Ho Chi Minh City tourism revenue nears $11bn in 2025
Ho Chi Minh City 10:21 31/12/2025Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism industry maintained strong growth in 2025, welcoming about 8.56 million international visitors and 45.6 million domestic travelers, with total tourism revenue estimated at nearly VND279 trillion (US$10.6 billion), exceeding its annual targets.
US ambassador marks key milestones in Vietnam-US ties in 2025
Vietnam News 11:00 31/12/2025U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper has spotlighted key achievements in bilateral cooperation in a recent video message delivered entirely in Vietnamese at the close of 2025, a landmark year commemorating the 30th anniversary of Vietnam-U.S. diplomatic ties.
Ho Chi Minh City to close multiple streets for New Year fireworks displays
Ho Chi Minh City 09:48 31/12/2025Traffic police in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday announced extensive traffic restrictions across multiple downtown streets to facilitate New Year fireworks celebrations.
Truck campers in vogue in Vietnam
Travel 08:28 31/12/2025Pickup truck-mounted mini houses are becoming an increasingly familiar sight across Vietnam, offering a new way to travel and stay overnight without relying on hotels or homestays.
Vietnam reports 415 killed or missing in natural disasters in 2025
Vietnam News 11:42 26/12/2025Vietnam has recorded 415 people killed or missing and 728 injured due to natural disasters so far in 2025, the Ministry of Public Security said on Friday.
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.
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.
'Acoustic hazard': Noise complaints spark Vietnam pickleball wars
In-Depth 15:14 28/12/2025The piercing pop-pop of pickleball paddles starts before sunrise and ends after midnight at dozens of newly built courts across Hanoi, as residents relish one of Vietnam's fastest-growing sports -- or rage at the noise it makes.
Op-ed: To make ‘banh mi’ safe, Vietnamese vendors must change
In-Depth 12:22 26/12/2025‘Banh mi’ is not just a convenient meal; it is part of urban life and a defining feature of Vietnam’s street-food culture.
When AI cameras reshape public conduct in Vietnam
In-Depth 14:34 24/12/2025Arriving in Hanoi last week, I noticed something quietly striking as lines of vehicles waited neatly behind stop lines.
Digital infidelity in Vietnam: Married to the game or to each other?
In-Depth 10:57 23/12/2025Infidelity in the digital age no longer needs a hotel room or a paper trail but it rather unfolds quietly through screens and usernames.
Sedentary lifestyles drive rise in early joint degeneration among young adults in Vietnam
In-Depth 13:33 22/12/2025Young adults in Vietnam are increasingly being diagnosed with joint and spine disorders once associated mainly with old age, as sedentary lifestyles and heavy technology use take a growing toll on musculoskeletal health.
Who’s teaching Vietnam’s next generation how to live in cyberspace?
In-Depth 12:16 21/12/2025One day he was on the TEDx stage delivering an inspiring speech and the next day he was named a fraud. Last month, a rising IELTS creator who aspired to make English learning more affordable for Vietnamese students stumbled through a few mispronunciations and awkward grammatical errors.
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.
Vietnam’s digital technology exports hit $172bn in 2025
Economy 11:28 31/12/2025Vietnam’s digital technology exports reached an estimated US$172 billion in 2025, while overseas revenue from Vietnamese technology firms totaled about $15 billion, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung said on Tuesday.
Eurostar likely back to normal overnight after power glitch sparks travel chaos
World 10:20 31/12/2025Channel Tunnel traffic should return to normal overnight, operator Getlink said Tuesday, after a power supply issue that brought to a halt train trips connecting London to the European mainland.
Germany bank heist nets about 30mn euros in cash, valuables: police
World 10:19 31/12/2025BERLIN -- Robbers used a large drill to break into a German savings bank's vault room and steal cash, gold and jewelry worth some 30 million euros ($35 million), police said Tuesday.
France pushes back plastic cup ban by four years
World 10:19 31/12/2025The French government on Tuesday postponed a ban on plastic throwaway cups by four years to 2030 because of difficulties finding alternatives.
TSMC says it has started mass production of 'most advanced' 2nm chips
World 10:18 31/12/2025TAIPEI -- Taiwanese tech titan Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. has started mass producing its cutting-edge two-nanometer semiconductor chips, the company said in a statement seen by reporters Wednesday.
Saigon Marina IFC Tower lights up to mark Vietnam-UK comprehensive strategic partnership
Ho Chi Minh City 20:43 30/12/2025Saigon Marina IFC Tower has been illuminated with special lighting since Monday, featuring the colors and symbols of Vietnam and the United Kingdom to mark a new milestone in bilateral ties and celebrate the twinning relationship between Ho Chi Minh City and Liverpool.
