How Decree 282 applies and what evidence needed to curb karaoke noise in Vietnam
Vietnam News 15:05 23/12/2025The government’s Decree 282/2025, which took effect in mid-December and replaced Decree 144/2021, is expected to remove long-standing bottlenecks in dealing with noise pollution, but grassroots authorities are still struggling, hampered by a lack of equipment, manpower, and technical procedures to handle violations effectively.
Over 100 fall sick after eating ‘banh mi’ in Ho Chi Minh City ward
Ho Chi Minh City 16:56 23/12/2025Health authorities in Ho Chi Minh City reported 102 suspected food poisoning cases after residents ate ‘banh mi’ purchased from a shop in Phu My Ward, prompting an urgent investigation and large-scale medical response.
Malaysia accepts AFC decision to forfeit match to Vietnam: Indonesia media
Vietnam News 16:38 23/12/2025The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has officially conceded to the penalty of forfeiting the match to Vietnam in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, following a controversy over naturalized players, according to Indonesian media sources.
Vietnam’s Can Tho to stage fireworks, drone show for River Culture Festival
Vietnam News 18:04 23/12/2025Can Tho City in southern Vietnam will host a low-altitude fireworks display and a drone light show this weekend to celebrate its first River Culture Festival, city authorities said, as part of efforts to highlight the Mekong Delta hub’s river-based heritage and tourism appeal.
Police probe dam releases in Vietnam’s Dak Lak, where historic floods killed 113
Vietnam News 18:31 20/12/2025Historic floods that struck Dak Lak Province, south-central Vietnam, late last month left 113 people dead and caused massive damage, provincial authorities said, adding that the Ministry of Public Security is investigating whether the discharge of the Song Ba Ha hydropower plant was conducted properly.
How central Vietnam can ease pain of natural disasters
Vietnam News 17:39 17/12/2025For central Vietnam to truly ‘live with floods,’ it needs fundamental, long-term solutions built on three key pillars, including reorganizing living space, restoring natural ecosystems, and strengthening community capacity.
Vietnam's Khanh Hoa warns of new flood risk, orders evacuations from high-risk areas
Vietnam News 13:22 10/12/2025The administration of Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam has issued an urgent warning about a possible new flood wave on local rivers and streams from Tuesday night to Thursday, calling on authorities to prepare immediate evacuations from areas prone to flooding and landslides.
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.
Digital infidelity in Vietnam: Married to the game or to each other?
In-Depth 10:57 23/12/2025Infidelity in the digital age no longer needs a hotel room or a paper trail but it rather unfolds quietly through screens and usernames.
Sedentary lifestyles drive rise in early joint degeneration among young adults in Vietnam
In-Depth 13:33 22/12/2025Young adults in Vietnam are increasingly being diagnosed with joint and spine disorders once associated mainly with old age, as sedentary lifestyles and heavy technology use take a growing toll on musculoskeletal health.
Who’s teaching Vietnam’s next generation how to live in cyberspace?
In-Depth 12:16 21/12/2025One day he was on the TEDx stage delivering an inspiring speech and the next day he was named a fraud. Last month, a rising IELTS creator who aspired to make English learning more affordable for Vietnamese students stumbled through a few mispronunciations and awkward grammatical errors.
Refereeing controversies deepen chaos at SEA Games in Thailand
In-Depth 14:21 19/12/2025Amid a 2025 Southeast Asian Games already weighed down by logistical failures and complaints from athletes, a wave of refereeing controversies has pushed the regional competition into deeper disarray.
Businesses and the journey to shaping Vietnam’s future for every child
In-Depth 14:00 18/12/2025In a new development context shaped by climate change, digital transformation and population ageing, Vietnam is increasingly recognizing investment in children as a decisive driver of national competitiveness.
Green consumption reshapes lifestyles, fuels business competitiveness in Vietnam
In-Depth 17:28 17/12/2025Green consumption is no longer a niche trend but is increasingly becoming a lifestyle choice among young Vietnamese, prompting businesses to rethink products and strategies to meet rising sustainability demand and strengthen long-term competitiveness.
Vietnamese experts, parents back Australia’s social media ban for under-16s
In-Depth 12:06 17/12/2025Australia’s ban on social media for children under 16 has gained strong support in Vietnam, where experts and parents see it as essential for protecting young people’s mental health and comprehensive development.
SEA Games controversies continue as athletes, including Vietnam’s, face unfair judging
In-Depth 09:29 17/12/2025Controversies surrounding referee decisions continue to overshadow the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand, as athletes, including many of Vietnam, face unfair rulings in multiple sports.
Japan govt adopts 1st basic plan on AI
World 17:47 23/12/2025TOKYO -- The Japanese government at a cabinet meeting on Tuesday adopted its first basic plan on the development and utilization of artificial intelligence.
Japan news media assn calls for protecting content from AI
World 17:47 23/12/2025TOKYO -- The Japan Newspaper Publishers and Editors Association on Tuesday urged the government to consider appropriate protection of content, saying that news articles have been used by generative artificial intelligence without permission.
Japan to cap foreign workers at 1.23 million through FY 2028
World 17:47 23/12/2025TOKYO -- Japanese government bodies including the Immigration Services Agency on Tuesday proposed capping the combined number of foreign workers with specified skilled worker status and under a planned new skill development and employment program at 1,231,900 through the end of fiscal 2028.
