Hanoi plans incentives to encourage young people to marry earlier
Vietnam News 16:45 20/01/2026Hanoi will introduce support and incentive policies encouraging young people to marry earlier and have children sooner, as part of the city’s population and development goals for 2026, according to the municipal administration’s plan signed on Monday.
Ho Chi Minh City’s Ben Thanh Market, central streets get facelift ahead of Lunar New Year
Ho Chi Minh City 16:51 20/01/2026Hundreds of workers from Khang Dien House Trading and Investment JSC on Monday began renovation work at Ben Thanh Market and along Nguyen Hue Street, with completion scheduled about one week ahead of the Lunar New Year.
Da Nang doctors save S.Korean tourist from life-threatening cardiac shock
Vietnam News 16:20 20/01/2026Doctors at Da Nang Hospital in Da Nang City, central Vietnam have successfully saved a young South Korean patient suffering from cardiogenic shock, septic shock, and acute respiratory failure after deploying veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, or VA-ECMO, the hospital said on Monday.
Vietnam's Vinpearl breaks ground on ultra-luxury links golf course on Hon Tre Island
Economy 16:41 20/01/2026Vinpearl, a leading Vietnamese tourism, resort and entertainment brand, on Monday broke ground on a high-end 19-hole links golf course on Hon Tre Island, off the coast of Nha Trang in south-central Khanh Hoa Province.
Ho Chi Minh City to install 4 giant LED screens for fans to cheer Vietnam U23s
Ho Chi Minh City 16:51 19/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City will install four giant LED screens along Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street to allow fans to watch and cheer for Vietnam's under-23 team at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia this week.
History casts shadow over Vietnam ahead of U23 Asian Cup semifinal with China
Vietnam News 16:27 19/01/2026Vietnam’s under-23 team head into their semifinal at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup buoyed by recent progress and rising confidence among supporters, but the historical record against China remains a lingering concern.
Vietnam to face China in AFC U23 Asian Cup semifinals
Vietnam News 10:17 18/01/2026Following the conclusion of the final two quarterfinal matches on Saturday, the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup confirmed its four semifinalists, with Vietnam’s U23 team set to face China next Tuesday.
Vietnam beat UAE after extra time to reach U23 Asian Cup semis
Vietnam News 10:16 17/01/2026Vietnam advanced to the semifinals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup on Saturday after beating the United Arab Emirates 3-2 after extra time in their quarterfinal.
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.
In Vietnam, food safety risks lurk from street eateries to fine dining: experts
In-Depth 09:35 20/01/2026Weak law enforcement, gaps in staff training, and light penalties continue to allow unsafe food practices to persist across Vietnam’s food service industry, exposing consumers to serious health risks despite existing regulations, said industry experts and lawyers.
Programmed drones sow green seeds over Vietnam’s desert forest
In-Depth 17:17 19/01/2026Facing harsh dry conditions, Nui Chua National Park in south-central Khanh Hoa Province has teamed up with OMO, a brand under major consumer goods company Unilever Vietnam, to pilot a drone-based reforestation initiative to restore vegetation in areas where conventional tree planting is nearly impossible.
Vietnam artisans strive to preserve mother-of-pearl inlay craft
In-Depth 14:42 18/01/2026In the heart of Vietnam’s former imperial capital Hue, Phan Tan Dat, a craftsman born in the 1990s, patiently spends his days sawing and polishing tiny fragments of shell, determined to keep alive the centuries-old mother-of-pearl inlay craft long associated with the city.
In Vietnam, higher fines for apartment pets fail to curb violations
In-Depth 15:56 17/01/2026Under Vietnam’s latest regulations, fines for keeping or letting dogs and cats roam freely in apartment buildings or public spaces have doubled. Yet on the ground, the problem appears far from resolved.
Beyond big money: Real test behind Ho Chi Minh City’s data center expansion
In-Depth 14:30 16/01/2026In a short span of time, Ho Chi Minh City has seen a flurry of large-scale data center projects emerge, but the real challenge lies not in attracting capital, rather in whether power supply, infrastructure planning, and ecosystem readiness can keep pace with the scale of investment.
Investigation: Behind glittering wedding halls in Ho Chi Minh City are lapses in food safety, oversight
In-Depth 17:13 13/01/2026Crystal chandeliers, mirror-polished tables, and uniformed staff project an image of luxury at wedding and banquet halls in Ho Chi Minh City. A Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper exposé, however, found a far less glamorous reality behind the polished façade.
Expanding bicycle lanes in Ho Chi Minh City requires careful planning: experts
In-Depth 14:54 13/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City’s recent launch of a dedicated bicycle lane along Mai Chi Tho Boulevard has drawn significant public attention.
Tokyo police arrest man over sexual deepfakes of celebrities
World 17:27 20/01/2026TOKYO -- Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Department has arrested a 31-year-old man for allegedly creating deepfake pornography of female celebrities and posting them on the internet.
