In Da Nang, clearing sidewalks demands consistency, not one-off campaign
Vietnam News 13:30 30/03/2026Da Nang City in central Vietnam has launched a citywide campaign to restore order on its sidewalks, determining that reclaiming pedestrian space is not a short-term push but a sustained effort requiring lasting changes in both awareness and behavior.
TikToker fined for jet skiing on Nha Trang public beach
Vietnam News 12:30 30/03/2026Waterway Police Squadron No. 1 in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam has fined a TikToker for operating a jet ski on a public beach in Nha Trang.
Thunderstorms topple trees, injure worker, damage vehicles in northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 11:26 30/03/2026Strong thunderstorms with gusty winds swept across parts of Lao Cai Province in northern Vietnam on Sunday afternoon, toppling trees, damaging property, and injuring a sanitation worker, local authorities said the same day.
What happens at a red light in Vietnam might surprise you
Vietnam Life 08:58 30/03/2026"Have you ever wondered what the people standing next to you are doing or thinking during those few seconds?"
Ho Chi Minh City seeks breakthroughs for nighttime economy
Ho Chi Minh City 19:14 26/03/2026With Ho Chi Minh City’s untapped ‘gold mine’ of the nighttime economy seen as a critical driver of growth, the southern metropolis should move beyond fragmented development toward a coordinated strategy and breakthroughs, heard a thematic seminar titled 'Nighttime Economy: Driving Growth in Ho Chi Minh City' on Wednesday.
Ho Chi Minh City’s nighttime economy needs identity, connectivity to thrive
Ho Chi Minh City 18:53 26/03/2026Ho Chi Minh City needs to establish a distinct identity, adopt a comprehensive development plan, and improve connectivity infrastructure to build a vibrant nighttime economy, rather than continuing with fragmented efforts, leaders of travel firms said at a thematic seminar titled 'Nighttime Economy: Driving Growth in Ho Chi Minh City' on Wednesday.
Binh Dien market eyes bigger role in Ho Chi Minh City’s nighttime economy
Economy 16:25 26/03/2026From a long-standing wholesale hub operating through the night, Binh Dien Wholesale Market can become a potential cornerstone of Ho Chi Minh City’s nighttime economy if key bottlenecks in infrastructure, planning, and investment mechanisms are addressed.
Ho Chi Minh City drives nighttime economy from 24-hour supermarkets to midnight markets
Ho Chi Minh City 14:16 26/03/2026As international and domestic travelers remain willing to spend, yet find their options dwindling late at night, Ho Chi Minh City is confronting a familiar challenge that is how to keep the urban experience alive after hours and create distinct nighttime identity.
Building beyond borders: A Vietnamese founder’s next step in connecting global communities
In-Depth 14:04 22/03/2026Six years after launching VietConnect to link Vietnamese professionals worldwide, Milly Nguyen is taking the next step. With the debut of Spaces Connect, she is transforming a community-driven platform into a space for practical support, connecting people across borders through services, data and shared opportunities.
In Vietnam, busy young people turn to offline dating events to find connection
In-Depth 16:00 21/03/2026After a long workday, Nguyen Van Hoa scrolls through his phone at home in Ho Chi Minh City, looking for a way to meet someone beyond his daily routine.
What are Vietnamese consumers spending on entertainment?
In-Depth 10:32 19/03/2026Spending on entertainment is not just a market story; it is also a question of cultural direction.
Comprehensive support package needed for Vietnamese economy
In-Depth 14:37 16/03/2026The global economy is experiencing sharp volatility, prompting many Vietnamese businesses to hesitate before signing new contracts amid rising risks, so stronger and more comprehensive support mechanisms from the government are increasingly seen as essential.
What to know about 'banh mi' food poisoning in Vietnam, and how to eat it safely
In-Depth 11:27 15/03/2026A series of suspected food poisoning incidents linked to 'banh mi' has recently raised concerns about food safety in Vietnam, drawing renewed attention to safety practices surrounding one of the country’s most beloved street foods despite such cases being relatively rare.
Drunk driving must end in mind first in Vietnam
In-Depth 16:04 14/03/2026A recent crash on Nguyen Chanh Street in Hanoi, in which a man driving under the influence of alcohol plowed into several cars and motorcycles, leaving one dead, forces society to confront, more honestly than ever, the issue of drinking and driving.
Vietnam’s Internet infrastructure ready to power low-altitude economy
In-Depth 16:28 09/03/2026Vietnam’s expanding 5G coverage and the arrival of low-Earth-orbit satellite Internet are positioning the country to accelerate its digital economy, particularly the emerging low-altitude economy, in the years ahead.
Op-ed: Vietnam can turn street vending into urban development asset
In-Depth 13:34 08/03/2026On Tuesday, Tran Luu Quang, secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, raised a point that struck directly at the heart of the city’s sidewalk economy.
Vietnam revs up for regulated crypto asset market
Economy 13:59 30/03/2026Vietnam’s push to pilot a regulated cryptocurrency exchange market is gaining momentum, with five applicants now deemed to have submitted valid dossiers.
