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.
Green consumption reshapes lifestyles, fuels business competitiveness in Vietnam
In-Depth 17:28 17/12/2025Green consumption is no longer a niche trend but is increasingly becoming a lifestyle choice among young Vietnamese, prompting businesses to rethink products and strategies to meet rising sustainability demand and strengthen long-term competitiveness.
Vietnam to break ground on $1.37bn expansion of key expressway to Mekong Delta this week
Vietnam News 17:08 17/12/2025Vietnam is set to break ground this week on a major expansion of the Ho Chi Minh City–Trung Luong–My Thuan expressway, a key transport artery linking the country’s largest city with the Mekong Delta.
AI cameras detect hundreds of traffic violations after 3 days of citywide operation in Hanoi
Vietnam News 17:03 17/12/2025Hanoi’s AI-integrated traffic surveillance camera system detected 393 traffic violations during its full-scale operation from Saturday last week to Tuesday, according to the city’s traffic police division.
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.
Severe flooding inundates 3,300 homes, leaves 1 dead in Vietnam's Lam Dong
Vietnam News 13:54 05/12/2025Torrential rain and rapidly rising rivers submerged more than 3,300 homes and left one man dead in Lam Dong Province, central Vietnam after only one day of severe flooding that also triggered landslides and widespread infrastructure damage.
ADB rolls out emergency grants as floods sweep Vietnam, Thailand, Sri Lanka
Vietnam News 13:07 05/12/2025The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has released millions of dollars in emergency grants to countries in Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka hit hardest by recent floods, providing immediate humanitarian relief and support for early recovery and reconstruction efforts.
New storm likely to enter East Vietnam Sea this weekend, may impact central region
Vietnam News 16:31 04/12/2025A tropical depression east of the Philippines is forecast to enter the East Vietnam Sea around December 6-7 and could become the 16th storm of the year in the region, potentially affecting central Vietnam, officials said at a press briefing on Thursday.
Vietnamese experts, parents back Australia’s social media ban for under-16s
In-Depth 12:06 17/12/2025Australia’s ban on social media for children under 16 has gained strong support in Vietnam, where experts and parents see it as essential for protecting young people’s mental health and comprehensive development.
SEA Games controversies continue as athletes, including Vietnam’s, face unfair judging
In-Depth 09:29 17/12/2025Controversies surrounding referee decisions continue to overshadow the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand, as athletes, including many of Vietnam, face unfair rulings in multiple sports.
Vietnam faces debate over regulating social media use among children under 16
In-Depth 17:04 13/12/2025As Australia moves to bar children under 16 from using major social media platforms including Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube, Vietnam is grappling with how to protect its younger internet users while recognizing the role of online connectivity in modern education and social life.
Vietnam faces challenge turning tourist number into revenue
In-Depth 15:18 12/12/2025Vietnam’s tourism industry is grappling with a disconnect between soaring visitor arrivals and comparatively low spending, as international travelers eagerly pay for food, tours, and cultural experiences but hesitate to shop.
Vietnamese seniors bring sources of affection as they step into social media spotlight
In-Depth 15:00 12/12/2025Stories of Vietnamese grandparents appearing in viral videos are drawing millions of views, showing that the elderly can be sources of affection and inspiration in the digital age when their presence is shared with respect and care.
Vietnam’s tour operators still struggle despite record inbound arrivals
In-Depth 16:21 10/12/2025Vietnam’s tourism sector has set a historic milestone, welcoming more than 19 million international visitors between January and November, but many travel firms are reporting declining revenues.
Breathing dust: Hanoi’s street workers face health risks amid smog
In-Depth 14:04 09/12/2025As air pollution blankets Vietnam’s capital, many residents have little choice but to brace themselves and work through the smog.
Through street photography workshops, visitors explore Hanoi one frame at a time
In-Depth 15:28 04/12/2025Amid the busy rhythm of the Hanoi Old Quarter, street photography workshops have emerged as a new form of cultural tourism that is drawing many international visitors.
Japan local govts, fishers working to save seaweed forests
World 17:44 17/12/2025TOKYO -- Local governments and fishery operators in Japan have sprung into action after lush "moba" seaweed and seagrass beds throughout the country have turned barren due to rising sea temperatures and overgrazing by fish and shellfish.
16 scam-linked Japanese nationals held in Cambodia
World 17:22 17/12/2025BANGKOK -- Cambodian authorities have taken into custody 16 Japanese nationals for their suspected involvement in so-called special fraud, such as telephone scams, the Japanese Embassy in the Southeast Asian country said Wednesday.
Vietnam’s athletics team meets 33rd SEA Games target
Vietnam News 17:11 17/12/2025The Vietnamese athletics team successfully fulfilled its medal target at the 33rd SEA Games after the dramatic final day of competition on Tuesday, with four gold medals.
Filling station worker refuses bank transfer, siphons gasoline back in Vietnam
Vietnam News 16:53 17/12/2025An incident involving a gas station employee in Lam Dong Province, Vietnam refusing to accept a bank transfer payment and siphoning fuel back out of a customer’s motorcycle has sparked public outrage after a video of the event circulated widely on social media.
