USDA to send TRUMP mission to Vietnam this week to boost American farm exports
Economy 16:05 25/03/2026The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is sending a Trade Reciprocity for U.S. Manufacturers and Producers (TRUMP) Mission to Vietnam this week to open new markets, strengthen export opportunities, and secure fair, reciprocal trade for American farmers, ranchers, and producers.
Female consuls general explore Vietnamese culture in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam Life 14:23 25/03/2026Female consuls general and diplomatic staff in Ho Chi Minh City have taken part in a cultural program featuring a museum tour, water puppetry, and traditional cuisine, in an initiative aimed at promoting Vietnam’s cultural values and strengthening ties with the international community.
FDI firms eye opportunities from international financial center in Ho Chi Minh City
Economy 13:56 25/03/2026Ho Chi Minh City’s growing urban scale and ambition to develop an international financial center are expected to draw foreign investors and drive long-term growth in office and commercial service infrastructure, an industry executive said.
Ho Chi Minh City approves $46.6mn tidal control sluice project
Ho Chi Minh City 12:16 25/03/2026Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have approved an investment policy for the Rach Tra tidal control sluice project, with a total investment of more than VND1.23 trillion (US$46.6 million), aimed at controlling tides and improving drainage in the city’s northwestern area.
Nearly 79 million Vietnamese vote in parliamentary, local elections
Vietnam News 09:35 15/03/2026Nearly 79 million voters across Vietnam began casting ballots on Sunday to elect members of the country’s 16th National Assembly and local People’s Councils for the 2026–31 term.
Vietnam’s Truong Sa ready for national election
Vietnam News 15:59 14/03/2026All preparations have been completed in Truong Sa (Spratly) Special Zone, administered by Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, for the election of deputies to the country’s law-making National Assembly and local People’s Councils for the 2026-31 term, slated for March 15, or Sunday.
Ho Chi Minh City uses VNeID to verify over 9.6 million voters ahead of national election
Ho Chi Minh City 17:10 12/03/2026Ho Chi Minh City has completed the review of more than 9.6 million voters through the national digital ID system, VNeID, finalizing preparations for the upcoming national election slated for March 15.
Voters hope for stronger transport links between Ho Chi Minh City, coastal destinations
Ho Chi Minh City 14:53 12/03/2026Voters in Ho Chi Minh City voiced their hope for the development of transport infrastructure connecting the city with key coastal destinations such as Can Gio, Vung Tau, and Con Dao to boost tourism and economic growth at a voter meeting on Wednesday afternoon.
Building beyond borders: A Vietnamese founder’s next step in connecting global communities
In-Depth 14:04 22/03/2026Six years after launching VietConnect to link Vietnamese professionals worldwide, Milly Nguyen is taking the next step. With the debut of Spaces Connect, she is transforming a community-driven platform into a space for practical support, connecting people across borders through services, data and shared opportunities.
In Vietnam, busy young people turn to offline dating events to find connection
In-Depth 16:00 21/03/2026After a long workday, Nguyen Van Hoa scrolls through his phone at home in Ho Chi Minh City, looking for a way to meet someone beyond his daily routine.
What are Vietnamese consumers spending on entertainment?
In-Depth 10:32 19/03/2026Spending on entertainment is not just a market story; it is also a question of cultural direction.
Comprehensive support package needed for Vietnamese economy
In-Depth 14:37 16/03/2026The global economy is experiencing sharp volatility, prompting many Vietnamese businesses to hesitate before signing new contracts amid rising risks, so stronger and more comprehensive support mechanisms from the government are increasingly seen as essential.
What to know about 'banh mi' food poisoning in Vietnam, and how to eat it safely
In-Depth 11:27 15/03/2026A series of suspected food poisoning incidents linked to 'banh mi' has recently raised concerns about food safety in Vietnam, drawing renewed attention to safety practices surrounding one of the country’s most beloved street foods despite such cases being relatively rare.
