Vietnam airlines face rising fuel costs, shortage risk amid Middle East tensions
Travel 19:04 21/03/2026Vietnam’s aviation sector is facing rising fuel costs and a risk of supply shortages after escalating tensions in the Middle East, the country’s aviation authority said.
Vietnam’s PV GAS secures US, Australia LPG imports amid supply crunch
Economy 16:17 21/03/2026PetroVietnam Gas (PV Gas) said it has secured liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports from the United States and Australia, including a nearly 38,000-tonne cargo from Australia having arrived on Friday, to support domestic supply.
Ho Chi Minh City department eyes flexible work hours, relocation of schools, hospitals to ease congestion
Ho Chi Minh City 16:16 21/03/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction has announced plans to study staggered work schedules and the relocation of schools and hospitals out of the city center to reduce congestion, as part of a broader strategy to improve traffic flow starting in 2026.
Foreign filmmakers explore opportunities in Vietnam at FILMART 2026
Vietnam News 16:15 21/03/2026Vietnam’s rapidly expanding film market drew interest from international filmmakers at the Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART) 2026, increasingly sparking curiosity about its potential as a production destination in Southeast Asia.
Nearly 79 million Vietnamese vote in parliamentary, local elections
Vietnam News 09:35 15/03/2026Nearly 79 million voters across Vietnam began casting ballots on Sunday to elect members of the country’s 16th National Assembly and local People’s Councils for the 2026–31 term.
Vietnam’s Truong Sa ready for national election
Vietnam News 15:59 14/03/2026All preparations have been completed in Truong Sa (Spratly) Special Zone, administered by Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, for the election of deputies to the country’s law-making National Assembly and local People’s Councils for the 2026-31 term, slated for March 15, or Sunday.
Ho Chi Minh City uses VNeID to verify over 9.6 million voters ahead of national election
Ho Chi Minh City 17:10 12/03/2026Ho Chi Minh City has completed the review of more than 9.6 million voters through the national digital ID system, VNeID, finalizing preparations for the upcoming national election slated for March 15.
Voters hope for stronger transport links between Ho Chi Minh City, coastal destinations
Ho Chi Minh City 14:53 12/03/2026Voters in Ho Chi Minh City voiced their hope for the development of transport infrastructure connecting the city with key coastal destinations such as Can Gio, Vung Tau, and Con Dao to boost tourism and economic growth at a voter meeting on Wednesday afternoon.
In Vietnam, busy young people turn to offline dating events to find connection
In-Depth 16:00 21/03/2026After a long workday, Nguyen Van Hoa scrolls through his phone at home in Ho Chi Minh City, looking for a way to meet someone beyond his daily routine.
What are Vietnamese consumers spending on entertainment?
In-Depth 10:32 19/03/2026Spending on entertainment is not just a market story; it is also a question of cultural direction.
Comprehensive support package needed for Vietnamese economy
In-Depth 14:37 16/03/2026The global economy is experiencing sharp volatility, prompting many Vietnamese businesses to hesitate before signing new contracts amid rising risks, so stronger and more comprehensive support mechanisms from the government are increasingly seen as essential.
What to know about 'banh mi' food poisoning in Vietnam, and how to eat it safely
In-Depth 11:27 15/03/2026A series of suspected food poisoning incidents linked to 'banh mi' has recently raised concerns about food safety in Vietnam, drawing renewed attention to safety practices surrounding one of the country’s most beloved street foods despite such cases being relatively rare.
Drunk driving must end in mind first in Vietnam
In-Depth 16:04 14/03/2026A recent crash on Nguyen Chanh Street in Hanoi, in which a man driving under the influence of alcohol plowed into several cars and motorcycles, leaving one dead, forces society to confront, more honestly than ever, the issue of drinking and driving.
Vietnam’s Internet infrastructure ready to power low-altitude economy
In-Depth 16:28 09/03/2026Vietnam’s expanding 5G coverage and the arrival of low-Earth-orbit satellite Internet are positioning the country to accelerate its digital economy, particularly the emerging low-altitude economy, in the years ahead.
Op-ed: Vietnam can turn street vending into urban development asset
In-Depth 13:34 08/03/2026On Tuesday, Tran Luu Quang, secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, raised a point that struck directly at the heart of the city’s sidewalk economy.
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.
Vietnam’s Can Tho to break ground on 2 large-scale resort projects this year
Economy 19:22 21/03/2026Can Tho City, southern Vietnam has announced plans to begin construction of two large-scale resort projects this year, including the 2,945-hectare Mekong City development which will accommodate up to 300,000 residents.
Ho Chi Minh City police arrest man for assaulting female shipper
Ho Chi Minh City 17:50 21/03/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City have arrested and prosecuted a 31-year-old man for allegedly assaulting a female shipper after a dispute over the delivery of an order of goods.
In Vietnam, busy young people turn to offline dating events to find connection
In-Depth 16:00 21/03/2026After a long workday, Nguyen Van Hoa scrolls through his phone at home in Ho Chi Minh City, looking for a way to meet someone beyond his daily routine.
