Trash piles persist across Ho Chi Minh City ward despite clean-up efforts
Ho Chi Minh City 16:50 10/04/2026Piles of garbage, including plastic cups, bags, and household waste, were seen scattered across multiple sites in Ho Chi Minh City’s An Khanh Ward, with authorities identifying the area as one of several localities still facing persistent urban sanitation issues.
US launches 2 trade probes covering multiple countries, including Vietnam
Economy 15:01 10/04/2026The United States has launched two large-scale trade investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 covering dozens of countries and territories, including Vietnam, over concerns related to excess capacity and forced labor, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Scholarships worth over $41,700 pledged for science students in Vietnam
Education 16:28 10/04/2026The Ho Dac Cung Scholarship Fund has pledged VND1.1 billion (US$41,766) to support students in science and engineering fields in Vietnam, with a program running from April 2026 to April 2027.
Da Nang approves 2 social housing projects worth $59.2mn
Vietnam News 17:11 10/04/2026The People’s Committee of Da Nang City in central Vietnam has given its nod to the investment in two social housing projects in the Chu Lai Open Economic Zone, with a combined capital exceeding VND1.56 trillion (US$59.2 million).
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.
Diseased pork supplied to schools, preschools in Hanoi, neighboring provinces: police
Vietnam News 14:51 07/04/2026About 300 metric tons of contaminated pork was supplied to kitchens at 26 elementary schools and several private preschools in Hanoi and neighboring provinces, police said on Monday after dismantling a major food safety ring that processed and distributed diseased pigs to markets and institutional kitchens.
Hanoi slaughterhouse shuttered after 300-tonne diseased pork scandal
Vietnam News 14:52 03/04/2026Authorities in Hanoi have suspended operations at the Van Phuc slaughterhouse after police uncovered a ring that processed and distributed 300 metric tons of pork infected with African swine fever to local markets and school canteens.
Vietnam’s Thai Nguyen Province probes suspected contaminated pork served at kindergarten
Vietnam News 15:07 02/04/2026Authorities in Thai Nguyen Province, northern Vietnam have ordered an investigation into suspected contaminated pork served to children at a local kindergarten after parents reported the meat tested positive for E.coli and African swine fever.
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.
Factory A32 in Da Nang extends fighter jet service life through complex modernization overhaul
In-Depth 08:10 05/04/2026Factory A32 in Da Nang City, central Vietnam is carrying out advanced life-extension and maintenance work on fighter jets, a highly technical process aimed at extending the operational lifespan of the aircraft that have been in service for decades.
Factory A32: From wartime workshop to Vietnam’s fighter jet maintenance hub
In-Depth 16:50 03/04/2026Now one of Vietnam’s leading military aviation maintenance facilities, Factory A32 was established during the resistance war against the U.S., evolving from early aircraft repair efforts carried out under wartime conditions marked by relocation, limited equipment, and heavy bombing.
Closer look at growth and prosperity in Vietnam
In-Depth 17:03 31/03/2026In recent days, as global developments shift and the discourse on growth resurfaces in Vietnam, wealth and prosperity have invited deeper reflection – both at the level of the family and the nation.
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.
London clubbers' waning thirst for alcohol forces nightlife industry to get more creative
World 19:37 10/04/2026LONDON - Diminishing demand for late-night drinking and rising operating costs mean London's nightclubs are having to work harder than ever to keep their doors open.
2 Vietnamese boys survive severe hand, foot, mouth disease
Ho Chi Minh City 17:16 10/04/2026Doctors at Children’s Hospital 2 in Ho Chi Minh City have saved two young boys in critical condition from hand, foot, and mouth disease caused by Enterovirus 71 (EV71), a strain known for its rapid and severe neurological complications, a hospital official confirmed on Friday.
Study to analyze impact of bear appearances on elderly people
World 16:52 10/04/2026AKITA -- A study is planned to analyze the impact of bear appearances on the daily lives and mental health of elderly residents in Akita Prefecture, which had the largest number of bear attack victims in Japan in fiscal 2025.
Honda to launch Super-ONE compact EV in Japan in May
World 16:50 10/04/2026TOKYO -- Honda Motor Co. said Friday that it will release a new compact electric vehicle model, the Super-ONE, in Japan in late May.
Australian utilities warn data centre demand risks pushing up household bills
World 16:10 10/04/2026SYDNEY - Australian energy and water utilities warn the strain on capacity from a more than A$100 billion ($70 billion) data centre build-out in the country's biggest state could sharply push up household bills.
