Study finds 14% of Vietnamese students tried e-cigarettes despite ban
Vietnam News 12:07 10/04/2026About 14 percent of university students in Vietnam have tried e-cigarettes despite a prohibition on their sale and advertising that took effect in 2025, according to a study released on Thursday.
46 banks in Vietnam pledge to cut interest rates
Economy 12:20 10/04/2026Forty-six commercial banks in Vietnam pledged to lower both deposit and lending interest rates at a meeting with the State Bank of Vietnam on Thursday in a bid to ease financial pressure on businesses and households.
Investor proposes first five-star hotel project in Vietnam’s Quang Ngai
Vietnam News 11:59 10/04/2026A project combining a conference center and a five-star hotel has been proposed in Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam, marking the first proposal for a hotel of this standard in the locality, where the luxury accommodation segment has long been absent.
Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in game-linked malware surge: Kaspersky
Vietnam News 12:03 10/04/2026Vietnam recorded a more-than-202-percent increase in malware linked to online games in the second half of 2025, the highest in Southeast Asia, cybersecurity firm Kaspersky said on Thursday, warning that popular titles are being used to target young users.
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.
Diseased pork supplied to schools, preschools in Hanoi, neighboring provinces: police
Vietnam News 14:51 07/04/2026About 300 metric tons of contaminated pork was supplied to kitchens at 26 elementary schools and several private preschools in Hanoi and neighboring provinces, police said on Monday after dismantling a major food safety ring that processed and distributed diseased pigs to markets and institutional kitchens.
Hanoi slaughterhouse shuttered after 300-tonne diseased pork scandal
Vietnam News 14:52 03/04/2026Authorities in Hanoi have suspended operations at the Van Phuc slaughterhouse after police uncovered a ring that processed and distributed 300 metric tons of pork infected with African swine fever to local markets and school canteens.
Vietnam’s Thai Nguyen Province probes suspected contaminated pork served at kindergarten
Vietnam News 15:07 02/04/2026Authorities in Thai Nguyen Province, northern Vietnam have ordered an investigation into suspected contaminated pork served to children at a local kindergarten after parents reported the meat tested positive for E.coli and African swine fever.
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.
In Vietnam, protecting children online becomes more urgent than ever: opinion
In-Depth 17:33 06/04/2026With 87 percent of Vietnamese children using the Internet daily for five to seven hours, experts warned that safeguarding them in the digital space has become a pressing issue.
Factory A32 in Da Nang extends fighter jet service life through complex modernization overhaul
In-Depth 08:10 05/04/2026Factory A32 in Da Nang City, central Vietnam is carrying out advanced life-extension and maintenance work on fighter jets, a highly technical process aimed at extending the operational lifespan of the aircraft that have been in service for decades.
Factory A32: From wartime workshop to Vietnam’s fighter jet maintenance hub
In-Depth 16:50 03/04/2026Now one of Vietnam’s leading military aviation maintenance facilities, Factory A32 was established during the resistance war against the U.S., evolving from early aircraft repair efforts carried out under wartime conditions marked by relocation, limited equipment, and heavy bombing.
Closer look at growth and prosperity in Vietnam
In-Depth 17:03 31/03/2026In recent days, as global developments shift and the discourse on growth resurfaces in Vietnam, wealth and prosperity have invited deeper reflection – both at the level of the family and the nation.
Building beyond borders: A Vietnamese founder’s next step in connecting global communities
In-Depth 14:04 22/03/2026Six years after launching VietConnect to link Vietnamese professionals worldwide, Milly Nguyen is taking the next step. With the debut of Spaces Connect, she is transforming a community-driven platform into a space for practical support, connecting people across borders through services, data and shared opportunities.
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.
Digital techs revive 'yokai' at Tokyo immersive art event
World 12:13 10/04/2026TOKYO -- An immersive museum event in Tokyo is bringing 'yokai' supernatural creatures from Japanese folklore to life, offering a fantastical experience for visitors to enjoy historical artworks through cutting-edge visual and 3D technologies.
Two-tonne whale washes ashore in Vietnam’s Dak Lak
Vietnam News 11:55 10/04/2026Residents in Dak Lak Province, Vietnam discovered a weakened whale weighing about two metric tons that repetitively drifted ashore on Thursday afternoon despite efforts to push it back into the sea.
Ocean temperatures near record high in March
World 11:55 10/04/2026Ocean temperatures hit near-record highs for March, the Copernicus Climate Change Service said on Friday, signalling a likely shift toward El Nino conditions that can amplify heat extremes on an already warming planet.
