Vietnam competition watchdog requires immediate user protection measures on Zalo
Vietnam News 16:47 31/12/2025Vietnam’s competition authority has ordered VNG Corporation to urgently implement three consumer protection measures on its Zalo messaging platform, after the company sought to delay a scheduled working session amid heightened scrutiny over its updated user data collection practices.
Ho Chi Minh City schools roll out phone-free recess to curb student screen time
Ho Chi Minh City 15:52 31/12/2025Ho Chi Minh City’s education authority will implement a citywide phone-free recess model from January 2026, encouraging students to reduce mobile phone use during breaks through structured activities, student choice, and healthier school environments.
Romanian man suffers sudden cardiac arrest after playing pickleball in Hanoi
Vietnam News 12:49 31/12/2025A 50-year-old Romanian man suffered a sudden cardiac arrest after playing pickleball with friends at a sports facility in Hanoi, but he was successfully saved thanks to timely emergency intervention by doctors a few days ago.
2 foreigners jailed for up to 13 years for credit card fraud in Vietnam
Vietnam News 16:01 31/12/2025A Malaysian man and his Chinese accomplice have been handed lengthy prison terms in Da Nang City, central Vietnam for using stolen credit card information belonging to Vietnamese citizens to purchase smartphones and resell them, misappropriating over US$34,000.
Vietnam reports 415 killed or missing in natural disasters in 2025
Vietnam News 11:42 26/12/2025Vietnam has recorded 415 people killed or missing and 728 injured due to natural disasters so far in 2025, the Ministry of Public Security said on Friday.
Police probe dam releases in Vietnam’s Dak Lak, where historic floods killed 113
Vietnam News 18:31 20/12/2025Historic floods that struck Dak Lak Province, south-central Vietnam, late last month left 113 people dead and caused massive damage, provincial authorities said, adding that the Ministry of Public Security is investigating whether the discharge of the Song Ba Ha hydropower plant was conducted properly.
How central Vietnam can ease pain of natural disasters
Vietnam News 17:39 17/12/2025For central Vietnam to truly ‘live with floods,’ it needs fundamental, long-term solutions built on three key pillars, including reorganizing living space, restoring natural ecosystems, and strengthening community capacity.
Vietnam's Khanh Hoa warns of new flood risk, orders evacuations from high-risk areas
Vietnam News 13:22 10/12/2025The administration of Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam has issued an urgent warning about a possible new flood wave on local rivers and streams from Tuesday night to Thursday, calling on authorities to prepare immediate evacuations from areas prone to flooding and landslides.
'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.
Op-ed: To make ‘banh mi’ safe, Vietnamese vendors must change
In-Depth 12:22 26/12/2025‘Banh mi’ is not just a convenient meal; it is part of urban life and a defining feature of Vietnam’s street-food culture.
When AI cameras reshape public conduct in Vietnam
In-Depth 14:34 24/12/2025Arriving in Hanoi last week, I noticed something quietly striking as lines of vehicles waited neatly behind stop lines.
Digital infidelity in Vietnam: Married to the game or to each other?
In-Depth 10:57 23/12/2025Infidelity in the digital age no longer needs a hotel room or a paper trail but it rather unfolds quietly through screens and usernames.
Sedentary lifestyles drive rise in early joint degeneration among young adults in Vietnam
In-Depth 13:33 22/12/2025Young adults in Vietnam are increasingly being diagnosed with joint and spine disorders once associated mainly with old age, as sedentary lifestyles and heavy technology use take a growing toll on musculoskeletal health.
Who’s teaching Vietnam’s next generation how to live in cyberspace?
In-Depth 12:16 21/12/2025One day he was on the TEDx stage delivering an inspiring speech and the next day he was named a fraud. Last month, a rising IELTS creator who aspired to make English learning more affordable for Vietnamese students stumbled through a few mispronunciations and awkward grammatical errors.
Refereeing controversies deepen chaos at SEA Games in Thailand
In-Depth 14:21 19/12/2025Amid a 2025 Southeast Asian Games already weighed down by logistical failures and complaints from athletes, a wave of refereeing controversies has pushed the regional competition into deeper disarray.
Businesses and the journey to shaping Vietnam’s future for every child
In-Depth 14:00 18/12/2025In a new development context shaped by climate change, digital transformation and population ageing, Vietnam is increasingly recognizing investment in children as a decisive driver of national competitiveness.
Police arrest company director after abrupt cancelation of major music show in Hanoi
Vietnam News 17:16 31/12/2025Hanoi police have arrested the director of Ngoc Viet Education Co. Ltd. on fraud charges after a highly anticipated music concert was abruptly canceled, leaving audiences demanding refunds and triggering a criminal investigation, authorities said on Tuesday.
Details on fireworks displays across Vietnam to ring in New Year
Vietnam News 16:44 31/12/2025Vietnamese authorities have announced fireworks displays in multiple cities and provinces to mark the arrival of 2026, with events scheduled around midnight on Wednesday.
Japan begins studying law against spies
World 16:29 31/12/2025TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration has begun studying legislation aimed at preventing information theft by foreign entities.
