Vietnam police arrest 2 suspects in armed bank robbery
Vietnam News 16:11 06/02/2026The police agency of Gia Lai Province in central Vietnam held a press conference on Friday morning to release detailed information on the arrest of suspects involved in the January 19 armed robbery at Vietcombank’s Tra Ba branch in Hoi Phu Ward, which has drawn significant public attention.
Taiwan’s Cathay Financial seeks deeper role in Vietnam’s new international financial center
Economy 13:47 06/02/2026Taiwan’s Cathay Financial Holdings has expressed strong interest in playing a deeper role in Vietnam’s newly established International Financial Center, signaling growing global attention to the Southeast Asian country’s ambitions to become a regional financial hub.
Vietnam, Laos vow to deepen all-round ties, work toward $10bn trade
Vietnam News 14:44 06/02/2026Vietnam and Laos have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening all-round cooperation, focusing on stronger economic, trade, and investment ties and working toward a long-term goal of lifting bilateral trade to US$10 billion, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Ho Chi Minh City police test drones to boost crime prevention
Ho Chi Minh City 12:58 06/02/2026Ho Chi Minh City police on Wednesday conducted a pilot test of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at the Saigon Hi-Tech Park, aiming to study their application to crime prevention, security management, and operational response across the city.
Ho Chi Minh City launches comprehensive review of school meals over safety concerns
Education 11:48 31/01/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training ordered on Friday a comprehensive review of school meal programs, following reports that a food supplier used products that did not meet safety standards.
How 3,000 tonnes of chemical-soaked snail meat slipped past Vietnamese authorities for years
Ho Chi Minh City 17:11 30/01/2026The recent dismantling of a Ho Chi Minh City-based facility that allegedly soaked some 3,000 metric tons of apple snail meat in an estimated 500 metric tons of industrial chemicals has sparked an inquiry into how it managed to evade detection for years.
Suspect details ‘formula’ behind 3,000 tonnes of chemical-soaked snail meat in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 17:34 28/01/2026The investigation into a massive food safety scandal in Ho Chi Minh City has uncovered chilling details about how Huynh Van Truong processed thousands of metric tons of snail meat using industrial chemicals purchased from Kim Bien Market.
Ho Chi Minh City police bust operation soaking 3,000 tonnes of snail meat in chemicals
Vietnam News 09:39 28/01/2026The Ho Chi Minh City police department’s economic crime division has uncovered a shocking case of food safety violations, involving the use of industrial chemicals to process thousands of metric tons of snail meat for sale on the market.
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.
Engineer returns home to rethink farming in Vietnam
In-Depth 13:10 27/01/2026Vietnamese agriculture is entering a new chapter. A growing number of young people returning home, bringing back skills, training, and a strong belief that farming can be modernized without losing its roots.
Undercover probe finds Australian pubs short-pouring beer
World 11:46 06/02/2026Australian undercover inspectors have found pubs fail to pour enough beer and other alcohol into customers' glasses for nearly a third of the drinks they serve.
Strong cold front expected to bring severe cold, snow risk in northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 11:46 06/02/2026A powerful cold front is forecast to hit northern Vietnam around Saturday, bringing severe cold conditions, with mountainous areas facing the risk of frost and even snow, according to the national weather agency.
Weight-loss drugs, soft-drink tax curtail sugar consumption
World 11:13 06/02/2026DUBAI -- Sugar consumption is declining in the United States and Western Europe and is stagnating globally as higher taxes on soft drinks and the widening use of weight-loss drugs dampen demand, analysts and industry executives said.
India lifts wheat stock limits as supplies rise
World 09:51 06/02/2026NEW DELHI -- India has lifted limits on the amount of wheat stocks that traders, wholesalers and retailers can hold, the government said in a statement on Thursday, citing comfortable domestic supplies and easing prices.
In show of support, Canada, France open consulates in Greenland
World 09:50 06/02/2026Canada and France, which both adamantly oppose Donald Trump’s wish to control Greenland, will open consulates in the Danish autonomous territory’s capital on Friday, in a strong show of support for the local government.
