Chaotic outdoor ads in Ho Chi Minh City raise traffic safety concerns
Ho Chi Minh City 17:02 20/12/2025Ho Chi Minh City’s outdoor advertising landscape has increasingly drawn criticism for obstructing traffic, blocking sightlines, and posing potential safety risks during heavy rain.
Honda to debut battery swap station system in Vietnam next year
Economy 17:37 20/12/2025Honda is planning to introduce its Power Pack Exchanger e: battery swap system in Vietnam in 2026, targeting electric motorcycles that use swappable batteries.
Police probe dam releases in Vietnam’s Dak Lak, where historic floods killed 113
Vietnam News 18:31 20/12/2025Historic floods that struck Dak Lak Province, south-central Vietnam, late last month left 113 people dead and caused massive damage, provincial authorities said, adding that the Ministry of Public Security is investigating whether the discharge of the Song Ba Ha hydropower plant was conducted properly.
School leaders dismissed after food poisoning sends 40 students to hospital in central Vietnam
Education 18:28 20/12/2025Local authorities in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam have dismissed the principal and a vice principal of an ethnic minority semi-boarding elementary school after 40 students were hospitalized for food poisoning in September, officials said on Friday.
How central Vietnam can ease pain of natural disasters
Vietnam News 17:39 17/12/2025For central Vietnam to truly ‘live with floods,’ it needs fundamental, long-term solutions built on three key pillars, including reorganizing living space, restoring natural ecosystems, and strengthening community capacity.
Vietnam's Khanh Hoa warns of new flood risk, orders evacuations from high-risk areas
Vietnam News 13:22 10/12/2025The administration of Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam has issued an urgent warning about a possible new flood wave on local rivers and streams from Tuesday night to Thursday, calling on authorities to prepare immediate evacuations from areas prone to flooding and landslides.
Severe flooding inundates 3,300 homes, leaves 1 dead in Vietnam's Lam Dong
Vietnam News 13:54 05/12/2025Torrential rain and rapidly rising rivers submerged more than 3,300 homes and left one man dead in Lam Dong Province, central Vietnam after only one day of severe flooding that also triggered landslides and widespread infrastructure damage.
ADB rolls out emergency grants as floods sweep Vietnam, Thailand, Sri Lanka
Vietnam News 13:07 05/12/2025The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has released millions of dollars in emergency grants to countries in Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka hit hardest by recent floods, providing immediate humanitarian relief and support for early recovery and reconstruction efforts.
Refereeing controversies deepen chaos at SEA Games in Thailand
In-Depth 14:21 19/12/2025Amid a 2025 Southeast Asian Games already weighed down by logistical failures and complaints from athletes, a wave of refereeing controversies has pushed the regional competition into deeper disarray.
Businesses and the journey to shaping Vietnam’s future for every child
In-Depth 14:00 18/12/2025In a new development context shaped by climate change, digital transformation and population ageing, Vietnam is increasingly recognizing investment in children as a decisive driver of national competitiveness.
Green consumption reshapes lifestyles, fuels business competitiveness in Vietnam
In-Depth 17:28 17/12/2025Green consumption is no longer a niche trend but is increasingly becoming a lifestyle choice among young Vietnamese, prompting businesses to rethink products and strategies to meet rising sustainability demand and strengthen long-term competitiveness.
Vietnamese experts, parents back Australia’s social media ban for under-16s
In-Depth 12:06 17/12/2025Australia’s ban on social media for children under 16 has gained strong support in Vietnam, where experts and parents see it as essential for protecting young people’s mental health and comprehensive development.
SEA Games controversies continue as athletes, including Vietnam’s, face unfair judging
In-Depth 09:29 17/12/2025Controversies surrounding referee decisions continue to overshadow the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand, as athletes, including many of Vietnam, face unfair rulings in multiple sports.
Vietnam faces debate over regulating social media use among children under 16
In-Depth 17:04 13/12/2025As Australia moves to bar children under 16 from using major social media platforms including Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube, Vietnam is grappling with how to protect its younger internet users while recognizing the role of online connectivity in modern education and social life.
Vietnam faces challenge turning tourist number into revenue
In-Depth 15:18 12/12/2025Vietnam’s tourism industry is grappling with a disconnect between soaring visitor arrivals and comparatively low spending, as international travelers eagerly pay for food, tours, and cultural experiences but hesitate to shop.
Vietnamese seniors bring sources of affection as they step into social media spotlight
In-Depth 15:00 12/12/2025Stories of Vietnamese grandparents appearing in viral videos are drawing millions of views, showing that the elderly can be sources of affection and inspiration in the digital age when their presence is shared with respect and care.
Visa, Mastercard to pay $167.5 million in ATM user fee settlement
World 15:55 20/12/2025Visa and Mastercard have agreed to pay a combined $167.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing them of conspiring to keep ATM access fees artificially high.
Researchers witness rare polar bear adoption
World 15:54 20/12/2025Researchers in northern Canada have observed a rare case of polar bear adoption, capturing video footage of a wild female bear caring for a cub that was not her own.
