Charging station, battery-swapping investment race heats up in Vietnam
Economy 13:16 23/04/2026Rising fuel prices and accelerating demand for electric vehicles are fueling a fierce investment race in charging stations and battery-swapping infrastructure across Vietnam.
6-vehicle pile-up causes traffic gridlock on Ho Chi Minh City bridge
Ho Chi Minh City 10:14 23/04/2026A collision involving six automobiles caused hours of severe traffic congestion on Phu My Bridge in Cat Lai Ward, Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday night.
Vietnam set to become Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy by PPP: IMF
Economy 18:12 22/04/2026Vietnam is expected to become Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy by purchasing power parity (PPP), behind Indonesia, between 2026 and 2031, after surpassing Thailand and several regional peers, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Green transition opens new growth space for Vietnamese firms
Economy 17:22 22/04/2026As environmental pressures intensify globally, Vietnamese enterprises are increasingly embracing green transformation in order to not only meet market demands but also seize emerging opportunities and sharpen their competitive edge.
Over 20 hospitalized after eating ‘banh mi’ in north-central Vietnam
Vietnam News 09:53 19/04/2026More than 20 people in Nghe An Province, north-central Vietnam were hospitalized with suspected food poisoning after eating ‘banh mi’ purchased from a local shop in Dien Chau Commune, health officials confirmed on Saturday.
Vietnam’s Thai Nguyen Province police detain 3 in substandard school food bribery probe
Vietnam News 11:07 18/04/2026Police in Thai Nguyen Province, northern Vietnam have detained three people, including a food supplier, a former school principal, and an accountant, over alleged bribery linked to the supply of substandard food to a local school, the Ministry of Public Security said on Friday.
Hanoi plans installation of 100 AI cameras to monitor food safety at slaughterhouses, markets
Vietnam News 12:19 17/04/2026Hanoi authorities have announced plans to install 100 AI-powered cameras at slaughterhouses, wholesale markets, and street food areas to strengthen food safety oversight.
Ho Chi Minh City to inspect school meal suppliers this month
Ho Chi Minh City 18:36 08/04/2026The Ho Chi Minh City administration has announced plans to launch inspections of food suppliers and catering services that provide meals to schools, with a view to strengthening food safety compliance.
Electric bikes, solar power gain traction as heatwaves push up energy demand in Vietnam
In-Depth 15:21 21/04/2026Prolonged heatwaves in Vietnam are not only driving electricity demand sharply higher but also prompting households to rethink how they manage living costs, with electric bikes and rooftop solar power emerging as practical ways to optimize energy use and reduce expenses.
Participation drives progress: Vietnam’s inclusive breakthrough
In-Depth 13:25 21/04/2026On the National Day of Persons with Disabilities (April 18), Vietnam marked a meaningful milestone. For the first time, a representative nominated by the community of persons with disabilities has been elected to the 16th National Assembly. This achievement captures the spirit of this year’s theme: 'Promoting the participation rights of persons with disabilities – Creating breakthroughs for development.'
Businesses in Vietnam spend big to keep pace in AI race
In-Depth 15:14 20/04/2026In the glass towers of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, a quiet but costly race is underway to upgrade capabilities and avoid falling behind in the accelerating wave of artificial intelligence (AI).
Vietnam’s Factory A32 boosts self-reliance in fighter jet maintenance
In-Depth 12:36 19/04/2026Vietnam’s military aviation overhaul capability is steadily moving toward greater self-reliance as Factory A32 expands its capacity to produce an increasing share of spare parts for fighter jet maintenance, reducing dependence on imported components that are often expensive, scarce, and vulnerable to global supply disruptions.
Vietnam’s Mekong Delta shifts from fighting to living with saltwater intrusion in dry season
In-Depth 20:00 12/04/2026As saltwater intrusion has intensified across Vietnam’s Mekong Delta since early April amid the hot dry season, local authorities and residents are increasingly moving from blocking salinity at all costs to adapting and coexisting with it to mitigate its impacts.
Vietnam’s Factory A32 achieves 2 breakthroughs in fighter jet overhaul capability
In-Depth 14:51 12/04/2026Factory A32 in Da Nang has reached two major milestones in maintaining and extending the service life of modern fighter jets, particularly the Su-27UBK and Su-30MK2, underscoring Vietnam’s growing self-reliance in advanced military aviation maintenance.
In Ho Chi Minh City, ‘nomadic’ vendors trail construction boom, following workers from site to site
In-Depth 14:41 09/04/2026At daybreak on Phuoc Thien Street in Long Binh Ward, eastern Ho Chi Minh City, Tran Thi Hue arranges gloves, masks, and hard hats on a small cart, facing a construction site where her husband has worked for six years.
Expert calls for balance of growth, heritage in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
In-Depth 15:32 07/04/2026New expressways in southern Vietnam’s Mekong Delta are transforming travel and boosting economic growth, but they also raise concerns about preserving the region’s unique river-based culture and long-standing community connections, according to archaeologist Nguyen Thi Hau.
Hailstorm batters Fansipan peak in northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 10:11 23/04/2026A hailstorm swept across the summit of Fansipan in Lao Cai Province, northern Vietnam on Wednesday afternoon, pelting the area with ice stones measuring between one and three centimeters in diameter.
