Vietnam raises fuel prices for 2nd time in 3 days amid Middle East tensions
Economy 17:08 07/03/2026Vietnam raised retail fuel prices sharply on Saturday afternoon, the second increase in three days, after the government activated emergency pricing rules following a surge in global oil prices linked to tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran.
Vietnam’s Vietlott Jackpot winner claims over $4mn
Vietnam News 15:13 07/03/2026Vietnam’s computerized lottery operator Vietlott announced late on Thursday that a single ticket holder won the Power 6/55 Jackpot 1 prize worth more than VND114.6 billion (US$4.4 million).
Crowds stockpile fuel in Vietnam’s Dak Lak ahead of price hike
Vietnam News 17:04 07/03/2026Petrol stations across Dak Lak Province, south-central Vietnam saw unusually large crowds as residents rushed to fill vehicles and containers before a nationwide price increase which took effect at 3:00 pm the same day.
Vietnam expected to pass FTSE Russell review as part of market upgrade process: analysts
Economy 17:06 07/03/2026Vietnam is expected to pass FTSE Russell’s mid-cycle market review in March as part of the process that could lead to its stock market being upgraded in global classifications, analysts said.
Vietnam says March fuel supply sufficient, warns of risks if Middle East conflict drags on
Economy 12:28 07/03/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade said fuel supply for the domestic market in March is expected to be sufficient but warned the market could face greater difficulties if conflict in the Middle East continues into April.
Middle East tensions may extend Ho Chi Minh City–Europe shipping times by up to 10 days
Ho Chi Minh City 14:22 06/03/2026Rising tensions in the Middle East could extend shipping times for cargo from Ho Chi Minh City to Europe by seven to 10 days and drive up logistics costs, prompting city authorities to urge businesses to diversify export markets, officials said on Thursday.
Vietnam prepares evacuation plans for citizens in Middle East amid rising tensions
Vietnam News 13:55 06/03/2026Vietnam has prepared evacuation plans for its citizens in the Middle East as regional tensions escalate, though no Vietnamese nationals have been reported being affected by the conflict involving the U.S., Israel and Iran, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
ADB sees modest growth impact on Asia if Middle East conflict lasts about a month
World 13:49 06/03/2026MANILA -- The Asian Development Bank's chief economist said on Friday that if the Middle East conflict and closure of the Strait of Hormuz last only about a month, as some U.S. projections suggest, the impact on growth in developing Asia would be modest, with only a slight and temporary "downward blip" in annual GDP.
Property ID cards expected to redefine Vietnam’s real estate market
In-Depth 11:21 05/03/2026Granting each property a unique identification code and publishing transaction data on a state-managed information system are poised to fundamentally reshape the rules of Vietnam’s real estate market in the years ahead.
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.
Tornadoes kill 4, injure more than a dozen in rural Michigan
World 17:02 07/03/2026NEW YORK -- Tornadoes and strong storms killed at least four people and injured more than a dozen in southern Michigan on Friday, destroying multiple homes and leaving hundreds of residents without power, local authorities said.
Remote Tho Chau island to hold early vote in Vietnam’s 2026 national election
Vietnam News 16:07 07/03/2026Vietnam’s remote Tho Chau island is set to hold an early vote on Sunday in the country’s upcoming election for the National Assembly and local councils, local officials said.
Man fined for punching taxi driver after quarreling with wife in Vietnam’s Dak Lak
Vietnam News 14:12 07/03/2026Police in Dak Lak Province in Vietnam’s Central Highlands have fined a man more than US$95 for punching a taxi driver without provocation after quarreling with his wife during a ride.
NYSE fined $9 million by SEC over glitch that disrupted stock market
World 14:06 07/03/2026NEW YORK -- The New York Stock Exchange has agreed to pay a $9 million civil fine to settle U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charges over a computer glitch that disrupted the stock market open in January 2023, causing wild swings in the prices of blue-chip stocks.
Goldman Sachs warns oil may surge above $100/bbl if Hormuz flows don’t recover
World 14:05 07/03/2026Goldman Sachs said oil prices are likely to exceed $100 per barrel next week if no signs of a solution emerge to the severe disruption in flows through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that upside risks to its base‑case forecast are rapidly growing further.
Japanese arrivals to Ho Chi Minh City surge, boosting Vietnam-Japan tourism ties
Ho Chi Minh City 14:04 07/03/2026Nearly 385,000 Japanese tourists visited Ho Chi Minh City in 2025, reflecting an average annual growth rate of about 28 percent and signaling strong potential for deeper tourism ties between Vietnam and Japan.
