector in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, is recovering quickly and preparing to welcome a rising number of year-end visitors despite recent severe flooding in the beach destination, according to local authorities and industry representatives.
18 senior officials removed as Vietnam intensifies anti-corruption drive
Vietnam News 17:55 09/12/2025Vietnam took disciplinary actions against 40 agency heads and deputy heads for a lack of responsibility and negligence that enabled corrupt practices in 2025, with 18 officials being dismissed.
Vietnam emerges as leading int’l family destination for year-end holidays: Agoda
Travel 16:25 09/12/2025Vietnam has become a top choice for international families planning their year-end holidays, with searches for stays in the country rising sharply year on year, according to digital travel platform Agoda.
Recent floods devastate Vietnam’s Phan Thiet fish sauce cluster
Economy 16:03 09/12/2025Recent floods have destroyed tens of thousands of liters of fish sauce and hundreds of tonnes of salt at traditional production facilities in the Phu Hai Industrial Cluster of Lam Dong Province in south-central Vietnam.
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.
ADB rolls out emergency grants as floods sweep Vietnam, Thailand, Sri Lanka
Vietnam News 13:07 05/12/2025The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has released millions of dollars in emergency grants to countries in Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka hit hardest by recent floods, providing immediate humanitarian relief and support for early recovery and reconstruction efforts.
New storm likely to enter East Vietnam Sea this weekend, may impact central region
Vietnam News 16:31 04/12/2025A tropical depression east of the Philippines is forecast to enter the East Vietnam Sea around December 6-7 and could become the 16th storm of the year in the region, potentially affecting central Vietnam, officials said at a press briefing on Thursday.
Storm Koto turns southwest, slows toward waters off central Vietnam
Vietnam News 13:03 01/12/2025Storm Koto, after several directional changes in the East Vietnam Sea, shifted southwest on Monday morning toward the waters off Gia Lai and Khanh Hoa, with its intensity expected to weaken gradually, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Breathing dust: Hanoi’s street workers face health risks amid smog
In-Depth 14:04 09/12/2025As air pollution blankets Vietnam’s capital, many residents have little choice but to brace themselves and work through the smog.
Through street photography workshops, visitors explore Hanoi one frame at a time
In-Depth 15:28 04/12/2025Amid the busy rhythm of the Hanoi Old Quarter, street photography workshops have emerged as a new form of cultural tourism that is drawing many international visitors.
What does Ho Chi Minh City need to join the lifestyle economy race?
In-Depth 09:47 04/12/2025In Vietnam, particularly in Ho Chi Minh City, the growth of lifestyle businesses mirrors the demand for diverse, spiritually oriented experiences seen in cities like Seoul, Tokyo, Copenhagen, and Bangkok.
Digital transformation begins with people as Vietnam steps up transition
In-Depth 12:42 30/11/2025Vietnam’s push toward comprehensive digital transformation will depend foremost on the capacity and readiness of its people, experts said at the Autumn Economic Forum held in November 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City.
People helping people: Free services aid disaster recovery in south-central Vietnam
In-Depth 10:30 29/11/2025In former Phu Yen Province, now part of Dak Lak Province, south-central Vietnam, residents are working to rebuild and recover as they emerge from the recent historic floods, supported by compassionate efforts from people across the Southeast Asian country.
Vietnam targets rabies at its source with mandatory dog, cat registration
In-Depth 13:33 28/11/2025Ho Chi Minh City has ordered all dog and cat owners to declare their pets with local authorities in a major bid to control rabies, as Vietnam continues to record dozens of deaths each year despite easy access to vaccines and preventive treatment.
Australia-Vietnam partnership boosts digital access for ethnic minority businesswomen
In-Depth 12:24 26/11/2025In this mountainous commune outside Sa Pa, where H’Mong women are taught from childhood to embroider the perfect wedding dress before they can marry, a task that can take months or even a year, Sung Thi Lan once believed her world would remain limited to the terraced fields and the narrow trekking trail that brought tourists past her shop.
How can central Vietnam reduce flood damage?
In-Depth 09:05 26/11/2025Residents across several central Vietnamese localities have just endured devastating floods that caused heavy losses in lives and property. Many are asking why water levels surged so fiercely this year and what can be done to curb flooding and damage.
Japanese girl, 15, becomes youngest Muay Thai pro
World 17:56 09/12/2025BANGKOK -- A 15-year-old junior high school girl from the northeastern Japan city of Yamagata has become the youngest-ever professional Muay Thai competitor in Thailand, where the martial art is a national sport.
Fewer firms go public in Japan in 2025
World 17:55 09/12/2025TOKYO -- Fewer companies are going public in Japan in 2025 than in the previous year apparently because stock prices fell sharply in early April amid concerns about high U.S. tariffs.
Decked in Santa hats and ribbons, Argentine golden retrievers chase world record
World 16:47 09/12/2025BUENOS AIRES - Hundreds of golden retrievers packed a Buenos Aires park on Monday as the South American country looks to break the world record for the largest number of the silky golden-haired dogs gathered in a single place.
