Vietnam issues consolidated rules on foreign language, Vietnamese proficiency testing
Education 16:16 04/03/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training has issued Circular 09/2026 consolidating regulations on foreign language and Vietnamese language proficiency testing.
Hanoi police bust international scam ring involving Chinese, Japanese suspects
Vietnam News 16:11 04/03/2026Hanoi police on Tuesday said they had dismantled a transnational cyber fraud ring that impersonated Japanese police and judicial officials, arresting seven foreign suspects accused of swindling about VND11 billion (US$420,000) from victims in Japan.
Vietnam’s VinEnergo launches initial 10GW renewable energy phase, part of 100GW global ambition
Economy 15:45 04/03/2026VinEnergo Energy JSC, a member of Vietnam’s largest private conglomerate Vingroup, has launched its first overseas renewable energy portfolio totaling 10GW across Asia and Europe, which is the first step toward developing 100GW of capacity over the next three years as it seeks to become a globally competitive renewable energy enterprise.
Vietnamese group proposes $10bn coastal complex in Ca Mau
Vietnam News 13:02 04/03/2026Xuan Thien Group has proposed investing in an industrial-agricultural complex integrated with urban, tourism, and energy components, with a total value of approximately VND260 trillion (US$10 billion) in the coastal area of Ca Mau, the only locality in Vietnam that borders both the East Vietnam Sea and the Gulf of Thailand.
Vietnam serves 14mn holiday travelers during Tet
Travel 16:16 23/02/2026The Vietnamese tourism sector welcomed about 14 million visitors during the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, according to newly released figures from the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism.
Highways congested as millions return to Ho Chi Minh City after Tet holiday
Vietnam News 13:30 23/02/2026Millions of people traveling back to Ho Chi Minh City from the Mekong Delta on Sunday, the final day of the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, caused severe congestion on several highways and intersections, especially in Dong Thap Province.
Ho Chi Minh City airport sets 10-year passenger record on 4th day of Tet
Ho Chi Minh City 12:56 21/02/2026Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City handled more than 170,000 passengers on Friday, the fourth day of the Lunar New Year festival, setting a record in over a decade.
Int’l visitors top 51,000 as Vietnam’s Phu Quoc draws strong Lunar New Year arrivals
Travel 19:40 20/02/2026More than 51,000 international visitors traveled to Vietnam’s resort island of Phu Quoc during the ongoing Lunar New Year holiday, accounting for a significant share of the nearly 170,000 arrivals recorded over a five-day period, authorities said.
Degraded collective housing in Hanoi: When concrete fades but memory endures
In-Depth 16:54 02/03/2026As Hanoi evolves, and modern high-rises replace ramshackle apartment blocks, many residents of the city’s tumbledown collective housing estates still find themselves tethered to memories that refuse to fade.
Fragile newborns begin life fighting for every breath at Hanoi hospital
In-Depth 20:23 28/02/2026Inside the intensive care unit at the Pediatric Center of Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi, premature infants, including babies born to mothers living with HIV, fight for survival, as doctors and nurses monitor every breath, heartbeat and fragile sign of life.
Op-ed: Vietnam’s 2045 ambition hinges on building enduring domestic strength
In-Depth 13:39 26/02/2026The year 2045 -- marking the 100th anniversary of the founding of Vietnam -- is steadily becoming a strategic symbol in the nation’s development thinking.
Digital push reshapes daily life in Vietnam, but cyber risks mount
In-Depth 17:03 24/02/2026Vietnam’s rapid digital transformation has changed how people work, pay, and access services as government platforms and tech firms scale adoption nationwide, while a surge in cyberattacks highlights mounting security challenges.
Vietnamese American cooks his way home
In-Depth 17:11 22/02/2026In the ancient town of Hoi An in central Vietnam, where the old lanes carry both memory and movement, there is a restaurant chain popular with international visitors, known to many as Mango. It is not the kind of place that tries too hard to stand out, yet it stays with people.
New standing and a $37.2bn thrust for Vietnam
In-Depth 16:25 22/02/2026The recent working visit of Party General Secretary To Lam to the United States was more than a series of diplomatic engagements between nations sharing an interest in global peace. It marked a pivotal high-level encounter between two comprehensive strategic partners at a decisive historical juncture.
Vietnamese UAV ingenuity lights up the skies
In-Depth 14:00 22/02/2026When historic floods swept through several northern provinces such as Thai Nguyen in early October 2025, cutting off many communes and bringing rescue vehicles to a halt, made-in-Vietnam unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) played a vital role in supporting flood-hit residents.
Vietnam’s Mekong Delta int’l airport still awaits a global air link
In-Depth 16:46 21/02/2026Can Tho International Airport, the first and oldest international airport in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, operated no international flights in 2025.
Japan intensifies fight against workplace harassment
World 17:36 04/03/2026TOKYO -- Businesses in Japan are working to address increasingly complex demands and expectations related to workplace anti-harassment measures.
