Hidden waterfall deep in Vietnam’s Truong Son jungle rewards one-day trek through primary forest
Travel 16:23 02/05/2026In the remote forests of Quang Tri Province in central Vietnam, Ba Voi waterfall plunges 120 meters in three tiers, accessible only by a guided trek of more than two hours through primary jungle from the nearest village.
Public employees to enjoy 5-day National Day holiday in Vietnam
Vietnam News 14:48 02/05/2026Vietnam’s public employees will have a five-day break for National Day this year, thanks to adjusted work schedules.
Foreign, local tourists enjoy live tuna filleting, free sashimi in Vietnam's Dak Lak
Vietnam News 18:21 02/05/2026Hundreds of visitors, including international tourists, gathered at Phu Yen Square in Tuy Hoa Ward, Dak Lak Province, located in Vietnam's Central Highlands, on Friday evening to watch chefs fillet a giant ocean tuna and enjoy freshly served sashimi free of charge.
In Vietnam, race sends runners scrambling over flooded rice terraces
Travel 16:07 02/05/2026About 300 runners competed in a race across flooded terraced rice fields in Mu Cang Chai, northern Vietnam on Friday, in an event aimed at promoting local tourism.
46 hospitalized after suspected ‘banh mi’ food poisoning in Vietnam’s Quang Tri
Vietnam News 16:40 01/05/2026Forty-six people, most of them students, have been hospitalized with suspected food poisoning after eating ‘banh mi’ from the same shop in a mountainous commune in Quang Tri Province, north-central Vietnam.
3 indicted in Vietnam's Thanh Hoa for selling ASF-infected pork
Vietnam News 17:15 30/04/2026Police in Thanh Hoa Province, north-central Vietnam, have filed criminal charges against three local men accused of slaughtering and selling pigs infected with African swine fever (ASF) for profit, authorities said.
Suspected food poisoning cases at Ho Chi Minh City elementary school rise to 46
Ho Chi Minh City 11:17 29/04/2026Health authorities in Ho Chi Minh City reported that suspected food poisoning cases at Dang Thuy Tram Elementary School in Tan Thuan Ward had climbed to 46 as of Tuesday afternoon.
25 suspected food poisoning cases reported at Ho Chi Minh City elementary school
Ho Chi Minh City 11:32 28/04/2026Some hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City have reported 25 suspected cases of food poisoning linked to Dang Thuy Tram Elementary School in Tan Thuan Ward, with one child experiencing severe complications requiring mechanical ventilation.
Vietnam shifts tourism strategy toward higher spending, longer stays
In-Depth 17:06 01/05/2026Vietnam’s tourism sector is shifting its focus from visitor numbers to higher spending and repeat travel, as businesses and policymakers push premium products and infrastructure upgrades to drive revenue growth.
Ho Chi Minh City serves as fertile ground for businesses to rise
In-Depth 13:08 29/04/2026Half a century after proudly bearing the name of late President Ho Chi Minh, Ho Chi Minh City has transformed itself into Vietnam’s economic heart–a dynamic hub where entrepreneurial ambitions are nurtured and propelled onto the global stage.
Research, skills boost in-house capability in Vietnam’s Factory A32 aircraft maintenance
In-Depth 19:00 26/04/2026Factory A32 in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, is steadily strengthening its ability to maintain and repair fighter jets by combining aerospace research with highly skilled technical work as it moves toward greater autonomy in military aviation.
Technicians maintaining Vietnam’s fighter jets regarded as ‘national assets’
In-Depth 09:51 26/04/2026At Factory A32, Vietnam’s only facility specializing in the repair, life extension, and maintenance of modern combat aircraft, technicians spend years mastering the precision skills required to service fighter jets, where even the smallest detail can affect flight safety and highly trained personnel are regarded as 'national assets.'
Rail safety in Vietnam requires systemic fixes: opinion
In-Depth 20:22 25/04/2026A recent collision between a train and an electric car in suburban Hanoi’s Dai Xuyen Commune has once again exposed safety risks across Vietnam’s rail network, highlighting that public awareness alone is not enough to prevent accidents.
Electric bikes, solar power gain traction as heatwaves push up energy demand in Vietnam
In-Depth 15:21 21/04/2026Prolonged heatwaves in Vietnam are not only driving electricity demand sharply higher but also prompting households to rethink how they manage living costs, with electric bikes and rooftop solar power emerging as practical ways to optimize energy use and reduce expenses.
Participation drives progress: Vietnam’s inclusive breakthrough
In-Depth 13:25 21/04/2026On the National Day of Persons with Disabilities (April 18), Vietnam marked a meaningful milestone. For the first time, a representative nominated by the community of persons with disabilities has been elected to the 16th National Assembly. This achievement captures the spirit of this year’s theme: 'Promoting the participation rights of persons with disabilities – Creating breakthroughs for development.'
Businesses in Vietnam spend big to keep pace in AI race
In-Depth 15:14 20/04/2026In the glass towers of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, a quiet but costly race is underway to upgrade capabilities and avoid falling behind in the accelerating wave of artificial intelligence (AI).
Ho Chi Minh City sees heavy rain after prolonged heat, thunderstorms expected to persist
Ho Chi Minh City 18:29 02/05/2026Heavy rain swept across Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday afternoon following a prolonged period of hot and dry weather, bringing temporary relief as thunderstorms developed across southern Vietnam.