Vietnam says March fuel supply sufficient, warns of risks if Middle East conflict drags on
Economy 12:28 07/03/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade said fuel supply for the domestic market in March is expected to be sufficient but warned the market could face greater difficulties if conflict in the Middle East continues into April.
Vietnam health ministry proposes nationwide monitoring of cancers, air pollution, other health risks
Vietnam News 11:16 07/03/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has proposed setting up a nationwide monitoring system for non-communicable diseases and related risk factors, from cancers to air pollution, under a draft circular detailing parts of the country’s Law on Disease Prevention.
Victoria Beckham shows sheer dresses and sharp suits at Paris Fashion Week
World 11:15 07/03/2026PARIS -- Victoria Beckham presented sculptural gowns in sheer fabrics, tightly cut suits and voluminous coats in Paris on Friday for a fall/winter 2026 collection that played with shape and texture.
Boeing CEO took home $9.4 million in 2025
World 11:11 07/03/2026SEATTLE -- Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg took home approximately $9.4 million in 2025, according to the company's proxy statement issued on Friday.
Hanoi multi-vehicle crash leaves 4 injured, with driver testing positive for alcohol
World 11:08 07/03/2026A car driver with alcohol in his breath rammed into multiple vehicles on a busy Hanoi street on Friday evening, leaving four people injured and at least 10 vehicles severely damaged.
Remote Tho Chau island to hold early vote in Vietnam’s 2026 national election
Vietnam News 16:07 07/03/2026Vietnam’s remote Tho Chau island is set to hold an early vote on Sunday in the country’s upcoming election for the National Assembly and local councils, local officials said.
Man fined for punching taxi driver after quarreling with wife in Vietnam’s Dak Lak
Vietnam News 14:12 07/03/2026Police in Dak Lak Province in Vietnam’s Central Highlands have fined a man more than US$95 for punching a taxi driver without provocation after quarreling with his wife during a ride.
Vietnam health ministry proposes nationwide monitoring of cancers, air pollution, other health risks
Vietnam News 11:16 07/03/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has proposed setting up a nationwide monitoring system for non-communicable diseases and related risk factors, from cancers to air pollution, under a draft circular detailing parts of the country’s Law on Disease Prevention.
Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa police arrest Chinese national in pangolin slaughter case at restaurant
Vietnam News 08:34 07/03/2026Police in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam said on Friday they had arrested a Chinese national as part of an investigation into the alleged purchase and slaughter of a pangolin at a restaurant to serve customers.
Vietnam airport operator ACV says chairman, executive detained over bidding violations
Vietnam News 08:34 07/03/2026Authorities in Vietnam have detained the chairman of Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) and another senior executive over alleged violations of bidding regulations that caused “especially serious consequences,” the airport operator said in a disclosure.
Japanese arrivals to Ho Chi Minh City surge, boosting Vietnam-Japan tourism ties
Ho Chi Minh City 14:04 07/03/2026Nearly 385,000 Japanese tourists visited Ho Chi Minh City in 2025, reflecting an average annual growth rate of about 28 percent and signaling strong potential for deeper tourism ties between Vietnam and Japan.
Middle East tensions may extend Ho Chi Minh City–Europe shipping times by up to 10 days
Ho Chi Minh City 14:22 06/03/2026Rising tensions in the Middle East could extend shipping times for cargo from Ho Chi Minh City to Europe by seven to 10 days and drive up logistics costs, prompting city authorities to urge businesses to diversify export markets, officials said on Thursday.
Ho Chi Minh City to establish $19mn venture capital fund to boost innovation ecosystem
Ho Chi Minh City 17:14 05/03/2026Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have issued a plan to establish a new venture capital fund with an initial charter capital of VND500 billion (US$19 million), with a view to accelerating the city’s innovation, science, and technology ecosystem.
Ho Chi Minh City reports 92 hospitalized in suspected ‘banh mi’ poisoning in Vung Tau
Ho Chi Minh City 13:49 05/03/2026The number of people hospitalized following a suspected food poisoning incident linked to a street ‘banh mi’ stall in Vung Tau Ward, Ho Chi Minh City had risen to 92 as of Wednesday night.
Ho Chi Minh City expected to see off-season rains through Friday
Ho Chi Minh City 10:21 05/03/2026Unseasonal rains will possibly affect about one-third of southern Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City, on Thursday and Friday as strong upper-level disturbances trigger late-afternoon and evening showers during the peak of the dry season.
