Vietnamese workforce strong in knowledge but weak in soft skills
Economy 19:44 14/12/2025Vietnamese people possess strong academic foundations and the capacity to compete internationally in knowledge and intellectual skills, but one of the most significant gaps lies in soft skills, particularly the ability to conduct independent research and exercise critical thinking.
Foreigners, overseas Vietnamese donate over $62,700 to help flood-hit residents in Vietnam’s Dak Lak
Vietnam News 16:32 14/12/2025Expatriates in Vietnam, international visitors, and overseas Vietnamese have donated over VND1.65 billion (US$62,700) to help residents hit by floods and storms in Dak Lak Province, south-central Vietnam.
Mammoth Long Thanh int’l airport construction accelerates ahead of first flight
Vietnam News 14:20 14/12/2025More than 15,000 workers and 3,000 machines and pieces of equipment are racing against time at the construction site of the big-ticket Long Thanh International Airport in Dong Nai Province, a neighbor of Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City partners with Canva to train students, firms in digital creativity
Ho Chi Minh City 10:38 14/12/2025People in education, small- and medium-sized enterprises, start-ups, and the design and content-creation sector will be the main beneficiaries of a new partnership between Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and design platform Canva.
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.
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.
Vietnam faces debate over regulating social media use among children under 16
In-Depth 17:04 13/12/2025As Australia moves to bar children under 16 from using major social media platforms including Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube, Vietnam is grappling with how to protect its younger internet users while recognizing the role of online connectivity in modern education and social life.
Vietnam faces challenge turning tourist number into revenue
In-Depth 15:18 12/12/2025Vietnam’s tourism industry is grappling with a disconnect between soaring visitor arrivals and comparatively low spending, as international travelers eagerly pay for food, tours, and cultural experiences but hesitate to shop.
Vietnamese seniors bring sources of affection as they step into social media spotlight
In-Depth 15:00 12/12/2025Stories of Vietnamese grandparents appearing in viral videos are drawing millions of views, showing that the elderly can be sources of affection and inspiration in the digital age when their presence is shared with respect and care.
Vietnam’s tour operators still struggle despite record inbound arrivals
In-Depth 16:21 10/12/2025Vietnam’s tourism sector has set a historic milestone, welcoming more than 19 million international visitors between January and November, but many travel firms are reporting declining revenues.
Breathing dust: Hanoi’s street workers face health risks amid smog
In-Depth 14:04 09/12/2025As air pollution blankets Vietnam’s capital, many residents have little choice but to brace themselves and work through the smog.
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.
Vietnam to mark milestone with 20-millionth foreign tourist in Phu Quoc
Travel 19:40 14/12/2025Vietnam’s tourism industry is set to welcome its 20 millionth international visitor, scheduled to arrive in Phu Quoc Special Zone, an island administered by southern An Giang Province in mid-December, marking the first time the country will receive 20 million foreign travelers in a single year.
India tightens pollution curbs as Delhi's air quality worsens
World 16:59 14/12/2025NEW DELHI - India tightened anti-pollution measures in Delhi and adjoining areas after the capital's air quality deteriorated to the season's worst.
Thailand apologizes for showing incomplete Vietnam map at 33rd SEA Games opening ceremony
Vietnam News 15:31 14/12/2025Five days after the opening ceremony for the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, host nation Thailand has formally apologized to the Vietnamese sports delegation for an error involving the display of the map of Vietnam omitting Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Tuong Sa (Spratly) Archipelagos and Phu Quoc Island.
Luxury high-end audiovisual systems showcased at AV Show Hanoi 2025
Economy 14:22 14/12/2025The 25th Audio Visual Equipment Show in Hanoi (AV Show Hanoi 2025) opened on Saturday, showcasing dozens of advanced audiovisual systems, including a US$190,000 made-in-Vietnam loudspeaker, and highlighting the growing sophistication of Vietnam’s high-end AV market.
Thailand declares curfew along coast as Cambodia border fighting spreads
World 14:06 14/12/2025BANGKOK - Thailand announced a curfew in its southeastern Trat province on Sunday as fighting with Cambodia spread to coastal areas of a disputed border region, two days after U.S. President and would-be peacemaker Donald Trump said the sides had agreed to stop.
