Photo exhibition celebrates Ho Chi Minh City-Lyon sisterhood
Ho Chi Minh City 17:16 23/04/2026A photo exhibition marking the 53rd anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and Vietnam (1973-2026) opened on Wednesday, showcasing urban life connections between the sister cities of Lyon and Ho Chi Minh City through 14 outdoor photographs.
Japanese firm opens $21mn tempura batter plant in Ho Chi Minh City
Economy 17:35 23/04/2026Japanese grain solution company Showa Sangyo, which was the first producer in the world to sell the tempura batter mix, officially put into service a US$21-million production facility in Ho Chi Minh City in late March, marking a significant expansion into Vietnam and the broader ASEAN market.
Da Nang officers rescue 300kg foreign tourist trapped in bathroom
Vietnam News 17:25 23/04/2026Competent forces in Da Nang City, central Vietnam carried out a complex rescue operation on Wednesday, freeing a foreign tourist weighing some 300 kilograms who had become trapped inside a bathroom.
IAEA reaffirms readiness to support Vietnam’s nuclear power development
Economy 16:02 23/04/2026The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reaffirmed its support for Vietnam in strengthening infrastructure for the safe and effective development of a nuclear power program in line with international standards, according to deputy director general of IAEA Mikhail Chudakov.
Over 20 hospitalized after eating ‘banh mi’ in north-central Vietnam
Vietnam News 09:53 19/04/2026More than 20 people in Nghe An Province, north-central Vietnam were hospitalized with suspected food poisoning after eating ‘banh mi’ purchased from a local shop in Dien Chau Commune, health officials confirmed on Saturday.
Vietnam’s Thai Nguyen Province police detain 3 in substandard school food bribery probe
Vietnam News 11:07 18/04/2026Police in Thai Nguyen Province, northern Vietnam have detained three people, including a food supplier, a former school principal, and an accountant, over alleged bribery linked to the supply of substandard food to a local school, the Ministry of Public Security said on Friday.
Hanoi plans installation of 100 AI cameras to monitor food safety at slaughterhouses, markets
Vietnam News 12:19 17/04/2026Hanoi authorities have announced plans to install 100 AI-powered cameras at slaughterhouses, wholesale markets, and street food areas to strengthen food safety oversight.
Ho Chi Minh City to inspect school meal suppliers this month
Ho Chi Minh City 18:36 08/04/2026The Ho Chi Minh City administration has announced plans to launch inspections of food suppliers and catering services that provide meals to schools, with a view to strengthening food safety compliance.
Electric bikes, solar power gain traction as heatwaves push up energy demand in Vietnam
In-Depth 15:21 21/04/2026Prolonged heatwaves in Vietnam are not only driving electricity demand sharply higher but also prompting households to rethink how they manage living costs, with electric bikes and rooftop solar power emerging as practical ways to optimize energy use and reduce expenses.
Participation drives progress: Vietnam’s inclusive breakthrough
In-Depth 13:25 21/04/2026On the National Day of Persons with Disabilities (April 18), Vietnam marked a meaningful milestone. For the first time, a representative nominated by the community of persons with disabilities has been elected to the 16th National Assembly. This achievement captures the spirit of this year’s theme: 'Promoting the participation rights of persons with disabilities – Creating breakthroughs for development.'
Businesses in Vietnam spend big to keep pace in AI race
In-Depth 15:14 20/04/2026In the glass towers of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, a quiet but costly race is underway to upgrade capabilities and avoid falling behind in the accelerating wave of artificial intelligence (AI).
Vietnam’s Factory A32 boosts self-reliance in fighter jet maintenance
In-Depth 12:36 19/04/2026Vietnam’s military aviation overhaul capability is steadily moving toward greater self-reliance as Factory A32 expands its capacity to produce an increasing share of spare parts for fighter jet maintenance, reducing dependence on imported components that are often expensive, scarce, and vulnerable to global supply disruptions.
Vietnam’s Mekong Delta shifts from fighting to living with saltwater intrusion in dry season
In-Depth 20:00 12/04/2026As saltwater intrusion has intensified across Vietnam’s Mekong Delta since early April amid the hot dry season, local authorities and residents are increasingly moving from blocking salinity at all costs to adapting and coexisting with it to mitigate its impacts.
Vietnam’s Factory A32 achieves 2 breakthroughs in fighter jet overhaul capability
In-Depth 14:51 12/04/2026Factory A32 in Da Nang has reached two major milestones in maintaining and extending the service life of modern fighter jets, particularly the Su-27UBK and Su-30MK2, underscoring Vietnam’s growing self-reliance in advanced military aviation maintenance.
In Ho Chi Minh City, ‘nomadic’ vendors trail construction boom, following workers from site to site
In-Depth 14:41 09/04/2026At daybreak on Phuoc Thien Street in Long Binh Ward, eastern Ho Chi Minh City, Tran Thi Hue arranges gloves, masks, and hard hats on a small cart, facing a construction site where her husband has worked for six years.
Expert calls for balance of growth, heritage in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
In-Depth 15:32 07/04/2026New expressways in southern Vietnam’s Mekong Delta are transforming travel and boosting economic growth, but they also raise concerns about preserving the region’s unique river-based culture and long-standing community connections, according to archaeologist Nguyen Thi Hau.
British International Investment launches $1.48 billion Asia climate investment push
World 19:20 23/04/2026British International Investment (BII) launched a 1.1 billion-pound ($1.48 billion) climate finance initiative on Thursday, aiming to draw private capital into clean energy projects across India and Southeast Asia, where coal is still dominant in power generation.
