3 Vietnamese children suspected of botulinum poisoning after eating fermented fish
Vietnam News 10:19 11/03/2026Three boys in Da Nang City, central Vietnam were hospitalized with suspected botulinum poisoning after eating a traditional dish of fermented fish, according to a report from the Northern Quang Nam Mountain Regional General Hospital on Monday.
American tourist recovers lost wallet left at Vietnam airport
Vietnam News 10:50 11/03/2026An American tourist who left her wallet behind at Dong Hoi Airport in Quang Tri Province, north-central Vietnam was reunited with her belongings after airport security tracked it down and returned it, officials confirmed on Monday.
Japan knock out Vietnam, Taiwan beat India to set up Asian Cup quarter-final with China
Vietnam News 09:31 11/03/2026PERTH, Australia - Japan stayed perfect in the women's Asian Cup group stage as they eased to a 4-0 win over Vietnam, who crashed out of the tournament as Taiwan secured second place in Group C with a 3-1 victory over India on Tuesday.
Vietnamese dairy firm TH Group starts $230mn clean food project in Ho Chi Minh City
Economy 20:21 10/03/2026Vietnamese dairy producer TH Group on Monday broke ground on a clean food processing factory worth more than VND6 trillion (US$230 million) at Song Than 3 Industrial Park in Ho Chi Minh City, in a move aimed at strengthening the region’s safe and sustainable food supply chain.
UAE pledges maximum support for Vietnam’s energy needs amid Middle East tensions
Vietnam News 15:35 10/03/2026President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan has pledged full support for Vietnam’s immediate and long-term energy needs amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
Vietnam ministry urges reduced private vehicle use, remote work amid fuel supply concerns
Vietnam News 12:18 10/03/2026The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade has warned of possible localized fuel shortages and urged residents and businesses to reduce fuel consumption, including limiting private vehicle use and increasing remote work, as tensions in the Middle East threaten global energy supplies.
Vietnam cuts fuel import tax to 0% until next month
Economy 10:38 10/03/2026The Vietnamese government has issued Decree 72 reducing import tariffs on several fuel products to zero percent, effective from March 9 through April 30, in an effort to stabilize the domestic fuel market amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Vietnam adopts measures to ensure fuel supply amid Middle East tensions
Economy 16:23 09/03/2026The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade has said the country is taking proactive measures to secure fuel supplies and stabilize the domestic market as global energy prices surge due to escalating conflicts in the Middle East.
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.
Vietnamese American cooks his way home
In-Depth 17:11 22/02/2026In the ancient town of Hoi An in central Vietnam, where the old lanes carry both memory and movement, there is a restaurant chain popular with international visitors, known to many as Mango. It is not the kind of place that tries too hard to stand out, yet it stays with people.
BYD plans to open ultra-fast flash charging stations in Vietnam
Economy 11:59 11/03/2026Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD could soon introduce its ultra-fast Flash Charging technology to Vietnam, which is capable of charging a battery from 10 to 97 percent in roughly nine minutes.
Meta to charge advertisers a fee to offset Europe's digital taxes
World 11:43 11/03/2026Meta Platforms will charge advertisers a location fee ranging from 2% to 5% to cover digital service taxes imposed by some countries, the U.S. tech giant said in a post on its website, following in the footsteps of Alphabet's Google and Amazon.
Vietnam raises gasoline prices, cuts kerosene, taps stabilization fund in latest fuel price adjustment
Economy 11:38 11/03/2026The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade raised retail gasoline prices while cutting kerosene rates in its latest fuel price adjustment on Tuesday, drawing on the petroleum price stabilization fund.
At least 6 people die in bus fire in Switzerland, local police say
World 10:46 11/03/2026GENEVA -- At least six people died in a bus fire on Tuesday in a small town in western Switzerland, prompting the police to launch a criminal investigation.
Punch the Japanese snow monkey captures hearts while kin face culls
World 10:29 11/03/2026AZUMINO, Japan -- Punch the baby snow monkey and his stuffed orangutan have captured hearts around the world, spawned memes and even won over the White House with their charm.
Omoda & Jaecoo aim for 60 dealerships in Vietnam in 2026
Economy 17:26 10/03/2026Chinese vehicle manufacturer Chery’s Omoda and Jaecoo are accelerating their expansion in Vietnam, with plans to establish a network of around 60 dealerships nationwide in 2026.
