Drinks, ice cream sell like hot cakes in Ho Chi Minh City’s heatwave
Ho Chi Minh City 19:53 11/04/2026As temperatures have soared across Ho Chi Minh City since early April, a prolonged heatwave is reshaping consumer habits and driving a surge in demand for cooling products such as drinks, juices and ice cream.
Electric vehicle demand surges in Ho Chi Minh City as prices ease, fuel costs rise
Vietnam News 17:54 11/04/2026Demand for electric vehicles in Ho Chi Minh City has picked up sharply in recent weeks, with buyers placing deposits and waiting for deliveries as more affordable models enter the market and fuel prices climb, dealers and industry representatives said.
Vietnam police, locals assist French tourist with broken leg in motorcycle accident
Vietnam News 15:56 11/04/2026A French tourist who suffered a broken leg in a motorcycle accident on a slippery road in central Vietnam was taken to hospital with assistance from police and local residents, authorities said on Saturday.
Waste piles up along Da Nang’s Son Tra coastal streets
Vietnam News 16:12 11/04/2026Piles of household waste have accumulated along coastal areas of Son Tra Peninsula in Da nang City, central Vietnam in recent weeks, affecting the environment and daily life of residents, according to local residents.
Ho Chi Minh City to inspect school meal suppliers this month
Ho Chi Minh City 18:36 08/04/2026The Ho Chi Minh City administration has announced plans to launch inspections of food suppliers and catering services that provide meals to schools, with a view to strengthening food safety compliance.
Diseased pork supplied to schools, preschools in Hanoi, neighboring provinces: police
Vietnam News 14:51 07/04/2026About 300 metric tons of contaminated pork was supplied to kitchens at 26 elementary schools and several private preschools in Hanoi and neighboring provinces, police said on Monday after dismantling a major food safety ring that processed and distributed diseased pigs to markets and institutional kitchens.
Hanoi slaughterhouse shuttered after 300-tonne diseased pork scandal
Vietnam News 14:52 03/04/2026Authorities in Hanoi have suspended operations at the Van Phuc slaughterhouse after police uncovered a ring that processed and distributed 300 metric tons of pork infected with African swine fever to local markets and school canteens.
Vietnam’s Thai Nguyen Province probes suspected contaminated pork served at kindergarten
Vietnam News 15:07 02/04/2026Authorities in Thai Nguyen Province, northern Vietnam have ordered an investigation into suspected contaminated pork served to children at a local kindergarten after parents reported the meat tested positive for E.coli and African swine fever.
In Ho Chi Minh City, ‘nomadic’ vendors trail construction boom, following workers from site to site
In-Depth 14:41 09/04/2026At daybreak on Phuoc Thien Street in Long Binh Ward, eastern Ho Chi Minh City, Tran Thi Hue arranges gloves, masks, and hard hats on a small cart, facing a construction site where her husband has worked for six years.
Expert calls for balance of growth, heritage in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
In-Depth 15:32 07/04/2026New expressways in southern Vietnam’s Mekong Delta are transforming travel and boosting economic growth, but they also raise concerns about preserving the region’s unique river-based culture and long-standing community connections, according to archaeologist Nguyen Thi Hau.
In Vietnam, protecting children online becomes more urgent than ever: opinion
In-Depth 17:33 06/04/2026With 87 percent of Vietnamese children using the Internet daily for five to seven hours, experts warned that safeguarding them in the digital space has become a pressing issue.
Factory A32 in Da Nang extends fighter jet service life through complex modernization overhaul
In-Depth 08:10 05/04/2026Factory A32 in Da Nang City, central Vietnam is carrying out advanced life-extension and maintenance work on fighter jets, a highly technical process aimed at extending the operational lifespan of the aircraft that have been in service for decades.
Factory A32: From wartime workshop to Vietnam’s fighter jet maintenance hub
In-Depth 16:50 03/04/2026Now one of Vietnam’s leading military aviation maintenance facilities, Factory A32 was established during the resistance war against the U.S., evolving from early aircraft repair efforts carried out under wartime conditions marked by relocation, limited equipment, and heavy bombing.
Closer look at growth and prosperity in Vietnam
In-Depth 17:03 31/03/2026In recent days, as global developments shift and the discourse on growth resurfaces in Vietnam, wealth and prosperity have invited deeper reflection – both at the level of the family and the nation.
Building beyond borders: A Vietnamese founder’s next step in connecting global communities
In-Depth 14:04 22/03/2026Six years after launching VietConnect to link Vietnamese professionals worldwide, Milly Nguyen is taking the next step. With the debut of Spaces Connect, she is transforming a community-driven platform into a space for practical support, connecting people across borders through services, data and shared opportunities.
In Vietnam, busy young people turn to offline dating events to find connection
In-Depth 16:00 21/03/2026After a long workday, Nguyen Van Hoa scrolls through his phone at home in Ho Chi Minh City, looking for a way to meet someone beyond his daily routine.
Free nursing home opens in Vietnam’s Can Tho to care for 300 elderly
Vietnam News 19:51 11/04/2026A new nursing home in Can Tho City, southern Vietnam officially opened on Saturday, offering free long-term care for up to 300 elderly people without family support.
Extreme heat drives up stroke risk in Vietnam
Vietnam News 17:50 11/04/2026Prolonged extreme heat in Vietnam, with temperatures in some localities nearing 42 degrees Celsius in recent days, is increasing stroke risk, while a growing number of young patients is being reported, doctors said.