Police arrest suspects in gunfire brawl in Vietnam’s Da Lat
Vietnam News 17:38 22/04/2026Police in Lam Dong Province, located in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, have filed charges against several people following a gunfire incident and violent clash in a residential area of Da Lat, authorities said on Tuesday.
23 pct of Japan sauna facilities do not have panic buttons
World 17:31 22/04/2026TOKYO -- A nationwide survey by the health ministry showed Wednesday that about 23 pct of some 13,000 sauna facilities across Japan do not have emergency buttons.
Japan GSDF to probe radio comms during fatal drill accident
World 17:21 22/04/2026TOKYO -- Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force plans to investigate radio communications at the time of a fatal accident that occurred during a live-fire drill in the southwestern prefecture of Oita, Defense Ministry sources said Wednesday.
Japan warns public over safety of used goods
World 17:20 22/04/2026TOKYO -- Japan's National Institute of Technology and Evaluation is urging the public to exercise caution when buying secondhand goods, warning that they may cause accidents such as explosions and fires.
Fiji villagers reject plan for 'Pacific ashtray' in beach paradise
World 17:20 22/04/2026SYDNEY -- An Australian billionaire's plan to burn rubbish for energy in Fiji amounts to "waste colonialism" and risks spoiling a "beach paradise", villagers and the Pacific nation's UN ambassador said.
Mexico pledges World Cup safety after shooting at ancient pyramids
World 17:19 22/04/2026MEXICO CITY -- Top Mexican officials on Tuesday vowed to ensure safety ahead of the World Cup soccer matches following a shooting at the famed Teotihuacan pyramids that killed a Canadian tourist, and said the gunman appeared to have been influenced by violent incidents abroad.
Tiny Pacific nations face tough choices on food, fuel posed by Iran conflict
World 17:18 22/04/2026Far-flung Pacific nations are reeling from the impact of a global fuel crisis as authorities scramble to manage energy supplies while families must grapple with fuel curbs and higher costs for food and access to healthcare.
NASA unveils new space telescope to give 'atlas of the universe'
World 17:10 22/04/2026NASA unveiled a new telescope on Tuesday to scan vast swathes of the universe for planets outside our solar system and probe the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Unregulated AI like speeding with no steering wheel: AI godfather Hinton
World 17:09 22/04/2026Artificial Intelligence pioneer Geoffrey Hinton insisted Tuesday on the need to strictly regulate the technology, warning that it remained unclear if humanity could co-exist with super intelligent AI.
Hailstorm batters Fansipan peak in northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 10:11 23/04/2026A hailstorm swept across the summit of Fansipan in Lao Cai Province, northern Vietnam on Wednesday afternoon, pelting the area with ice stones measuring between one and three centimeters in diameter.
Police arrest suspects in gunfire brawl in Vietnam’s Da Lat
Vietnam News 17:38 22/04/2026Police in Lam Dong Province, located in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, have filed charges against several people following a gunfire incident and violent clash in a residential area of Da Lat, authorities said on Tuesday.
Korean business heavyweights accompany President Lee Jae Myung on state visit to Vietnam
Vietnam News 16:11 22/04/2026President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung arrived in Vietnam on Tuesday afternoon for a four-day state visit at the invitation of Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and his spouse, accompanied by a high-profile delegation of leading business figures.
5 minor earthquakes hit central Vietnam
Vietnam News 15:35 22/04/2026Five small earthquakes struck central Vietnam on Wednesday morning, including four in Tra Linh Commune, Da Nang City and one in Mang But Commune, Quang Ngai Province, the Institute of Earth Sciences said.
Heat to persist in Ho Chi Minh City through next week, with mercury up to 37°C
Ho Chi Minh City 16:03 22/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City is expected to remain under intense heat until around April 27-28, with daytime temperatures forecast to reach as high as 37 degrees Celsius over the 24 hours starting Wednesday, according to the Southern Regional Hydro Meteorological Center.
Green Vietnam 2026: A push to turn Ho Chi Minh City into Southeast Asia’s green transition hub
Ho Chi Minh City 17:42 21/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City is stepping up its green transformation agenda with the launch of the ‘Green Vietnam 2026’ initiative, a platform aimed at accelerating sustainable development and positioning the southern metropolis as a leading hub for green transition in Southeast Asia.
Unleashed dogs raise safety concerns in Ho Chi Minh City public places
Ho Chi Minh City 18:40 20/04/2026Unleashed and unmuzzled dogs roaming freely in public spaces across Ho Chi Minh City are raising growing safety and hygiene concerns, particularly in crowded areas such as Gia Dinh Park and along the Nhieu Loc Canal.
Meditating frog statue sparks viral photo trend at Ho Chi Minh City zoo
Ho Chi Minh City 11:14 20/04/2026The Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Ho Chi Minh City was bustling last weekend as young visitors flocked to pose for photos with a meditating frog statue and a collection of animal sculptures.
Overseas remittances to Ho Chi Minh City fall nearly 17% year on year in Q1
Ho Chi Minh City 16:38 19/04/2026Overseas remittances to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's southern economic hub, fell sharply year on year in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting weaker global conditions and seasonal factors, according to the State Bank of Vietnam's Region 2 branch.
