Starlink satellite Internet services near final approval in Vietnam
Economy 17:03 02/12/2025Starlink satellite Internet services, offered by U.S.-based Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX), is in the final stage of regulatory assessment and may soon receive official approval to operate in Vietnam, Nguyen Anh Cuong, deputy head of the Vietnam Telecommunications Authority under the Ministry of Science and Technology, said at a regular press briefing in Hanoi on Monday.
In Vietnam, adult heart travels over 1,600km to save 9-year-old boy
Vietnam News 17:28 02/12/2025A nine-year-old boy suffering from end-stage heart failure has been saved thanks to the heart of an adult donor being transported over 1,600 kilometers from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnam, IAEA begin 11-day review of national nuclear power infrastructure
Vietnam News 16:14 02/12/2025Vietnam and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Monday launched an Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR) Mission in Hanoi, with the agency voicing satisfaction over the country’s preparations.
Temporary fix set for major power outage on Vietnam’s Phu Quoc
Vietnam News 13:55 02/12/2025Authorities in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam are moving forward with a temporary solution for restoring electricity to Phu Quoc Special Zone after a major outage disrupted life for tens of thousands of islanders.
Storm Koto turns southwest, slows toward waters off central Vietnam
Vietnam News 13:03 01/12/2025Storm Koto, after several directional changes in the East Vietnam Sea, shifted southwest on Monday morning toward the waters off Gia Lai and Khanh Hoa, with its intensity expected to weaken gradually, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
People helping people: Free services aid disaster recovery in south-central Vietnam
In-Depth 10:30 29/11/2025In former Phu Yen Province, now part of Dak Lak Province, south-central Vietnam, residents are working to rebuild and recover as they emerge from the recent historic floods, supported by compassionate efforts from people across the Southeast Asian country.
Death toll in south-central Vietnam floods rises to 98
Vietnam News 17:51 26/11/2025The number of people killed in historic floods across south-central Vietnam has risen to 98, while 10 are still missing and economic losses are estimated at VND14.325 trillion (US$545 million), according to a national disaster management report released on Wednesday morning.
South-central Vietnam flood death toll rises to 91, with over $490mn in damage
Vietnam News 15:38 24/11/2025Torrential rains and severe flooding across south-central Vietnam have killed 91 people, left 11 missing, and caused an estimated VND13 trillion (over US$490 million) in economic losses, authorities confirmed early on Monday morning.
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.
People helping people: Free services aid disaster recovery in south-central Vietnam
In-Depth 10:30 29/11/2025In former Phu Yen Province, now part of Dak Lak Province, south-central Vietnam, residents are working to rebuild and recover as they emerge from the recent historic floods, supported by compassionate efforts from people across the Southeast Asian country.
Vietnam targets rabies at its source with mandatory dog, cat registration
In-Depth 13:33 28/11/2025Ho Chi Minh City has ordered all dog and cat owners to declare their pets with local authorities in a major bid to control rabies, as Vietnam continues to record dozens of deaths each year despite easy access to vaccines and preventive treatment.
Australia-Vietnam partnership boosts digital access for ethnic minority businesswomen
In-Depth 12:24 26/11/2025In this mountainous commune outside Sa Pa, where H’Mong women are taught from childhood to embroider the perfect wedding dress before they can marry, a task that can take months or even a year, Sung Thi Lan once believed her world would remain limited to the terraced fields and the narrow trekking trail that brought tourists past her shop.
How can central Vietnam reduce flood damage?
In-Depth 09:05 26/11/2025Residents across several central Vietnamese localities have just endured devastating floods that caused heavy losses in lives and property. Many are asking why water levels surged so fiercely this year and what can be done to curb flooding and damage.
Vietnam tightens crackdown on influencer-driven scams
In-Depth 20:55 22/11/2025Vietnam is entering its toughest enforcement phase against influencer-led online sales as police launch a wave of criminal investigations targeting pageant winners, most-followed TikTok creators, and KOL/KOC influencers accused of smuggling, selling fake goods, deceiving customers, and evading taxes on a massive scale.
Australia’s green energy support reaches deep into Vietnam’s pig farming sector
In-Depth 10:07 20/11/2025At VinFast’s electric bus factory on Vietnam’s northern coast, Australian-backed financing has helped roll more than 150 e-buses off the line as part of the country’s first fully electric public transport fleet.
Vietnam’s beloved ‘banh mi’ under scrutiny after latest mass food poisoning
In-Depth 16:59 15/11/2025More than 300 people have fallen ill after eating ‘banh mi’ from two outlets of the same vendor in Ho Chi Minh City, the latest in a series of food-poisoning outbreaks linked to the popular Vietnamese sandwich.
Ancelotti says Vinicius must be fully fit for Brazil World Cup squad
World 17:21 02/12/2025Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Vinicius Jr must be fully fit to make next year’s World Cup squad, reiterating his policy of picking only players who are 100% game-ready.
Intel to invest additional $208 million in Malaysia, PM says
World 17:21 02/12/2025KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said U.S. chipmaker Intel has announced an additional investment of 860 million ringgit ($208 million) in the country for assembly and testing operations.
Experts work on UN climate report amid US pushback
World 16:11 02/12/2025Some 600 experts began to work Monday on the next major UN climate report, as the international consensus on global warming is challenged by US President Donald Trump, who deems the science a "hoax".
