Children among 2 dead, 2 missing after boat capsizes in north-central Vietnam
Vietnam News 18:09 19/02/2026A boat carrying seven people, including seniors and children, capsized on the Gianh River in Quang Tri Province, north-central Vietnam on Thursday, the third day of the Lunar New Year, killing two and leaving two others missing.
3 family members killed in Tet holiday crash in Vietnam’s Lam Dong
Vietnam News 14:52 19/02/2026Three members of a family died after a motorcycle collided head-on with a car on National Highway 28 in Lam Dong Province, located in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, on Wednesday, the second day of Lunar New Year, authorities said.
21-seater bus driver, owner fined over $8,000 for exceeding passenger capacity in Vietnam
Vietnam News 12:49 19/02/2026Police in Bac Ninh Province, northern Vietnam fined a bus operator and driver a total of US$8,390 on Wednesday after discovering a 21-seat passenger bus carrying 50 people, following a public tip-off and on-site inspection.
Police arrest man for ramming traffic officer at alcohol checkpoint in Vietnam’s Thai Nguyen
Vietnam News 16:18 19/02/2026Police in Thai Nguyen Province, northern Vietnam, have arrested a young man who rammed a traffic police officer while attempting to flee a breath alcohol checkpoint.
Foreign visitors choose islet tours on Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island during Tet
Travel 15:47 18/02/2026Crowds of international visitors opted for three-islet speedboat tours in Phu Quoc Special Zone in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam for photography, coral watching, diving and sea sports on Wednesday, the second day of the Lunar New Year.
Northern Vietnam’s top 10 spring festivals to explore after Tet
Travel 13:25 18/02/2026After celebrating the Lunar New Year (Tet) with family, many people like to start traveling on the third day of the holiday, with early-spring festivals being popular and meaningful spots to visit to start a new year.
Crowds flood Hoi An ancient town on Lunar New Year’s Day
Travel 10:29 18/02/2026Hoi An Ancient Town was packed with visitors on Tuesday, the first day of the Lunar New Year, as both domestic and international tourists flocked to the UNESCO heritage site in central Vietnam’s Da Nang City to celebrate the Year of the Horse.
Ho Chi Minh City flower street debuts first night edition at Tet 2026 opening
Ho Chi Minh City 14:42 16/02/2026Nguyen Hue Flower Street for the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) officially opened in Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday evening, marking the first time in its 23-year history that the event has featured a dedicated night edition and drawing large crowds of local and international visitors.
Vietnam’s expanding global ties signal rising leadership, partnership opportunities: UN official
In-Depth 10:09 19/02/2026Pauline Tamesis, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Vietnam, has affirmed that the country’s growing diplomatic network and balanced foreign policy position it as a bridge-builder in an increasingly divided world, while deeper cooperation with the UN will focus on climate action, inclusive development, and the transition toward a high-income, sustainable economy.
Vietnam’s AI breakthrough: New ‘golden land’ in global race
In-Depth 18:30 18/02/2026With a compound annual growth rate forecast to reach nearly 40 percent during the 2025-31 period and ranking sixth worldwide in trust and adoption, Vietnam is rapidly emerging as a new ‘golden land’ in the global artificial intelligence race.
Vietnamese returns home through music
In-Depth 09:19 17/02/2026After years working in the American music industry, Dr. Tran Tuan An returned home carrying little more than a guitar, years of training and a determination to help strengthen Vietnam’s music scene.
The journey back to her roots that leads to Chloé Saï Breil-Dupont’s sweet life in Vietnam
In-Depth 12:30 16/02/2026In mid-September last year, artist Chloé Saï Breil-Dupont held her first solo exhibition in Vietnam as part of the French Institute in Vietnam’s Villa Saigon 2025 artist residency.
When a small Vietnamese team outsmarts a giant
In-Depth 07:58 16/02/2026A friend of mine, an American director based in Ho Chi Minh City, once shared with me the toughest challenge of his career in Vietnam.
Overcharging foreigners: A habit Vietnam must leave behind
In-Depth 19:52 13/02/2026The practice of charging foreigners a higher price is still common in Vietnam. As tourism numbers increase, this habit may undermine a bright future, as some street sellers and businesses continue to overcharge people based on their appearance.
For some young Vietnamese, renting a holiday ‘partner’ eases Lunar New Year pressure
In-Depth 10:29 08/02/2026Lunar New Year is traditionally a time for family reunions in Vietnam, but for many young, unmarried adults it has also become a season of social pressure, as parents and relatives press them about relationships and marriage.
Dog walking emerges as profitable line of work in Ho Chi Minh City
In-Depth 09:19 05/02/2026During the Lunar New Year holiday, pet services enter their busiest season, with dog walking increasingly sought after by busy owners and emerging as a lucrative line of work in Ho Chi Minh City.
Japan to ban use of power banks on airplanes
World 21:02 19/02/2026TOKYO -- Japan's transport ministry plans to ban the use of power banks on airplanes as early as April, it was learned Wednesday.
Syrian man arrested for allegedly abandoning body in western Japan
World 18:07 19/02/2026OTSU, SHIGA PREF. -- Japanese police arrested a 22-year-old Syrian man on Wednesday on suspicion of abandoning a woman's body in a wooded area in Maibara, Shiga Prefecture, western Japan.
