Japanese tourist moved by Vietnamese police’s kindness after running out of money
Vietnam News 19:56 06/03/2026A 68-year-old Japanese traveler has expressed heartfelt gratitude to police in Ha Tinh Province, north-central Vietnam after they stepped in to help him when he found himself stranded without money.
Vietnam fines driver $1,333 for wrong-way driving on expressway
Vietnam News 14:10 06/03/2026Vietnamese traffic police have fined a person who drove in the wrong direction on the Hanoi–Bac Giang Expressway, forcing several motorists to brake suddenly to avoid a collision, authorities said on Thursday.
Vietnam, Russia boost emergency cooperation
Vietnam News 15:52 06/03/2026General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Minister of National Defense, met Russian Minister of Civil Defense, Emergencies, and Disaster Relief Aleksandr Vyacheslavovich Kurenkov in Hanoi on Thursday to strengthen bilateral cooperation in emergency management and defense.
Ho Chi Minh City to tighten technical oversight of dental clinics
Vietnam News 11:12 06/03/2026Dental services in Ho Chi Minh City are booming, with thousands of clinics operating and many advanced techniques being introduced. However, this rapid growth also presents challenges in maintaining quality and patient safety, prompting the city’s health sector to strengthen its oversight.
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.
Vietnam prepares evacuation plans for citizens in Middle East amid rising tensions
Vietnam News 13:55 06/03/2026Vietnam has prepared evacuation plans for its citizens in the Middle East as regional tensions escalate, though no Vietnamese nationals have been reported being affected by the conflict involving the U.S., Israel and Iran, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
ADB sees modest growth impact on Asia if Middle East conflict lasts about a month
World 13:49 06/03/2026MANILA -- The Asian Development Bank's chief economist said on Friday that if the Middle East conflict and closure of the Strait of Hormuz last only about a month, as some U.S. projections suggest, the impact on growth in developing Asia would be modest, with only a slight and temporary "downward blip" in annual GDP.
Vietnamese firms wary of accepting orders bound for Middle East
Economy 10:28 06/03/2026Escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, are prompting Vietnamese logistics providers and exporters to watch developments closely, with many reconsidering whether to accept new shipments to the region.
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.
Vietnamese UAV ingenuity lights up the skies
In-Depth 14:00 22/02/2026When historic floods swept through several northern provinces such as Thai Nguyen in early October 2025, cutting off many communes and bringing rescue vehicles to a halt, made-in-Vietnam unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) played a vital role in supporting flood-hit residents.
Train services halted as barge collision damages bridge in southern Vietnam
Vietnam News 19:31 06/03/2026Railway authorities suspended train operations on Friday after a barge struck the Ghenh Bridge in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam, causing structural damage to the rail line.
Japan oks world's 1st iPS cell treatments
World 18:17 06/03/2026TOKYO -- Japan's health ministry said Friday it has conditionally approved production and sales of two novel regenerative therapies capitalizing on induced pluripotent stem cells.
Japan oks bill to create disaster management agency
World 18:16 06/03/2026TOKYO -- The Japanese government Friday approved a bill to establish the planned disaster management agency, which will serve as a central command body for disaster response.
Fukushima N-plant begins final treated water release for FY 2025
World 18:16 06/03/2026TOKYO -- The Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant on Friday started the seventh, or final, round of treated water discharge into the Pacific for fiscal 2025, its operator, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc., said.
Vietnam, Russia seek stronger cooperation in emergency response, rescue operations
Vietnam News 17:20 06/03/2026Vietnam and Russia have agreed to expand cooperation in emergency response and search and rescue, with plans to boost technology transfer, equipment production, and personnel training.
Vietnamese travelers scramble for routes home as Middle East disruptions cancel flights, drive up fares
Travel 16:02 06/03/2026Vietnamese travelers in the Middle East and Europe have been seeking alternative routes home after airspace disruptions linked to conflict in the Middle East led to flight cancelations and rising airfares.
Vietnamese exporters struggle as surging oil prices drive up logistics costs
Economy 15:56 06/03/2026Escalating tensions in the Middle East are pushing global oil prices higher, placing new pressure on Vietnam’s exporters as transportation and logistics costs surge at a time when orders are already difficult to secure.
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.
Vietnam’s 5G speeds surge at start of 2026
Vietnam News 14:18 06/03/2026Vietnam’s 5G network speeds surged more than 50 percent in January 2026 compared with December 2025, signifying one of the sharpest month-to-month increases in recent years and reflecting a strong wave of investment in telecommunications infrastructure.
Japan and ASEAN cooperate on cybersecurity measures
World 14:03 06/03/2026“We believed we had taken the necessary and sufficient measures. However, this attack was advanced and sophisticated beyond what we had anticipated.” Atsushi Katsuki, president and CEO of Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd., a major Japanese beverage and food company, said this at a news conference on November 27, 2025, regarding a system disruption caused by ransomware (a ransom-demanding computer virus).
OpenAI hit with lawsuit claiming ChatGPT acted as an unlicensed lawyer
World 13:58 06/03/2026WASHINGTON - ChatGPT maker OpenAI has been accused in a new lawsuit of practicing law without a U.S. license and helping a former disability claimant breach a settlement and flood a federal court docket with meritless filings.
Train services halted as barge collision damages bridge in southern Vietnam
Vietnam News 19:31 06/03/2026Railway authorities suspended train operations on Friday after a barge struck the Ghenh Bridge in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam, causing structural damage to the rail line.
Vietnam, Russia seek stronger cooperation in emergency response, rescue operations
Vietnam News 17:20 06/03/2026Vietnam and Russia have agreed to expand cooperation in emergency response and search and rescue, with plans to boost technology transfer, equipment production, and personnel training.
Vietnam’s 5G speeds surge at start of 2026
Vietnam News 14:18 06/03/2026Vietnam’s 5G network speeds surged more than 50 percent in January 2026 compared with December 2025, signifying one of the sharpest month-to-month increases in recent years and reflecting a strong wave of investment in telecommunications infrastructure.
Vietnam prepares evacuation plans for citizens in Middle East amid rising tensions
Vietnam News 13:55 06/03/2026Vietnam has prepared evacuation plans for its citizens in the Middle East as regional tensions escalate, though no Vietnamese nationals have been reported being affected by the conflict involving the U.S., Israel and Iran, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Hanoi ‘bun rieu’ stall shut over hygiene complaint from Chinese tourist
Vietnam News 11:15 06/03/2026Authorities in Hoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi have ordered the closure of a long-standing ‘bun rieu’ (Vietnamese crab noodle soup) eatery on Hang Luoc Street following hygiene concerns raised by a Chinese tourist on social media.
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.
Ho Chi Minh City reports 92 hospitalized in suspected ‘banh mi’ poisoning in Vung Tau
Ho Chi Minh City 13:49 05/03/2026The number of people hospitalized following a suspected food poisoning incident linked to a street ‘banh mi’ stall in Vung Tau Ward, Ho Chi Minh City had risen to 92 as of Wednesday night.
Ho Chi Minh City expected to see off-season rains through Friday
Ho Chi Minh City 10:21 05/03/2026Unseasonal rains will possibly affect about one-third of southern Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City, on Thursday and Friday as strong upper-level disturbances trigger late-afternoon and evening showers during the peak of the dry season.
Vietnam’s Vung Tau ‘banh mi’ shop shut after suspected food poisoning
Ho Chi Minh City 11:27 04/03/2026Authorities in Vung Tau Ward, Ho Chi Minh City have ordered a local ‘banh mi’ shop to suspend operations after several customers were hospitalized with suspected food poisoning.