Nearly-10-meter pork tapeworm found parasitizing man in Vietnam
Vietnam News 20:28 30/12/2025Health authorities in Hai Phong City, northern Vietnam on Monday reported a shocking case in which a nearly-10-meter-long pork tapeworm was discovered parasitizing the body of a local man, raising renewed concerns about food safety and parasitic infections linked to eating raw or undercooked foods.
Man arrested for stabbing woman in Tokyo's Takadanobaba
World 17:36 30/12/2025TOKYO -- Tokyo police arrested a 35-year-old Chinese man Tuesday on suspicion of stabbing a woman in the Takadanobaba district of the Japanese capital's Shinjuku Ward on Monday.
SoftBank to buy US digital investment firm
World 17:36 30/12/2025TOKYO -- SoftBank Group Corp. said Monday that it will acquire DigitalBridge Group Inc., a U.S. investment firm focusing on digital infrastructure, in a deal valued at US$4 billion.
Over 3,700 jobs open as FDI labor-intensive firm to shut down in Ho Chi Minh City
Economy 17:15 30/12/2025More than 3,700 job openings are being offered by seven companies after a South Korean-invested garment firm in Ho Chi Minh City announced it would cease operations in January, affecting over 2,600 workers, local authorities said.
Nearly-10-meter pork tapeworm found parasitizing man in Vietnam
Vietnam News 20:28 30/12/2025Health authorities in Hai Phong City, northern Vietnam on Monday reported a shocking case in which a nearly-10-meter-long pork tapeworm was discovered parasitizing the body of a local man, raising renewed concerns about food safety and parasitic infections linked to eating raw or undercooked foods.
Vietnamese commune orders temporary karaoke halt to help students prepare for exams
Vietnam News 15:41 30/12/2025Authorities in Tan Hao Commune, Vinh Long Province, southern Vietnam have called for a temporary suspension of karaoke activities to create a quieter environment for students to prepare for their first-semester examinations.
Vietnam, Russia target $15bn bilateral trade by 2030
Vietnam News 15:33 30/12/2025Vietnam and Russia have made notable progress in trade cooperation in recent years and are moving toward their goal of raising two-way trade to US$15 billion by 2030 as part of broader bilateral cooperation, Russian Trade Representative to Vietnam Viacheslav Kharinov said on Monday.
Vietnam’s Ca Mau to build $65mn waste-to-energy plant
Vietnam News 14:02 30/12/2025The People’s Committee of Ca Mau, the southernmost province of Vietnam, has approved an investment plan for a large-scale waste-to-energy plant project with a total capital of over VND1.7 trillion (US$65 million).
Saigon Marina IFC Tower lights up to mark Vietnam-UK comprehensive strategic partnership
Ho Chi Minh City 20:43 30/12/2025Saigon Marina IFC Tower has been illuminated with special lighting since Monday, featuring the colors and symbols of Vietnam and the United Kingdom to mark a new milestone in bilateral ties and celebrate the twinning relationship between Ho Chi Minh City and Liverpool.
Ho Chi Minh City forms task force to spur $2bn AI data center development
Ho Chi Minh City 14:15 30/12/2025Ho Chi Minh City is pressing ahead with the development of a US$2 billion AI data center at Tan Phu Trung Industrial Park, forming a dedicated cross-agency task force to clear procedural hurdles and accelerate implementation of the project.
Ho Chi Minh City museums attract over 4.4mn visitors in 2025
Ho Chi Minh City 12:26 30/12/2025Museums in Ho Chi Minh City welcomed more than 4.46 million visitors in 2025, a year-on-year increase of 40 percent, reflecting growing public interest in cultural heritage and museum activities, heard a conference held at the Municipal Theater on Monday.
Beyond hidden gems, Ho Chi Minh City alley holds human stories
Ho Chi Minh City 08:32 30/12/2025For many years, a narrow alley in Ho Chi Minh City has been known for its generosity and sense of community, with local residents regularly pooling their time and money to help pediatric patients and people in need by preparing clean, nutritious meals.
Ho Chi Minh City police help Turkish tourist recover lost iPhone
Ho Chi Minh City 20:20 29/12/2025Police in Ho Chi Minh City have helped a Turkish tourist recover a lost iPhone after he accidentally left it in a ride-hailing taxi, an incident highlighting ongoing efforts by local police to support residents and foreign visitors.
