Vietnam rehearses security, transport plans ahead of National Party Congress
Vietnam News 16:31 14/01/2026Hundreds of vehicles joined a full-scale rehearsal in Hanoi on Wednesday to test escort and transport plans for delegates attending the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, as authorities have intensified security preparations for the event scheduled for next week.
Vietnam youth face job mismatch as firms report skills shortages across Asia-Pacific: Manpower
Vietnam News 12:45 14/01/2026Vietnam’s employers are struggling to fill vacancies even as many young people remain unemployed or cycle through short-term jobs, reflecting a widening skills mismatch that ManpowerGroup says is affecting labor markets across the Asia-Pacific region.
Vietnam awards Friendship Order to US ambassador
Vietnam News 14:01 14/01/2026Vietnam on Tuesday awarded the Friendship Order to outgoing U.S. Ambassador Marc Evans Knapper in Hanoi, recognizing his contributions to strengthening and advancing Vietnam-U.S. relations during his tenure, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Mistakes that would hinder expats’ success in Vietnam
Expat Life 12:18 14/01/2026Vietnam was ranked among the top five most loved destinations for foreigners in the Expat Insider 2025 survey by InterNations. This is great news not only for us Vietnamese but also a warm invitation to the global community.
Phu Quoc Airport ramps up operations as international arrivals soar
Travel 17:07 05/01/2026Phu Quoc International Airport in Phu Quoc Special Zone, an island in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam, is operating at full capacity to handle a record surge of international visitors, with around 80 flights arriving daily as the island cements its status as a top tourist destination in early 2026.
Workers skip New Year break to speed up APEC 2027 projects in Vietnam
Vietnam News 17:31 03/01/2026Thousands of workers have stayed on the job through the New Year holiday to accelerate the construction of major infrastructure projects in Phu Quoc Special Zone, an island destination administered by An Giang Province in southern Vietnam, to serve the 2027 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.
Int’l tourists gravitate to Vietnam’s Phu Quoc for day-to-night activities on New Year’s Day
Travel 14:23 02/01/2026Phu Quoc Special Zone, administered by An Giang Province in southern Vietnam, welcomed nearly 7,000 foreign visitors on January 1, 2026, with many enjoying the island’s high-end attractions from daytime sightseeing through night-time entertainment.
Vietnamese conglomerate takes over operations of Phu Quoc int'l airport
Economy 14:02 02/01/2026Leading Vietnamese conglomerate Sun Group officially assumed the management and operation of Phu Quoc International Airport on Thursday, a major shift in the administration of one of southern Vietnam's busiest aviation gateways as the island prepares for large-scale international events, including the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in 2027.
Investigation: Behind glittering wedding halls in Ho Chi Minh City are lapses in food safety, oversight
In-Depth 17:13 13/01/2026Crystal chandeliers, mirror-polished tables, and uniformed staff project an image of luxury at wedding and banquet halls in Ho Chi Minh City. A Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper exposé, however, found a far less glamorous reality behind the polished façade.
Expanding bicycle lanes in Ho Chi Minh City requires careful planning: experts
In-Depth 14:54 13/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City’s recent launch of a dedicated bicycle lane along Mai Chi Tho Boulevard has drawn significant public attention.
From bike lane to bicycle city: Ho Chi Minh City’s long road ahead
In-Depth 09:14 10/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City has just opened a pilot bicycle-priority lane along a roughly-six-kilometer stretch of Mai Chi Tho Avenue. It is a welcome experiment, but one that also highlights how far the city still has to go.
‘Make in Vietnam’: A strategic choice
In-Depth 16:36 08/01/2026The year 2026 marks a pivotal stage in Vietnam’s transition to a new growth model, one that demands high growth be matched by improvements in quality and competitiveness.
Wildlife rescue efforts sharply grow in Ho Chi Minh City
In-Depth 09:01 06/01/2026In Ho Chi Minh City, public awareness of wildlife protection has continued to improve, with more residents voluntarily handing over wild animals, alongside ongoing efforts by forest rangers to receive, care for, and release them back into their natural habitats.
The new math of work: When quitting changed meaning
In-Depth 14:15 04/01/2026Quitting is not the kind of thing that usually comes with a candle. In the weeks around Christmas 2025, it did.
Expert flags bottlenecks in Ho Chi Minh City’s digital economy
In-Depth 10:12 02/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City should urgently remove two major bottlenecks over hard infrastructure and legal frameworks to unlock the potential of digital economy development.
'Acoustic hazard': Noise complaints spark Vietnam pickleball wars
In-Depth 15:14 28/12/2025The piercing pop-pop of pickleball paddles starts before sunrise and ends after midnight at dozens of newly built courts across Hanoi, as residents relish one of Vietnam's fastest-growing sports -- or rage at the noise it makes.
Bear sightings in Japan continue into 2026
World 17:30 14/01/2026TOKYO -- Bears continue to be spotted near people in Japan after the turn of the year, even though they are usually in hibernation at this time of the winter season.
BTS 2026 world tour has no Vietnam stop, but additions remain open
Vietnam Life 17:25 14/01/2026Chart-topping K-pop boy band BTS on Tuesday announced plans for a 2026 world tour that does not include Vietnam in its initial list of destinations, although the group’s management said additional cities could be added later, leaving Vietnamese fans hopeful of a future stopover.