8 injured as bus carrying bank staff plunges into ravine in northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 13:47 30/03/2026Police are investigating the cause of a passenger bus accident in Tam Dao Commune, Phu Tho Province, northern Vietnam on Sunday after the vehicle plunged into a ravine, leaving eight people injured, local authorities said.
Hailstorm hits mountain commune in Vietnam
Vietnam News 13:39 30/03/2026A thunderstorm accompanied by hail struck a mountainous commune in Nghe An Province, north-central Vietnam on Sunday afternoon, following a day of intense heat, local residents said.
Germany's WWII munitions a toxic legacy on Baltic Sea floor
World 10:47 30/03/2026KIEL (GERMANY) -- Below the waves off Germany's northern tourist beaches, a toxic time bomb lurks on the Baltic Sea floor -- enormous quantities of World War II munitions that are slowly rusting away.
Tudor leaves after just seven games as Spurs battle for survival
World 10:17 30/03/2026Tottenham parted company with coach Igor Tudor by mutual consent on Sunday after just seven games in charge as they battle to stay in the Premier League.
Forty new migratory species win international protection: UN body
World 09:56 30/03/2026RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil -- The UN Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) on Sunday approved the listing of 40 new species for international protection, including the snowy owl featured in the Harry Potter saga.
Vietnam health ministry advises public not to panic about new COVID-19 variant
Vietnam News 17:53 29/03/2026The new BA.3.2 variant of SARS-CoV-2 — the virus behind the COVID-19 pandemic that killed millions worldwide — has been placed under monitoring, Vietnamese health authorities said, urging the public not to panic.
Vietnam sees silver economy as emerging growth driver
Economy 17:43 29/03/2026The silver economy, which encompasses all economic activities related to the consumption, care, and active participation of the elderly, is emerging as a new driver of growth in Vietnam.
Hidden plastic ‘grey zone’ in vibrant flower bouquets in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 16:32 29/03/2026A typical fresh flower bouquet in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s southern economic hub, contains far more than petals and stems, with packaging and accessories incorporating at least 14 types of plastic that quickly become waste within days, raising environmental and public health concerns, according to a survey.
Abandoned MiG-21 fighter jet relocated after over 40 years idle in southern Vietnam
Vietnam News 16:23 29/03/2026A long-forgotten MiG-21 fighter jet, left idle for over four decades amid overgrown grassland in Ca Mau Province, southern Vietnam has been carefully relocated overnight by authorities.
8 injured as bus carrying bank staff plunges into ravine in northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 13:47 30/03/2026Police are investigating the cause of a passenger bus accident in Tam Dao Commune, Phu Tho Province, northern Vietnam on Sunday after the vehicle plunged into a ravine, leaving eight people injured, local authorities said.
Hailstorm hits mountain commune in Vietnam
Vietnam News 13:39 30/03/2026A thunderstorm accompanied by hail struck a mountainous commune in Nghe An Province, north-central Vietnam on Sunday afternoon, following a day of intense heat, local residents said.
Vietnam health ministry advises public not to panic about new COVID-19 variant
Vietnam News 17:53 29/03/2026The new BA.3.2 variant of SARS-CoV-2 — the virus behind the COVID-19 pandemic that killed millions worldwide — has been placed under monitoring, Vietnamese health authorities said, urging the public not to panic.
Abandoned MiG-21 fighter jet relocated after over 40 years idle in southern Vietnam
Vietnam News 16:23 29/03/2026A long-forgotten MiG-21 fighter jet, left idle for over four decades amid overgrown grassland in Ca Mau Province, southern Vietnam has been carefully relocated overnight by authorities.
Hidden plastic ‘grey zone’ in vibrant flower bouquets in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 16:32 29/03/2026A typical fresh flower bouquet in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s southern economic hub, contains far more than petals and stems, with packaging and accessories incorporating at least 14 types of plastic that quickly become waste within days, raising environmental and public health concerns, according to a survey.
Ho Chi Minh City police help return taxi passenger’s bag containing assets worth $114,000
Ho Chi Minh City 09:43 29/03/2026Police in Vinh Hoi Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, along with Nguyen Van Trong, a 36-year-old taxi driver, on Saturday completed procedures to return a bag containing belongings worth over VND3 billion (US$114,000) to a 66-year-old woman who had left it in the taxi.
Ho Chi Minh City hospital launches Vietnam’s 1st pelvic floor center
Ho Chi Minh City 16:50 27/03/2026Hung Vuong Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday launched Vietnam’s first pelvic floor center, alongside a same-day treatment unit, to expand specialized care for women’s health.
Strategic infrastructure in Ho Chi Minh City’s Thu Thiem gains momentum under new mechanisms
Ho Chi Minh City 13:48 27/03/2026Situated at the eastern gateway of Ho Chi Minh City, Thu Thiem New Urban Area, which has long held a pivotal role as a key connector between the city and the southeastern region, is now entering a decisive phase, marked by the simultaneous roll-out of multiple large-scale infrastructure projects under new mechanisms.
Ho Chi Minh City looks to expand temporary parks on vacant land after Tet pilot
Ho Chi Minh City 13:27 27/03/2026Ho Chi Minh City is reviewing how to maintain and expand temporary public parks created on vacant land after several sites were converted into green spaces for the 2026 Lunar New Year celebrations, officials said on Thursday.
