Vietnam’s top billionaire pledges $185mn in Vingroup shares to newly-founded railway business
Economy 20:01 31/05/2025Pham Nhat Vuong, chairman of Vietnam’s leading private conglomerate Vingroup, has registered to transfer over 48 million Vingroup (VIC) shares—worth nearly VND4.8 trillion (US$185 million)—as capital contribution to VinSpeed, a newly established company aiming to invest in the country’s North-South high-speed railway project.
Vietnam’s 3 major gold trading firms fined over $230,000 for multiple violations
Economy 17:05 31/05/2025Three major gold trading companies in Vietnam—SJC, PNJ, Bao Tin Minh Chau—have been fined a combined VND6.12 billion (US$236,000) for multiple violations related to gold pricing, anti-money laundering, and tax compliance.
Store of Thai-owned meat producer C.P. Vietnam under investigation over food safety allegations
Vietnam News 16:16 31/05/2025Authorities in Vietnam’s southern province of Soc Trang have launched an investigation into food safety practices at a retail store operated by C.P. Vietnam (CPV), following a viral social media post alleging the sale of contaminated meat.
Ho Chi Minh City expands contactless payment across public transport
Ho Chi Minh City 16:46 31/05/2025Passengers in Ho Chi Minh City can now pay for rides on buses, metro lines, and water buses using contactless payment methods, as the city accelerates its push toward a fully digital fare system.
Ho Chi Minh City’s new $424mn airport terminal leaks again during rain
Ho Chi Minh City 11:27 25/05/2025The Vietnam Airlines check-in area at the newly inaugurated Terminal T3 of Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, which has an investment of VND11 trillion (US$423.9 million), continued to suffer from leaks, with water streaming down onto the floor during Saturday's afternoon rain.
Tan Son Nhat airport’s new terminal operational despite incomplete flooring
Ho Chi Minh City 15:52 22/05/2025Despite the recent launch of operations at the new T3 terminal of Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, photos circulating on social media in recent days have drawn public attention to an unfinished section of the terminal’s stone flooring.
Vietnam Airlines reports smooth first day after fully transitioning to Tan Son Nhat airport’s T3 terminal
Ho Chi Minh City 10:49 18/05/2025National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines successfully completed its first day of operating all its domestic flights at the newly-opened T3 terminal of Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City with smooth and stable operations on Saturday.
Vietnam Airlines to move domestic flights to new terminal at Ho Chi Minh City airport from this weekend
Ho Chi Minh City 15:03 14/05/2025Vietnam Airlines will shift all domestic flight operations at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City to the newly-opened T3 terminal from 4:00 am on Saturday, following more than 20 days of pilot operations.
Low-cost tax-free imports choking local businesses: Vietnamese retailers
In-Depth 10:15 31/05/2025As tax-free, low-value imports flood Vietnam through cross-border e-commerce platforms, local fashion brands and small online retailers are being pushed to the brink—undercut by overseas sellers who face none of the same regulatory costs.
Vietnam emerges as destination for fetal cardiac intervention
In-Depth 14:47 30/05/2025Vietnam's medical sector has marked a significant milestone with the successful completion of its ninth fetal cardiac intervention performed by doctors from Tu Du Hospital and Children’s Hospital 1 in Ho Chi Minh City–this time for a foreign patient from Singapore, making the country an emerging destination for fetal cardiac intervention.
Strong condemnation needed for medical professionals filming patients without consent: Ho Chi Minh City health department
In-Depth 14:32 29/05/2025In response to a growing trend of doctors casually posting images and videos of patient consultations and treatments on social media, Dr. Tang Chi Thuong, director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health, has called for strong condemnation of such behavior.
Counterfeit crisis: From medicine to food products, fake goods threaten public health in Vietnam
Vietnam Life 15:15 27/05/2025Counterfeit goods have long plagued Vietnamese society, posing serious threats to public health, eroding consumer trust, and frustrating authorities.
Vandalism of Nguyen Dynasty throne raises alarms over heritage protection in Vietnam
In-Depth 18:16 26/05/2025The incident in which a visitor climbed over a barrier and sat on the Nguyen Dynasty throne at Thai Hoa Palace in Hue City, central Vietnam before breaking one of its armrests has served as a serious warning regarding the protection of national heritage and treasures in Vietnam.
Is friendliness from Vietnam's airport staff too costly?
In-Depth 15:02 21/05/2025A smile, a simple ‘hello,’ and a little kindness do not require much effort. So why are some airport staff in Vietnam so reluctant to offer them?
Crackdown on counterfeit goods, fake dietary supplements in Vietnam
In-Depth 20:11 20/05/2025Efforts to combat counterfeit goods have intensified after years of the problem causing widespread harm to the Vietnamese society.
Dawn of Vietnam’s entertainment industry
In-Depth 17:29 18/05/2025The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism being tasked with developing a proposal for the entertainment industry in Vietnam, to be submitted to the prime minister in May, marks a significant milestone akin to the dawn of this industry in the country.
Beached whale dies off south-central Vietnam coast
Vietnam News 21:26 31/05/2025A nearly four-meter-long whale weighing about one metric ton died shortly after it was found beached on Saturday morning in Ninh Thuan Province, south-central Vietnam, a local official confirmed the same day.
Vietnam’s health minister commends team for saving Singaporean fetus in rare heart procedure
Ho Chi Minh City 17:02 31/05/2025Vietnam’s Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan has praised the medical team comprising specialists from Children's Hospital 1 and Tu Du Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City for successfully performing a complex fetal cardiac intervention on a 25-week pregnant woman from Singapore on May 28.
