Brazil-born Hanoi FC player Do Hoang Hen casts ballot in Vietnam election
Vietnam News 12:11 15/03/2026Naturalized footballer Do Hoang Hen cast his ballot on Sunday in Vietnam’s parliamentary and local elections at a polling station in Tu Liem Ward, Hanoi.
What to know about 'banh mi' food poisoning in Vietnam, and how to eat it safely
In-Depth 11:27 15/03/2026A series of suspected food poisoning incidents linked to 'banh mi' has recently raised concerns about food safety in Vietnam, drawing renewed attention to safety practices surrounding one of the country’s most beloved street foods despite such cases being relatively rare.
Police indict fake vinegar producer in Vietnam’s Bac Ninh
Vietnam News 11:33 15/03/2026Police in Bac Ninh Province, northern Vietnam have indicted and detained the owner of a production facility for allegedly mixing acetic acid with water to make counterfeit vinegar labeled as ‘100 percent natural white vinegar’ and sell it on the market.
Highlands Coffee nears 1,000 stores, posts over $41mn profit as IPO plans advance
Economy 09:10 15/03/2026Highlands Coffee, the largest coffee chain in Vietnam by store count, reported US$41.5 million in profit last year as it approaches 1,000 stores and prepares for an initial public offering.
Nearly 79 million Vietnamese vote in parliamentary, local elections
Vietnam News 09:35 15/03/2026Nearly 79 million voters across Vietnam began casting ballots on Sunday to elect members of the country’s 16th National Assembly and local People’s Councils for the 2026–31 term.
Vietnam’s Truong Sa ready for national election
Vietnam News 15:59 14/03/2026All preparations have been completed in Truong Sa (Spratly) Special Zone, administered by Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, for the election of deputies to the country’s law-making National Assembly and local People’s Councils for the 2026-31 term, slated for March 15, or Sunday.
Ho Chi Minh City uses VNeID to verify over 9.6 million voters ahead of national election
Ho Chi Minh City 17:10 12/03/2026Ho Chi Minh City has completed the review of more than 9.6 million voters through the national digital ID system, VNeID, finalizing preparations for the upcoming national election slated for March 15.
Voters hope for stronger transport links between Ho Chi Minh City, coastal destinations
Ho Chi Minh City 14:53 12/03/2026Voters in Ho Chi Minh City voiced their hope for the development of transport infrastructure connecting the city with key coastal destinations such as Can Gio, Vung Tau, and Con Dao to boost tourism and economic growth at a voter meeting on Wednesday afternoon.
Drunk driving must end in mind first in Vietnam
In-Depth 16:04 14/03/2026A recent crash on Nguyen Chanh Street in Hanoi, in which a man driving under the influence of alcohol plowed into several cars and motorcycles, leaving one dead, forces society to confront, more honestly than ever, the issue of drinking and driving.
Vietnam’s Internet infrastructure ready to power low-altitude economy
In-Depth 16:28 09/03/2026Vietnam’s expanding 5G coverage and the arrival of low-Earth-orbit satellite Internet are positioning the country to accelerate its digital economy, particularly the emerging low-altitude economy, in the years ahead.
Op-ed: Vietnam can turn street vending into urban development asset
In-Depth 13:34 08/03/2026On Tuesday, Tran Luu Quang, secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, raised a point that struck directly at the heart of the city’s sidewalk economy.
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.
F1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia
World 11:04 15/03/2026LONDON -- Formula One's Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will not take place in April due to the conflict in the Middle East, the sport announced on Saturday.
Ho Chi Minh City launches public e-bike service with free trial rides
Ho Chi Minh City 10:07 15/03/2026Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday launched a public electric bicycle service alongside its existing bike-sharing system, with residents offered a free 15-minute trial through the end of March, the Ho Chi Minh City Management Center of Public Transport said.
Nearly 79 million Vietnamese vote in parliamentary, local elections
Vietnam News 09:35 15/03/2026Nearly 79 million voters across Vietnam began casting ballots on Sunday to elect members of the country’s 16th National Assembly and local People’s Councils for the 2026–31 term.
Ho Chi Minh City races to break ground for Ben Thanh - Thu Thiem metro link
Ho Chi Minh City 18:23 14/03/2026Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have launched an intensive push to begin work on the Ben Thanh – Thu Thiem section of the second metro line in April.