Bus driver dies at wheel in Ho Chi Minh City, crash avoided
Ho Chi Minh City 16:47 14/01/2026A bus driver in Ho Chi Minh City died after suffering a stroke while driving on Wednesday, authorities said, but a serious traffic accident was avoided after a bus attendant shut off the engine and brought the vehicle to a stop.
Singaporean bank plans to build headquarters at Ho Chi Minh City international financial center
Ho Chi Minh City 16:45 14/01/2026Singapore’s United Overseas Bank (UOB) has unveiled its plan to construct its headquarters at Ho Chi Minh City’s planned International Finance Center, becoming the first foreign bank to commit to the project.
2025 was the world's third-warmest year on record, EU scientists say
World 16:15 14/01/2026The planet experienced its third-warmest year on record in 2025, and average temperatures have exceeded 1.5 degrees Celsius of global warming over three years, the longest period since records began, EU scientists said on Wednesday.
Singapore offers support for Vietnam’s international financial center push: Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong
Economy 16:11 14/01/2026Singapore is ready to support the development of Vietnam’s newly established international financial center and promote connectivity between the two countries’ financial hubs, Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong said during a meeting with Vietnamese Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh.
Tropical depression near East Vietnam Sea may intensify into storm
Vietnam News 14:47 14/01/2026A tropical depression located east of the Philippines is forecast to strengthen into a storm, though it is unlikely to enter the East Vietnam Sea due to the influence of cold air masses, the national weather center said on Wednesday.
In Vietnam, live-streaming in classrooms raises concerns about student focus, privacy
Education 14:31 14/01/2026A quick search for 'classroom livestreaming' on TikTok reveals a range of scenarios in Vietnam: students prop their phone on the tables, reading comments while listening to lectures, and use discussion time to chat with online viewers.
At least 19 killed after crane falls on train in Thailand, 80 injured
World 14:09 14/01/2026BANGKOK - A train derailed in northeastern Thailand on Wednesday after a construction crane fell on three of its carriages, killing at least 19 people and injuring about 80, police said.
Japan, South Korea leaders drum up viral moment with K-pop jam
World 14:08 14/01/2026TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi played two K-pop songs during a post-summit drumming session with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, who joked he felt "a little awkward" in front of the former heavy metal band member.
WHO says sugary drinks, alcohol getting cheaper, should be taxed more
World 13:45 14/01/2026GENEVA -- Sugary drinks and alcohol are getting relatively cheaper, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, urging countries to hike taxes to reduce consumption levels and boost health funding.
Tropical depression near East Vietnam Sea may intensify into storm
Vietnam News 14:47 14/01/2026A tropical depression located east of the Philippines is forecast to strengthen into a storm, though it is unlikely to enter the East Vietnam Sea due to the influence of cold air masses, the national weather center said on Wednesday.
Vietnam U23s’ improbable surge reshapes expectations at Asian youth tourney
Vietnam News 10:41 14/01/2026Vietnam’s under-23 team have upended expectations at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia, turning a cautious pre-tournament outlook into a confident group-stage campaign that suggests the side are capable of going further.
4 killed, 6 injured in 3-vehicle collision on expressway in north-central Vietnam
Vietnam News 10:23 14/01/2026A serious collision involving two tractor-trailers and a 15-seater passenger bus occurred on an expressway in Thanh Hoa Province, north-central Vietnam in the early hours of Wednesday, leaving four dead and six other injured.
Politburo designates November 24 as ‘Vietnam Culture Day,’ a paid public holiday
Vietnam News 19:49 13/01/2026Vietnam's Party General Secretary To Lam has signed Resolution No. 80 of the Politburo on the development of Vietnamese culture, designating November 24 each year as ‘Vietnam Culture Day,’ to be observed as a paid public holiday.
Bus driver dies at wheel in Ho Chi Minh City, crash avoided
Ho Chi Minh City 16:47 14/01/2026A bus driver in Ho Chi Minh City died after suffering a stroke while driving on Wednesday, authorities said, but a serious traffic accident was avoided after a bus attendant shut off the engine and brought the vehicle to a stop.
Singaporean bank plans to build headquarters at Ho Chi Minh City international financial center
Ho Chi Minh City 16:45 14/01/2026Singapore’s United Overseas Bank (UOB) has unveiled its plan to construct its headquarters at Ho Chi Minh City’s planned International Finance Center, becoming the first foreign bank to commit to the project.
Health ministry urges inspection of wedding venues in Ho Chi Minh City following Tuoi Tre’s food safety findings
Ho Chi Minh City 09:03 14/01/2026The Ministry of Health has called on the Food Safety Department of Ho Chi Minh City to urgently inspect wedding and convention venues following a Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper investigation that exposed serious shortcomings in food safety management.
Malaysia’s Sabah travel firms eye Vietnamese market
Ho Chi Minh City 16:39 13/01/2026A delegation of 18 travel companies from Malaysia’s Sabah state arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on Monday to explore cooperation opportunities and introduce new tourism products to Vietnamese travelers.
Ho Chi Minh City police charge couple for producing noodles mixed with banned chemicals
Ho Chi Minh City 12:08 13/01/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City have detained and launched criminal proceedings against a married couple for allegedly producing and selling large quantities of fresh noodles containing prohibited chemicals, posing serious risks to public health.