Chinese slimmers trade lost fat for beef
World 17:37 11/04/2026In a community center in eastern China, Shu Fangqiang shrugged off his jacket and stepped onto a scale, one of hundreds of locals signing up for an unusual weight loss program -- 'Trade Fat for Beef'.
Vietnam’s Ca Mau reports 1 death linked to suspected meningococcal infection
Vietnam News 17:31 11/04/2026Health authorities in Ca Mau Province, southern Vietnam on Friday confirmed one death linked to suspected meningococcal meningitis after three suspected cases were identified and treated at a provincial hospital, prompting intensified disease monitoring and preventive measures.
Vietnam arrests 3 South Koreans on Interpol red notices
Vietnam News 17:29 11/04/2026Vietnamese police detained three South Korean nationals wanted under Interpol red notices and handed them over to South Korean authorities on Thursday, authorities confirmed the same day.
Japan approves additional $4 bln for chipmaker Rapidus
World 16:02 11/04/2026TOKYO -- Japan's industry ministry said on Saturday it has approved an additional 631.5 billion yen ($3.96 billion) to accelerate research and development at chipmaker Rapidus.
Vietnam charges Mercedes driver after standoff at police station
Vietnam News 16:01 11/04/2026Police in northern Vietnam have charged a 62-year-old driver with resisting officers after he took a traffic violation file and locked himself inside his Mercedes during a dispute over a speeding offense, authorities said.
Rising property prices drive up living costs in Da Nang
Vietnam News 13:23 11/04/2026Rising property prices in the central Vietnamese city of Da Nang are pushing up living costs and putting pressure on low-income workers, with many earning under VND10 million (US$380) a month finding it increasingly difficult to get by, officials and residents said.
7th suspected rabies death reported in Vietnam’s Tay Ninh
Vietnam News 13:21 11/04/2026Authorities in Tay Ninh Province, southern Vietnam on Friday confirmed a seventh suspected rabies-related death in 2026 after a 66-year-old man died following severe symptoms linked to dog bites, amid warnings of rising infection risks during ongoing hot weather.
1 dead, 27 injured as bus carrying British tourists crashes in Spain's La Gomera
World 13:13 11/04/2026MADRID -- At least one person died and 27 were injured after a bus carrying British tourists crashed down a ravine on the Spanish island of La Gomera, emergency services said on Friday.
Vietnam to export 1st shipment of fresh pomelos to Australia next week
Economy 11:10 11/04/2026Vietnam is set to export its first official shipment of fresh pomelos to Australia on Monday after about six months of preparation, the agriculture ministry said.
Free nursing home opens in Vietnam’s Can Tho to care for 300 elderly
Vietnam News 19:51 11/04/2026A new nursing home in Can Tho City, southern Vietnam officially opened on Saturday, offering free long-term care for up to 300 elderly people without family support.
Extreme heat drives up stroke risk in Vietnam
Vietnam News 17:50 11/04/2026Prolonged extreme heat in Vietnam, with temperatures in some localities nearing 42 degrees Celsius in recent days, is increasing stroke risk, while a growing number of young patients is being reported, doctors said.
Vietnam’s Ca Mau reports 1 death linked to suspected meningococcal infection
Vietnam News 17:31 11/04/2026Health authorities in Ca Mau Province, southern Vietnam on Friday confirmed one death linked to suspected meningococcal meningitis after three suspected cases were identified and treated at a provincial hospital, prompting intensified disease monitoring and preventive measures.
Vietnam arrests 3 South Koreans on Interpol red notices
Vietnam News 17:29 11/04/2026Vietnamese police detained three South Korean nationals wanted under Interpol red notices and handed them over to South Korean authorities on Thursday, authorities confirmed the same day.
Vietnam charges Mercedes driver after standoff at police station
Vietnam News 16:01 11/04/2026Police in northern Vietnam have charged a 62-year-old driver with resisting officers after he took a traffic violation file and locked himself inside his Mercedes during a dispute over a speeding offense, authorities said.
Ho Chi Minh City to stage fireworks at 7 locations on Reunification Day
Ho Chi Minh City 10:57 11/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City will host fireworks displays at seven sites from 9:00 pm to 9:15 pm on April 30 as part of celebrations marking Reunification Day and International Workers’ Day.
France ready to share metro expertise with Ho Chi Minh City: French ambassador
Ho Chi Minh City 10:56 11/04/2026France stands ready to share its long-standing experience in developing urban rail systems, particularly metro networks, with Ho Chi Minh City authorities as the southern hub takes early steps toward building modern public transport infrastructure, French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet said.
2 Vietnamese boys survive severe hand, foot, mouth disease
Ho Chi Minh City 17:16 10/04/2026Doctors at Children’s Hospital 2 in Ho Chi Minh City have saved two young boys in critical condition from hand, foot, and mouth disease caused by Enterovirus 71 (EV71), a strain known for its rapid and severe neurological complications, a hospital official confirmed on Friday.
Trash piles persist across Ho Chi Minh City ward despite clean-up efforts
Ho Chi Minh City 16:50 10/04/2026Piles of garbage, including plastic cups, bags, and household waste, were seen scattered across multiple sites in Ho Chi Minh City’s An Khanh Ward, with authorities identifying the area as one of several localities still facing persistent urban sanitation issues.
Suspected food poisoning cases at Ho Chi Minh City elementary school rise to 148
Ho Chi Minh City 15:05 10/04/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health on Friday reported a sharp increase in the number of students suspected of food poisoning at Binh Quoi Tay Elementary School in Binh Quoi Ward, with 148 cases recorded as of this morning.