18,000 still in temporary housing 2 years after Noto quake
World 16:22 31/12/2025WAJIMA, ISHIKAWA PREF. -- Over 18,000 people are still living in temporary housing two years after a massive earthquake in the Noto Peninsula of Ishikawa Prefecture in central Japan left about 700 people dead or unaccounted for.
Ho Chi Minh City nears completion of 1st school on former cemetery site
Ho Chi Minh City 16:14 31/12/2025An elementary school is nearing completion on land that once housed the former Binh Hung Hoa cemetery, as Ho Chi Minh City presses ahead with plans to redevelop the city’s largest burial ground for public infrastructure.
Vietnam sets tougher foreign-exchange penalties, maximum fines at $9,500
Vietnam News 16:11 31/12/2025Vietnam will impose a tiered system of administrative penalties for foreign-exchange violations under a new government decree that takes effect on February 9, 2026, including fines of up to VND250 million (US$9,500) for the most serious offenses.
Ho Chi Minh City to set off fireworks at 4 sites to welcome 2026
Ho Chi Minh City 15:44 31/12/2025Ho Chi Minh City will usher in the New Year with vibrant fireworks displays at four locations on New Year’s Eve, accompanied by a series of cultural, artistic, and countdown events, as well as festive lighting along downtown streets.
Police find 29 dogs illegally slaughtered at Da Nang facility
Vietnam News 14:36 31/12/2025Police in Da Nang City, central Vietnam have uncovered an illegal dog slaughter operation during an unannounced inspection, seizing more than 320 kilograms of meat from 29 slaughtered dogs and a quantity of prohibited fireworks.
It’s just painful to watch: Content creator cooks Vietnamese ‘pho’ with fish stock
Vietnam Life 14:09 31/12/2025A content creator from Yamaguchi has posted a video showing himself using fish stock to cook a dish he called ‘Vietnam pho,’ prompting widespread discussion on social media.
Vietnam exports 1st commercial chip shipment to Japan
Economy 12:46 31/12/2025Vietnam has exported its first commercially designed semiconductor chips to Japan, marking a milestone as a domestic company enters one of the world’s most demanding electronics markets in terms of quality and reliability.
Fire at central Hanoi home prompts temporary street closures
Vietnam News 12:44 31/12/2025A fire broke out at a house on Hang Ma Street in central Hanoi on Wednesday morning, prompting authorities to temporarily block several nearby streets as firefighters brought the blaze under control.
Police arrest company director after abrupt cancelation of major music show in Hanoi
Vietnam News 17:16 31/12/2025Hanoi police have arrested the director of Ngoc Viet Education Co. Ltd. on fraud charges after a highly anticipated music concert was abruptly canceled, leaving audiences demanding refunds and triggering a criminal investigation, authorities said on Tuesday.
Details on fireworks displays across Vietnam to ring in New Year
Vietnam News 16:44 31/12/2025Vietnamese authorities have announced fireworks displays in multiple cities and provinces to mark the arrival of 2026, with events scheduled around midnight on Wednesday.
Vietnam sets tougher foreign-exchange penalties, maximum fines at $9,500
Vietnam News 16:11 31/12/2025Vietnam will impose a tiered system of administrative penalties for foreign-exchange violations under a new government decree that takes effect on February 9, 2026, including fines of up to VND250 million (US$9,500) for the most serious offenses.
Police find 29 dogs illegally slaughtered at Da Nang facility
Vietnam News 14:36 31/12/2025Police in Da Nang City, central Vietnam have uncovered an illegal dog slaughter operation during an unannounced inspection, seizing more than 320 kilograms of meat from 29 slaughtered dogs and a quantity of prohibited fireworks.
Fire at central Hanoi home prompts temporary street closures
Vietnam News 12:44 31/12/2025A fire broke out at a house on Hang Ma Street in central Hanoi on Wednesday morning, prompting authorities to temporarily block several nearby streets as firefighters brought the blaze under control.
Ho Chi Minh City nears completion of 1st school on former cemetery site
Ho Chi Minh City 16:14 31/12/2025An elementary school is nearing completion on land that once housed the former Binh Hung Hoa cemetery, as Ho Chi Minh City presses ahead with plans to redevelop the city’s largest burial ground for public infrastructure.
Ho Chi Minh City to set off fireworks at 4 sites to welcome 2026
Ho Chi Minh City 15:44 31/12/2025Ho Chi Minh City will usher in the New Year with vibrant fireworks displays at four locations on New Year’s Eve, accompanied by a series of cultural, artistic, and countdown events, as well as festive lighting along downtown streets.
Karaoke noise fades in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 12:06 31/12/2025Since Decree 282 took effect on December 15, Ho Chi Minh City has seen a noticeable decline in noisy karaoke activities in many residential areas, a change widely welcomed by residents.
Ho Chi Minh City tourism revenue nears $11bn in 2025
Ho Chi Minh City 10:21 31/12/2025Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism industry maintained strong growth in 2025, welcoming about 8.56 million international visitors and 45.6 million domestic travelers, with total tourism revenue estimated at nearly VND279 trillion (US$10.6 billion), exceeding its annual targets.
Ho Chi Minh City to close multiple streets for New Year fireworks displays
Ho Chi Minh City 09:48 31/12/2025Traffic police in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday announced extensive traffic restrictions across multiple downtown streets to facilitate New Year fireworks celebrations.