Foreign visitors to Japan top 40 million for 1st time in 2025
World 17:15 20/01/2026TOKYO -- The annual number of foreign visitors to Japan came to some 42.7 million in 2025, up from 36,870,148 in the previous year, exceeding 40 million for the first time, tourism minister Yasushi Kaneko said at a press conference on Tuesday.
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.
Nearly half of Ho Chi Minh City buses now use clean energy
Ho Chi Minh City 17:04 20/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City currently has around 2,325 buses in operation, of which 1,082 run on clean energy, accounting for nearly 46.5 percent of the total fleet.
Photos of Vietnam’s 14th National Party Congress opening
Vietnam News 16:31 20/01/2026The Communist Party of Vietnam on Tuesday opened its 14th National Congress at the National Convention Center in Hanoi under the motto ‘Solidarity – Democracy – Discipline – Breakthrough – Development.’
Inside Rishiri, the remote island quietly redefining tourism
World 16:15 20/01/2026Rishiri Island, perched at Japan’s northern edge, has long been defined by its remoteness. That isolation is precisely what now places it at the heart of a shift: as travelers increasingly seek quieter, low-impact destinations, small communities like Rishiri are compelled to rethink how they open up—without losing what made them unique in the first place.
Italy uncovers basilica designed by Vitruvius, the 'father of architecture'
World 14:34 20/01/2026ROME -- Italian officials on Monday hailed the discovery of a more than 2,000-year-old public building attributed to Vitruvius, the ancient Roman architect and engineer known as the "father of architecture."
Penguins bring forward breeding season as Antarctica warms: study
World 14:33 20/01/2026Penguins are bringing forward their breeding season at record rates as Antarctica rapidly warms due to climate change, according to research published by a global team of scientists on Tuesday.
'I do not want to reconcile with my family' says Brooklyn Peltz Beckham
World 14:15 20/01/2026Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, son of the British celebrity couple David and Victoria Beckham, said he did not want to reconcile with his parents after a family rift he described in a lengthy post on social media on Monday.
Ho Chi Minh City tests AI education in high schools
Education 13:29 20/01/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training has announced a pilot program to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) education in selected high schools, with an emphasis on integration rather than adding academic pressure.
Vietnam name full-strength squad for U23 Asian Cup semi against China
Vietnam News 13:00 20/01/2026Vietnam will field their strongest available line-up when they face China in the semifinals of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup later on Tuesday, with key players cleared to start after completing training.
Photos of Vietnam’s 14th National Party Congress opening
Vietnam News 16:31 20/01/2026The Communist Party of Vietnam on Tuesday opened its 14th National Congress at the National Convention Center in Hanoi under the motto ‘Solidarity – Democracy – Discipline – Breakthrough – Development.’
Vietnam name full-strength squad for U23 Asian Cup semi against China
Vietnam News 13:00 20/01/2026Vietnam will field their strongest available line-up when they face China in the semifinals of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup later on Tuesday, with key players cleared to start after completing training.
14th National Party Congress opens in Hanoi
Vietnam News 11:13 20/01/2026The Communist Party of Vietnam opened its 14th National Congress on Tuesday in Hanoi, bringing together 1,586 delegates representing more than 5.6 million party members nationwide to set the country’s political, economic, and development direction for the coming decades.
History casts shadow over Vietnam ahead of U23 Asian Cup semifinal with China
Vietnam News 16:27 19/01/2026Vietnam’s under-23 team head into their semifinal at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup buoyed by recent progress and rising confidence among supporters, but the historical record against China remains a lingering concern.
Nearly half of Ho Chi Minh City buses now use clean energy
Ho Chi Minh City 17:04 20/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City currently has around 2,325 buses in operation, of which 1,082 run on clean energy, accounting for nearly 46.5 percent of the total fleet.
Sidewalk encroachment crackdown intensified on some Ho Chi Minh City streets
Ho Chi Minh City 11:31 20/01/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City on Monday night stepped up enforcement against sidewalk and roadway encroachment along Pham Van Dong and Nguyen Xi Streets, ordering eateries and establishments to restore pathways for pedestrian use.
Ho Chi Minh City announces Lunar New Year holiday schedule for 2026
Ho Chi Minh City 11:01 20/01/2026The Ho Chi Minh City administration has confirmed the official Lunar New Year holiday schedule for 2026, granting five days off to government employees, public workers, and staff in political and social organizations.
Ho Chi Minh City to install 4 giant LED screens for fans to cheer Vietnam U23s
Ho Chi Minh City 16:51 19/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City will install four giant LED screens along Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street to allow fans to watch and cheer for Vietnam's under-23 team at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia this week.
Ho Chi Minh City to expand drone delivery trials with harsh weather scenarios
Ho Chi Minh City 16:35 19/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City will expand its unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) delivery trials to longer routes and more complex scenarios, including flights in heavy rain, strong winds, signal loss, and technical failures, officials announced.
