Vietnam to start introducing AI to elementary school students this year
Education 18:09 25/11/2025The Ministry of Education and Training plans to pilot artificial intelligence (AI) education content across the general education system starting in December 2025. At the elementary level, students will be introduced to AI through visual, easy-to-grasp applications.
Ho Chi Minh City ward to launch new night street next week
Ho Chi Minh City 09:59 25/11/2025Binh Tay Ward in Ho Chi Minh City will launch its new Cho Lon Night Street on December 1, aiming to promote local culture and tourism while creating a vibrant public space for residents and visitors.
One-hour downpour turns national highway into river in Vietnam’s Dong Nai
Vietnam News 10:01 25/11/2025Heavy rain lasting an hour on Monday night inundated several roads in Dong Nai Province, a neighbor of Ho Chi Minh City, turning a section of National Highway 1 into a fast-flowing stream that swept away motorbikes and endangered commuters.
New Zealand grants first-ever undergraduate scholarships to 8 Vietnamese students
Education 17:36 24/11/2025Education New Zealand (ENZ), in coordination with the New Zealand Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, held the New Zealand Undergraduate Scholarship (NZUA) 2025 ceremony on Sunday to honor eight outstanding Vietnamese students.
South-central Vietnam flood death toll rises to 91, with over $490mn in damage
Vietnam News 15:38 24/11/2025Torrential rains and severe flooding across south-central Vietnam have killed 91 people, left 11 missing, and caused an estimated VND13 trillion (over US$490 million) in economic losses, authorities confirmed early on Monday morning.
Villagers use duck-herding boats to save dozens from raging floodwaters in south-central Vietnam
Vietnam News 13:59 24/11/2025Two local men in Tuy An Dong Commune, Dak Lak Province, south-central Vietnam risked their lives by steering small duck-herding boats through powerful floodwaters to rescue dozens of residents trapped in their homes, according to local authorities who continue to praise the pair for their courage.
Floodwaters recede, revealing devastation in Vietnam’s Dak Lak
Vietnam News 11:01 24/11/2025As floodwaters started to ease on Sunday, a grim landscape emerged along the southern stretch of National Highway 1 in the former Phu Yen Province, now part of Dak Lak Province in central Vietnam.
Foreigners join locals in cleaning up Nha Trang beach after floods in south-central Vietnam
Vietnam News 14:35 23/11/2025More than 1,000 people, including residents and foreigners, have been clearing mountains of debris that washed onto the iconic Nha Trang shoreline in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam over the past two days in the wake of recent flooding.
Vietnam tightens crackdown on influencer-driven scams
In-Depth 20:55 22/11/2025Vietnam is entering its toughest enforcement phase against influencer-led online sales as police launch a wave of criminal investigations targeting pageant winners, most-followed TikTok creators, and KOL/KOC influencers accused of smuggling, selling fake goods, deceiving customers, and evading taxes on a massive scale.
Australia’s green energy support reaches deep into Vietnam’s pig farming sector
In-Depth 10:07 20/11/2025At VinFast’s electric bus factory on Vietnam’s northern coast, Australian-backed financing has helped roll more than 150 e-buses off the line as part of the country’s first fully electric public transport fleet.
Vietnam’s beloved ‘banh mi’ under scrutiny after latest mass food poisoning
In-Depth 16:59 15/11/2025More than 300 people have fallen ill after eating ‘banh mi’ from two outlets of the same vendor in Ho Chi Minh City, the latest in a series of food-poisoning outbreaks linked to the popular Vietnamese sandwich.
Vietnamese, Dutch experts discuss Mekong Delta’s sustainable aquaculture future
In-Depth 14:20 13/11/2025Representatives from the Vietnamese and Dutch public and private sectors gathered in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday to discuss the future of sustainable aquaculture in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta.
Experts urge stronger measures to prevent ‘banh mi’ food poisoning in Ho Chi Minh City
In-Depth 16:57 11/11/2025Health experts have identified key factors behind recent food poisoning cases linked to ‘banh mi’ and are urging strengthened safety measures as Ho Chi Minh City faces a surge in Salmonella-related infections.
Viral indie gaming hit exposes holes in Vietnam’s creative industry
In-Depth 15:49 10/11/2025Editor’s note: In this piece contributed to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper, Tran Xuan Tien, M.A., deputy dean of the Department of Communications at Van Hien University in Ho Chi Minh City, looks at the recently unexpected rise of an indie game and what its success — and the challenges faced by its anonymous creator — reveals about the state of Vietnam’s creative and gaming industries.
When AI becomes ‘soulmate’ for Vietnam’s young people
In-Depth 12:23 03/11/2025For many young Vietnamese, artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool — it is a companion. From students and office workers to factory employees, an increasing number of people are turning to chatbots for advice, comfort, and conversation.
Three decades of progress: Vietnam’s organ transplant journey
In-Depth 10:36 02/11/2025Vietnam performed its first organ transplant in 1992 with support from foreign experts. Today, the country has become fully proficient in transplant techniques and even improved procedures to better suit local conditions.
Vietnam’s child car seat market sees uneven quality, steep discounts as safety rule nears
Economy 17:55 25/11/2025Vietnam’s fast-growing market for child car seats is showing sharp price swings and inconsistent safety standards as retailers move to capture demand ahead of a 2026 mandate requiring the devices in passenger cars.