Japan to raise foreigners' residency-linked fees up to 30 times
World 17:25 10/03/2026TOKYO -- Japan's cabinet on Tuesday adopted a bill to raise the ceiling on fees for foreigners' applications related to residence status by up to 30-fold and create a prearrival electronic travel authorization system.
Japan aims to eliminate areas lacking transportation
World 17:25 10/03/2026TOKYO -- The Japanese government adopted at a cabinet meeting Tuesday a bill designed to eliminate areas underserved by transportation services such as buses and taxis.
Lego bets on Pokemon, interactive bricks as conflict threatens higher costs
World 17:17 10/03/2026COPENHAGEN -- Lego is bracing for higher energy and raw material costs as oil and gas prices rise amid conflict in the Middle East, its chief executive said, as the Danish toymaker looks to spur growth with interactive "smart bricks" and Pokemon tie-ups.
2 Vietnamese frigates to join joint patrol with Chinese navy in Gulf of Tonkin
Vietnam News 17:17 10/03/2026Two Vietnamese frigates will participate in a joint naval patrol and training exercise with the Chinese Navy in the Gulf of Tonkin, as part of the 10th Vietnam-China Border Defense Friendship Exchange, scheduled for March 18 and 19 in Quang Ninh Province, northern Vietnam and China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
2 Vietnamese frigates to join joint patrol with Chinese navy in Gulf of Tonkin
Vietnam News 17:17 10/03/2026Two Vietnamese frigates will participate in a joint naval patrol and training exercise with the Chinese Navy in the Gulf of Tonkin, as part of the 10th Vietnam-China Border Defense Friendship Exchange, scheduled for March 18 and 19 in Quang Ninh Province, northern Vietnam and China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
Early voting completed in Vietnam’s Truong Sa
Vietnam News 16:46 10/03/2026Voters in Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) Special Zone, administered by Khanh Hoa Province, have completed early voting for deputies to the country’s law-making National Assembly and local People’s Councils for the 2026-31 term, authorities said.
UAE pledges maximum support for Vietnam’s energy needs amid Middle East tensions
Vietnam News 15:35 10/03/2026President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan has pledged full support for Vietnam’s immediate and long-term energy needs amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
Video shows foreign tourist kicking pet dog at Da Nang spa, leaving it with broken ribs
Vietnam News 13:42 10/03/2026A video circulating on social media in recent days has triggered widespread anger after showing a man, believed to be a foreign tourist, violently kicking a small dog in Da Nang despite the animal showing no signs of aggression.
Salmonella linked to ‘banh mi’ poisoning that caused 108 to be hospitalized in Vung Tau
Ho Chi Minh City 14:23 10/03/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health has identified salmonella as the likely cause of a mass food poisoning incident that sent 108 people to hospitals after they ate ‘banh mi’ from a shop on Do Chieu Street in Vung Tau Ward in early March.
11th Japan Vietnam Festival brings vibrant atmosphere to Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 09:39 08/03/2026The 11th Japan Vietnam Festival in Ho Chi Minh City kicked off on Saturday in the heart of the city, drawing large crowds eager to experience a vibrant showcase of tourism, culture, cuisine, performances, and sports from both countries.
Ho Chi Minh City to launch helicopter tours next week
Ho Chi Minh City 19:14 07/03/2026Ho Chi Minh City will officially introduce scenic helicopter tours on Wednesday next week, offering visitors a premium way to admire the city and nearby coastal landscapes from above.
Japanese arrivals to Ho Chi Minh City surge, boosting Vietnam-Japan tourism ties
Ho Chi Minh City 14:04 07/03/2026Nearly 385,000 Japanese tourists visited Ho Chi Minh City in 2025, reflecting an average annual growth rate of about 28 percent and signaling strong potential for deeper tourism ties between Vietnam and Japan.
Middle East tensions may extend Ho Chi Minh City–Europe shipping times by up to 10 days
Ho Chi Minh City 14:22 06/03/2026Rising tensions in the Middle East could extend shipping times for cargo from Ho Chi Minh City to Europe by seven to 10 days and drive up logistics costs, prompting city authorities to urge businesses to diversify export markets, officials said on Thursday.
