4 Laotians get life sentences in transnational drug trafficking case in Vietnam
Vietnam News 19:26 21/04/2026A Vietnamese court has sentenced five Lao nationals to four life terms and one 20-year prison term, while Vietnamese defendants received two death penalties and other jail terms, in a major drug trafficking case involving more than 143 kilograms of narcotics smuggled from Laos into Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh City completes 1st school on former cemetery site
Economy 15:31 21/04/2026After nearly a year of construction, an elementary school in Binh Hung Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City has been completed on land that once housed the former Binh Hung Hoa cemetery.
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.
Republic of Korea eyes deeper tech, supply chain ties with Vietnam ahead of President Lee’s visit
Vietnam News 14:48 21/04/2026The Republic of Korea is seeking to elevate Vietnam to a central role in its global supply chain and technology strategy, its foreign minister said, ahead of President Lee Jae Myung’s state visit to Hanoi this week.
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.
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.
In Vietnam, protecting children online becomes more urgent than ever: opinion
In-Depth 17:33 06/04/2026With 87 percent of Vietnamese children using the Internet daily for five to seven hours, experts warned that safeguarding them in the digital space has become a pressing issue.
MICAM Milano seeks deeper ties with Vietnam’s footwear industry
Economy 19:31 21/04/2026Vietnam’s growing influence in the global footwear industry is drawing increasing attention from Europe, as MICAM Milano, one of the world’s leading footwear trade fairs, steps up efforts to connect with Vietnamese businesses and designers.
Vietnam’s Pham Nhat Vuong jumps to 69th on Forbes rich list as Vingroup shares rise
Economy 19:04 21/04/2026The net worth of Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong rose by about US$1.7 billion on Tuesday, lifting him to 69th place on Forbes’ global rich list, as shares linked to his Vingroup advanced.
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.
Domestic dispute likely cause of Louisiana shooting that left 8 children dead
World 17:19 21/04/2026Shreveport police said on Monday that they were working to determine why a man shot and killed seven of his children and an eighth child the day before, but said the eruption of violence appeared to be part of an ongoing domestic dispute.
Ancient Mughal tradition of pigeon-rearing thrives in India's capital
World 17:18 21/04/2026In the heart of India's capital city New Delhi, a few men are practising the ancient Mughal tradition of pigeon-rearing, training the birds to navigate long distances, as they preserve a skill passed on for generations.
3 GSDF members die in tank drill accident
World 16:40 21/04/2026TOKYO -- Three Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force members died in an accident Tuesday during a tank firing drill at the Hijudai training area in the southwestern prefecture of Oita.
Poisoned baby food was part of attempted extortion, German producer says
World 16:39 21/04/2026VIENNA -- Jars of baby food deliberately tainted with rat poison and found in Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia were part of an attempt to extort their manufacturer, and one jar could still be unaccounted for, the company and German police said on Monday.
Power imports from Laos surge as renewable projects come online
Economy 16:20 21/04/2026Electricity imports from Laos into Vietnam rose sharply in the first quarter of 2026, supported by the commissioning of new renewable energy projects in Laos and the expansion of cross-border transmission infrastructure, helping strengthen the Vietnamese power supply amid rising demand.
Taiwan artist hopes for more cultural exchanges with Japan
World 16:08 21/04/2026CHIAYI, TAIWAN -- Taiwanese artist Wang Wen-chih, who created one of the highlights of this year's Taiwan Lantern Festival, has expressed hope for cultural exchanges with Japan through art, recalling his experience at art festivals there.
Late-season cold front forecast to make northern Vietnam cooler
Vietnam News 15:55 21/04/2026Northern Vietnam is forecast to experience a notable shift in weather patterns as a late-season cold air mass might move in, bringing an end to recent heat and ushering in cooler conditions on Wednesday night, according to the national weather center.
Lantern festival host city showcases Taiwan-Japan history, culture
World 15:53 21/04/2026CHIAYI, TAIWAN -- Futuristic skyscrapers, popular bubble tea shops and lively night street markets--talking of a trip to Taiwan, many would imagine visiting Taipei. However, the southern city of Chiayi, which hosted this year's Taiwan Lantern Festival, has many attractive but relatively unknown historic sites with deep roots in Japan.
Late-season cold front forecast to make northern Vietnam cooler
Vietnam News 15:55 21/04/2026Northern Vietnam is forecast to experience a notable shift in weather patterns as a late-season cold air mass might move in, bringing an end to recent heat and ushering in cooler conditions on Wednesday night, according to the national weather center.
Rare 350m underground waterfall discovered in new cave in Vietnam’s Phong Nha-Ke Bang
Vietnam News 11:53 21/04/2026A survey team has discovered a new cave in Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam, featuring an exceptionally rare underground waterfall estimated at around 350 meters in height.
Student returns bag with over $7,600 to owner in Vietnam
Vietnam News 11:47 21/04/2026Police in Long An Ward, Tay Ninh Province, southern Vietnam on Monday said they returned a handbag containing more than VND200 million (US$7,600) to its owner after an eighth-grade student found it and reported the case.
Over 20,000 hectares of forest in Vietnam’s Ca Mau at high fire risk
Vietnam News 17:25 20/04/2026The prolonged heat has pushed more than 20,000 hectares of forest in the U Minh Ha area of Ca Mau, Vietnam’s southernmost province, into high fire risk, with many areas at dangerous levels or higher, authorities said.
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.
‘Taste of Australia’ helps deepen Vietnam-Australia ties
Ho Chi Minh City 08:33 19/04/2026Australia and Vietnam have built a strong and warm partnership, while events like the ‘Taste of Australia’ program have helped strengthen bilateral ties, heard the Taste of Australia 2026 Gala Reception held in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday.