Flights to evacuate stranded travellers in Middle East
World 17:35 04/03/2026Governments and airlines scrambled Tuesday to repatriate tens of thousands of travellers stranded in the Middle East following the eruption of a regional conflict sparked by Israel-US strikes on Iran.
Japan to launch panel on intelligence capabilities in summer
World 17:19 04/03/2026TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday unveiled a plan to establish a panel of experts as early as this summer to discuss ways to strengthen the country's intelligence capabilities, a senior ruling party official said.
EU to lay out local content rules to strengthen manufacturing, cut China reliance
World 17:18 04/03/2026The European Commission will unveil plans on Wednesday to boost the competitiveness of the EU's manufacturing sector during its drive to decarbonise and avoid reliance on cheap Chinese goods by setting local content requirements.
Philippines' Jollibee Food's Highlands Coffee evaluates Vietnam IPO
Economy 17:11 04/03/2026Fast-food restaurant operator Jollibee Foods Corp said on Wednesday that its Vietnamese coffee chain, Highlands Coffee, was considering an initial public offering and a subsequent listing in Hanoi.
Vietnam’s Hue City approves $55.4mn industrial park, non-tariff zone project
Economy 16:53 04/03/2026Authorities in Vietnam’s Hue City have approved an investment of about VND1.452 trillion (US$55.4 million) for the construction and business of infrastructure at Industrial Park and Non-Tariff Zone No. 1 in the Chan May–Lang Co area, the municipal People’s Committee said on Wednesday.
Vietnam recalls 291 cosmetic products over banned substances
Vietnam News 15:41 04/03/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has revoked the registration of 291 cosmetic products and ordered a nationwide recall of all unexpired batches, the Drug Administration of Vietnam (DAV) said.
Vietnam opposes use of force against sovereign states amid US-Israel-Iran fighting
Vietnam News 14:36 04/03/2026Vietnam has aired its opposition to the use of force against sovereign states, warning that escalating hostilities in the Middle East have caused heavy damage, endangered civilians including Vietnamese nationals, and disrupted global economic stability, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday.
Vietnam’s Vingroup proposes 3,000MW offshore wind farm in Ca Mau for energy exports
Economy 13:18 04/03/2026Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup has proposed a major offshore wind power project in the southern province of Ca Mau, seeking approval to develop a 3,000MW facility aimed at exporting electricity.
Vietnam suspends tours to Middle East conflict zones
Travel 12:59 04/03/2026Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism has issued a directive requiring travel companies to halt outbound tours to conflict-affected areas.
Vietnam recalls 291 cosmetic products over banned substances
Vietnam News 15:41 04/03/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has revoked the registration of 291 cosmetic products and ordered a nationwide recall of all unexpired batches, the Drug Administration of Vietnam (DAV) said.
Vietnam opposes use of force against sovereign states amid US-Israel-Iran fighting
Vietnam News 14:36 04/03/2026Vietnam has aired its opposition to the use of force against sovereign states, warning that escalating hostilities in the Middle East have caused heavy damage, endangered civilians including Vietnamese nationals, and disrupted global economic stability, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday.
Vietnam police indict captain for organizing unlawful exit of crew members
Vietnam News 18:31 03/03/2026Police in Dak Lak Province, located in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, have initiated criminal proceedings against a fishing boat captain accused of organizing the illegal exit of four crew members by steering them aboard his vessel into Philippine waters to conduct unauthorized fishing, where it was later detained by local authorities.
Vietnam’s Vung Tau ‘banh mi’ shop shut after suspected food poisoning
Ho Chi Minh City 11:27 04/03/2026Authorities in Vung Tau Ward, Ho Chi Minh City have ordered a local ‘banh mi’ shop to suspend operations after several customers were hospitalized with suspected food poisoning.
Vietcombank chairman nominated as National Assembly candidate in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 11:13 03/03/2026Nguyen Thanh Tung, chairman of the board of directors of state-run Vietcombank, has been nominated as a candidate for the 16th National Assembly in Ho Chi Minh City.
Charity clinic at Ho Chi Minh City church offers lifeline to needy patients
Ho Chi Minh City 17:46 02/03/2026Tucked inside the grounds of Dong Tien Church in Hoa Hung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, a modest charity clinic has quietly become a lifeline for residents struggling with illness and poverty.
Rabies vaccinations surge fivefold in Ho Chi Minh City after Tet
Ho Chi Minh City 17:43 02/03/2026Rabies vaccinations at the Pasteur Institute in Ho Chi Minh City have surged four to five times compared to normal days during and after the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, according to medical staff.
Ho Chi Minh City police to fine 111 motorcyclists for illegal railway crossing
Ho Chi Minh City 16:34 02/03/2026Traffic police in Ho Chi Minh City said on Monday they had recorded 111 motorcyclists illegally crossing a prohibited railway section on Pham Van Dong Boulevard and would issue fines based on camera footage.
