China, Sweden, S.Korea extend support for Vietnam’s post-flood recovery
Vietnam News 19:32 05/12/2025China, Sweden, and South Korea have provided financial assistance to help Vietnam recover from recent historic floods and other natural disasters in the central region, as local authorities and communities work to restore daily life and rebuild affected areas.
CERF allocates $2.6mn for urgent response to flooding in Vietnam
Vietnam News 16:21 05/12/2025The emergency relief coordinator of the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has allocated over US$2.6 million from the fund’s rapid response window for humanitarian action in Vietnam as the country responds to natural disasters such as floods and storms.
Japanese group Kokuyo plans to acquire majority stake in Vietnam's stationery giant Thien Long
Economy 15:18 05/12/2025Japanese stationery and office furniture group Kokuyo plans to acquire up to 65.01 percent of the charter capital of Thien Long Group Corporation, a leading Vietnamese stationery producer, through the purchase of shares from its major shareholder and a public tender offer.
Vietnamese police arrest 3 S.Koreans wanted by Interpol over Cambodia scam ring
Vietnam News 15:16 05/12/2025Vietnamese police have arrested three South Korean nationals accused of running a fraud ring in Cambodia who were hiding in Da Nang, central Vietnam before transferring them to South Korean authorities for extradition.
Severe flooding inundates 3,300 homes, leaves 1 dead in Vietnam's Lam Dong
Vietnam News 13:54 05/12/2025Torrential rain and rapidly rising rivers submerged more than 3,300 homes and left one man dead in Lam Dong Province, central Vietnam after only one day of severe flooding that also triggered landslides and widespread infrastructure damage.
ADB rolls out emergency grants as floods sweep Vietnam, Thailand, Sri Lanka
Vietnam News 13:07 05/12/2025The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has released millions of dollars in emergency grants to countries in Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka hit hardest by recent floods, providing immediate humanitarian relief and support for early recovery and reconstruction efforts.
New storm likely to enter East Vietnam Sea this weekend, may impact central region
Vietnam News 16:31 04/12/2025A tropical depression east of the Philippines is forecast to enter the East Vietnam Sea around December 6-7 and could become the 16th storm of the year in the region, potentially affecting central Vietnam, officials said at a press briefing on Thursday.
Storm Koto turns southwest, slows toward waters off central Vietnam
Vietnam News 13:03 01/12/2025Storm Koto, after several directional changes in the East Vietnam Sea, shifted southwest on Monday morning toward the waters off Gia Lai and Khanh Hoa, with its intensity expected to weaken gradually, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Through street photography workshops, visitors explore Hanoi one frame at a time
In-Depth 15:28 04/12/2025Amid the busy rhythm of the Hanoi Old Quarter, street photography workshops have emerged as a new form of cultural tourism that is drawing many international visitors.
What does Ho Chi Minh City need to join the lifestyle economy race?
In-Depth 09:47 04/12/2025In Vietnam, particularly in Ho Chi Minh City, the growth of lifestyle businesses mirrors the demand for diverse, spiritually oriented experiences seen in cities like Seoul, Tokyo, Copenhagen, and Bangkok.
Digital transformation begins with people as Vietnam steps up transition
In-Depth 12:42 30/11/2025Vietnam’s push toward comprehensive digital transformation will depend foremost on the capacity and readiness of its people, experts said at the Autumn Economic Forum held in November 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City.
People helping people: Free services aid disaster recovery in south-central Vietnam
In-Depth 10:30 29/11/2025In former Phu Yen Province, now part of Dak Lak Province, south-central Vietnam, residents are working to rebuild and recover as they emerge from the recent historic floods, supported by compassionate efforts from people across the Southeast Asian country.
Vietnam targets rabies at its source with mandatory dog, cat registration
In-Depth 13:33 28/11/2025Ho Chi Minh City has ordered all dog and cat owners to declare their pets with local authorities in a major bid to control rabies, as Vietnam continues to record dozens of deaths each year despite easy access to vaccines and preventive treatment.
Australia-Vietnam partnership boosts digital access for ethnic minority businesswomen
In-Depth 12:24 26/11/2025In this mountainous commune outside Sa Pa, where H’Mong women are taught from childhood to embroider the perfect wedding dress before they can marry, a task that can take months or even a year, Sung Thi Lan once believed her world would remain limited to the terraced fields and the narrow trekking trail that brought tourists past her shop.
How can central Vietnam reduce flood damage?
In-Depth 09:05 26/11/2025Residents across several central Vietnamese localities have just endured devastating floods that caused heavy losses in lives and property. Many are asking why water levels surged so fiercely this year and what can be done to curb flooding and damage.
Vietnam tightens crackdown on influencer-driven scams
In-Depth 20:55 22/11/2025Vietnam is entering its toughest enforcement phase against influencer-led online sales as police launch a wave of criminal investigations targeting pageant winners, most-followed TikTok creators, and KOL/KOC influencers accused of smuggling, selling fake goods, deceiving customers, and evading taxes on a massive scale.
HTV elevates SEA Games viewing with vibrant, multi-angle coverage
Ho Chi Minh City 17:22 05/12/2025Following the Broadcaster Meeting and Press Briefing for the 33rd SEA Games held in Thailand in September, Ho Chi Minh City Radio and Television (HTV) became one of the first broadcasters to secure television rights for the 2025 Southeast Asian Games.
RVs attract diverse demand in Japan
World 16:47 05/12/2025TOKYO -- Recreational vehicles are attracting ever-rising attention in Japan, not just as campers but as evacuation shelters, traveling hotels and business offices.