Georgia woman faces murder charge after taking abortion pill
World 14:59 21/03/2026A 31-year-old Georgia woman has been charged with murder after she took abortion medication and gave birth to a premature infant who died within hours, according to court documents and arrest records.
2 more suspected food poisoning cases linked to fermented fish in Da Nang
Vietnam News 14:58 21/03/2026Vietnam’s health authorities reported two additional suspected food poisoning cases after patients consumed ‘ca u chua’ in Phuoc Nang Commune, Da Nang City, raising concerns after earlier botulinum incidents.
From bats to bonds: Uganda's 'cricket grannies'
World 14:56 21/03/2026JINJA, Uganda -- Giggles and songs ripple across a field in rural eastern Uganda where elderly women swing cricket bats as a way to reshape what ageing, health and sports can look like in later life.
Vietnam’s Hue authorities probe report of teacher hitting student, causing arm fracture
Education 14:15 21/03/2026Authorities in Hue City, central Vietnam are verifying a social media report that an elementary school student was injured after a teacher allegedly hit them with a wooden ruler, local officials said on Friday.
HFMD cases nearly double in Ho Chi Minh City as seasonal peak begins
Ho Chi Minh City 14:14 21/03/2026Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases in Ho Chi Minh City nearly doubled in the most recent week from the previous four-week average, prompting health authorities and doctors to urge the public to be more vigilant as the disease enters its seasonal peak.
Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa leases sea area in Cam Ranh Bay for fuel depot project
Economy 13:33 21/03/2026Khanh Hoa Province in south-central Vietnam has approved the lease of nearly two hectares of land, mostly sea surface, in Cam Ranh Bay for a fuel storage and aviation fuel depot project, according to a provincial decision.
Vietnam PM backs plan to use state budget for fuel price stabilization fund
Economy 13:32 21/03/2026Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has agreed in principle to a proposal to use the state budget to support the fuel price stabilization fund if it runs short.
Fire at Korean car parts factory kills 10, injures 59, 4 missing
World 13:19 21/03/2026SEOUL -- A fire broke out around lunchtime at a car parts factory in the South Korean city of Daejeon on Friday, leaving 10 people dead, 25 seriously injured and 34 with minor injuries, the country's safety ministry said on Saturday.
2 more suspected food poisoning cases linked to fermented fish in Da Nang
Vietnam News 14:58 21/03/2026Vietnam’s health authorities reported two additional suspected food poisoning cases after patients consumed ‘ca u chua’ in Phuoc Nang Commune, Da Nang City, raising concerns after earlier botulinum incidents.
Da Nang bans sidewalk trading, placement of plant pots
Vietnam News 10:33 21/03/2026Authorities in Da Nang City, central Vietnam have launched a sweeping campaign to restore urban order, targeting the long-standing issue of sidewalk and roadway encroachment for commercial purposes and the placement of potted plants.
Police bust 3 Chinese-run online scam rings in Vietnam’s Bac Ninh
Vietnam News 10:29 21/03/2026Police in Bac Ninh Province, northern Vietnam have dismantled three foreign-run online scam rings involving 43 suspects who were allegedly sent to Vietnam by Chinese masterminds to target victims in South Korea and China.
EC initially acknowledges Vietnam’s efforts in combating IUU fishing
Vietnam News 17:58 20/03/2026The European Commission (EC) has given initial recognition to Vietnam’s efforts in combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, following its fifth inspection of the country’s anti-IUU measures from March 9 to 19, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported.
Ho Chi Minh City police arrest man for assaulting female shipper
Ho Chi Minh City 17:50 21/03/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City have arrested and prosecuted a 31-year-old man for allegedly assaulting a female shipper after a dispute over the delivery of an order of goods.
HFMD cases nearly double in Ho Chi Minh City as seasonal peak begins
Ho Chi Minh City 14:14 21/03/2026Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases in Ho Chi Minh City nearly doubled in the most recent week from the previous four-week average, prompting health authorities and doctors to urge the public to be more vigilant as the disease enters its seasonal peak.
Ho Chi Minh City ward expands arts activities at Turtle Lake area
Ho Chi Minh City 12:35 21/03/2026Authorities in Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City have planned to expand music and arts activities at Turtle Lake as part of efforts to develop public cultural spaces.
Ho Chi Minh City driver fined over 2023 pickup truck dining clip
Ho Chi Minh City 10:30 21/03/2026Traffic police in Ho Chi Minh City have fined a driver after a video circulating on social media showed people eating on the back of a moving pickup truck, though the incident occurred in 2023.
Ho Chi Minh City to open fourth Vietnamese Banh Mi Fest
Ho Chi Minh City 16:40 20/03/2026The fourth Vietnamese Banh Mi Festival is set to take place at Le Van Tam Park in Ho Chi Minh City from April 23 to 26, with more than 200,000 visitors expected to join.