Iwate town declares forest fire under control on 11th day
World 17:42 02/05/2026OTSUCHI, IWATE PREF., --The northeastern Japan town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, declared Saturday that the forest fire that broke out on April 22 has come under control.
Japan starts additional release of state oil reserves
World 17:41 02/05/2026TOKYO -- Japan started releasing on Friday additional state oil reserves equivalent to about 20 days of domestic consumption, amid crude oil procurement concerns brought on by the de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Missing Korean businessman found dead in Ho Chi Minh City lake
Ho Chi Minh City 17:39 02/05/2026Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City confirmed that the body of a South Korean businessman was recovered on Saturday, more than a day after he went missing while paddle-boarding on Da Den Lake.
Vietnam’s top leader To Lam to visit India next week
Vietnam News 16:42 02/05/2026Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and State President To Lam will lead a high-level delegation on a state visit to India from May 5 to 7 at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say
World 16:32 02/05/2026WASHINGTON -- The United States is withdrawing 5,000 troops from NATO ally Germany, the Pentagon announced on Friday, as a rift over the Iran war widens between President Donald Trump and Europe.
Australia worried over mouse infestation's impact on food supply
World 16:30 02/05/2026Australia's government said on Saturday it was worried about a plague of mice in the west and would keep working with industry to curb its impact on food supply.
Vietnam verifies Thai tourist’s claim of vendor attempting to charge her $3.8 for ice cream
Vietnam News 15:34 02/05/2026Authorities in the coastal hub of Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam said on Saturday they are verifying a complaint by a Thai tourist who claimed a vendor attempted to charge her VND100,000 (US$3.8) for an ice cream.
Vietnam requests US to make objective assessment of IP rights protection efforts
Vietnam News 14:41 02/05/2026Vietnam has called on the United States to make an objective and balanced assessment of its efforts and achievements in intellectual property (IP) rights protection, affirming that it is cooperating effectively with the U.S. in this area, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ spokesperson Pham Thu Hang said on Friday.
Suspected ‘banh mi’ poisoning cases in Vietnam’s Quang Tri rise to 64
Vietnam News 13:22 02/05/2026The Vietnam Food Safety Authority has ordered Quang Tri Province to investigate a mass food poisoning incident that sent 64 people to the hospital after they ate 'banh mi’ bought from a local shop.
Vietnam taxi driver goes on South Korean TV after clip shows daughter accompanying him at work
Vietnam Life 12:26 02/05/2026A Vietnamese taxi driver who took his five-year-old daughter to work due to childcare constraints has drawn widespread attention after a dashcam video of his encounter with a South Korean passenger was broadcast on major South Korean television channels.
Vietnam’s top leader To Lam to visit India next week
Vietnam News 16:42 02/05/2026Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and State President To Lam will lead a high-level delegation on a state visit to India from May 5 to 7 at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Vietnam verifies Thai tourist’s claim of vendor attempting to charge her $3.8 for ice cream
Vietnam News 15:34 02/05/2026Authorities in the coastal hub of Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam said on Saturday they are verifying a complaint by a Thai tourist who claimed a vendor attempted to charge her VND100,000 (US$3.8) for an ice cream.
Vietnam requests US to make objective assessment of IP rights protection efforts
Vietnam News 14:41 02/05/2026Vietnam has called on the United States to make an objective and balanced assessment of its efforts and achievements in intellectual property (IP) rights protection, affirming that it is cooperating effectively with the U.S. in this area, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ spokesperson Pham Thu Hang said on Friday.
Suspected ‘banh mi’ poisoning cases in Vietnam’s Quang Tri rise to 64
Vietnam News 13:22 02/05/2026The Vietnam Food Safety Authority has ordered Quang Tri Province to investigate a mass food poisoning incident that sent 64 people to the hospital after they ate 'banh mi’ bought from a local shop.
Vietnam motorcycle racer dies after crash at national championship
Vietnam News 12:22 02/05/2026A Vietnamese motorcycle racer died after crashing during a national competition in Can Tho City, southern Vietnam earlier this week.
Ho Chi Minh City sees heavy rain after prolonged heat, thunderstorms expected to persist
Ho Chi Minh City 18:29 02/05/2026Heavy rain swept across Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday afternoon following a prolonged period of hot and dry weather, bringing temporary relief as thunderstorms developed across southern Vietnam.
Missing Korean businessman found dead in Ho Chi Minh City lake
Ho Chi Minh City 17:39 02/05/2026Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City confirmed that the body of a South Korean businessman was recovered on Saturday, more than a day after he went missing while paddle-boarding on Da Den Lake.
Korean man missing after paddle-boarding on Ho Chi Minh City lake
Ho Chi Minh City 12:16 02/05/2026Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City are searching for a South Korean man who went missing while paddle-boarding on Da Den Lake, local officials said on Saturday.
Ho Chi Minh City maintains temporary parks on vacant land
Ho Chi Minh City 08:23 30/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City will continue operating temporary public parks on vacant land plots that have been upgraded into green spaces, the city authorities said.
Ho Chi Minh City moves ahead with central square, administrative complex in Thu Thiem urban center
Ho Chi Minh City 15:43 29/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating efforts to form the Thu Thiem urban area as its future financial and administrative hub, with the launch of a VND29.6 trillion (US$1.12 billion) central square and administrative complex, one of four major projects expected to shape the long-planned new urban center on the city’s eastern bank.
