Ho Chi Minh City police vow to prevent city from becoming hideout for foreign criminals
Ho Chi Minh City 14:44 23/06/2026Ho Chi Minh City police have vowed to prevent the city from becoming a hideout for foreign criminals by strengthening oversight of foreign residents and taking strict action against crimes involving foreign nationals.
Over 120 beauty queens to gather in Vietnam’s Nha Trang for Miss World 2026
Vietnam Life 14:24 23/06/2026More than 120 contestants from around the world will gather in Nha Trang, the tourism hub of Khanh Hoa Province in south-central Vietnam, from August 29 to take part in a series of special activities leading up to the grand finale of the 73rd Miss World pageant on September 5.
Ho Chi Minh City to present gifts to 342,000 residents to mark 50th anniversary of city named after President Ho Chi Minh
Ho Chi Minh City 14:30 23/06/2026Ho Chi Minh City has approved a support package worth more than VND179 billion (US$6.8 million) to provide cash gifts to nearly 342,000 individuals and households in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the city named after President Ho Chi Minh on July 2.
US Navy chief highlights trust, partnerships as Pacific mission opens in Vietnam
Vietnam News 14:20 23/06/2026Acting U.S. Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao spotlighted the importance of trust and long-term partnerships in disaster preparedness as the Pacific Partnership-Pacific Friendship 2026 (PP-PF 26) mission opened in Quang Tri Province, north-central Vietnam on Monday.
Illegal World Cup streaming sites continue to flourish in Vietnam despite crackdown
Vietnam News 19:30 14/06/2026Although Vietnamese authorities have dismantled major piracy networks, illegal live streams of 2026 FIFA World Cup matches continue to proliferate online through countless copycat websites.
Vietnam charges 15 in counterfeit luxury jewelry, gold smuggling cases
Vietnam News 09:18 12/06/2026Police in Thanh Hoa Province, north-central Vietnam have pressed charges against 15 suspects for allegedly smuggling and infringing industrial property rights after uncovering a large-scale counterfeit jewelry operation and a separate gold smuggling ring.
Vietnam files first criminal case over pirated Windows, Microsoft Office software
Vietnam News 15:50 11/06/2026Police in Phu Tho Province, northern Vietnam have launched Vietnam’s first criminal case involving the illegal use of copyrighted computer software, including unlicensed versions of Windows and Microsoft Office.
Police bust ring allegedly making fake Nike, Adidas, Crocs, Gucci slippers in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 18:31 07/06/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City have dismantled a large-scale network allegedly led by a married couple that produced and sold slippers bearing international luxury brand names being protected in Vietnam, including Nike, Adidas, Crocs, and Gucci.
How Singapore’s covered walkways could help shape Ho Chi Minh City’s public transportation future
In-Depth 14:29 18/06/2026Editor’s note: The following opinion piece is authored by Trinh Phuong Quan, a Vietnamese architect. The piece was originally published in Vietnamese and has been translated into English and edited by Tuoi Tre News for clarity, consistency, and coherence.
Vietnamese teen born without limbs sets sights on artistic career
In-Depth 14:58 17/06/2026Eleven years after drawing public attention with her optimism and cheerfulness as a seven-year-old born without limbs, Nguyen Hoai Thuong, a resident of Ho Chi Minh City, has overcome adversity, discovered a passion for painting, and is now pursuing a future of independence built on her own talent.
Social media seems to become stage in Vietnam: opinion
In-Depth 15:26 15/06/2026Every day, with a few swipes on a phone, Vietnamese social media users are met with a familiar stream of images, including someone on a luxurious vacation, a newly purchased car, an expensive restaurant meal, or an unboxing of a branded item.
World Cup brings cautious merchandise sales while cafés invest in big screens in Ho Chi Minh City
In-Depth 15:10 15/06/2026As the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway, sales of football merchandise in Ho Chi Minh City have remained subdued as retailers limit inventory amid fears of unsold stock lingering for years, while cafés are investing heavily in large-screen projection systems in hopes of attracting customers.
Hanoi provides platform for Thai, Cambodian PMs to voice commitment to peace
In-Depth 17:49 10/06/2026During the ASEAN Future Forum, held in Hanoi on June 9-10, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet both spoke in support of border peace, delivering a message that experts described as a vivid demonstration of ASEAN’s unique diplomatic strength.
In Vietnam, more young people opt for DINK lifestyle
In-Depth 11:45 10/06/2026The DINK lifestyle, an acronym for ‘Dual Income, No Kids,’ is increasingly becoming a notable choice among many young people, particularly in big cities.
Vietnam’s hospitality shouldn’t be mistaken for tolerance of misconduct
In-Depth 07:56 08/06/2026Recent incidents involving unruly foreign visitors in tourism hubs across central Vietnam have gone beyond the bounds of ordinary cultural differences.
Vietnam’s ban on filming, sharing school violence videos raises legal, ethical questions
In-Depth 17:16 07/06/2026The Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training’s recent directive calling for an absolute ban on filming, photographing, and distributing footage of school violence has raised questions about whether the education sector wants students to put their phones away, or to learn when recording is appropriate and when sharing should stop.
In South Korea, a job or partner at Samsung or SK Hynix is the new 'A+' catch
World 17:35 23/06/2026SEOUL -- The global AI boom has turned South Korean chipmaking giants SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics into stock market darlings. It has also thrust their employees into the top tier of the country's highly competitive marriage market.
Schools plan to close as UK braces for record-breaking heatwave
World 17:32 23/06/2026LONDON -- Multiple schools in England were shutting early Tuesday and set to remain closed for two more days with a heatwave expected to set new records in the UK as it spreads across Europe.