Vietnam, US sign $37.2bn in cooperation deals witnessed by Party Chief To Lam
Vietnam News 16:19 19/02/2026Party General Secretary To Lam witnessed the signing and exchange of contracts and cooperation agreements between Vietnam and the United States in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday afternoon (local time), covering science and technology, digital transformation, aviation, and healthcare.
Nestle beats Q4 sales expectations, plans ice cream sale as CEO sharpens focus
World 14:51 19/02/2026LONDON -- Nestle (NESN.S) reported better than expected fourth-quarter sales growth on Thursday and said it was sharpening its focus to four businesses led by its strongest brands, a drive that includes plans to sell off its remaining ice cream business.
Vietnam's fresh food demand increases on second day of Lunar New Year
Economy 13:04 19/02/2026The domestic market has become more vibrant on the second day of the Lunar New Year (Tet) as shopping activity increases compared to the first day, reported the Agency for Domestic Market Surveillance and Development under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Vietnam ranked world’s cheapest country for travel, expat living: French media
Travel 13:03 19/02/2026Vietnam has been ranked the world’s cheapest country for travel and expatriate living for the fifth consecutive year, with 89 percent of foreign respondents satisfied with the cost of living there, according to French news outlet Journal du Net, citing global surveys of foreign residents.
Germany's Merz joins calls for social media limits for children
World 13:03 19/02/2026BERLIN -- Chancellor Friedrich Merz backed growing calls in Germany for controls on access to social media platforms by children, saying he had become increasingly persuaded of the need for compulsory limits by evidence of the harm done by the deliberate spreading of fake news and other forms of online manipulation.
Canada revises express entry immigration rules, adds military roles
World 12:57 19/02/2026TORONTO -- Canada introduced new immigration priority categories on Wednesday to bring in skilled workers in fields ranging from research and health care to aviation, and to include certain military recruits.
Vietnamese airlines sign $30-bln deals for 90 Boeing jets
Economy 12:56 19/02/2026Three Vietnamese airlines signed deals with U.S. manufacturer Boeing on Thursday to buy a total of 90 aircraft, as Vietnam and the United States continue negotiations on a new trade deal.
Vietnam’s expanding global ties signal rising leadership, partnership opportunities: UN official
In-Depth 10:09 19/02/2026Pauline Tamesis, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Vietnam, has affirmed that the country’s growing diplomatic network and balanced foreign policy position it as a bridge-builder in an increasingly divided world, while deeper cooperation with the UN will focus on climate action, inclusive development, and the transition toward a high-income, sustainable economy.
Vietnam, US sign $37.2bn in cooperation deals witnessed by Party Chief To Lam
Vietnam News 16:19 19/02/2026Party General Secretary To Lam witnessed the signing and exchange of contracts and cooperation agreements between Vietnam and the United States in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday afternoon (local time), covering science and technology, digital transformation, aviation, and healthcare.
Two 18-year-olds arrested for New Year’s Eve jewelry store robbery in Vietnam
Vietnam News 19:31 18/02/2026Police in Lam Dong Province, located in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, have arrested two 18-year-old suspects just 16 hours after they allegedly robbed a jewelry shop on Monday, the eve of the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet).
Despite warnings, 1,570 drivers caught drunk driving on Lunar New Year’s Day in Vietnam
Vietnam News 14:31 18/02/2026Vietnamese traffic police detected 1,570 drunk driving violations nationwide on Tuesday, the first day of the Lunar New Year, despite early warnings and public advisories, underscoring persistent risks on the roads during the Tet holiday period.
Bus driver caught drunk driving on Lunar New Year’s Day in Hanoi
Vietnam News 13:26 18/02/2026A Hanoi bus driver was caught with alcohol in his breath while operating a bus on the first day of the Lunar New Year, police said.
Music, color, books delight foreign visitors at Ho Chi Minh City’s Tet Book Street Festival
Ho Chi Minh City 15:07 17/02/2026Foreign tourists visiting the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) Book Street Festival on Le Loi Boulevard in Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City say the blend of music, vibrant decorations, and book displays has given them a warm and memorable impression of Vietnam’s Tet.
Ho Chi Minh City flower street debuts first night edition at Tet 2026 opening
Ho Chi Minh City 14:42 16/02/2026Nguyen Hue Flower Street for the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) officially opened in Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday evening, marking the first time in its 23-year history that the event has featured a dedicated night edition and drawing large crowds of local and international visitors.
Ho Chi Minh City volunteers assist motorbike travelers on homebound journeys for Tet
Ho Chi Minh City 14:25 14/02/2026Volunteer-run ‘rest stops’ have provided water, food, and basic assistance to workers, students, and families traveling by motorbike from Ho Chi Minh City to their hometowns for the Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet, due this week.
Ho Chi Minh City police bust major fake fish sauce, MSG, detergent production ring
Ho Chi Minh City 19:51 13/02/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City have dismantled a large-scale ring involved in the production and distribution of counterfeit food and household products, seizing nearly one metric ton of fake monosodium glutamate (MSG), thousands of bottles of fish sauce and hundreds of kilograms of detergent.
Ho Chi Minh City inaugurates COVID-19 memorial park
Ho Chi Minh City 14:51 13/02/2026Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday night inaugurated Park No. 1 Ly Thai To, a project honoring the solidarity of city residents in overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic.
