Vietnam police verify video of Chinese man jumping from moving car after argument
Vietnam News 16:40 29/04/2026Police in Vietnam’s Dak Lak Province said on Wednesday they were verifying a social media video showing a Chinese man jumping from a moving car after an apparent argument with his Vietnamese girlfriend, adding the man is being treated in hospital.
Japan PM Takaichi Sanae to make 1st official visit to Vietnam
Vietnam News 17:04 29/04/2026Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae will pay an official visit to Vietnam from Friday to Sunday at the invitation of Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Tuesday.
Vietnam PM orders more power imports, emergency supply measures to avert shortages
Economy 16:11 29/04/2026Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has ordered measures to ensure Vietnam avoids any power shortages, including increasing electricity imports from Laos and China and preparing to deploy floating power plants in emergencies, according to a government notice.
Vietnamese firm boss gets suspended sentence for harboring illegal foreign workers
Vietnam News 17:01 29/04/2026A court in northern Vietnam has given a company director an 18-month suspended prison sentence for allowing two Bangladeshi workers to remain in the country illegally and continue working after their temporary residence permits expired.
Suspected food poisoning cases at Ho Chi Minh City elementary school rise to 46
Ho Chi Minh City 11:17 29/04/2026Health authorities in Ho Chi Minh City reported that suspected food poisoning cases at Dang Thuy Tram Elementary School in Tan Thuan Ward had climbed to 46 as of Tuesday afternoon.
25 suspected food poisoning cases reported at Ho Chi Minh City elementary school
Ho Chi Minh City 11:32 28/04/2026Some hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City have reported 25 suspected cases of food poisoning linked to Dang Thuy Tram Elementary School in Tan Thuan Ward, with one child experiencing severe complications requiring mechanical ventilation.
Hanoi fines youth-favorite eateries Dookki, Laboong, Com Tho Bach Khoa over food safety violations
Economy 11:30 28/04/2026Authorities in several Hanoi wards have fined a string of popular youth-oriented eateries, including Dookki, Laboong Milk Tea, and Com Tho Bach Khoa, for food safety violations such as poor hygiene, inadequate waste handling, and failure to register business operations.
Vietnam proposes fines of over $150 for cooked food handlers failing to trim fingernails, wear gloves
Vietnam News 10:31 28/04/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Justice is reviewing a draft decree that would impose stricter fines on food safety violations, including penalties of up to VND4 million (US$152) for restaurant workers who fail to trim fingernails or wear gloves when handling cooked food.
Ho Chi Minh City serves as fertile ground for businesses to rise
In-Depth 13:08 29/04/2026Half a century after proudly bearing the name of late President Ho Chi Minh, Ho Chi Minh City has transformed itself into Vietnam’s economic heart–a dynamic hub where entrepreneurial ambitions are nurtured and propelled onto the global stage.
Research, skills boost in-house capability in Vietnam’s Factory A32 aircraft maintenance
In-Depth 19:00 26/04/2026Factory A32 in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, is steadily strengthening its ability to maintain and repair fighter jets by combining aerospace research with highly skilled technical work as it moves toward greater autonomy in military aviation.
Technicians maintaining Vietnam’s fighter jets regarded as ‘national assets’
In-Depth 09:51 26/04/2026At Factory A32, Vietnam’s only facility specializing in the repair, life extension, and maintenance of modern combat aircraft, technicians spend years mastering the precision skills required to service fighter jets, where even the smallest detail can affect flight safety and highly trained personnel are regarded as 'national assets.'
Rail safety in Vietnam requires systemic fixes: opinion
In-Depth 20:22 25/04/2026A recent collision between a train and an electric car in suburban Hanoi’s Dai Xuyen Commune has once again exposed safety risks across Vietnam’s rail network, highlighting that public awareness alone is not enough to prevent accidents.
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.
5 foreigners escape unharmed in Nha Trang restaurant fire
Vietnam News 19:15 29/04/2026A fire broke out at a restaurant in central Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam on Wednesday, with five foreign nationals escaping safely and no casualties reported, authorities said.
Japan likely to pass bill to raise immigration fees
World 17:08 29/04/2026TOKYO -- Japan's House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill to raise the ceiling on fees for immigration procedures, making it likely to be enacted during the current parliamentary session ending in July.
15% of hospitals in Japan report sexual abuse
World 17:07 29/04/2026TOKYO -- Sexual abuse of patients has occurred at 15.5 pct of hospitals and other medical facilities in Japan, a government survey found.
Germany holds breath as stranded whale 'Timmy' sets off in barge
World 16:46 29/04/2026INSEL POEL, Germany -- A special boat carrying a stranded humpback whale whose weeks-long struggle to survive has captured hearts in Germany set off for the open seas on Tuesday evening in a last-ditch rescue attempt.