Air India, Akasa cancel flights after Ethiopia volcano erupts
World 16:21 25/11/2025NEW DELHI -- Indian airlines Air India and Akasa Air said on Tuesday they were cancelling some flights after ash plumes from a volcanic eruption in Ethiopia disrupted operations.
Foreign man found dead on expressway in Vietnam
Vietnam News 15:43 25/11/2025A foreign national was found dead on the Trung Luong – My Thuan Expressway, which passes through Dong Thap Province in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, on Monday afternoon, according to local authorities.
Malaysian scientists recruit bed bugs as crime scene sleuths
World 15:22 25/11/2025Under glaring laboratory lights, a research assistant extends his forearm and carefully inverts a mesh-topped container onto his skin to allow a wriggling mass of bed bugs to feed on his blood, all in the name of science.
Japan unveils its version of DOGE aimed at cutting wasteful spending
World 15:20 25/11/2025Japan on Tuesday launched a scheme aimed at cutting wasteful government spending by reviewing existing subsidy projects and investment funds, a move the administration hopes will alleviate market concern over its expansionary fiscal policy.
Finland clings to happiness crown as economic gloom deepens
World 15:19 25/11/2025HELSINKI -- Harsh economic headwinds are sending a chill through the world's happiest country. But after 1,000 days of unemployment, 33-year-old Juho-Pekka Palomaa hasn't let Finland's problems get him down just yet.
Rhino horn sales, shark protection on wildlife talks agenda
World 14:27 25/11/2025BANGKOK -- Global wildlife talks opened Monday, with votes expected on increased shark protection, a bid to allow limited rhino horn sales and a push to restrict the trade in eels.
Hanoi steps up sidewalk clean-up with widespread awning removal
Vietnam News 14:07 25/11/2025Authorities in Hoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi launched a new sidewalk enforcement campaign on Monday, removing dozens of illegally-installed shop awnings along Hang Ma Street as part of the capital city’s push to restore pedestrian space and urban order.
Ukrainian sumo wrestler shocked to win first title
World 14:03 25/11/2025TOKYO -- Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn said Monday that he had surprised even himself by becoming the first from his country to win a tournament in the ancient Japanese sport.
Tropical depression forecast to enter East Vietnam Sea tonight, may strengthen into storm
Vietnam News 11:36 25/11/2025A tropical depression that made landfall in the Philippines on Monday afternoon is forecast to enter the East Vietnam Sea late on Tuesday and could intensify into a storm affecting Vietnam’s south-central mainland, an area still recovering from historic flooding.
Scientists say most dogs have some wolf DNA - even chihuahuas
World 11:35 25/11/2025Those tiny, fluffy dogs walking down the street may look cute but beware -- they probably have some wolf in them.
Foreign man found dead on expressway in Vietnam
Vietnam News 15:43 25/11/2025A foreign national was found dead on the Trung Luong – My Thuan Expressway, which passes through Dong Thap Province in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, on Monday afternoon, according to local authorities.
Hanoi steps up sidewalk clean-up with widespread awning removal
Vietnam News 14:07 25/11/2025Authorities in Hoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi launched a new sidewalk enforcement campaign on Monday, removing dozens of illegally-installed shop awnings along Hang Ma Street as part of the capital city’s push to restore pedestrian space and urban order.
Tropical depression forecast to enter East Vietnam Sea tonight, may strengthen into storm
Vietnam News 11:36 25/11/2025A tropical depression that made landfall in the Philippines on Monday afternoon is forecast to enter the East Vietnam Sea late on Tuesday and could intensify into a storm affecting Vietnam’s south-central mainland, an area still recovering from historic flooding.
Residents along Saigon River warned of localized flooding over reservoir discharge, heavy rain
Vietnam News 09:52 25/11/2025Authorities have warned residents in low-lying areas along the Saigon River, including those in Ho Chi Minh City, to remain alert, as heavy rain combined with high tides and Dau Tieng Reservoir’s discharge could trigger localized flooding.
Spontaneous relief efforts in Ho Chi Minh City: Residents eager to support flood-hit communities
Ho Chi Minh City 17:15 24/11/2025Alongside the efforts of local authorities and the government, many young people, volunteer groups, and residents in Ho Chi Minh City have quickly set up relief collection points to gather clothing, food, and essential supplies to send to flood-affected provinces in south-central Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam-India Friendship Association fundraises for flood victims
Ho Chi Minh City 17:11 24/11/2025Delegates and guests at the first congress of the Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam-India Friendship Association for the 2025-30 term, held on Sunday, contributed nearly US$630 to support flood-hit communities in central Vietnam.
Expats join Ho Chi Minh City locals in flood relief efforts for central Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City 14:38 24/11/2025At donation points across Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday, foreigners and locals joined forces to donate and deliver relief to communities battered by floods in Vietnam’s central region.
Ho Chi Minh City volunteers work overnight to support flood-affected communities
Ho Chi Minh City 10:44 23/11/2025Some 10 volunteers were working alongside staff and members of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City at 55 Mac Dinh Chi Street, Tan Dinh Ward, a key collection point for aid destined for flood-hit localities in central Vietnam, at around 9:00 pm on Saturday.
Ho Chi Minh City mobilizes urgent relief effort for flood-hit central provinces
Ho Chi Minh City 15:31 22/11/2025Ho Chi Minh City has launched an emergency relief drive to deliver clothes, food, and essential supplies to residents severely impacted by floods and landslides in Vietnam’s Central Highlands and south-central provinces.