Trump envoy wants Italy to replace Iran at World Cup: report
World 19:20 23/04/2026PARIS, France -- An envoy to US President Donald Trump has asked world football's governing body FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at the World Cup, according to the Financial Times.
US firm seeks full control of Cai Mep LNG terminal in Ho Chi Minh City
Economy 17:58 23/04/2026AG&P LNG, a subsidiary of U.S.-based energy investment firm Nebula Energy, has agreed to acquire the remaining stake in the Cai Mep LNG terminal in Ho Chi Minh City, paving the way for full ownership and a stronger presence in Vietnam’s liquefied natural gas sector.
AI boom lifts Nokia sales, shares hit 16-year high after earnings beat
World 17:57 23/04/2026Nokia raised the growth targets for its artificial intelligence business on Thursday, after the network gear maker beat market expectations for quarterly comparable operating profit, sending its shares to their highest level in 16 years.
YouTube complies with Indonesia's social media curbs, minister says
World 17:10 23/04/2026JAKARTA - Video platform YouTube has complied with Indonesia's social media restrictions for children under 16, the country's communications minister said on Wednesday.
Forest fires continue in northeastern Japan town
World 17:10 23/04/2026OTSUCHI, IWATE PREF., -- Wildfires that broke out on Wednesday in two locations in the northeastern Japan town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, continued into Thursday, burning a total of about 200 hectares, according to the town government.
Multilingual alerts, pictograms proposed after foreigner accident
World 17:08 23/04/2026TOKYO -- A Japanese transport ministry affiliate on Thursday proposed the introduction of multi-language warnings and pictograms, after a foreign tourist was hit and killed by a train last August.
Australian social media ban marred by weak platform checks, tech providers say
World 16:47 23/04/2026Problems enforcing Australia's teen social media ban reflect social media platforms' weak deployment of tools available to run age checks rather than the limits of the technology, an industry body representing the tech suppliers said.
Young Chinese use AI to launch one-person firms over job anxiety
World 16:00 23/04/2026SHANGHAI --Young Chinese, many who fear age discrimination in their workplace after turning 35, are increasingly starting "one-person companies" that have artificial intelligence do most of the work.
Vietnam, South Korea exchange multiple cooperation agreements
Vietnam News 15:21 23/04/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and State President To Lam and President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday evening witnessed the exchange of a series of cooperation documents between the two countries' ministries and agencies following their talks.
'Dancing in their hands': Japan wig masters set stage alive
World 15:18 23/04/2026Every actor in kabuki -- a traditional Japanese performing art celebrated for its striking makeup and elaborate costumes -- relies on one final, essential element to fully inhabit their role: the wig.
Vietnam, South Korea exchange multiple cooperation agreements
Vietnam News 15:21 23/04/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and State President To Lam and President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday evening witnessed the exchange of a series of cooperation documents between the two countries' ministries and agencies following their talks.
Bengal tiger at Vietnam zoo gives birth to 3 cubs
Vietnam News 15:18 23/04/2026FLC Zoo - Safari Park Quy Nhon in Gia Lai Province, central Vietnam has welcomed three healthy Bengal tiger cubs, born to an Asian Bengal mother after a 113-day pregnancy.
Vietnam, S.Korea target $150bn trade, pledge stronger investment, high-tech cooperation
Vietnam News 15:12 23/04/2026Vietnam and South Korea have agreed to strengthen cooperation across multiple areas under their comprehensive strategic partnership, focusing on a US$150 billion target for two-way trade by 2030, while boosting investment and high-tech ties.
Authorities probe coconut picking incident at Vietnam’s Nha Trang seaside park
Vietnam News 14:31 23/04/2026Local officials in Nha Trang, a famed beach destination in south-central Vietnam, are investigating reports that two men climbed coconut trees in a seaside park and sold the fruit to tourists, raising safety and public order concerns.
Hailstorm batters Fansipan peak in northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 10:11 23/04/2026A hailstorm swept across the summit of Fansipan in Lao Cai Province, northern Vietnam on Wednesday afternoon, pelting the area with ice stones measuring between one and three centimeters in diameter.
6-vehicle pile-up causes traffic gridlock on Ho Chi Minh City bridge
Ho Chi Minh City 10:14 23/04/2026A collision involving six automobiles caused hours of severe traffic congestion on Phu My Bridge in Cat Lai Ward, Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday night.
Heat to persist in Ho Chi Minh City through next week, with mercury up to 37°C
Ho Chi Minh City 16:03 22/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City is expected to remain under intense heat until around April 27-28, with daytime temperatures forecast to reach as high as 37 degrees Celsius over the 24 hours starting Wednesday, according to the Southern Regional Hydro Meteorological Center.
Green Vietnam 2026: A push to turn Ho Chi Minh City into Southeast Asia’s green transition hub
Ho Chi Minh City 17:42 21/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City is stepping up its green transformation agenda with the launch of the ‘Green Vietnam 2026’ initiative, a platform aimed at accelerating sustainable development and positioning the southern metropolis as a leading hub for green transition in Southeast Asia.
Unleashed dogs raise safety concerns in Ho Chi Minh City public places
Ho Chi Minh City 18:40 20/04/2026Unleashed and unmuzzled dogs roaming freely in public spaces across Ho Chi Minh City are raising growing safety and hygiene concerns, particularly in crowded areas such as Gia Dinh Park and along the Nhieu Loc Canal.
Meditating frog statue sparks viral photo trend at Ho Chi Minh City zoo
Ho Chi Minh City 11:14 20/04/2026The Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Ho Chi Minh City was bustling last weekend as young visitors flocked to pose for photos with a meditating frog statue and a collection of animal sculptures.
