Overcharging foreigners: A habit Vietnam must leave behind
In-Depth 19:52 13/02/2026The practice of charging foreigners a higher price is still common in Vietnam. As tourism numbers increase, this habit may undermine a bright future, as some street sellers and businesses continue to overcharge people based on their appearance.
Lai Vung ‘nem’ makers in Vietnam’s Dong Thap ramp up output ahead of Tet
Vietnam Life 14:57 13/02/2026Producers of ‘nem’ – Vietnamese fermented pork rolls – in Lai Vung Commune, Dong Thap Province are operating at full capacity ahead of Tet (Lunar New Year holiday), boosting output up to four times their usual levels to meet soaring demand for Lai Vung ‘nem,’ a signature delicacy of the Mekong Delta province.
Vietnam claims 4 gold medals at World Kun Khmer Championship
Vietnam News 14:46 13/02/2026Vietnam won four gold medals after two days of competition at the sixth World Kun Khmer Championship, which kicked off in Cambodia on Tuesday.
Hanoi to offer free metro rides during Lunar New Year holiday
Vietnam News 12:58 13/02/2026Passengers can travel free of charge on both the Cat Linh-Ha Dong and Nhon-Hanoi Station metro lines in Hanoi for nine days during the Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet.
Young Vietnamese pet owners rush to grooming, boarding services ahead of Tet
Economy 14:18 11/02/2026As the Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet, approaches, pet care and grooming shops in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam are buzzing with activity, seeing a sharp rise in demand from young pet owners for pre-holiday pampering and boarding.
Luxury hotels in Ho Chi Minh City draw crowds with all-inclusive Tet experiences
Ho Chi Minh City 13:08 11/02/2026As the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet, approaches, four- and five-star hotels in Ho Chi Minh City are seizing the golden opportunity to attract both local and international visitors with all-inclusive festive experiences.
Hanoi market bustles on ‘Kitchen Gods’ worshiping day
Vietnam News 18:22 10/02/2026Hang Be Market in Hoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi drew large crowds on Tuesday morning, as shoppers prepared offerings for the ‘Ong Cong Ong Tao’ (Land Genie and Kitchen Gods) farewell ceremony.
Many Vietnamese families use overseas Tet travel to explore study options
Education 18:21 10/02/2026Traveling overseas during the Lunar New Year, or Tet, is no longer simply about changing where the holiday is celebrated, but has also become an opportunity for many Vietnamese families to plan their children’s overseas education.
For some young Vietnamese, renting a holiday ‘partner’ eases Lunar New Year pressure
In-Depth 10:29 08/02/2026Lunar New Year is traditionally a time for family reunions in Vietnam, but for many young, unmarried adults it has also become a season of social pressure, as parents and relatives press them about relationships and marriage.
Dog walking emerges as profitable line of work in Ho Chi Minh City
In-Depth 09:19 05/02/2026During the Lunar New Year holiday, pet services enter their busiest season, with dog walking increasingly sought after by busy owners and emerging as a lucrative line of work in Ho Chi Minh City.
Op-ed: Do not let violence drive tourists away from Vietnam
In-Depth 15:42 04/02/2026Vietnam needs exemplary court rulings and tough closure orders against tourism businesses where violence against visitors occurs.
Vietnam positioned as EU’s strategic anchor in ASEAN: ambassador
In-Depth 12:28 31/01/2026The elevation of EU-Vietnam relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership comes at an important moment.
Vietnam’s biggest cities push to reclaim sidewalks, drawing praise, nostalgia, and skepticism
In-Depth 12:18 30/01/2026Efforts by authorities in Vietnam’s largest cities to clear sidewalk encroachments and restore pedestrian space are gaining momentum and reshaping street life, but they are also sparking debate over how to balance urban order, safety, and a deeply ingrained street culture.
When Vietnamese children go online every day, are parents truly present?
In-Depth 10:29 29/01/2026There was a time when many Vietnamese parents believed online safety was someone else’s problem, trusting that their well-behaved children were immune. Yet the moment such confidence takes hold is also when the protective line shielding children from fake news, harmful content and toxic information online becomes dangerously thin.
From Russian vodka to Vietnamese kombucha: Ivan Fomenko’s journey to building life in Vietnam
In-Depth 10:05 28/01/2026Without a background in business or formal culinary training, Russian Ivan Fomenko came to kombucha largely by chance, sparked by an idea from his ex-girlfriend and a simple motivation: finding a way to earn a living in Vietnam.
Vietnam projected to enter aging society within next decade
In-Depth 17:47 27/01/2026Vietnam is approaching a major demographic turning point, with projections showing the country will exit its ‘golden’ population period within just over a decade and move rapidly toward an aging and eventually ‘super-aged’ society by mid-century.
Ho Chi Minh City police bust major fake fish sauce, MSG, detergent production ring
Ho Chi Minh City 19:51 13/02/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City have dismantled a large-scale ring involved in the production and distribution of counterfeit food and household products, seizing nearly one metric ton of fake monosodium glutamate (MSG), thousands of bottles of fish sauce and hundreds of kilograms of detergent.