Disturbed by karaoke noise in Vietnam? Call your ward police immediately
Vietnam News 15:50 20/12/2025Police officers in Ho Chi Minh City advise that during the Lunar New Year (Tet) break, if nearby neighbors host parties or sing karaoke that causes excessive noise, residents should promptly call the ward police to record the case, conduct checks, and handle violations in accordance with regulations.
Vingroup foundation backs $3.5mn elderly care project in Vietnam
Vietnam News 15:45 20/12/2025The Kind Heart Foundation of Vietnam’s largest private conglomerate Vingroup on Friday broke ground on a major social welfare project in Ha Tinh Province, north-central Vietnam, committing VND70 billion (US$2.7 million) toward a VND90-billion ($3.5 million) complex to care for the elderly and social protection beneficiaries.
Rome to charge visitors for access to Trevi Fountain
World 15:44 20/12/2025Tourists will have to pay a two-euro entrance fee from February to get close to Rome's Trevi Fountain, officials said Friday, in a bid to tackle overtourism.
From cigarette butts to illegal trash dumping: How much are the environmental fines in Vietnam?
Vietnam News 13:35 20/12/2025Under Decree 45/2022/ND-CP on administrative penalties for violations in environmental protection, which took effect on August 25, 2022, a range of littering and environmental offenses are subject to fines.
Vietnamese mother of 2 wins boxing gold at 33rd SEA Games
Vietnam News 13:30 20/12/2025Boxer Ha Thi Linh, a 32-year-old mother of two, claimed Vietnam’s only gold medal in boxing at the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, held in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday.
Silver climbs to record high, gold posts weekly gain on rate cut bets
World 13:24 20/12/2025Silver soared to a record high on Friday, bolstered by investment demand and a supply tightness, while gold posted a weekly gain buoyed by increasing expectations of interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Zabystran stuns Odermatt to claim Czech men's maiden World Cup win
World 13:24 20/12/2025PARIS - Jan Zabystran stunned pre-race favourite Marco Odermatt in the Val Gardena super-G to become the first male skier representing the Czech Republic to win an Alpine skiing World Cup race on Friday.
Vietnam’s Lam Dong breaks ground on $550mn forest-crossing expressway
Vietnam News 13:23 20/12/2025Authorities in Lam Dong Province, Vietnam’s Central Highlands, held a ceremony on Friday to start construction of the Tan Phu-Bao Loc Expressway, a major transport project expected to significantly shorten travel time between Ho Chi Minh City and Da Lat from more than six hours to just over three hours.
Disturbed by karaoke noise in Vietnam? Call your ward police immediately
Vietnam News 15:50 20/12/2025Police officers in Ho Chi Minh City advise that during the Lunar New Year (Tet) break, if nearby neighbors host parties or sing karaoke that causes excessive noise, residents should promptly call the ward police to record the case, conduct checks, and handle violations in accordance with regulations.
Vingroup foundation backs $3.5mn elderly care project in Vietnam
Vietnam News 15:45 20/12/2025The Kind Heart Foundation of Vietnam’s largest private conglomerate Vingroup on Friday broke ground on a major social welfare project in Ha Tinh Province, north-central Vietnam, committing VND70 billion (US$2.7 million) toward a VND90-billion ($3.5 million) complex to care for the elderly and social protection beneficiaries.
From cigarette butts to illegal trash dumping: How much are the environmental fines in Vietnam?
Vietnam News 13:35 20/12/2025Under Decree 45/2022/ND-CP on administrative penalties for violations in environmental protection, which took effect on August 25, 2022, a range of littering and environmental offenses are subject to fines.
Vietnamese mother of 2 wins boxing gold at 33rd SEA Games
Vietnam News 13:30 20/12/2025Boxer Ha Thi Linh, a 32-year-old mother of two, claimed Vietnam’s only gold medal in boxing at the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, held in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday.
Ho Chi Minh City to offer free metro rides on New Year’s Day 2026
Ho Chi Minh City 10:31 20/12/2025Ho Chi Minh City residents and visitors will be able to ride the Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line free of charge on New Year’s Day 2026, January 1, as part of a special program to welcome the new year.
Ho Chi Minh City court summons Sunwah Pearl building owners to attend court proceedings
Ho Chi Minh City 10:48 19/12/2025The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Court has issued an official written request to media agencies to publish a notice pursuant to civil procedure summoning the litigants, who are the owners of the Sunwah Pearl buildings, to appear before the court for case resolution.
Work starts on $2mn park project in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 09:36 19/12/2025Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday broke ground on Thanh Loc Park, a 3.37-hectare public green space in An Phu Dong Ward, with a total investment of nearly VND54 billion (US$2 million) from the city budget.
Ho Chi Minh City shares development experience, strengthens bilateral ties with Laos’ Houaphanh
Ho Chi Minh City 17:28 18/12/2025The Ho Chi Minh City administration on Wednesday held talks with a delegation from Laos’ Houaphanh Province to exchange socio-economic development experience and strengthen bilateral cooperation, focusing on public financial management, investment attraction, and tourism growth.
1 killed, 1 injured in scaffolding collapse at Ho Chi Minh City sports facility
Ho Chi Minh City 13:27 18/12/2025One construction worker was killed and another seriously injured after scaffolding collapsed at a renovation site for the Phu Tho sports training facility in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday evening, police said.
