South Korean, Thai celebrities flock to Vietnam for holiday trips, share visits online
Travel 19:13 01/05/2026A wave of South Korean and Thai celebrities visited Vietnam in late April, sharing images from trips to destinations such as Phu Quoc, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang that drew widespread attention on social media.
Vietnam braces for hotter May, delayed southern rainy season
Vietnam News 16:59 01/05/2026Vietnam is expected to face more intense heat in May than usual, while the rainy season in the Central Highlands and southern regions may arrive later than normal, the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said on Friday.
46 hospitalized after suspected ‘banh mi’ food poisoning in Vietnam’s Quang Tri
Vietnam News 16:40 01/05/2026Forty-six people, most of them students, have been hospitalized with suspected food poisoning after eating ‘banh mi’ from the same shop in a mountainous commune in Quang Tri Province, north-central Vietnam.
Vietnam firms move up value chain, join global supply networks
Economy 13:30 01/05/2026Many Vietnamese companies are moving beyond contract manufacturing and increasingly supplying components and technology to global industries including electronics, semiconductors and aviation, according to company executives.
3 indicted in Vietnam's Thanh Hoa for selling ASF-infected pork
Vietnam News 17:15 30/04/2026Police in Thanh Hoa Province, north-central Vietnam, have filed criminal charges against three local men accused of slaughtering and selling pigs infected with African swine fever (ASF) for profit, authorities said.
Suspected food poisoning cases at Ho Chi Minh City elementary school rise to 46
Ho Chi Minh City 11:17 29/04/2026Health authorities in Ho Chi Minh City reported that suspected food poisoning cases at Dang Thuy Tram Elementary School in Tan Thuan Ward had climbed to 46 as of Tuesday afternoon.
25 suspected food poisoning cases reported at Ho Chi Minh City elementary school
Ho Chi Minh City 11:32 28/04/2026Some hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City have reported 25 suspected cases of food poisoning linked to Dang Thuy Tram Elementary School in Tan Thuan Ward, with one child experiencing severe complications requiring mechanical ventilation.
Hanoi fines youth-favorite eateries Dookki, Laboong, Com Tho Bach Khoa over food safety violations
Economy 11:30 28/04/2026Authorities in several Hanoi wards have fined a string of popular youth-oriented eateries, including Dookki, Laboong Milk Tea, and Com Tho Bach Khoa, for food safety violations such as poor hygiene, inadequate waste handling, and failure to register business operations.
Vietnam shifts tourism strategy toward higher spending, longer stays
In-Depth 17:06 01/05/2026Vietnam’s tourism sector is shifting its focus from visitor numbers to higher spending and repeat travel, as businesses and policymakers push premium products and infrastructure upgrades to drive revenue growth.
Ho Chi Minh City serves as fertile ground for businesses to rise
In-Depth 13:08 29/04/2026Half a century after proudly bearing the name of late President Ho Chi Minh, Ho Chi Minh City has transformed itself into Vietnam’s economic heart–a dynamic hub where entrepreneurial ambitions are nurtured and propelled onto the global stage.
Research, skills boost in-house capability in Vietnam’s Factory A32 aircraft maintenance
In-Depth 19:00 26/04/2026Factory A32 in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, is steadily strengthening its ability to maintain and repair fighter jets by combining aerospace research with highly skilled technical work as it moves toward greater autonomy in military aviation.
Technicians maintaining Vietnam’s fighter jets regarded as ‘national assets’
In-Depth 09:51 26/04/2026At Factory A32, Vietnam’s only facility specializing in the repair, life extension, and maintenance of modern combat aircraft, technicians spend years mastering the precision skills required to service fighter jets, where even the smallest detail can affect flight safety and highly trained personnel are regarded as 'national assets.'
Rail safety in Vietnam requires systemic fixes: opinion
In-Depth 20:22 25/04/2026A recent collision between a train and an electric car in suburban Hanoi’s Dai Xuyen Commune has once again exposed safety risks across Vietnam’s rail network, highlighting that public awareness alone is not enough to prevent accidents.
Electric bikes, solar power gain traction as heatwaves push up energy demand in Vietnam
In-Depth 15:21 21/04/2026Prolonged heatwaves in Vietnam are not only driving electricity demand sharply higher but also prompting households to rethink how they manage living costs, with electric bikes and rooftop solar power emerging as practical ways to optimize energy use and reduce expenses.
Participation drives progress: Vietnam’s inclusive breakthrough
In-Depth 13:25 21/04/2026On the National Day of Persons with Disabilities (April 18), Vietnam marked a meaningful milestone. For the first time, a representative nominated by the community of persons with disabilities has been elected to the 16th National Assembly. This achievement captures the spirit of this year’s theme: 'Promoting the participation rights of persons with disabilities – Creating breakthroughs for development.'
Businesses in Vietnam spend big to keep pace in AI race
In-Depth 15:14 20/04/2026In the glass towers of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, a quiet but costly race is underway to upgrade capabilities and avoid falling behind in the accelerating wave of artificial intelligence (AI).
1,300ha eco-tourism plan approved for Vietnam national park
Vietnam News 19:21 01/05/2026Authorities in Ca Mau Province, southern Vietnam have approved a zoning plan to develop eco-tourism, resorts, and recreational facilities across more than 1,300 hectares of U Minh Ha National Park by 2030.