Vietnam’s first indoor multi-level go-kart track opens in Ho Chi Minh City mall
Ho Chi Minh City 16:55 31/05/2025Vietnam’s first indoor multi-level electric go-kart track has opened inside a shopping mall in Ho Chi Minh City, offering a new entertainment option for motorsport enthusiasts.
Remains of Mayan city nearly 3,000 years old unearthed in Guatemala
World 16:49 31/05/2025Guatemala City -- Archaeologists have unearthed the remains of a Mayan city nearly 3,000 years old in northern Guatemala, with pyramids and monuments that point to its significance as an important ceremonial site, the Central American country's culture ministry said Thursday.
Possible new dwarf planet spotted near the edge of the solar system
World 15:59 31/05/2025WASHINGTON -- Scientists have identified an object about 435 miles (700 km) wide inhabiting the frigid outer reaches of our solar system that might qualify as a dwarf planet, spotting it as it travels on a highly elongated orbital path around the sun.
A wonderful summer with endless-fun family package at Wyndham Hoi An Royal Beachfront Resort & Villas
Travel 12:41 31/05/2025Looking for the perfect place for the whole family to recharge after busy days? Picture this: a dreamy beachside getaway at a luxurious 5-star resort, with an infinity pool overlooking the ocean, a private beach safe for the little ones, and top-notch amenities including beachfront restaurants, vibrant Foam Parties, a creative Kids Club, relaxing spa treatments, and exclusive family packages.
Southern Vietnam’s new inland waterway route expected to cut transit time by 70%
Economy 11:45 31/05/2025Mekong Express, a new domestic sea-river transport route connecting Cai Cui Port in Can Tho City with Cai Mep Port in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province, both in southern Vietnam, officially opened on Friday, reducing the transit time by almost 70 percent.
Flood death toll rises to 117 in Nigeria's Niger state, emergency official says
World 11:17 31/05/2025ABUJA -- At least 117 people have died and several others are still missing after heavy flooding destroyed thousands of homes in Nigeria's Niger state, an emergency official said on Friday.
Hanoi metro station roof left damaged for months as wear shows on 3-year-old line
Vietnam News 11:06 31/05/2025Several parts of Hanoi’s Cat Linh–Ha Dong urban railway, in operation since late 2021, are showing signs of wear and damage, with the roof at Yen Nghia station suffering a large hole that has gone unrepaired for months.
World Boxing to introduce mandatory sex testing for all boxers
World 10:46 31/05/2025World Boxing will introduce mandatory sex testing for all boxers in its competitions, the body said on Friday, adding that Paris Olympics gold medallist Imane Khelif will not be allowed to compete until she undergoes such a test.
American congressmen highlight Vietnam as US’s increasingly important partner
Vietnam News 10:29 31/05/2025A visiting bipartisan delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives has affirmed that Vietnam holds a special relationship with the U.S. and plays an increasingly important role in its foreign policy.
Beached whale dies off south-central Vietnam coast
Vietnam News 21:26 31/05/2025A nearly four-meter-long whale weighing about one metric ton died shortly after it was found beached on Saturday morning in Ninh Thuan Province, south-central Vietnam, a local official confirmed the same day.
Hanoi metro station roof left damaged for months as wear shows on 3-year-old line
Vietnam News 11:06 31/05/2025Several parts of Hanoi’s Cat Linh–Ha Dong urban railway, in operation since late 2021, are showing signs of wear and damage, with the roof at Yen Nghia station suffering a large hole that has gone unrepaired for months.
American congressmen highlight Vietnam as US’s increasingly important partner
Vietnam News 10:29 31/05/2025A visiting bipartisan delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives has affirmed that Vietnam holds a special relationship with the U.S. and plays an increasingly important role in its foreign policy.
Samsung Vietnam executive visits Tuoi Tre newspaper
Vietnam News 10:11 31/05/2025Kim Yong Sup, vice president of Samsung Vietnam, led a delegation to the headquarters of Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper on Friday, highlighting the company’s 30-year presence in Vietnam and its commitments to economic development and social responsibility.
Vietnam’s health minister commends team for saving Singaporean fetus in rare heart procedure
Ho Chi Minh City 17:02 31/05/2025Vietnam’s Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan has praised the medical team comprising specialists from Children's Hospital 1 and Tu Du Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City for successfully performing a complex fetal cardiac intervention on a 25-week pregnant woman from Singapore on May 28.
Vietnam’s first indoor multi-level go-kart track opens in Ho Chi Minh City mall
Ho Chi Minh City 16:55 31/05/2025Vietnam’s first indoor multi-level electric go-kart track has opened inside a shopping mall in Ho Chi Minh City, offering a new entertainment option for motorsport enthusiasts.
Stadium-starved Ho Chi Minh City redevelops landmark racecourse without stadium vision
Ho Chi Minh City 10:26 31/05/2025Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have begun infrastructure work on the historic Phu Tho horse racing site, but the redevelopment plan does not include a modern stadium — a long-missing piece in the city’s sports ambitions.
Singaporean couple thanks Vietnamese doctors after life-saving fetal heart procedure
Ho Chi Minh City 14:53 30/05/2025A Singaporean couple has expressed heartfelt gratitude to doctors in Ho Chi Minh City after a complex fetal heart procedure saved their unborn child.
Ho Chi Minh City to spend over $80mn revamping deteriorating roads, bridges
Ho Chi Minh City 13:37 30/05/2025Ho Chi Minh City will invest more than VND2.12 trillion (US$82 million) in upgrading and maintaining numerous aging roads and bridges, aiming to improve infrastructure quality and ensure traffic safety.