Australia social media ban set to take effect, sparking a global crackdown
World 16:33 09/12/2025SYDNEY -- Australia is set to become the first country to implement a minimum age for social media use on Wednesday, with platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube forced to block more than a million accounts, marking the beginning of an expected global wave of regulation.
Japan lifts tsunami warning after 7.5-magnitude earthquake
World 16:08 09/12/2025Japanese authorities lifted tsunami warnings on Tuesday hours after a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake shook northeastern regions, injuring at least 30 people and forcing about 90,000 residents to evacuate their homes.
Warner Bros fight heats up with $108 billion hostile bid from Paramount
World 14:56 09/12/2025Paramount Skydance on Monday launched a hostile bid worth $108.4 billion for Warner Bros Discovery in a last-ditch effort to outbid Netflix and create a media powerhouse that would challenge the dominance of the streaming giant.
US naval ships begin 4-day friendship visit to Da Nang
Vietnam News 14:45 09/12/2025Two vessels from the U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet, the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli and the guided-missile cruiser USS Robert Smalls with nearly 2,300 crew members, arrived in Da Nang City on Monday for a four-day friendship visit.
Ho Chi Minh City plans to spend over $208mn on green park, road expansion along canal
Ho Chi Minh City 14:20 09/12/2025The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee will propose the municipal People’s Council allowing it to spend over VND5.5 trillion (US$208.7 million) developing a green park and expanding Ton That Thuyet Street along Te Canal.
Breathing dust: Hanoi’s street workers face health risks amid smog
In-Depth 14:04 09/12/2025As air pollution blankets Vietnam’s capital, many residents have little choice but to brace themselves and work through the smog.
4-year-old girl mauled by loose dog at coastal square in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 14:03 09/12/2025A four-year-old girl suffered deep facial wounds after being attacked by a large dog while playing at a coastal square in Phuoc Hai Commune, Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday evening.
Yen resilient after earthquake hits Japan, Fed and RBA in view
World 14:03 09/12/2025The yen held steady in early Asian trading after a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck Japan's northeast overnight, adding to a risk-off mood ahead of several policy decisions from central banks including the Federal Reserve.
US naval ships begin 4-day friendship visit to Da Nang
Vietnam News 14:45 09/12/2025Two vessels from the U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet, the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli and the guided-missile cruiser USS Robert Smalls with nearly 2,300 crew members, arrived in Da Nang City on Monday for a four-day friendship visit.
Vietnam urges Thailand, Cambodia to hold back as border tensions flare again
Vietnam News 11:34 09/12/2025Vietnam has expressed deep concern over escalating border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia and called on both sides to act with restraint while fully implementing the ceasefire agreement reached in July, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday.
3 killed after passenger van crashes into tractor-trailer in central Vietnam
Vietnam News 11:13 09/12/2025A tragic collision between a 16-seater passenger van and a tractor-trailer on Da Nang - Quang Ngai Expressway, central Vietnam left three people dead and multiple others injured early on Tuesday morning.
Vietnam, Cambodia PMs inaugurate Tan Nam–Meun Chey pair of int'l border crossings
Vietnam News 17:28 08/12/2025Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Cambodian counterpart Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet jointly inaugurated the Tan Nam–Meun Chey pair of international border gates on Monday, linking Tay Ninh Province in Vietnam with Prey Veng Province in Cambodia.
Ho Chi Minh City plans to spend over $208mn on green park, road expansion along canal
Ho Chi Minh City 14:20 09/12/2025The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee will propose the municipal People’s Council allowing it to spend over VND5.5 trillion (US$208.7 million) developing a green park and expanding Ton That Thuyet Street along Te Canal.
4-year-old girl mauled by loose dog at coastal square in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 14:03 09/12/2025A four-year-old girl suffered deep facial wounds after being attacked by a large dog while playing at a coastal square in Phuoc Hai Commune, Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday evening.
Ho Chi Minh City to close Saigon River Tunnel overnight for fire-safety test
Ho Chi Minh City 11:14 09/12/2025Ho Chi Minh City will temporarily ban all vehicles from passing through the Saigon River Tunnel from 11:00 pm on December 19 to 4:00 am on December 20 to ensure traffic safety and security during the operations of the tunnel’s automatic fire-extinguishing system.
Ho Chi Minh City approves $3.9bn high-speed rail project, groundbreaking set for next week
Ho Chi Minh City 16:34 08/12/2025Ho Chi Minh City has approved the investment policy and selected Vinspeed High-Speed Rail Investment and Development JSC as the investor for the Ben Thanh-Can Gio high-speed rail project, with construction scheduled to begin on December 19.
Ho Chi Minh City to convert vacant government buildings into new preschools
Ho Chi Minh City 11:47 08/12/2025Ho Chi Minh City will convert surplus government buildings and set aside additional land to expand preschool facilities, aiming to meet rising childcare demand in rapidly growing urban areas and industrial zones.