Vietnam shifts tourism strategy toward higher spending, longer stays
In-Depth 17:06 01/05/2026Vietnam’s tourism sector is shifting its focus from visitor numbers to higher spending and repeat travel, as businesses and policymakers push premium products and infrastructure upgrades to drive revenue growth.
Nissan drops EV production plan in US
World 17:04 01/05/2026NEW YORK -- Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co. will scrap its plans to produce electric vehicles at its vehicle assembly plant in Canton, Mississippi, company officials said Thursday.
Japan green tea exports jump in FY 2025 amid global matcha boom
World 17:03 01/05/2026TOKYO -- Japan's green tea exports are surging, driven by a strong matcha boom around the world.
Protesters clash with Australian police after suspected killer of Indigenous girl arrested
World 16:44 01/05/2026SYDNEY -- Hundreds of protesters clashed with Australian emergency services workers in a remote town following the arrest of a man suspected of murdering a five-year-old Indigenous girl, police said on Friday.
No 'meaningful' shift from social media sites after Australia teen ban: govt report
World 16:41 01/05/2026There was "no meaningful shift" away from big tech platforms like TikTok and Instagram in the immediate wake of Australia's world-leading teen social media ban, government documents obtained by AFP show.
Traffic accidents drop sharply on first day of Vietnam’s Reunification Day holiday
Vietnam News 16:00 01/05/2026Vietnam’s Traffic Police Department reported a significant decline in road accidents nationwide on Thursday, the first day of the four-day holiday marking Reunification Day (April 30) and International Workers’ Day (May 1).
Gold heads for weekly loss on oil-driven inflation concerns
World 13:34 01/05/2026Gold was steady in thin trading on Friday, but was on course for a weekly decline as higher oil prices fuelled inflation worries and expectations of higher-for-longer interest rates.
Uganda court sentences man to death for killing 4 young children at nursery school
World 13:33 01/05/2026KAMPALA -- A Ugandan court sentenced a man to death on Thursday for killing four young children this month at a nursery school, in an attack that sparked public outrage and concern for pupils' safety in the East African country.
Vietnam police fine 42-seat bus driver, owner over $5,900 for carrying 63 passengers
Vietnam News 11:31 01/05/2026Traffic police in Hai Phong City, northern Vietnam on Thursday confirmed they had fined both the driver and owner of a passenger bus a total of VND157 million (US$5,960) after the 42-seat vehicle was found carrying 63 people, far exceeding its permitted capacity.
Australia's Qantas extends schedule changes, cuts local capacity through September
World 11:01 01/05/2026Australia's Qantas Airways extended its schedule adjustments across its international and domestic networks through September on Friday, citing Middle East tensions, elevated fuel costs and robust Europe travel demand.
1,300ha eco-tourism plan approved for Vietnam national park
Vietnam News 19:21 01/05/2026Authorities in Ca Mau Province, southern Vietnam have approved a zoning plan to develop eco-tourism, resorts, and recreational facilities across more than 1,300 hectares of U Minh Ha National Park by 2030.
Traffic accidents drop sharply on first day of Vietnam’s Reunification Day holiday
Vietnam News 16:00 01/05/2026Vietnam’s Traffic Police Department reported a significant decline in road accidents nationwide on Thursday, the first day of the four-day holiday marking Reunification Day (April 30) and International Workers’ Day (May 1).
Vietnam police fine 42-seat bus driver, owner over $5,900 for carrying 63 passengers
Vietnam News 11:31 01/05/2026Traffic police in Hai Phong City, northern Vietnam on Thursday confirmed they had fined both the driver and owner of a passenger bus a total of VND157 million (US$5,960) after the 42-seat vehicle was found carrying 63 people, far exceeding its permitted capacity.
Vietnam reports rise in dengue, hand-foot-mouth disease, COVID-19 cases
Vietnam News 10:05 01/05/2026Vietnam recorded increases in dengue fever, hand-foot-mouth disease, and COVID-19 cases over the past month, according to the Ministry of Health.
Ho Chi Minh City maintains temporary parks on vacant land
Ho Chi Minh City 08:23 30/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City will continue operating temporary public parks on vacant land plots that have been upgraded into green spaces, the city authorities said.
Ho Chi Minh City moves ahead with central square, administrative complex in Thu Thiem urban center
Ho Chi Minh City 15:43 29/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating efforts to form the Thu Thiem urban area as its future financial and administrative hub, with the launch of a VND29.6 trillion (US$1.12 billion) central square and administrative complex, one of four major projects expected to shape the long-planned new urban center on the city’s eastern bank.
Ho Chi Minh City starts work on 4 major projects, grants approval to Can Gio transshipment port investor
Ho Chi Minh City 14:57 29/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday morning simultaneously broke ground on four major infrastructure and urban development projects, while also granting a decision approving the investor for the Can Gio international transshipment port project to mark the 51st anniversary of national reunification.
Ho Chi Minh City targets global cultural city status by 2045
Ho Chi Minh City 12:28 29/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City aims to become a global cultural city by 2045, with cultural and creative industries contributing at least 10 percent of its economy, under an action plan issued by the city’s Party Committee.
Suspected food poisoning cases at Ho Chi Minh City elementary school rise to 46
Ho Chi Minh City 11:17 29/04/2026Health authorities in Ho Chi Minh City reported that suspected food poisoning cases at Dang Thuy Tram Elementary School in Tan Thuan Ward had climbed to 46 as of Tuesday afternoon.
