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.
JICA pledges continued support for Vietnam’s 2045 development goal
Vietnam News 17:16 09/03/2026The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has affirmed its commitment to supporting Vietnam’s long-term development, with plans to expand cooperation in strategic sectors including semiconductors and artificial intelligence.
French doctors join free medical program for thousands in Vietnam’s Vinh Long
Expat Life 17:29 09/03/2026About 4,000 residents in southern Vinh Long Province and surrounding areas, including people with disabilities and orphaned children, received free medical check-ups and medication from Vietnamese and French doctors during a large-scale charity program held on Sunday.
Hanoi warns of strict action against fuel hoarding amid supply concerns
Vietnam News 17:37 09/03/2026The Hanoi People’s Committee has ordered strict monitoring of fuel retailers and pledged to punish cases of hoarding or creating artificial shortages, as global energy market instability continues to affect domestic supply.
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.
Rising fuel, fertilizer prices worry farmers in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
Vietnam News 16:01 09/03/2026Farmers in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta are facing mounting concerns as fuel and fertilizer prices surge while crop and aquaculture product prices remain stagnant, raising fears of losses in the upcoming harvests.
Vietnam proposes 0% import tax on fuel to secure supply amid Middle East tensions
Vietnam News 14:58 09/03/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed cutting import tariffs on several gasoline and petroleum products to zero percent to diversify supply and stabilize the domestic market amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
Vietnam raises fuel prices for 2nd time in 3 days amid Middle East tensions
Economy 17:08 07/03/2026Vietnam raised retail fuel prices sharply on Saturday afternoon, the second increase in three days, after the government activated emergency pricing rules following a surge in global oil prices linked to tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran.
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.
New standing and a $37.2bn thrust for Vietnam
In-Depth 16:25 22/02/2026The recent working visit of Party General Secretary To Lam to the United States was more than a series of diplomatic engagements between nations sharing an interest in global peace. It marked a pivotal high-level encounter between two comprehensive strategic partners at a decisive historical juncture.
Mitsubishi chemical cuts ethylene production
World 18:13 09/03/2026TOKYO -- Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. has reduced output of ethylene, a material for plastics and other industrial products, to avoid a production halt due to possible supply shortages of raw materials from the Middle East, company officials said on Monday.
Japan biz bankruptcies reach 13-year high in February
World 18:13 09/03/2026TOKYO -- The number of corporate bankruptcies in Japan involving liabilities of at least 10 million yen totaled 851 last month, the highest level in 13 years for a February, Tokyo Shoko Research Ltd. said Monday.
G7 to discuss joint release of emergency oil reserves, French source says
World 17:30 09/03/2026G7 finance ministers will on Monday discuss the possible release of emergency oil reserves, a French government source said, in response to surging oil prices resulting from the Middle East conflict.
Indonesia searches for missing after landfill collapse kills 4
World 17:29 09/03/2026JAKARTA -- Rescuers are still searching for five missing people after a large stack of garbage collapsed at Indonesia's biggest landfill site over the weekend, killing at least four people, an official said on Monday.
Germany's industry makes unexpectedly weak start to 2026
World 17:22 09/03/2026BERLIN - Germany's industry got off to a surprisingly weak start in January, with orders falling more than forecast and output unexpectedly decreasing, according to statistics office data.
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.
Rising fuel, fertilizer prices worry farmers in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
Vietnam News 16:01 09/03/2026Farmers in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta are facing mounting concerns as fuel and fertilizer prices surge while crop and aquaculture product prices remain stagnant, raising fears of losses in the upcoming harvests.
IMF's Georgieva warns Middle East conflict could push global inflation higher
World 16:00 09/03/2026TOKYO -- IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Monday warned of inflation risks from the Middle East conflict, saying a 10-percent increase in oil prices, if persistent through most of the year, would result in a 40-basis-point increase in global inflation.
Chairman of Vietnam’s Can Tho pledges not to ignore citizens’ petitions
Vietnam News 15:06 09/03/2026Chairman of the People’s Committee of Can Tho City in southern Vietnam Truong Canh Tuyen pledged at a meeting with voters on Monday morning that citizens’ petitions would not be ignored if he is elected to the municipal People’s Council for the 2026–31 term.
Vietnam proposes 0% import tax on fuel to secure supply amid Middle East tensions
Vietnam News 14:58 09/03/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed cutting import tariffs on several gasoline and petroleum products to zero percent to diversify supply and stabilize the domestic market amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
10 vessels attacked in Hormuz Strait: analysts
World 14:57 09/03/2026About 10 vessels in or near the Strait of Hormuz have come under attack since Iran blocked the strategic waterway in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes, data analysis groups report.
Rising fuel, fertilizer prices worry farmers in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
Vietnam News 16:01 09/03/2026Farmers in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta are facing mounting concerns as fuel and fertilizer prices surge while crop and aquaculture product prices remain stagnant, raising fears of losses in the upcoming harvests.
Chairman of Vietnam’s Can Tho pledges not to ignore citizens’ petitions
Vietnam News 15:06 09/03/2026Chairman of the People’s Committee of Can Tho City in southern Vietnam Truong Canh Tuyen pledged at a meeting with voters on Monday morning that citizens’ petitions would not be ignored if he is elected to the municipal People’s Council for the 2026–31 term.
Vietnam proposes 0% import tax on fuel to secure supply amid Middle East tensions
Vietnam News 14:58 09/03/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed cutting import tariffs on several gasoline and petroleum products to zero percent to diversify supply and stabilize the domestic market amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
Vietnam’s Dung Quat refinery runs at full capacity amid global energy market volatility
Vietnam News 12:56 09/03/2026The Dung Quat Oil Refinery in Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam is operating at full capacity, diversifying crude oil supplies and activating risk-management measures to maintain a stable fuel supply for the domestic market amid volatility in global energy markets.
How do detainees, persons in temporary custody vote in Vietnam?
Vietnam News 12:11 09/03/2026Under current regulations, individuals who are temporarily detained or held in custody are still entitled to exercise their voting rights.
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.
Ho Chi Minh City to establish $19mn venture capital fund to boost innovation ecosystem
Ho Chi Minh City 17:14 05/03/2026Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have issued a plan to establish a new venture capital fund with an initial charter capital of VND500 billion (US$19 million), with a view to accelerating the city’s innovation, science, and technology ecosystem.