Hanoi lotus festival to showcase culture, tourism at West Lake
Travel 17:32 23/06/2026Hanoi will hold its 2026 Lotus Festival this weekend at Ly Tu Trong Flower Garden near West Lake, featuring exhibitions, cultural performances, and community events.
Ho Chi Minh City representative pays respects to late Thai princess at consulate
Ho Chi Minh City 17:25 23/06/2026A Ho Chi Minh City administration delegation, led by director of the city’s Department of Foreign Affairs Pham Dut Diem, paid tribute to the late Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati of Thailand by visiting the Thai Consulate General and signing a condolence book on Monday.
Vietnam, US seek stronger ties, step up war legacy cooperation
Vietnam News 17:18 23/06/2026Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on Monday received Acting U.S. Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao in Hanoi, reaffirming both countries’ commitment to deepening their comprehensive strategic partnership and advancing cooperation in addressing war legacies.
Ho Chi Minh City orders inspection of 36-story apartment building after new cracks emerge
Ho Chi Minh City 16:18 23/06/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction has ordered a comprehensive structural inspection of the 36-story Lapen Center apartment building, located in Tam Thang Ward, after new cracks were discovered in several units, raising concerns about the building’s safety.
Japan aims to double female engineering students by 2040
World 16:13 23/06/2026TOKYO -- The Japanese government aims to double the proportion of female university students majoring in engineering by 2040, in an effort to address the low representation of women in areas such as artificial intelligence, and aviation and aerospace.
Canada's Brookfield to promote AI investments in Japan
World 16:12 23/06/2026TOKYO -- The head of the Japan unit of major Canadian asset management firm Brookfield Corp. has voiced plans to promote investments in artificial intelligence data centers that can process large amounts of data.
Ho Chi Minh City’s 100-year master plan puts quality of life at center
Ho Chi Minh City 16:12 23/06/2026Ho Chi Minh City’s proposed master plan for the 2025-50 period, with a 100-year vision, aims to transform the southern Vietnamese metropolis into a globally competitive megacity while prioritizing residents’ quality of life, sustainability, climate resilience, and equitable development opportunities for tens of millions of inhabitants in the years to come.
Ho Chi Minh City police bust drug ring, seize over 1 tonne of evidence
Ho Chi Minh City 16:00 23/06/2026Ho Chi Minh City police have arrested 30 suspects and seized more than one tonne of evidence in a large-scale drug trafficking and drug-use facilitation ring.
Ho Chi Minh City to offer free bus rides on 134 routes from July 1
Ho Chi Minh City 14:13 23/06/2026Starting July 1, all passengers on 134 bus routes currently operating in Ho Chi Minh City will be able to travel free of charge, with the program set to run through December 31, according to the city’s Management Center of Public Transport.
Vietnam, US seek stronger ties, step up war legacy cooperation
Vietnam News 17:18 23/06/2026Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on Monday received Acting U.S. Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao in Hanoi, reaffirming both countries’ commitment to deepening their comprehensive strategic partnership and advancing cooperation in addressing war legacies.
Soldiers, police, residents battle forest fire in Vietnam’s Nghe An amid extreme heat
Vietnam News 11:15 23/06/2026Soldiers, police officers, militia members, and residents battled a forest fire for a second day in Nghe An Province, north-central Vietnam on Monday as temperatures exceeded 40 degrees Celsius and strong dry winds hampered containment efforts.
Da Nang to relocate tobacco factory from residential area to make way for new school
Vietnam News 10:29 23/06/2026Authorities in Da Nang City, central Vietnam have moved forward with plans to relocate a tobacco plant managed by Da Nang Tobacco Company from a densely populated residential area, clearing the site for the construction of a second campus of Hoa Vang High School.
Vietnam introduces new flight bans ranging from 3 months to lifetime
Vietnam News 18:04 22/06/2026Passengers who cause disturbances, spread false bomb threats, use forged documents to board aircraft, or unlawfully interfere with civil aviation operations shall face flight bans ranging from three months to a lifetime, depending on the severity of their violations.
Ho Chi Minh City representative pays respects to late Thai princess at consulate
Ho Chi Minh City 17:25 23/06/2026A Ho Chi Minh City administration delegation, led by director of the city’s Department of Foreign Affairs Pham Dut Diem, paid tribute to the late Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati of Thailand by visiting the Thai Consulate General and signing a condolence book on Monday.
Ho Chi Minh City orders inspection of 36-story apartment building after new cracks emerge
Ho Chi Minh City 16:18 23/06/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction has ordered a comprehensive structural inspection of the 36-story Lapen Center apartment building, located in Tam Thang Ward, after new cracks were discovered in several units, raising concerns about the building’s safety.
Ho Chi Minh City’s 100-year master plan puts quality of life at center
Ho Chi Minh City 16:12 23/06/2026Ho Chi Minh City’s proposed master plan for the 2025-50 period, with a 100-year vision, aims to transform the southern Vietnamese metropolis into a globally competitive megacity while prioritizing residents’ quality of life, sustainability, climate resilience, and equitable development opportunities for tens of millions of inhabitants in the years to come.
Ho Chi Minh City police bust drug ring, seize over 1 tonne of evidence
Ho Chi Minh City 16:00 23/06/2026Ho Chi Minh City police have arrested 30 suspects and seized more than one tonne of evidence in a large-scale drug trafficking and drug-use facilitation ring.
Ho Chi Minh City to offer free bus rides on 134 routes from July 1
Ho Chi Minh City 14:13 23/06/2026Starting July 1, all passengers on 134 bus routes currently operating in Ho Chi Minh City will be able to travel free of charge, with the program set to run through December 31, according to the city’s Management Center of Public Transport.