EU takes small steps in uphill struggle to wean savers off cash
World 16:08 02/12/2025MILAN/MADRID -- A decade after it began working on a capital markets union, the EU is still struggling to agree a framework that encourages savers to put their cash to work within the bloc rather than in the U.S., prompting some of its 27 members to go it alone.
WHO backs GLP-1 treatments to tackle obesity epidemic
World 16:07 02/12/2025GENEVA -- A range of blockbuster weight-loss and diabetes drugs could help shift the trajectory of the global obesity epidemic, which affects over one billion people worldwide, the World Health Organization said Monday.
Australia rolls out AI roadmap, steps back from tougher rules
World 16:07 02/12/2025Australia on Tuesday unveiled a roadmap to ramp up the adoption of artificial intelligence across its economy but said it would rely on existing laws to manage emerging risks, stepping back from earlier plans for tougher rules on high-risk scenarios.
Samsung appoints first local vice-president at smartphone manufacturing unit in Vietnam
Economy 14:41 02/12/2025Samsung Vietnam, a subsidiary of South Korea’s tech giant Samsung Electronics, has appointed Vietnamese executive Nguyen Hoang Giang as vice-president of Samsung Electronics Vietnam Thai Nguyen Co., Ltd. (SEVT).
FIFA to broadcast World Cup match schedule unveiling on Saturday
World 14:40 02/12/2025PARIS - FIFA said it will reveal the updated match schedule for the 2026 World Cup in a live global broadcast from Washington on Saturday, nearly 24 hours after the final draw determines the tournament’s unprecedented 12 groups of four.
Vietnam’s most popular Internet password remains ‘123456’ despite repeated warnings
Vietnam News 14:28 02/12/2025Vietnamese Internet users continue to favor weak passwords, with ‘123456’ and simple variations such as ‘123456789’ and ‘12345678’ topping the list in 2025, according to a report by cybersecurity firms NordPass and NordStellar.
Vietnam tourism may hit record in 2025 as travelers increase spending: report
Travel 14:14 02/12/2025Vietnam could attract more than 18 million foreign visitors in 2025, surpassing its pre-pandemic peak, supported by strong domestic demand and rising travel, a report by Vietnam Report showed on Monday.
Vietnam plans to convert 7,000 traditional markets into modern retail outlets
Economy 12:55 02/12/2025Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade is preparing a proposal to convert nearly 7,000 traditional markets into convenience stores and modern shopping centers as part of a national plan to upgrade the retail sector, a senior official said on Monday.
Vietnam’s most popular Internet password remains ‘123456’ despite repeated warnings
Vietnam News 14:28 02/12/2025Vietnamese Internet users continue to favor weak passwords, with ‘123456’ and simple variations such as ‘123456789’ and ‘12345678’ topping the list in 2025, according to a report by cybersecurity firms NordPass and NordStellar.
Foreign experts urge Vietnam to add e-cigarettes, heated tobacco to investment law’s prohibited list
Vietnam News 11:32 02/12/2025Foreign experts are calling for the production and trade of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products to be added to the list of banned business sectors under Vietnam’s revised Investment Law, aiming to prevent these products from threatening public health, especially among young people, heard a conference held in Hanoi on Monday.
Nearly 1.8mn Vietnamese children under 5 are stunted: UNICEF
Vietnam News 17:26 01/12/2025Vietnam currently has around 1.8 million children under five suffering from stunting, with the rate of malnutrition among ethnic minority children in remote areas being twice that of the Kinh ethnic group, according to UNICEF statistics.
Laos confers highest national honor on Vietnam’s Party chief
Vietnam News 17:21 01/12/2025General Secretary of the Laos People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith, on behalf of the Party and state of Laos, presented Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam with the National Gold Order, the highest honor of the Lao state, on Monday.
Vegetable prices ease in Ho Chi Minh City, remain high as domestic supply falls
Ho Chi Minh City 11:40 02/12/2025Vegetable prices in Ho Chi Minh City eased slightly this week as additional imports from Thailand and China arrived, though costs remain well above normal due to sharp supply declines from Da Lat, traders said.
Ho Chi Minh City surgeons reattach hand after 2 months of preservation in pregnant woman’s leg
Ho Chi Minh City 15:04 01/12/2025Doctors at Binh Duong General Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City have successfully reattached the right hand of a pregnant woman carrying 34-week twins, nearly two months after the severed hand was temporarily grafted to her lower leg to maintain blood supply and preserve its living tissue, the municipal Department of Health announced on Sunday afternoon.
Ho Chi Minh City deepens ties with South Korean, Japanese partners
Ho Chi Minh City 14:56 01/12/2025Ho Chi Minh City leaders have intensified cooperation with key partners in South Korea and Japan through a series of high-level meetings, investment discussions, and technology exchanges during an official working trip aimed at strengthening international partnerships after the city’s recent administrative expansion.
Lifestyle economy: Ho Chi Minh City’s new ‘gold mine’
Ho Chi Minh City 14:01 01/12/2025Powered by cultural openness, creative energy, and an increasingly affluent population, Ho Chi Minh City, long known as Vietnam’s economic locomotive, is now standing before a new frontier of growth: the lifestyle economy.
Ho Chi Minh City Fatherland Front elects leadership for 2025–30 term
Ho Chi Minh City 19:21 30/11/2025The first Congress of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City for the 2025–30 term has elected 146 of 168 committee members, along with the committee chair and 14 vice chairs.