Japan issues sternest intervention warning, says yen deviating from fundamentals
World 17:10 23/12/2025TOKYO - Japan has a free hand in dealing with excessive moves in the yen, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Tuesday, issuing the strongest warning to date on Tokyo's readiness to intervene in the currency market to arrest sharp declines in the currency.
UOB maintains 7.7% GDP growth forecast for Vietnam in 2025
Economy 17:05 23/12/2025Singapore’s United Overseas Bank (UOB) on Monday maintained its previous forecast for Vietnam’s economic growth in the fourth quarter of 2025 at 7.2 percent, which would bring its full-year growth to 7.7 percent, citing robust exports to the U.S. as a key driver.
Vietnam seizes over 10 tonnes of Chinese fish found contaminated with formaldehyde
Vietnam News 14:43 23/12/2025Police and relevant forces in Thanh Hoa Province, north-central Vietnam have confiscated more than 10 metric tons of frozen bummalo imported from China, with laboratory tests confirming the presence of banned formaldehyde, a highly toxic chemical prohibited in food processing, authorities said on Tuesday.
Vietnam urges Thailand, Cambodia to exercise restraint as ASEAN weighs border tensions
Vietnam News 14:40 23/12/2025Vietnam has urged Thailand and Cambodia to exercise maximum restraint and refrain from the use of force amid ongoing clashes along their shared border, warning that prolonged hostilities could undermine regional peace, stability, and ASEAN unity.
Ho Chi Minh City police arrest 7 in fake beef ring using banned chemical
Vietnam News 14:34 23/12/2025Police in Ho Chi Minh City confirmed on Monday that they had arrested seven suspects connected to a large-scale operation that allegedly converted pork into counterfeit beef using pig blood and a banned chemical.
Vietnam ministry rejects proposal to let 16-year-olds take driver’s license tests
Vietnam News 14:10 23/12/2025Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction has rejected a proposal to allow students aged 16 to take driver’s license tests, saying the move would be inconsistent with national law and international conventions.
ISL targets 2026 relaunch after COVID-19, war disruptions
World 13:45 23/12/2025The International Swimming League (ISL) plans to relaunch as soon as 2026 after a three-year hiatus, betting that a reshaped commercial model, stable backing and momentum from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics can sustain a global, team-based competition in one of the Games' marquee sports.
First bicycle lanes take shape in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 12:09 23/12/2025After more than two months of construction, Ho Chi Minh City’s first dedicated bicycle lanes along Mai Chi Tho Boulevard in An Khanh Ward are gradually taking shape, marking a milestone in the city’s push toward greener and safer urban transport.
Vietnam seizes over 10 tonnes of Chinese fish found contaminated with formaldehyde
Vietnam News 14:43 23/12/2025Police and relevant forces in Thanh Hoa Province, north-central Vietnam have confiscated more than 10 metric tons of frozen bummalo imported from China, with laboratory tests confirming the presence of banned formaldehyde, a highly toxic chemical prohibited in food processing, authorities said on Tuesday.
Vietnam urges Thailand, Cambodia to exercise restraint as ASEAN weighs border tensions
Vietnam News 14:40 23/12/2025Vietnam has urged Thailand and Cambodia to exercise maximum restraint and refrain from the use of force amid ongoing clashes along their shared border, warning that prolonged hostilities could undermine regional peace, stability, and ASEAN unity.
Ho Chi Minh City police arrest 7 in fake beef ring using banned chemical
Vietnam News 14:34 23/12/2025Police in Ho Chi Minh City confirmed on Monday that they had arrested seven suspects connected to a large-scale operation that allegedly converted pork into counterfeit beef using pig blood and a banned chemical.
Vietnam ministry rejects proposal to let 16-year-olds take driver’s license tests
Vietnam News 14:10 23/12/2025Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction has rejected a proposal to allow students aged 16 to take driver’s license tests, saying the move would be inconsistent with national law and international conventions.
2 Vietnamese women arrested for faking death in $48,700 insurance fraud
Vietnam News 08:25 23/12/2025Police in Thanh Hoa Province, north-central Vietnam have detained two women accused of faking a death to fraudulently claim more than US$48,700 in life insurance payouts in a scheme that took place five years ago.
First bicycle lanes take shape in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 12:09 23/12/2025After more than two months of construction, Ho Chi Minh City’s first dedicated bicycle lanes along Mai Chi Tho Boulevard in An Khanh Ward are gradually taking shape, marking a milestone in the city’s push toward greener and safer urban transport.
More clean food supply points open for Ho Chi Minh City shoppers
Ho Chi Minh City 11:06 23/12/2025Consumers in Ho Chi Minh City are gaining access to more reliable outlets for clean and safe agricultural products, following a recent coôperation deal between Saigon Co.op and the Ho Chi Minh City Farmers’ Union.
A look back at 1-year operation: How first metro line became part of Ho Chi Minh City life
Ho Chi Minh City 09:40 23/12/2025After one year of operation, the Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line, the first of its kind in Ho Chi Minh City, has gradually woven itself into the daily life of the southern metropolis.
New suspected ‘banh mi’ food poisoning sends 42 to hospital in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 17:19 22/12/2025Forty-two people in Ho Chi Minh City were hospitalized with suspected food poisoning after eating ‘banh mi’ from a local shop, a local hospital said on Monday.
Ho Chi Minh City tightens oversight of service businesses to curb prostitution, online sex trade
Ho Chi Minh City 17:34 21/12/2025Ho Chi Minh City has tightened oversight of businesses deemed vulnerable to exploitation by requiring operators to sign new commitments to prevent prostitution and pornographic or sexually explicit activities.