Abe shooter apologizes to bereaved family for 1st time
World 16:47 05/12/2025TOKYO -- Tetsuya Yamagami, charged with the 2022 murder of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, apologized to the bereaved family for the first time at Nara District Court on Thursday.
Suspected masterminds in robberies in Tokyo area arrested
World 16:23 05/12/2025TOKYO -- Japanese police have arrested four men suspected of masterminding a series of robberies in the Tokyo metropolitan area, including a case that left a woman seriously injured in Chiba Prefecture in October last year.
Major mountain passes leading to Vietnam’s Da Lat reopen after landslides
Vietnam News 16:17 05/12/2025Major mountain passes connecting Da Lat in Lam Dong Province, central Vietnam with popular destinations like Ho Chi Minh City, Phan Thiet, Nha Trang, and Phan Rang had reopened by Friday morning, restoring regional traffic flow following multiple landslides triggered by days of downpours.
Study says African penguins starved en masse off South Africa
World 16:08 05/12/2025Endangered penguins living off South Africa's coast have likely starved en masse due to food shortages, a study said Friday, with some populations dropping by 95 percent in just eight years.
Deadly Sumatra flooding triggers memories of Indian Ocean tsunami
World 15:51 05/12/2025For fisherman Effendi Basyaruddin, the deadly floods and landslides in Indonesia's Aceh province over the past week have triggered traumatic memories of the day 21 years ago when he ran for his life as the ocean rose like a cliff face and smashed through his hometown.
Laid off from her tech job, social media became her safety net
World 15:50 05/12/2025Amid uncertainty, tech-savvy young people are turning passion projects into income streams.
In Nigeria, anguish turns to anger for parents of kidnapped children
World 15:48 05/12/2025MAIDUGURI, Nigeria - Two weeks after one of Nigeria's worst school kidnappings, parents of the more than 250 missing children are desperate for news and dismayed at what they see as the slow response from authorities.
Milan-Cortina organisers rush to ready venues as Olympic flame arrives in Italy
World 15:11 05/12/2025ROME -- The Olympic flame arrives in Rome on Thursday as the Milan-Cortina Winter Games home into view, but organisers are rushing to make sure everything is ready for a sprawling sports showcase spread across a vast area of northern Italy.
Ho Chi Minh City partners with Grab to accelerate digital transformation, smart services in tourism
Ho Chi Minh City 14:59 05/12/2025The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism signed a cooperation agreement with tech-based ride-hailing company Grab Vietnam on Thursday to promote the city as a top destination and improve visitor experiences through a digital service ecosystem.
Major mountain passes leading to Vietnam’s Da Lat reopen after landslides
Vietnam News 16:17 05/12/2025Major mountain passes connecting Da Lat in Lam Dong Province, central Vietnam with popular destinations like Ho Chi Minh City, Phan Thiet, Nha Trang, and Phan Rang had reopened by Friday morning, restoring regional traffic flow following multiple landslides triggered by days of downpours.
Vietnam’s Bach Ma National Park recognized as ASEAN heritage park
Vietnam News 14:11 05/12/2025Bach Ma National Park in Hue City, central Vietnam has been officially recognized as an ASEAN Heritage Park, alongside four other national parks and conservation areas in Vietnam.
Severe flooding inundates 3,300 homes, leaves 1 dead in Vietnam's Lam Dong
Vietnam News 13:54 05/12/2025Torrential rain and rapidly rising rivers submerged more than 3,300 homes and left one man dead in Lam Dong Province, central Vietnam after only one day of severe flooding that also triggered landslides and widespread infrastructure damage.
ADB rolls out emergency grants as floods sweep Vietnam, Thailand, Sri Lanka
Vietnam News 13:07 05/12/2025The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has released millions of dollars in emergency grants to countries in Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka hit hardest by recent floods, providing immediate humanitarian relief and support for early recovery and reconstruction efforts.
Vietnam skywatchers set for December cold supermoon spectacle
Vietnam News 10:36 05/12/2025Vietnamese stargazers will be treated to December’s supermoon, also called the cold moon, after sunset on Friday when the moon appears larger, brighter, and higher in the night sky than any other full moon of the year, according to science news site LiveScience.
HTV elevates SEA Games viewing with vibrant, multi-angle coverage
Ho Chi Minh City 17:22 05/12/2025Following the Broadcaster Meeting and Press Briefing for the 33rd SEA Games held in Thailand in September, Ho Chi Minh City Radio and Television (HTV) became one of the first broadcasters to secure television rights for the 2025 Southeast Asian Games.
Ho Chi Minh City partners with Grab to accelerate digital transformation, smart services in tourism
Ho Chi Minh City 14:59 05/12/2025The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism signed a cooperation agreement with tech-based ride-hailing company Grab Vietnam on Thursday to promote the city as a top destination and improve visitor experiences through a digital service ecosystem.
Metro, road projects boost connectivity between Ho Chi Minh City, Long Thanh airport
Ho Chi Minh City 14:54 05/12/2025As Long Thanh International Airport in Dong Nai Province prepares to welcome its first flight on December 19, Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating a series of metro, road, and railway projects to ensure smooth travel between the two localities.
Ho Chi Minh City orders enforcement against double-decker buses violating traffic rules
Ho Chi Minh City 14:36 05/12/2025Ho Chi Minh City has ordered tighter enforcement against open-top double-decker buses operating in its downtown area after authorities reported repeated violations of traffic restrictions, the city’s construction department said on Thursday.
4 dead in early-morning house fire in central Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 13:56 05/12/2025Four people died after a fire broke out at a building on Tran Hung Dao Street in downtown Ho Chi Minh City early on Friday, local authorities said.