Suspected food poisoning cases at Ho Chi Minh City elementary school rise to 148
Ho Chi Minh City 15:05 10/04/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health on Friday reported a sharp increase in the number of students suspected of food poisoning at Binh Quoi Tay Elementary School in Binh Quoi Ward, with 148 cases recorded as of this morning.
Japan’s Meiko Electronics expands Vietnam footprint with $50mn PCB unit in Phu Tho
Economy 14:33 10/04/2026Leading Japanese printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer Meiko Electronics will invest US$50 million to establish a new subsidiary in Vietnam, expanding production capacity as demand rises amid supply chain shifts to ASEAN, the company said in a statement.
Scientists stunned as chimpanzees turn on friends in killing spree
World 14:19 10/04/2026For two decades, researchers observed members of the Ngogo chimpanzee group of Kibale National Park in Uganda spend their days eating fruits and leaves, resting, traveling and grooming in their tropical rainforest abode. But this stable community then fractured and descended into years of deadly violence.
46 banks in Vietnam pledge to cut interest rates
Economy 12:20 10/04/2026Forty-six commercial banks in Vietnam pledged to lower both deposit and lending interest rates at a meeting with the State Bank of Vietnam on Thursday in a bid to ease financial pressure on businesses and households.
Digital techs revive 'yokai' at Tokyo immersive art event
World 12:13 10/04/2026TOKYO -- An immersive museum event in Tokyo is bringing 'yokai' supernatural creatures from Japanese folklore to life, offering a fantastical experience for visitors to enjoy historical artworks through cutting-edge visual and 3D technologies.
Study finds 14% of Vietnamese students tried e-cigarettes despite ban
Vietnam News 12:07 10/04/2026About 14 percent of university students in Vietnam have tried e-cigarettes despite a prohibition on their sale and advertising that took effect in 2025, according to a study released on Thursday.
Study finds 14% of Vietnamese students tried e-cigarettes despite ban
Vietnam News 12:07 10/04/2026About 14 percent of university students in Vietnam have tried e-cigarettes despite a prohibition on their sale and advertising that took effect in 2025, according to a study released on Thursday.
Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in game-linked malware surge: Kaspersky
Vietnam News 12:03 10/04/2026Vietnam recorded a more-than-202-percent increase in malware linked to online games in the second half of 2025, the highest in Southeast Asia, cybersecurity firm Kaspersky said on Thursday, warning that popular titles are being used to target young users.
Investor proposes first five-star hotel project in Vietnam’s Quang Ngai
Vietnam News 11:59 10/04/2026A project combining a conference center and a five-star hotel has been proposed in Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam, marking the first proposal for a hotel of this standard in the locality, where the luxury accommodation segment has long been absent.
Two-tonne whale washes ashore in Vietnam’s Dak Lak
Vietnam News 11:55 10/04/2026Residents in Dak Lak Province, Vietnam discovered a weakened whale weighing about two metric tons that repetitively drifted ashore on Thursday afternoon despite efforts to push it back into the sea.
Vietnam considers cutting fuel taxes amid global price hike
Vietnam News 10:13 10/04/2026The Vietnamese government has proposed reducing environmental and special consumption taxes on gasoline, diesel, kerosene, jet fuel, and mazut to zero, as global energy prices continue to rise due to instability in the Middle East.
2 Vietnamese boys survive severe hand, foot, mouth disease
Ho Chi Minh City 17:16 10/04/2026Doctors at Children’s Hospital 2 in Ho Chi Minh City have saved two young boys in critical condition from hand, foot, and mouth disease caused by Enterovirus 71 (EV71), a strain known for its rapid and severe neurological complications, a hospital official confirmed on Friday.
Suspected food poisoning cases at Ho Chi Minh City elementary school rise to 148
Ho Chi Minh City 15:05 10/04/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health on Friday reported a sharp increase in the number of students suspected of food poisoning at Binh Quoi Tay Elementary School in Binh Quoi Ward, with 148 cases recorded as of this morning.
53 elementary school students hospitalized with suspected food poisoning in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 10:42 10/04/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health recorded 53 cases of gastrointestinal illness among students at Binh Quoi Tay Elementary School in Binh Quoi Ward on Wednesday and Thursday, suspected to be linked to food poisoning.
Consortium submits bid for $4.9bn transshipment port in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 18:38 09/04/2026A consortium including Vietnam Maritime Corporation, Saigon Port JSC, and Terminal Investment Limited Holding S.A has submitted documents to develop the Can Gio international transshipment port project valued at VND128.872 trillion (US$4.9 billion) in Ho Chi Minh City.
Second sea turtle found dead on Vietnam’s Vung Tau beach in under a week
Ho Chi Minh City 18:33 09/04/2026Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday handled a sea turtle found dead on a Vung Tau beach, the second in less than a week, officials said.
