Over 2,000 international bikers to join Asia-Pacific superbike festival in Vietnam’s Nha Trang
Vietnam News 16:58 30/01/2026More than 2,000 bikers and 100 clubs from eight countries will gather in Nha Trang, a famed beach destination in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, for an Asia-Pacific-scale motorcycle festival scheduled for May, organizers announced on Wednesday.
Vietnam designer makes history as Paris Haute Couture wraps up
World 13:50 30/01/2026Vietnam's Phan Huy became the youngest-ever designer to present a collection on the official Haute Couture calendar in Paris aged just 27 on Thursday, rounding out a week of major fashion debuts and celebrity sightings.
Ho Chi Minh City at low Nipah risk: health authorities
Vietnam News 16:37 30/01/2026Vietnam has reported no Nipah virus infections so far, with health authorities on Thursday describing the risk in Ho Chi Minh City as low while rolling out precautionary measures.
AQUA Vietnam extends factory operations to 2045 with fresh $59mn investment
Economy 16:43 30/01/2026AQUA Electrical Appliances Vietnam Co., Ltd. (AQUA Vietnam), a subsidiary of Haier Singapore Investment Holding Pte. Ltd., has announced plans to extend the operation of its manufacturing facilities in Vietnam to 2045, backed by an additional investment of over US$59 million.
Suspect details ‘formula’ behind 3,000 tonnes of chemical-soaked snail meat in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 17:34 28/01/2026The investigation into a massive food safety scandal in Ho Chi Minh City has uncovered chilling details about how Huynh Van Truong processed thousands of metric tons of snail meat using industrial chemicals purchased from Kim Bien Market.
Ho Chi Minh City police bust operation soaking 3,000 tonnes of snail meat in chemicals
Vietnam News 09:39 28/01/2026The Ho Chi Minh City police department’s economic crime division has uncovered a shocking case of food safety violations, involving the use of industrial chemicals to process thousands of metric tons of snail meat for sale on the market.
Director of Vietnamese firm charged with counterfeit chili, dipping sauce production
Vietnam News 14:11 27/01/2026Investigators of the Department of Public Security in Phu Tho Province, northern Vietnam have initiated criminal proceedings against Nguyen Minh Quang, 34, director of Ngan Ha Vinh Phuc Joint Stock Company, for allegedly producing and trading counterfeit chili sauce and dipping sauce.
2 bean sprout producers charged for allegedly using banned substance in northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 15:49 24/01/2026Police in Hung Yen Province, northern Vietnam said on Saturday they had initiated criminal proceedings against two bean sprout producers for violating food safety regulations after discovering they used a banned chemical to stimulate sprout growth.
Vietnam’s biggest cities push to reclaim sidewalks, drawing praise, nostalgia, and skepticism
In-Depth 12:18 30/01/2026Efforts by authorities in Vietnam’s largest cities to clear sidewalk encroachments and restore pedestrian space are gaining momentum and reshaping street life, but they are also sparking debate over how to balance urban order, safety, and a deeply ingrained street culture.
When Vietnamese children go online every day, are parents truly present?
In-Depth 10:29 29/01/2026There was a time when many Vietnamese parents believed online safety was someone else’s problem, trusting that their well-behaved children were immune. Yet the moment such confidence takes hold is also when the protective line shielding children from fake news, harmful content and toxic information online becomes dangerously thin.
From Russian vodka to Vietnamese kombucha: Ivan Fomenko’s journey to building life in Vietnam
In-Depth 10:05 28/01/2026Without a background in business or formal culinary training, Russian Ivan Fomenko came to kombucha largely by chance, sparked by an idea from his ex-girlfriend and a simple motivation: finding a way to earn a living in Vietnam.
Vietnam projected to enter aging society within next decade
In-Depth 17:47 27/01/2026Vietnam is approaching a major demographic turning point, with projections showing the country will exit its ‘golden’ population period within just over a decade and move rapidly toward an aging and eventually ‘super-aged’ society by mid-century.