Police detain organiser of Messi visit after Indian fans rip up seats
World 12:28 14/12/2025KOLKATA - Lionel Messi's tour of India kicked off chaotically on Saturday as fans threw objects, ripped up seats and invaded the pitch at Kolkata's Salt Lake stadium after the Argentine soccer great made only a brief appearance at a ticketed event.
Hunt continues for gunman who killed 2 Brown University students, injured 9 people
World 12:28 14/12/2025More than 400 law enforcement personnel were deployed on Saturday as police sought the suspect in a shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island that left two students dead and another nine people wounded at the Ivy League school, officials said.
3 killed after motorcycle crashes into parked truck in Vietnam’s Gia Lai
Vietnam News 11:22 14/12/2025A serious traffic accident claimed the lives of three people after a motorcycle slammed into the rear of a truck parked along the roadside in Krai Village, Chu Pah Commune, Gia Lai Province, Vietnam in the wee hours of Sunday.
Two own goals save Arsenal blushes against Wolves
World 11:21 14/12/2025Arsenal avoided a major embarrassment against Premier League bottom club Wolves on Saturday, benefiting from two own goals -- one in stoppage time -- to win 2-1 and move five points clear of Manchester City.
20 hospitalized in central Vietnam over suspected ‘banh mi’ food poisoning
Vietnam News 10:34 14/12/2025Twenty people in Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam have been hospitalized with suspected food poisoning after consuming ‘banh mi’ sold under the H.V. brand, according to local health authorities.
Crowds line up for bowls of ‘pho’ during lively night at Pho Day 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 09:53 14/12/2025The atmosphere was bustling on Saturday night as thousands of visitors flocked to Pho Day 2025 held in Ho Chi Minh City to immerse themselves in a distinctive culinary celebration.
Thailand apologizes for showing incomplete Vietnam map at 33rd SEA Games opening ceremony
Vietnam News 15:31 14/12/2025Five days after the opening ceremony for the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, host nation Thailand has formally apologized to the Vietnamese sports delegation for an error involving the display of the map of Vietnam omitting Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Tuong Sa (Spratly) Archipelagos and Phu Quoc Island.
3 killed after motorcycle crashes into parked truck in Vietnam’s Gia Lai
Vietnam News 11:22 14/12/2025A serious traffic accident claimed the lives of three people after a motorcycle slammed into the rear of a truck parked along the roadside in Krai Village, Chu Pah Commune, Gia Lai Province, Vietnam in the wee hours of Sunday.
20 hospitalized in central Vietnam over suspected ‘banh mi’ food poisoning
Vietnam News 10:34 14/12/2025Twenty people in Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam have been hospitalized with suspected food poisoning after consuming ‘banh mi’ sold under the H.V. brand, according to local health authorities.
US ambassador visits disaster-affected families in northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 19:51 13/12/2025U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper on Friday visited families affected by natural disasters in Yen Binh Commune, Lang Son Province, northern Vietnam as part of a U.S.-funded humanitarian assistance program aimed at helping northern Vietnamese communities recover from recent storms and floods.
Crowds line up for bowls of ‘pho’ during lively night at Pho Day 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 09:53 14/12/2025The atmosphere was bustling on Saturday night as thousands of visitors flocked to Pho Day 2025 held in Ho Chi Minh City to immerse themselves in a distinctive culinary celebration.
Surging demand pushes pho stalls to full capacity during Pho Day 2025
Ho Chi Minh City 14:05 13/12/2025As noon approaches, booths at Pho Day 2025 have become increasingly busy, with diners lining up one after another, pushing pho stalls to full capacity.
Vietnam’s biggest pho event kicks off today in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 13:43 13/12/2025Pho Day 2025 officially opened this morning in Ho Chi Minh City and is expected to welcome about 100,000 visitors, with the participation of nearly 30 pho brands from across Vietnam.
Japanese businesses urge Ho Chi Minh City to further improve immigration processing at city airport
Ho Chi Minh City 10:58 13/12/2025Japanese businesses have called on Ho Chi Minh City to continue improving immigration procedures at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, saying waiting times remain long despite recent upgrades, according to remarks made at a business dialogue held on Friday in the city.
Ho Chi Minh City police launch major crime crackdown ahead of Tet
Ho Chi Minh City 10:54 13/12/2025Ho Chi Minh City police on Friday launched a citywide crime prevention and suppression campaign aimed at ensuring public security and order ahead of Tet 2026, or the Vietnamese Lunar New Year holiday, and major national political events.
