Miraculous recovery: 3-year-old defies vegetative prognosis after near-fatal drowning
Vietnam News 17:29 01/03/2026A three-year-old boy from Thai Nguyen Province, northern Vietnam has made a remarkable recovery after suffering severe brain damage from a near-fatal drowning accident and facing the prospect of a vegetative state.
Vietnam orders airlines to avoid conflict-affected airspace in Middle East
Economy 17:21 01/03/2026The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has directed all airlines operating in the country to avoid conflict-affected airspace in the Middle East and prepare contingency plans after escalating military tensions involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran forced the closure of major airports in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Doha in Qatar.
Vietnam’s former health minister accused of receiving $784,000, admits to $288,210 in hospital project scandal
Vietnam News 17:08 01/03/2026Vietnam’s former health minister Nguyen Thi Kim Tien was accused of receiving VND20.4 billion (US$784,000) in illicit payments linked to two major hospital projects, though she admitted to accepting only VND7.5 billion ($288,210), according to an investigative conclusion issued on Friday.
Around 6mn Vietnamese live with rare diseases, diagnosis takes 7 years on average
Vietnam News 15:58 01/03/2026In Vietnam, an estimated 6 million people live with rare diseases, but diagnosis takes an average of seven years, leaving many children to die because of late detection or lack of access to appropriate treatment.
Vietnam serves 14mn holiday travelers during Tet
Travel 16:16 23/02/2026The Vietnamese tourism sector welcomed about 14 million visitors during the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, according to newly released figures from the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism.
Highways congested as millions return to Ho Chi Minh City after Tet holiday
Vietnam News 13:30 23/02/2026Millions of people traveling back to Ho Chi Minh City from the Mekong Delta on Sunday, the final day of the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, caused severe congestion on several highways and intersections, especially in Dong Thap Province.
Ho Chi Minh City airport sets 10-year passenger record on 4th day of Tet
Ho Chi Minh City 12:56 21/02/2026Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City handled more than 170,000 passengers on Friday, the fourth day of the Lunar New Year festival, setting a record in over a decade.
Int’l visitors top 51,000 as Vietnam’s Phu Quoc draws strong Lunar New Year arrivals
Travel 19:40 20/02/2026More than 51,000 international visitors traveled to Vietnam’s resort island of Phu Quoc during the ongoing Lunar New Year holiday, accounting for a significant share of the nearly 170,000 arrivals recorded over a five-day period, authorities said.
Fragile newborns begin life fighting for every breath at Hanoi hospital
In-Depth 20:23 28/02/2026Inside the intensive care unit at the Pediatric Center of Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi, premature infants, including babies born to mothers living with HIV, fight for survival, as doctors and nurses monitor every breath, heartbeat and fragile sign of life.
Op-ed: Vietnam’s 2045 ambition hinges on building enduring domestic strength
In-Depth 13:39 26/02/2026The year 2045 -- marking the 100th anniversary of the founding of Vietnam -- is steadily becoming a strategic symbol in the nation’s development thinking.
Digital push reshapes daily life in Vietnam, but cyber risks mount
In-Depth 17:03 24/02/2026Vietnam’s rapid digital transformation has changed how people work, pay, and access services as government platforms and tech firms scale adoption nationwide, while a surge in cyberattacks highlights mounting security challenges.
Vietnamese American cooks his way home
In-Depth 17:11 22/02/2026In the ancient town of Hoi An in central Vietnam, where the old lanes carry both memory and movement, there is a restaurant chain popular with international visitors, known to many as Mango. It is not the kind of place that tries too hard to stand out, yet it stays with people.
New standing and a $37.2bn thrust for Vietnam
In-Depth 16:25 22/02/2026The recent working visit of Party General Secretary To Lam to the United States was more than a series of diplomatic engagements between nations sharing an interest in global peace. It marked a pivotal high-level encounter between two comprehensive strategic partners at a decisive historical juncture.
Vietnamese UAV ingenuity lights up the skies
In-Depth 14:00 22/02/2026When historic floods swept through several northern provinces such as Thai Nguyen in early October 2025, cutting off many communes and bringing rescue vehicles to a halt, made-in-Vietnam unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) played a vital role in supporting flood-hit residents.
Vietnam’s Mekong Delta int’l airport still awaits a global air link
In-Depth 16:46 21/02/2026Can Tho International Airport, the first and oldest international airport in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, operated no international flights in 2025.
Property ownership certificates for overseas Vietnamese: 'Our home is in Vietnam!'
In-Depth 09:13 21/02/2026Vietnam's 2025 Land Law opens the door for millions of overseas Vietnamese to be legally recognized as homeowners in their homeland.
Ho Chi Minh City leader moves to scale back public events on Le Loi Boulevard
Ho Chi Minh City 13:15 01/03/2026Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Van Duoc has called for a sharp reduction, or potentially a complete suspension, of events on Le Loi Boulevard, citing concerns over traffic congestion and noise pollution in the city’s downtown area.