Engineer returns home to rethink farming in Vietnam
In-Depth 13:10 27/01/2026Vietnamese agriculture is entering a new chapter. A growing number of young people returning home, bringing back skills, training, and a strong belief that farming can be modernized without losing its roots.
Horticulture gains ground in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, fragmented production limits exports: Dutch embassy
In-Depth 17:13 23/01/2026While rice remains the backbone of agriculture in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, the region is gradually diversifying toward horticultural crops, driven by their higher economic value and greater resilience to climate change.
Vietnam, Netherlands discuss tackling saline soils in Mekong Delta
In-Depth 17:07 22/01/2026Horticulture stakeholders from Vietnam and the Netherlands on Wednesday gathered at a business forum in Can Tho City to gain a deeper understanding of salinity intrusion in the Mekong Delta, strengthen cooperation, and facilitate the exchange of innovative solutions and technical knowledge.
Vietnam’s strong 5-year run raises expectations among foreign analysts as 14th National Party Congress opens
In-Depth 17:14 20/01/2026As Vietnam convenes its 14th National Party Congress after five years of strong growth, governance reforms, and broader diplomatic engagement, foreign policymakers and analysts are looking to the congress to set the direction for a new stage of development.
Vietnam–EU tie upgrade signals strategic intent beyond symbolism
Vietnam News 19:54 30/01/2026The elevation of Vietnam–European Union relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership carries both symbolic and practical significance, signaling deeper political trust and expanded scope for economic and technological cooperation, according to analysts.
Euro zone economy ends 2025 with solid growth despite low exports, US trade strife
World 18:54 30/01/2026FRANKFURT -- The euro zone economy grew quicker than expected last quarter as consumption and investments kicked into higher gear, offsetting low exports and the exceptional uncertainty emanating from U.S. trade policy, Eurostat data showed on Friday.
Indonesia vows market reform after $80 billion rout; bourse chief quits
World 18:54 30/01/2026JAKARTA/SINGAPORE -- Indonesia's chief economic minister promised increased financial market transparency and improved corporate governance on Friday, after the stock exchange chief resigned to take responsibility for a $80 billion share rout.
Foreign workers in Japan hit record 2.57 million
World 17:43 30/01/2026TOKYO -- The number of foreign workers in Japan as of the end of October 2025 jumped 11.7 pct from a year before to 2,571,037, hitting a record high for 13 years in a row amid the country's labor shortages, the labor ministry said Friday.
Japan man suspected of involvement in Laos child prostitution blog
World 17:34 30/01/2026TOKYO -- Tokyo police have arrested a 61-year-old man for allegedly registering a fake address to rent an internet server, with the suspect also believed to be involved in a blog suggesting child prostitution in Laos, it was learned Thursday.
How 3,000 tonnes of chemical-soaked snail meat slipped past Vietnamese authorities for years
Ho Chi Minh City 17:11 30/01/2026The recent dismantling of a Ho Chi Minh City-based facility that allegedly soaked some 3,000 metric tons of apple snail meat in an estimated 500 metric tons of industrial chemicals has sparked an inquiry into how it managed to evade detection for years.
Winter Games in Italy attract luxury brands seeking global stage
World 17:09 30/01/2026MILAN - The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics have caught the eye of a number of luxury brands, as the Italian fashion capital and the exclusive Alpine destination prepare to host wealthy tourists from around the world and attract a huge broadcast audience.
Police probe assault on foreign tourists in Vietnam’s Nha Trang
Vietnam News 17:04 30/01/2026Vietnamese police are investigating an alleged assault on a group of foreign tourists in the south-central coastal hub of Nha Trang after a video of the incident circulated widely on social media, local authorities said on Friday.
420mn yen robbed in Tokyo; similar assault follows
World 17:03 30/01/2026TOKYO -- A group of Japanese and Chinese people were robbed of an estimated 423 million yen in Tokyo on Thursday night, quickly followed by an assault on a different group also carrying a lot of cash.