Vietnam withdraws fighter from SEA Games Muay Thai semifinal over judging dispute
Vietnam News 16:49 17/12/2025Vietnam’s team withdrew fighter Hoang Khanh Mai from the women’s 45 kg Muay Thai semifinal at the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games on Tuesday in protest against what it said was an unfair judging decision.
New Rome metro stations showcase ancient treasures after years of delays
World 16:48 17/12/2025ROME -- After years of delays and spiraling costs, Rome inaugurated two new metro stations on Tuesday, including one by the Colosseum, showcasing archaeological discoveries that might become tourist attractions in their own right.
Hokkaido: When Japan means more than Tokyo and Kyoto
World 16:46 17/12/2025Tokyo, Kyoto, temples, neon lights, crowds. For many, Japan is nothing more than that. But in the north, Hokkaido provides an entirely different experience. It is a journey where the sounds of silence, open spaces, and nature take center stage. As travelers around the world look to escape mass tourism, the island stands as a true alternative: a destination where travel still means discovery.
Disney, James Cameron sued for copyright infringement over 'Avatar'
World 15:01 17/12/2025Disney and famed director James Cameron have been hit with a lawsuit in California federal court by a 3-D animator who alleges that Cameron copied his work in the blockbuster 2022 film "Avatar: The Way of Water."
Thousands of dinosaur footprints found on Alpine cliffs near Winter Olympics site
World 14:57 17/12/2025MILAN -- Italian paleontologists have uncovered thousands of dinosaur footprints on a near-vertical rock face more than 2,000 metres above sea level in the Stelvio National Park, a discovery they say is among the world's richest sites for the Triassic period.
Vietnam aims for first 5-star green international airport
Vietnam News 14:56 17/12/2025A US$7.4 billion private aviation project approved by Vietnam’s National Assembly last week is set to reshape the country’s airport landscape, with Gia Binh International Airport expected to become Vietnam’s first five-star green international airport and rank among the world’s top 10.
Arctic has hottest year ever recorded, as climate impacts cascade
World 13:46 17/12/2025The Arctic has experienced its hottest year since records began, a U.S. science agency announced on Tuesday, as climate change triggers cascading impacts from melting glaciers and sea ice to greening landscapes and disruptions to global weather.
Vietnam’s athletics team meets 33rd SEA Games target
Vietnam News 17:11 17/12/2025The Vietnamese athletics team successfully fulfilled its medal target at the 33rd SEA Games after the dramatic final day of competition on Tuesday, with four gold medals.
Filling station worker refuses bank transfer, siphons gasoline back in Vietnam
Vietnam News 16:53 17/12/2025An incident involving a gas station employee in Lam Dong Province, Vietnam refusing to accept a bank transfer payment and siphoning fuel back out of a customer’s motorcycle has sparked public outrage after a video of the event circulated widely on social media.
Vietnam withdraws fighter from SEA Games Muay Thai semifinal over judging dispute
Vietnam News 16:49 17/12/2025Vietnam’s team withdrew fighter Hoang Khanh Mai from the women’s 45 kg Muay Thai semifinal at the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games on Tuesday in protest against what it said was an unfair judging decision.
Vietnam aims for first 5-star green international airport
Vietnam News 14:56 17/12/2025A US$7.4 billion private aviation project approved by Vietnam’s National Assembly last week is set to reshape the country’s airport landscape, with Gia Binh International Airport expected to become Vietnam’s first five-star green international airport and rank among the world’s top 10.
Vietnam's Khanh Hoa seeks $200mn gov't-backed funding for Nha Trang flood drainage project
Vietnam News 13:40 17/12/2025Khanh Hoa Province in south-central Vietnam has asked the central government to allocate more than VND5.285 trillion (US$200 million) to urgently build a flood drainage system for western Nha Trang, following a series of deadly and destructive flooding events.
Ho Chi Minh City department proposes installing 157 air quality monitoring stations
Ho Chi Minh City 13:29 17/12/2025The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Agriculture and Environment has sought the municipal administration's approval for its 2026 natural resources and environment monitoring program, which includes the installation of 157 air quality monitoring points across the city.
Vingroup seeks to start work on sea-crossing bridge project in Ho Chi Minh City in June 2026
Ho Chi Minh City 16:36 16/12/2025Vietnam’s largest private conglomerate Vingroup has proposed breaking ground for the major sea-crossing bridge project linking Can Gio and Vung Tau in Ho Chi Minh City in June next year, with a total investment of over VND104.4 trillion ($4 billion).
Ho Chi Minh City targets 100% green vehicles for government use by 2030
Ho Chi Minh City 15:16 16/12/2025Ho Chi Minh City has set a roadmap to fully transition government vehicles to electric and green energy, with the goal that 100 percent of public buses and government passenger cars will use clean energy by 2030, city authorities said.
American pickleball legend Kyle Yates joins Ho Chi Minh City-based sports academy
Ho Chi Minh City 14:15 16/12/2025Kyle Yates, a legendary American pickleball player, has officially joined the D-Joy Academy in Ho Chi Minh City as its head coach.
Ho Chi Minh City targets installation of e-motorbike battery-swap cabinets on sidewalks
Ho Chi Minh City 11:43 16/12/2025The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction has sent an urgent report to the municipal People’s Committee, proposing the installation of battery-swap cabinets for electric motorbikes on sidewalks, as part of the efforts to accelerate the city’s green transition.
