Vietnam tourism, property groups push into aviation to build closed-loop travel ecosystems
Economy 08:55 17/01/2026Vietnam’s aviation sector is drawing growing interest from tourism and real estate groups seeking to control more of the travel value chain, as companies move beyond hotels and resorts to establish airlines and airport services.
Official calls for day-and-night operation of Cai Rang Floating Market in Vietnam’s Can Tho
Travel 16:19 16/01/2026Vice-chairperson of the Can Tho City People’s Committee Nguyen Thi Ngoc Diep has suggested developing the famous Cai Rang Floating Market in Vietnam’s Mekong Dela region for day-and-night operations, instead of limiting its activities to the morning as it has long been the case.
Vietnam’s VinFast launches 4 new electric motorbike models, expands battery-swapping network
Economy 16:46 16/01/2026Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast on Thursday unveiled four next-generation electric motorbike models and announced the completion of its first 4,500 battery-swapping stations, with a target of installing 45,000 battery-swap cabinets nationwide by the first quarter of 2026.
Vietnam launches digital asset investor community to promote responsible investing
Vietnam News 12:52 16/01/2026The Vietnam Blockchain and Digital Asset Association officially launched the Vietnam Digital Asset Investors Community, known as VIDA, in Hanoi on Thursday, heralding a new step toward promoting responsible participation in the country's fast-growing digital asset market.
Phu Quoc Airport ramps up operations as international arrivals soar
Travel 17:07 05/01/2026Phu Quoc International Airport in Phu Quoc Special Zone, an island in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam, is operating at full capacity to handle a record surge of international visitors, with around 80 flights arriving daily as the island cements its status as a top tourist destination in early 2026.
Workers skip New Year break to speed up APEC 2027 projects in Vietnam
Vietnam News 17:31 03/01/2026Thousands of workers have stayed on the job through the New Year holiday to accelerate the construction of major infrastructure projects in Phu Quoc Special Zone, an island destination administered by An Giang Province in southern Vietnam, to serve the 2027 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.
Int’l tourists gravitate to Vietnam’s Phu Quoc for day-to-night activities on New Year’s Day
Travel 14:23 02/01/2026Phu Quoc Special Zone, administered by An Giang Province in southern Vietnam, welcomed nearly 7,000 foreign visitors on January 1, 2026, with many enjoying the island’s high-end attractions from daytime sightseeing through night-time entertainment.
Vietnamese conglomerate takes over operations of Phu Quoc int'l airport
Economy 14:02 02/01/2026Leading Vietnamese conglomerate Sun Group officially assumed the management and operation of Phu Quoc International Airport on Thursday, a major shift in the administration of one of southern Vietnam's busiest aviation gateways as the island prepares for large-scale international events, including the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in 2027.
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.
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.
Japan, ASEAN agree to cooperate on AI development
World 17:16 16/01/2026HANOI -- Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have agreed to work together on developing new artificial intelligence models and preparing related laws.
Anime therapy trial launched in Japan
World 17:13 16/01/2026YOKOHAMA -- A Japanese research team has launched a trial of 'anime therapy,' a method in which animated characters provide counseling to young people facing social challenges.
Vietnam’s Ca Mau to spend almost $343,000 on crab genetic conservation, development
Vietnam News 16:56 16/01/2026The Department of Science and Technology of Ca Mau, Vietnam’s southernmost province, is seeking research institutions and individuals to carry out a major scientific project aimed at conserving and developing seawater crab genetic resources, at an estimated cost of nearly VND9 billion (US$342,760).
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.
Hanoi–Ho Chi Minh City ranks 4th among world’s busiest domestic air routes in 2025
Economy 16:14 16/01/2026The Hanoi–Ho Chi Minh City air route held the fourth position among the world’s 10 busiest domestic flight routes in 2025, with more than 11 million seats scheduled, according to data released by UK-based global travel data provider OAG.
1.4 million of Vietnam’s youth are NEET as global figure hits 260 million in 2025
Vietnam News 15:17 16/01/2026Vietnam had about 1.4 million young people aged 15-24 who were not in employment, education or training (NEET) in the fourth quarter of 2025, representing 10.2 percent of the country’s total youth population, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO) under the Vietnamese Ministry of Finance.
Brazil shuts down Sigma Lithium waste piles over safety concerns
World 15:10 16/01/2026Brazil's Labor Ministry has shut down three waste piles at Sigma Lithium's flagship mine in the state of Minas Gerais, citing a "grave and imminent" risk to workers and the local community, according to documents seen by Reuters.
South Korea's ex-president Yoon given 5-year jail term in first ruling over martial law
World 15:10 16/01/2026SEOUL -- A South Korean court on Friday sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison on charges that included obstructing attempts by authorities to arrest him following his failed bid to impose martial law in December 2024.
Social media sites block 4.7 million underage accounts in Australia
World 15:09 16/01/2026SYDNEY -- Tech giants have blocked 4.7 million accounts under Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s, the country's online safety watchdog said Friday.
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.
Vietnam’s Ca Mau to spend almost $343,000 on crab genetic conservation, development
Vietnam News 16:56 16/01/2026The Department of Science and Technology of Ca Mau, Vietnam’s southernmost province, is seeking research institutions and individuals to carry out a major scientific project aimed at conserving and developing seawater crab genetic resources, at an estimated cost of nearly VND9 billion (US$342,760).
1.4 million of Vietnam’s youth are NEET as global figure hits 260 million in 2025
Vietnam News 15:17 16/01/2026Vietnam had about 1.4 million young people aged 15-24 who were not in employment, education or training (NEET) in the fourth quarter of 2025, representing 10.2 percent of the country’s total youth population, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO) under the Vietnamese Ministry of Finance.
Vietnam launches responsible medical AI network
Vietnam News 14:22 16/01/2026Vietnam's Ministry of Health has launched a nationwide medical artificial intelligence network aimed at bringing AI-powered support to more than 3,300 grassroots health stations, helping improve diagnosis and treatment at the local level.
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.
157 house fires reported in Ho Chi Minh City in 2025, leaving 15 dead
Ho Chi Minh City 10:28 16/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City recorded 157 fires in private homes and mixed-use houses in 2025, resulting in 15 fatalities and property losses exceeding VND2.3 billion (US$87,550), an officer told the city’s socio-economic press briefing on Thursday.
Ho Chi Minh City kicks off 2nd metro line project
Ho Chi Minh City 09:47 16/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday launched the construction of metro line No. 2 linking Ben Thanh in the city center and Tham Luong in the northwest, marking the first time a Vietnamese enterprise has served as the EPC general contractor for a city metro project.
Ho Chi Minh City breaks ground on $5.5bn national sports complex
Ho Chi Minh City 15:01 15/01/2026Authorities on Thursday broke ground on the Rach Chiec National Sports Complex in Ho Chi Minh City, a long-planned project worth about VND145.6 trillion (US$5.5 billion) that will include a main stadium with capacity of up to 75,000 seats.