Vietnam’s VinFast unveils 7 new premium, sport electric motorcycles
Economy 17:00 30/01/2026Vietnam’s EV maker VinFast on Thursday announced the completion of its comprehensive product roadmap for electric motorcycles, structured around three distinct segments mass-market, premium, and sport, and introduced seven all-new models in the premium and sport categories.
Vietnam’s Ca Mau hands over 1.5 tonnes of war-era bombs
Vietnam News 16:49 30/01/2026Military sappers in Ca Mau Province, southern Vietnam on Wednesday safely transferred eight bombs weighing nearly 1.5 metric tons to Brigade 25 and the Chemical Battalion, both under the Vietnam People’s Army, for disposal, authorities confirmed.
Vietnam–EU tie upgrade signals strategic intent beyond symbolism
Vietnam News 19:54 30/01/2026The elevation of Vietnam–European Union relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership carries both symbolic and practical significance, signaling deeper political trust and expanded scope for economic and technological cooperation, according to analysts.
Police probe assault on foreign tourists in Vietnam’s Nha Trang
Vietnam News 17:04 30/01/2026Vietnamese police are investigating an alleged assault on a group of foreign tourists in the south-central coastal hub of Nha Trang after a video of the incident circulated widely on social media, local authorities said on Friday.
Vietnam’s Ca Mau hands over 1.5 tonnes of war-era bombs
Vietnam News 16:49 30/01/2026Military sappers in Ca Mau Province, southern Vietnam on Wednesday safely transferred eight bombs weighing nearly 1.5 metric tons to Brigade 25 and the Chemical Battalion, both under the Vietnam People’s Army, for disposal, authorities confirmed.
Vietnam signs $42.8mn contract for Tri An hydropower expansion equipment
Vietnam News 16:46 30/01/2026Vietnam Electricity (EVN) on Thursday signed a contract worth about VND1.11 trillion (US$42.85 million) for the supply of main electromechanical equipment for the Tri An Hydropower Plant expansion project in southern Dong Nai Province, the state utility said.
Vietnam reports no Nipah cases, tightens border controls
Vietnam News 13:02 30/01/2026Vietnam has not recorded any Nipah virus infections, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Thursday, while stressing that authorities are strengthening surveillance at border checkpoints and coordinating closely with the World Health Organization (WHO).
How 3,000 tonnes of chemical-soaked snail meat slipped past Vietnamese authorities for years
Ho Chi Minh City 17:11 30/01/2026The recent dismantling of a Ho Chi Minh City-based facility that allegedly soaked some 3,000 metric tons of apple snail meat in an estimated 500 metric tons of industrial chemicals has sparked an inquiry into how it managed to evade detection for years.
Ho Chi Minh City breaks ground on $5.5mn school funded by private enterprise
Ho Chi Minh City 09:29 30/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City authorities and Phat Dat Real Estate Development JSC on Wednesday broke ground on Binh Chuan 3 Elementary School, a VND145-billion (US$5.5 million) project fully funded by the private sector to ease classroom shortages in Thuan Giao Ward.
$18.7bn transit-oriented overhaul proposed for Ho Chi Minh City’s Hang Xanh junction
Ho Chi Minh City 14:37 29/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC (CII) has proposed a VND486.6 trillion (US$18.7 billion) transit-oriented redevelopment of the Hang Xanh junction, a major traffic gateway in Vietnam’s commercial hub, the company said.
Suspect details ‘formula’ behind 3,000 tonnes of chemical-soaked snail meat in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 17:34 28/01/2026The investigation into a massive food safety scandal in Ho Chi Minh City has uncovered chilling details about how Huynh Van Truong processed thousands of metric tons of snail meat using industrial chemicals purchased from Kim Bien Market.
Giant horse sculptures take shape for Ho Chi Minh City’s Nguyen Hue Flower Street 2026
Ho Chi Minh City 17:22 28/01/2026In a busy workshop on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City, dozens of artisans are racing the clock to finish towering horse sculptures that will anchor the Nguyen Hue Flower Street for the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) break, a centerpiece of the city’s annual holiday celebrations.