53 elementary school students hospitalized with suspected food poisoning in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 10:42 10/04/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health recorded 53 cases of gastrointestinal illness among students at Binh Quoi Tay Elementary School in Binh Quoi Ward on Wednesday and Thursday, suspected to be linked to food poisoning.
Vietnam considers cutting fuel taxes amid global price hike
Vietnam News 10:13 10/04/2026The Vietnamese government has proposed reducing environmental and special consumption taxes on gasoline, diesel, kerosene, jet fuel, and mazut to zero, as global energy prices continue to rise due to instability in the Middle East.
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species: IUCN
World 09:10 10/04/2026PARIS, France -- The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife announced on Thursday.
Consortium submits bid for $4.9bn transshipment port in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 18:38 09/04/2026A consortium including Vietnam Maritime Corporation, Saigon Port JSC, and Terminal Investment Limited Holding S.A has submitted documents to develop the Can Gio international transshipment port project valued at VND128.872 trillion (US$4.9 billion) in Ho Chi Minh City.
Rare birds, spot-billed pelicans return to Vietnam’s Tram Chim National Park
Vietnam News 18:35 09/04/2026Rare bird species, including spot-billed pelicans not seen for six years, have returned in large numbers to Tram Chim National Park in southern Vietnam over the past week, a park official said.
Second sea turtle found dead on Vietnam’s Vung Tau beach in under a week
Ho Chi Minh City 18:33 09/04/2026Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday handled a sea turtle found dead on a Vung Tau beach, the second in less than a week, officials said.
All 15 million residents in Ho Chi Minh City to be screened free for major diseases
Ho Chi Minh City 17:42 09/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City’s citywide public health initiative in 2026 will offer free medical examinations and disease screenings to its entire population of more than 15 million people, set to prioritize early detection of high-risk conditions, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and several common cancers.
Two-tonne whale washes ashore in Vietnam’s Dak Lak
Vietnam News 11:55 10/04/2026Residents in Dak Lak Province, Vietnam discovered a weakened whale weighing about two metric tons that repetitively drifted ashore on Thursday afternoon despite efforts to push it back into the sea.
Vietnam considers cutting fuel taxes amid global price hike
Vietnam News 10:13 10/04/2026The Vietnamese government has proposed reducing environmental and special consumption taxes on gasoline, diesel, kerosene, jet fuel, and mazut to zero, as global energy prices continue to rise due to instability in the Middle East.
Rare birds, spot-billed pelicans return to Vietnam’s Tram Chim National Park
Vietnam News 18:35 09/04/2026Rare bird species, including spot-billed pelicans not seen for six years, have returned in large numbers to Tram Chim National Park in southern Vietnam over the past week, a park official said.
Vietnam’s new PM Le Minh Hung determined to deal with long-stalled projects, simplify procedures
Vietnam News 17:38 09/04/2026Vietnam’s newly-elected Prime Minister Le Minh Hung convened his first high-level government meeting on Thursday, calling for swift action to clear obstacles facing long-stalled projects and cut administrative barriers in an effort to accelerate economic growth.
53 elementary school students hospitalized with suspected food poisoning in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 10:42 10/04/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health recorded 53 cases of gastrointestinal illness among students at Binh Quoi Tay Elementary School in Binh Quoi Ward on Wednesday and Thursday, suspected to be linked to food poisoning.
Consortium submits bid for $4.9bn transshipment port in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 18:38 09/04/2026A consortium including Vietnam Maritime Corporation, Saigon Port JSC, and Terminal Investment Limited Holding S.A has submitted documents to develop the Can Gio international transshipment port project valued at VND128.872 trillion (US$4.9 billion) in Ho Chi Minh City.
Second sea turtle found dead on Vietnam’s Vung Tau beach in under a week
Ho Chi Minh City 18:33 09/04/2026Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday handled a sea turtle found dead on a Vung Tau beach, the second in less than a week, officials said.
All 15 million residents in Ho Chi Minh City to be screened free for major diseases
Ho Chi Minh City 17:42 09/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City’s citywide public health initiative in 2026 will offer free medical examinations and disease screenings to its entire population of more than 15 million people, set to prioritize early detection of high-risk conditions, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and several common cancers.
Vietnam’s Vung Tau plans public park on prime 13,000m² land plot
Ho Chi Minh City 16:05 09/04/2026Authorities in Vung Tau Ward, Ho Chi Minh City plan to convert a prime 13,000-square-meter site into a public park, with an investment of about VND20 billion (US$760,000) and construction expected to begin in the third quarter.
