Vietnam to host Miss World 2026 for first time
Vietnam Life 16:15 26/03/2026Vietnam will host the 73rd edition of Miss World in 2026, marking its debut as host of the global pageant, a move expected to boost tourism and spotlight Vietnamese culture on the world stage.
Ho Chi Minh City expands cashless payments in public transport
Ho Chi Minh City 14:50 26/03/2026Ho Chi Minh City is expanding cashless payments across its public transport network, with contactless systems being fully rolled out on metro and bus services, authorities said on Wednesday.
Russia’s largest private conglomerate eyes biometric database project in Vietnam
Economy 14:47 26/03/2026Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met Vladimir Petrovich Evtushenkov, chairman of AFK Sistema, in Moscow on Wednesday, where the Russian conglomerate expressed interest in investing in Vietnam’s pilot national biometric database project.
Hanoi to ban motorcycles, pedestrians on Long Bien Bridge for 60 days for repairs
Vietnam News 14:43 26/03/2026Authorities in Hanoi will ban motorcycles and pedestrians from the roadway and walkway on Long Bien Bridge for 60 days, from 9:00 am on Saturday to May 27, 2026, to carry out repair works.
Nearly 79 million Vietnamese vote in parliamentary, local elections
Vietnam News 09:35 15/03/2026Nearly 79 million voters across Vietnam began casting ballots on Sunday to elect members of the country’s 16th National Assembly and local People’s Councils for the 2026–31 term.
Vietnam’s Truong Sa ready for national election
Vietnam News 15:59 14/03/2026All preparations have been completed in Truong Sa (Spratly) Special Zone, administered by Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, for the election of deputies to the country’s law-making National Assembly and local People’s Councils for the 2026-31 term, slated for March 15, or Sunday.
Ho Chi Minh City uses VNeID to verify over 9.6 million voters ahead of national election
Ho Chi Minh City 17:10 12/03/2026Ho Chi Minh City has completed the review of more than 9.6 million voters through the national digital ID system, VNeID, finalizing preparations for the upcoming national election slated for March 15.
Voters hope for stronger transport links between Ho Chi Minh City, coastal destinations
Ho Chi Minh City 14:53 12/03/2026Voters in Ho Chi Minh City voiced their hope for the development of transport infrastructure connecting the city with key coastal destinations such as Can Gio, Vung Tau, and Con Dao to boost tourism and economic growth at a voter meeting on Wednesday afternoon.
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.
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.
Underdogs chase World Cup berths in Mexico playoff tournament
World 12:10 26/03/2026MEXICO CITY -- Two of the final remaining tickets to the World Cup will be up for grabs when a high‑stakes playoff tournament kicks off in Mexico on Thursday, bringing together six teams from across the globe.
Ho Chi Minh City to offer free health screenings to 16,000 residents at 60 sites
Ho Chi Minh City 11:02 26/03/2026Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City will offer free specialist health screenings, including for common cancers, at 60 community health stations ahead of Vietnam’s Health Day on April 7, the municipal health department said on Wednesday.
Ancient dog DNA suggests 16,000-year history as man's best friend
World 11:00 26/03/2026The discovery of the oldest ever canine DNA suggests dogs may have been man's best friend for 16,000 years, according to new research published on Wednesday.
Vietnam calls for broader energy savings beyond fuel
Vietnam News 09:47 26/03/2026Vietnam is facing mounting energy challenges as rising fuel prices and looming electricity shortages have resulted in the urgent need for conservation across all energy sources, not just gasoline.
Busy melaleuca trading season unfolds in Vietnam’s U Minh amid quiet change
Vietnam Life 09:41 26/03/2026In recent days, boats laden with melaleuca logs have edged through narrow waterways in U Minh, Ca Mau Province, where traders arrive to buy wood and carry it onward, a familiar rhythm tied to the forests that blanket Vietnam’s southernmost region.
EU to invest $650mn in Vietnam for clean energy, sustainable transport projects
Vietnam News 09:07 26/03/2026The European Union will provide an investment package exceeding €560 million (about US$650 million) in Vietnam to advance sustainable transport and promote clean energy, EU Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela said on Tuesday.
Vietnam, Laos address 3 key economic challenges in new era
Vietnam News 21:17 25/03/2026Vietnam and Laos have launched a high-level dialogue and leadership program to address three major challenges facing economic development in a new era, bringing together senior Lao officials for policy exchange and capacity building.
Consul General Jung Jung Tae hopes Tuoi Tre to strengthen role as Vietnam-South Korea bridge
Ho Chi Minh City 20:06 25/03/2026South Korea’s new consul general in Ho Chi Minh City, Jung Jung Tae, expressed his hope that Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper will continue to serve as a bridge connecting Vietnam and South Korea, highlighting the publication’s role in fostering mutual understanding between the two countries.
Vietnam calls for broader energy savings beyond fuel
Vietnam News 09:47 26/03/2026Vietnam is facing mounting energy challenges as rising fuel prices and looming electricity shortages have resulted in the urgent need for conservation across all energy sources, not just gasoline.
EU to invest $650mn in Vietnam for clean energy, sustainable transport projects
Vietnam News 09:07 26/03/2026The European Union will provide an investment package exceeding €560 million (about US$650 million) in Vietnam to advance sustainable transport and promote clean energy, EU Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela said on Tuesday.
Vietnam, Laos address 3 key economic challenges in new era
Vietnam News 21:17 25/03/2026Vietnam and Laos have launched a high-level dialogue and leadership program to address three major challenges facing economic development in a new era, bringing together senior Lao officials for policy exchange and capacity building.
Russian lower house speaker backs Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power deal with Vietnam
Vietnam News 19:53 25/03/2026Russian State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin has voiced strong support for the recently signed intergovernmental agreement to build the Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power plant in Vietnam, describing it as a key project for the country’s long-term energy development and future economic growth.
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.
Ho Chi Minh City to offer free health screenings to 16,000 residents at 60 sites
Ho Chi Minh City 11:02 26/03/2026Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City will offer free specialist health screenings, including for common cancers, at 60 community health stations ahead of Vietnam’s Health Day on April 7, the municipal health department said on Wednesday.
Consul General Jung Jung Tae hopes Tuoi Tre to strengthen role as Vietnam-South Korea bridge
Ho Chi Minh City 20:06 25/03/2026South Korea’s new consul general in Ho Chi Minh City, Jung Jung Tae, expressed his hope that Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper will continue to serve as a bridge connecting Vietnam and South Korea, highlighting the publication’s role in fostering mutual understanding between the two countries.
In Ho Chi Minh City, nighttime economy not just about staying open later: experts
Ho Chi Minh City 17:42 25/03/2026Ho Chi Minh City’s nighttime economy is seen as a potential gold mine for accelerating growth and enhancing sustainability, helping extend visitors’ stays and boost their spending, but experts warn that simply keeping businesses open later is far from enough and that significant structural challenges remain.
Ho Chi Minh City approves $46.6mn tidal control sluice project
Ho Chi Minh City 12:16 25/03/2026Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have approved an investment policy for the Rach Tra tidal control sluice project, with a total investment of more than VND1.23 trillion (US$46.6 million), aimed at controlling tides and improving drainage in the city’s northwestern area.