Ho Chi Minh City to inaugurate COVID-19 memorial park next week
Ho Chi Minh City 08:50 06/02/2026Ho Chi Minh City will inaugurate its COVID-19 memorial park on February 12, according to the city’s Department of Construction.
Vietnam’s Lam Dong approves $2.3bn expansion of alumina projects
Economy 07:59 06/02/2026Lam Dong Province in Vietnam’s Central Highlands has approved adjustments to expand two alumina projects, with a combined investment of VND59.855 trillion (US$2.3 billion), making them the largest projects ever undertaken in the province.
Pokemon-themed facility opens in Japan
World 18:40 05/02/2026TOKYO -- PokePark Kanto, the first permanent theme park based on the popular Japanese video game series Pocket Monster, or Pokemon, opened inside the Yomiuriland amusement park straddling Tokyo and Kanagawa Prefecture on Thursday.
"Care beauty" for seniors spreading in Japan
World 17:47 05/02/2026SAITAMA -- So-called care beauty, which involves providing older adults with makeup, hand care and light aesthetic treatments at nursing homes and other facilities, is spreading across Japan, aiming to improve seniors' quality of life and encourage their social engagement.
JAXA aims to launch Epsilon S rocket in fiscal 2026
World 17:47 05/02/2026TOKYO -- The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, aims to launch the improved Epsilon S rocket in fiscal 2026, which starts in April, using an existing second-stage engine, officials said Wednesday.
Strong cold front expected to bring severe cold, snow risk in northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 11:46 06/02/2026A powerful cold front is forecast to hit northern Vietnam around Saturday, bringing severe cold conditions, with mountainous areas facing the risk of frost and even snow, according to the national weather agency.
Hanoi to stage 34 fireworks displays on Lunar New Year’s Eve
Vietnam News 17:08 05/02/2026Hanoi will host 34 fireworks shows across the capital on Lunar New Year’s Eve, with each display lasting 15 minutes to welcome the Year of the Horse.
Vietnam’s popular piracy streaming app Ro Phim shuts down
Vietnam News 17:05 05/02/2026Ro Phim, a popular Vietnamese app that streamed pirated movies and television shows, said on Thursday it had ceased operations, with users receiving shutdown notices on the app and its social media pages.
Hanoi moves to build 2 emergency underground tanks to tackle persistent flooding
Vietnam News 16:14 05/02/2026Hanoi is preparing to build two underground water storage tanks as an emergency measure to curb urban flooding, a senior official at the city’s construction department said on Thursday.
Ho Chi Minh City to inaugurate COVID-19 memorial park next week
Ho Chi Minh City 08:50 06/02/2026Ho Chi Minh City will inaugurate its COVID-19 memorial park on February 12, according to the city’s Department of Construction.
Ho Chi Minh City offers free bus rides on Fridays in 2026
Ho Chi Minh City 17:20 05/02/2026Ho Chi Minh City offers free bus rides every Friday in 2026 to passengers who pay fares using approved cashless payment methods, the city’s Management Center of Public Transport said.
3 killed in early-morning house fire in Ho Chi Minh City alley
Ho Chi Minh City 15:01 05/02/2026A house fire that broke out in a narrow alley in Ho Chi Minh City in the early hours of Thursday claimed the lives of a woman and her two children, authorities said.
Ho Chi Minh City police dismantle large fake RON A95 gasoline ring
Ho Chi Minh City 14:53 04/02/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City have uncovered a large-scale ring accused of producing and selling counterfeit RON A95 gasoline by blending genuine fuel with industrial solvents and colorants, a scheme that authorities say posed serious risks to consumers and disrupted the fuel market.
Dozens hospitalized in Ho Chi Minh City after year-end party
Ho Chi Minh City 11:07 04/02/2026Dozens of people in Ho Chi Minh City were rushed to hospital for emergency treatment after developing symptoms consistent with food poisoning following a year-end party held a few days ago.
