92% of Vietnamese schoolgirls aged 11–17 not active enough: WHO
Vietnam News 17:08 05/03/2026Up to 92 percent of schoolgirls aged 11 to 17 in Vietnam do not get sufficient physical activity, signifying the need to promote more active lifestyles among them, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
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.
Vietnam raises fuel prices sharply as global oil surges
Economy 17:05 05/03/2026Vietnam raised retail fuel prices sharply on Thursday, with RON95 gasoline increasing by VND2,189 (US$0.08) per liter, as global oil prices surged amid escalating military conflict in the Middle East, the Ministry of Industry and Trade said.
Vietnam wood furniture firms push B2C sales to US consumers
Economy 17:30 05/03/2026Vietnam’s wood furniture companies are increasingly targeting direct sales to U.S. consumers through cross-border e-commerce under the business-to-consumer (B2C) model, a move expected to help the industry raise product value and build its own brands.
Vietnam serves 14mn holiday travelers during Tet
Travel 16:16 23/02/2026The Vietnamese tourism sector welcomed about 14 million visitors during the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, according to newly released figures from the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism.
Highways congested as millions return to Ho Chi Minh City after Tet holiday
Vietnam News 13:30 23/02/2026Millions of people traveling back to Ho Chi Minh City from the Mekong Delta on Sunday, the final day of the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, caused severe congestion on several highways and intersections, especially in Dong Thap Province.
Ho Chi Minh City airport sets 10-year passenger record on 4th day of Tet
Ho Chi Minh City 12:56 21/02/2026Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City handled more than 170,000 passengers on Friday, the fourth day of the Lunar New Year festival, setting a record in over a decade.
Int’l visitors top 51,000 as Vietnam’s Phu Quoc draws strong Lunar New Year arrivals
Travel 19:40 20/02/2026More than 51,000 international visitors traveled to Vietnam’s resort island of Phu Quoc during the ongoing Lunar New Year holiday, accounting for a significant share of the nearly 170,000 arrivals recorded over a five-day period, authorities said.
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.
Hoi An named Vietnam’s most welcoming destination for 2026
Travel 17:27 05/03/2026Hoi An, a ward in Da Nang City, central Vietnam and home to Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been named Vietnam’s most welcoming destination for 2026 in the 14th edition of Booking.com’s Traveller Review Awards, which was announced on Wednesday.
3 arrested over illegal hiring of Vietnamese workers in Japan
World 17:26 05/03/2026TOKYO -- Tokyo police have arrested three men for their alleged involvement in employing Vietnamese nationals without work permits at a factory in the city of Fukuroi in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan.
13 Japanese detained near Jakarta for suspected fraud
World 17:04 05/03/2026JAKARTA -- Indonesian immigration authorities arrested 13 Japanese nationals after uncovering a fraud base in Bogor in West Java, near Jakarta.
Malaysia anti-graft agency probing government deal with chip firm Arm Holdings
World 17:02 05/03/2026KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's anti-graft agency said on Wednesday that it is investigating corruption and fraud allegations involving a 1.1 billion ringgit ($279 million) deal between the Malaysian government and British chip firm Arm Holdings.
South African financiers develop $122 million water conservation bond
World 17:02 05/03/2026CAPE TOWN -- South African financiers are preparing a 2 billion rand ($122 million) bond to fund water conservation projects dedicated to restoring strategic water catchments.
3,827 teacher positions unfilled across Japan: 2025 survey
World 16:45 05/03/2026TOKYO -- The number of teacher positions unfilled at publicly run elementary, junior high, high and other schools across Japan came to 3,827 as of May 1, 2025, an education ministry survey showed Thursday.
Vietnam c.bank to manage exchange rate flexibly as oil prices raise inflation risks
Economy 16:30 05/03/2026Vietnam’s central bank will manage the exchange rate flexibly and monitor global developments as rising oil prices linked to tensions in the Middle East increase inflation risks, a senior official said on Wednesday.
Vietnam sets up energy security task force amid Middle East conflict
Economy 16:27 05/03/2026Vietnam’s prime minister has established a government task force to safeguard energy security as the military conflict in the Middle East becomes increasingly complex, according to a government decision.
Vietnam’s PNJ establishes $1.9mn financial services subsidiary
Economy 15:51 05/03/2026Phu Nhuan Jewelry JSC (PNJ), one of Vietnam’s leading jewelry brands, has established a financial services subsidiary with a charter capital of about US$1.9 million, marking a significant step in diversifying its business portfolio.
Vietnam charges 30 suspects in ‘Xoi Lac TV’ illegal streaming, gambling case
Vietnam News 15:30 05/03/2026Vietnamese police have charged 30 suspects linked to the online system known as ‘Xoi Lac TV’ with copyright infringement and gambling-related offenses after uncovering a network that was accused of illegally streaming sports content and directed users to betting platforms, authorities said on Thursday.
Vietnam charges 30 suspects in ‘Xoi Lac TV’ illegal streaming, gambling case
Vietnam News 15:30 05/03/2026Vietnamese police have charged 30 suspects linked to the online system known as ‘Xoi Lac TV’ with copyright infringement and gambling-related offenses after uncovering a network that was accused of illegally streaming sports content and directed users to betting platforms, authorities said on Thursday.
Passengers held at Hanoi airport with 12.3kg of suspected gold hidden in underwear
Vietnam News 14:40 05/03/2026Customs officers at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi have seized more than 12.3 kilograms of yellow metal, suspected to be gold bars, hidden in the underwear and clothing of four passengers arriving from Taiwan, authorities confirmed on Wednesday.
Van Su double gives Vietnam 2-1 win over India in Women’s Asian Cup opener
Vietnam News 12:20 05/03/2026Midfielder Ngan Thi Van Su scored twice as the Vietnamese women’s team beat India 2-1 in their opening match at the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia on Wednesday.
20 million Vietnamese overweight or obese, many unaware of health risks: experts
Vietnam News 09:09 05/03/2026About 20 million people in Vietnam are living with overweight or obesity, yet many fail to recognize the health risks or resort to extreme weight-loss measures instead of seeking proper medical care, experts said at a press briefing in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday.
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.
Vietcombank chairman nominated as National Assembly candidate in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 11:13 03/03/2026Nguyen Thanh Tung, chairman of the board of directors of state-run Vietcombank, has been nominated as a candidate for the 16th National Assembly in Ho Chi Minh City.
Charity clinic at Ho Chi Minh City church offers lifeline to needy patients
Ho Chi Minh City 17:46 02/03/2026Tucked inside the grounds of Dong Tien Church in Hoa Hung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, a modest charity clinic has quietly become a lifeline for residents struggling with illness and poverty.