Japan grants $140,000 to support organic agriculture in Vietnam’s Dong Thap
Economy 18:22 14/03/2026The Japanese government has provided a non-refundable grant of US$140,000 to support organic agriculture development and eco-friendly communities in Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam.
Drunk driving must end in mind first in Vietnam
In-Depth 16:04 14/03/2026A recent crash on Nguyen Chanh Street in Hanoi, in which a man driving under the influence of alcohol plowed into several cars and motorcycles, leaving one dead, forces society to confront, more honestly than ever, the issue of drinking and driving.
97 people sick after suspected salted egg cake poisoning in southern Vietnam
Vietnam News 16:01 14/03/2026Authorities in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam are investigating a suspected food poisoning incident that left 97 people ill after consuming salted egg sponge cake, with health officials confirming the presence of Salmonella bacteria but no cake samples available for testing.
Freight train derails on Hai Van Pass as rockslide damages track, disrupting North–South railway
Vietnam News 15:59 14/03/2026A freight train derailed on the Hai Van Pass in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, on Saturday morning after running over a section of track broken by rocks that fell from the mountainside after heavy rain, disrupting traffic on the country’s North–South railway line.
Vietnam’s Truong Sa ready for national election
Vietnam News 15:59 14/03/2026All preparations have been completed in Truong Sa (Spratly) Special Zone, administered by Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, for the election of deputies to the country’s law-making National Assembly and local People’s Councils for the 2026-31 term, slated for March 15, or Sunday.
England paceman Wood making slow progress from knee injury
World 15:55 14/03/2026England paceman Mark Wood said his recovery from a knee injury is "real slow going" but the 36-year-old knows that at this stage of his career it could all be over if he pushes too hard.
Nearly 79 million Vietnamese vote in parliamentary, local elections
Vietnam News 09:35 15/03/2026Nearly 79 million voters across Vietnam began casting ballots on Sunday to elect members of the country’s 16th National Assembly and local People’s Councils for the 2026–31 term.
97 people sick after suspected salted egg cake poisoning in southern Vietnam
Vietnam News 16:01 14/03/2026Authorities in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam are investigating a suspected food poisoning incident that left 97 people ill after consuming salted egg sponge cake, with health officials confirming the presence of Salmonella bacteria but no cake samples available for testing.
Freight train derails on Hai Van Pass as rockslide damages track, disrupting North–South railway
Vietnam News 15:59 14/03/2026A freight train derailed on the Hai Van Pass in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, on Saturday morning after running over a section of track broken by rocks that fell from the mountainside after heavy rain, disrupting traffic on the country’s North–South railway line.
Vietnam’s Truong Sa ready for national election
Vietnam News 15:59 14/03/2026All preparations have been completed in Truong Sa (Spratly) Special Zone, administered by Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, for the election of deputies to the country’s law-making National Assembly and local People’s Councils for the 2026-31 term, slated for March 15, or Sunday.
Ho Chi Minh City launches public e-bike service with free trial rides
Ho Chi Minh City 10:07 15/03/2026Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday launched a public electric bicycle service alongside its existing bike-sharing system, with residents offered a free 15-minute trial through the end of March, the Ho Chi Minh City Management Center of Public Transport said.
Ho Chi Minh City races to break ground for Ben Thanh - Thu Thiem metro link
Ho Chi Minh City 18:23 14/03/2026Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have launched an intensive push to begin work on the Ben Thanh – Thu Thiem section of the second metro line in April.
Unseasonal rain drenches Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 11:13 14/03/2026An unseasonal thunderstorm swept across parts of Ho Chi Minh City on Friday evening, with rainfall forming in the city center before spreading to southern areas.
Ho Chi Minh City orders tighter inspections of karaoke bars, massage parlors to clamp down on hidden prostitution
Ho Chi Minh City 16:24 13/03/2026The Ho Chi Minh City administration has ordered tighter inspections of hotels, karaoke bars, massage parlors, and other service businesses to prevent disguised prostitution and related illegal activities.
Ho Chi Minh City aims to add 1,000 classrooms for new school year
Ho Chi Minh City 13:30 13/03/2026Ho Chi Minh City has launched a 150-day campaign to complete 1,000 new classrooms before the start of the 2026-27 academic year in early September.