4 Vietnamese honored at 2026 Study UK Alumni Awards
Vietnam News 12:13 01/03/2026Four Vietnamese people were honored at the 2026 Study UK Alumni Awards in Vietnam, organized by the British Council in Hanoi on Saturday night.
More strikes aimed at Iran after US, Israeli assault kills supreme leader
World 12:08 01/03/2026DUBAI/JERUSALEM/WASHINGTON - Israel said it had launched another wave of strikes on Iran on Sunday, as Iranians faced uncertainty after the killing of their supreme leader in U.S. and Israeli attacks that threatened to destabilize the wider Middle East.
What English proficiency tests are really measuring in Vietnam
Education 12:01 01/03/2026The weeks after an English proficiency test often feel suspended. Students move through classes, part-time jobs, and daily routines while quietly tracking when results will be released.
Vietnamese paragliders take to the skies to relieve stress, test limits
Vietnam Life 10:51 01/03/2026Paragliding is drawing a growing number of enthusiasts in Vietnam seeking stress relief and personal challenges, with local clubs expanding their flying sites and participants ranging from young professionals to people with physical disabilities.
Japanese box-office phenomenon Kokuho set for release in Vietnam next week
Vietnam News 10:46 01/03/2026Blockbuster film 'Kokuho' will make its debut in Vietnam on March 6 after topping over 20 billion yen (US$128 million) in Japan.
Vietnam urges restraint as US-Israel-Iran conflict escalates
Vietnam News 10:42 01/03/2026Vietnam has expressed deep concern over the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran in the Middle East, calling on all parties to show the utmost restraint, cease all escalatory actions, and respect countries' sovereignty, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Ho Chi Minh City urges telecom giants to explore 6G trials
Ho Chi Minh City 10:02 01/03/2026Ho Chi Minh City has called on Vietnam’s three largest telecommunications groups, including Viettel, VNPT, and MobiFone, to research and develop sixth-generation (6G) mobile technology in 2026 and coordinate a pilot deployment in a designated area of the city.
Man City move within two points of leaders Arsenal, Liverpool thrash West Ham
World 09:59 01/03/2026MANCHESTER, England - Manchester City are breathing down Arsenal's necks in a Premier League title race that is heating up, pulling within two points of the leaders with a 1-0 win at Leeds United on Saturday.
Vietnam AI law takes effect, first in Southeast Asia
Vietnam News 09:08 01/03/2026A law regulating artificial intelligence went into effect in Vietnam on Sunday, making it the first country in Southeast Asia with a comprehensive framework on the booming technology.
4 Vietnamese honored at 2026 Study UK Alumni Awards
Vietnam News 12:13 01/03/2026Four Vietnamese people were honored at the 2026 Study UK Alumni Awards in Vietnam, organized by the British Council in Hanoi on Saturday night.
Japanese box-office phenomenon Kokuho set for release in Vietnam next week
Vietnam News 10:46 01/03/2026Blockbuster film 'Kokuho' will make its debut in Vietnam on March 6 after topping over 20 billion yen (US$128 million) in Japan.
Vietnam urges restraint as US-Israel-Iran conflict escalates
Vietnam News 10:42 01/03/2026Vietnam has expressed deep concern over the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran in the Middle East, calling on all parties to show the utmost restraint, cease all escalatory actions, and respect countries' sovereignty, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Vietnam AI law takes effect, first in Southeast Asia
Vietnam News 09:08 01/03/2026A law regulating artificial intelligence went into effect in Vietnam on Sunday, making it the first country in Southeast Asia with a comprehensive framework on the booming technology.
Ho Chi Minh City leader moves to scale back public events on Le Loi Boulevard
Ho Chi Minh City 13:15 01/03/2026Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Van Duoc has called for a sharp reduction, or potentially a complete suspension, of events on Le Loi Boulevard, citing concerns over traffic congestion and noise pollution in the city’s downtown area.
Ho Chi Minh City urges telecom giants to explore 6G trials
Ho Chi Minh City 10:02 01/03/2026Ho Chi Minh City has called on Vietnam’s three largest telecommunications groups, including Viettel, VNPT, and MobiFone, to research and develop sixth-generation (6G) mobile technology in 2026 and coordinate a pilot deployment in a designated area of the city.
6 hospitalized in Ho Chi Minh City after suspected ‘banh mi’ food poisoning
Ho Chi Minh City 16:26 28/02/2026Six people were admitted to Military Hospital 175 in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday with suspected food poisoning symptoms after eating ‘banh mi’ from the same outlet.
Ho Chi Minh City to roll out 169 electric buses in push for greener transport
Ho Chi Minh City 11:33 28/02/2026Ho Chi Minh City will launch nine electric bus routes with 169 VinBus vehicles seating 30–60 passengers from early March, replacing diesel-powered buses as part of its transition toward greener public transport.
Ho Chi Minh City, Japan’s Yamaguchi ink MoU to deepen cooperation
Ho Chi Minh City 17:17 27/02/2026Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s southern economic hub, and Japan’s Yamaguchi Prefecture have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on friendly cooperation during an early-year visit by Yamaguchi leaders.