Vietnam extends condolences over deadly train crash in Indonesia
Vietnam News 16:43 29/04/2026Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on Tuesday sent condolences to Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto following a deadly train collision in Jakarta that left 15 people dead and 88 injured.
Ho Chi Minh City moves ahead with central square, administrative complex in Thu Thiem urban center
Ho Chi Minh City 15:43 29/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating efforts to form the Thu Thiem urban area as its future financial and administrative hub, with the launch of a VND29.6 trillion (US$1.12 billion) central square and administrative complex, one of four major projects expected to shape the long-planned new urban center on the city’s eastern bank.
Australia inflation jumps with worse to come, rate hike looms
World 14:59 29/04/2026Australian consumer prices surged in the first quarter as tensions in the Middle East drove up energy costs, while core inflation stayed uncomfortably high for policymakers, keeping pressure on for a rate hike next week.
Ho Chi Minh City starts work on 4 major projects, grants approval to Can Gio transshipment port investor
Ho Chi Minh City 14:57 29/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday morning simultaneously broke ground on four major infrastructure and urban development projects, while also granting a decision approving the investor for the Can Gio international transshipment port project to mark the 51st anniversary of national reunification.
Ho Chi Minh City serves as fertile ground for businesses to rise
In-Depth 13:08 29/04/2026Half a century after proudly bearing the name of late President Ho Chi Minh, Ho Chi Minh City has transformed itself into Vietnam’s economic heart–a dynamic hub where entrepreneurial ambitions are nurtured and propelled onto the global stage.
FIFA increases financial distribution to World Cup participants by 15%
World 12:30 29/04/2026VANCOUVER - FIFA will increase payments to teams taking part in the 2026 World Cup to almost $900 million, world soccer's governing body said on Tuesday, citing the commercial success of its expanded flagship men's tournament.
Ho Chi Minh City targets global cultural city status by 2045
Ho Chi Minh City 12:28 29/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City aims to become a global cultural city by 2045, with cultural and creative industries contributing at least 10 percent of its economy, under an action plan issued by the city’s Party Committee.
5 foreigners escape unharmed in Nha Trang restaurant fire
Vietnam News 19:15 29/04/2026A fire broke out at a restaurant in central Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam on Wednesday, with five foreign nationals escaping safely and no casualties reported, authorities said.
Vietnam extends condolences over deadly train crash in Indonesia
Vietnam News 16:43 29/04/2026Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on Tuesday sent condolences to Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto following a deadly train collision in Jakarta that left 15 people dead and 88 injured.
Vietnam charges 8 in bank account scheme linked to Cambodia cyber fraud
Vietnam News 11:20 29/04/2026Police in Ninh Binh Province, northern Vietnam have charged eight people with money laundering for allegedly opening and leasing bank accounts used to process funds for a cyber fraud operation in Cambodia, authorities said on Tuesday.
In Vietnam, pet ownership demands responsibility, not excuses: opinion
Vietnam News 08:33 29/04/2026Public frustration is mounting in Ho Chi Minh City and other urban areas across Vietnam as dog owners allow their pets to defecate in parks, sidewalks, and residential spaces without cleaning up.
Ho Chi Minh City moves ahead with central square, administrative complex in Thu Thiem urban center
Ho Chi Minh City 15:43 29/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating efforts to form the Thu Thiem urban area as its future financial and administrative hub, with the launch of a VND29.6 trillion (US$1.12 billion) central square and administrative complex, one of four major projects expected to shape the long-planned new urban center on the city’s eastern bank.
Ho Chi Minh City starts work on 4 major projects, grants approval to Can Gio transshipment port investor
Ho Chi Minh City 14:57 29/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday morning simultaneously broke ground on four major infrastructure and urban development projects, while also granting a decision approving the investor for the Can Gio international transshipment port project to mark the 51st anniversary of national reunification.
Ho Chi Minh City targets global cultural city status by 2045
Ho Chi Minh City 12:28 29/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City aims to become a global cultural city by 2045, with cultural and creative industries contributing at least 10 percent of its economy, under an action plan issued by the city’s Party Committee.
Suspected food poisoning cases at Ho Chi Minh City elementary school rise to 46
Ho Chi Minh City 11:17 29/04/2026Health authorities in Ho Chi Minh City reported that suspected food poisoning cases at Dang Thuy Tram Elementary School in Tan Thuan Ward had climbed to 46 as of Tuesday afternoon.
25 suspected food poisoning cases reported at Ho Chi Minh City elementary school
Ho Chi Minh City 11:32 28/04/2026Some hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City have reported 25 suspected cases of food poisoning linked to Dang Thuy Tram Elementary School in Tan Thuan Ward, with one child experiencing severe complications requiring mechanical ventilation.