Michael Kors brings 'New York chic' to NY Fashion Week with latest collection
World 16:50 13/02/2026Michael Kors launched its fall/winter collection on Thursday during New York Fashion Week as models in wool coats and monochromatic sweaters walked the runway carrying feathered bags.
Malaysia's economy grows at fastest pace in 3 years in 2025, exceeding expectations
World 16:49 13/02/2026KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's economy expanded at its fastest pace in three years in 2025, surpassing expectations as strong domestic demand, exports and investment propelled growth, with momentum likely to continue this year, the central bank said on Friday.
US, Brazil boost imports of Vietnamese tilapia in 2025
Economy 16:48 13/02/2026Vietnam earned a staggering US$99 million from tilapia exports in 2025, buoyed by surging demand from the United States and Brazil.
Ho Chi Minh City inaugurates COVID-19 memorial park
Ho Chi Minh City 14:51 13/02/2026Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday night inaugurated Park No. 1 Ly Thai To, a project honoring the solidarity of city residents in overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eli Lilly builds $1.5 billion stockpile of weight-loss pill ahead of FDA decision
World 14:44 13/02/2026Eli Lilly had $1.5 billion worth of pre-launch inventory of its experimental oral weight-loss drug, a filing showed on Thursday, ahead of an expected decision by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in April.
Nike-owned Converse to realign operations and trim corporate workforce, source says
World 13:01 13/02/2026Nike-owned Converse is cutting corporate roles as it aligns its operating model with its sportswear giant parent, a source familiar with the development told Reuters on Thursday.
Astronomers observe a star that quietly transformed into a black hole
World 13:00 13/02/2026WASHINGTON - The formation of a black hole can be quite a violent event, with a massive dying star blowing up and some of its remnants collapsing to form an exceptionally dense object with gravity so strong not even light can escape. But, as new observations indicate, the process sometimes can be a rather quiet affair.
Taylor Swift asks US government to block 'Swift Home' trademark
World 11:11 13/02/2026Pop superstar Taylor Swift has asked the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to block a bedding company from securing a federal trademark featuring the phrase "Swift Home," arguing it would confuse shoppers.
The Year of the Horse gallops in
Expat Life 11:10 13/02/2026Airports fill to unimaginable levels. Bus stations flood with human desperation. It can only be one time of the year in Vietnam: Tet.
Hanoi capital honored with 4 top Tripadvisor awards
Travel 11:01 13/02/2026Hanoi’s tourism sector has continued to make a strong impression, earning recognition in several major categories of the Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Destinations 2026 Awards recently announced by Tripadvisor.
Elderly Vietnamese woman narrowly escapes $800,000 ‘international gift’ scam
Vietnam News 08:18 13/02/2026A 72-year-old woman in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam, has narrowly avoided losing her life savings after falling victim to an online scam involving a purported ‘international gift’ worth US$800,000.
2 Da Nang residents turn in 261 illegal firecrackers to police
Vietnam News 15:02 12/02/2026Two residents in Dai Loc Commune, Da Nang City, central Vietnam, have voluntarily handed over 261 homemade and ball-type firecrackers to local police following a community campaign against illegal fireworks.
Vietnam police dismantle major drug ring, arrest 11 traffickers
Vietnam News 12:08 12/02/2026Police in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam have busted a large-scale drug trafficking ring, detaining 11 suspects and seizing some five kilograms of narcotics.
Vietnam, Singapore agree to expand VSIP network, boost cooperation on international financial center
Vietnam News 09:51 12/02/2026Vietnam and Singapore have agreed to expand the Vietnam–Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) network and enhance cooperation in developing Vietnam’s recently established international financial center, while deepening ties in other key sectors.
Ho Chi Minh City police bust major fake fish sauce, MSG, detergent production ring
Ho Chi Minh City 19:51 13/02/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City have dismantled a large-scale ring involved in the production and distribution of counterfeit food and household products, seizing nearly one metric ton of fake monosodium glutamate (MSG), thousands of bottles of fish sauce and hundreds of kilograms of detergent.
Ho Chi Minh City inaugurates COVID-19 memorial park
Ho Chi Minh City 14:51 13/02/2026Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday night inaugurated Park No. 1 Ly Thai To, a project honoring the solidarity of city residents in overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ho Chi Minh City launches first cross-sea UAV postal route
Ho Chi Minh City 13:58 12/02/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Science and Technology, in collaboration with Vietnam Post Corporation, and CT UAV Joint Stock Company, on Thursday opened the city’s first cross-sea postal route using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that connects Can Gio Commune with Vung Tau Ward.
Ho Chi Minh City’s first museum launches online ticketing
Ho Chi Minh City 12:09 12/02/2026The War Remnants Museum has become the first museum in Ho Chi Minh City to introduce an online ticketing system, marking a significant step toward modernizing visitor services and ending long lines at the entrance.
11 sentenced in Ho Chi Minh City over coffin-carrying stunt to promote clothing on social media
Ho Chi Minh City 09:52 12/02/2026Eleven defendants have been sentenced for staging a coffin-carrying procession in downtown Ho Chi Minh City to film a social media video aimed at boosting online views and promoting clothing sales.