Drunk driving must end in mind first in Vietnam
In-Depth 16:04 14/03/2026A recent crash on Nguyen Chanh Street in Hanoi, in which a man driving under the influence of alcohol plowed into several cars and motorcycles, leaving one dead, forces society to confront, more honestly than ever, the issue of drinking and driving.
Vietnam’s Internet infrastructure ready to power low-altitude economy
In-Depth 16:28 09/03/2026Vietnam’s expanding 5G coverage and the arrival of low-Earth-orbit satellite Internet are positioning the country to accelerate its digital economy, particularly the emerging low-altitude economy, in the years ahead.
Op-ed: Vietnam can turn street vending into urban development asset
In-Depth 13:34 08/03/2026On Tuesday, Tran Luu Quang, secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, raised a point that struck directly at the heart of the city’s sidewalk economy.
Japan govt starts discussions on punishing sex buyers
World 17:29 25/03/2026TOKYO -- Japan's Justice Ministry held the first meeting of its expert panel on prostitution control Tuesday, with participants discussing making it a crime to pay for sex.
Research team confirms safety of Alzheimer's drug Lecanemab
World 17:27 25/03/2026TOKYO -- More than 90 pct of patients receiving Lecanemab, an Alzheimer's drug, in hospitals across Japan have been able to continue treatment without strong side effects, a group of researchers in the country said.
Heineken to wind down Singapore brewery, shift output to Malaysia, Vietnam
World 17:26 25/03/2026LONDON -- Heineken will wind down large-scale production at its Tuas brewery in Singapore, home of its Tiger beer brand, by the end of 2027 and shift it to other sites in Malaysia and Vietnam, the world's No.2 brewer by market value said on Tuesday.
Bangladesh’s former Premier League star arrives in Vietnam for 2027 Asian Cup qualifier
Vietnam News 15:36 25/03/2026Bangladesh’s former Premier League player Hamza Choudhury touched down in Hanoi on Tuesday afternoon, ahead of his national team’s clash with Vietnam in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifying campaign, sending football fans into a frenzy.
NASA plans moon base, nuclear spacecraft in multibillion-dollar moon program expansion
World 15:34 25/03/2026WASHINGTON -- NASA announced on Tuesday it has canceled plans to deploy a space station in lunar orbit and will instead use components from the project to build a $20 billion base on the moon's surface, while also planning to send a nuclear-powered spacecraft to Mars.
Lamborghinis stranded in Sri Lanka as conflict disrupts Asia's used-car trade
World 15:15 25/03/2026The U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran last month plunged the Middle East into crisis, disrupted global shipping routes and spawned a series of headaches for Umar Ali Hyder Ali's used-car business in Japan.
European fans file complaint over World Cup ticket prices
World 14:05 25/03/2026European soccer fans have lodged a formal complaint over the high cost of tickets for this summer's FIFA World Cup in North America.
Australia's inflation slows slightly in February ahead of conflict-driven energy shock
World 13:56 25/03/2026SYDNEY -- Australian consumer prices were flat in February as prices for domestic holidays and petrol dipped, while core inflation came in a little slower than forecast, though a conflict-driven spike in oil prices has since magnified inflationary risks.
Opinion: Japan cannot afford to leave foreign children behind
World 13:46 25/03/2026TOKYO -- Asked where she considers home, 32-year-old Juri Afuso paused for a moment.
Vietnam orders nationwide recall of Nivea skin cream over unregistered ingredient
Vietnam News 12:14 25/03/2026The Drug Administration of Vietnam on Tuesday ordered a nationwide recall and suspension of circulation of Nivea Extra Bright Night Nourish, a cosmetic product marketed by Beiersdorf Vietnam, after tests showed it contained an unregistered ingredient.
Russia considers easing visa rules to attract Vietnamese tourists
Travel 12:10 25/03/2026Russia is considering easing visa requirements for Vietnamese travelers to boost arrivals from the Southeast Asian country, the Vietnam News Agency cited Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov as saying on Monday.
Bangladesh’s former Premier League star arrives in Vietnam for 2027 Asian Cup qualifier
Vietnam News 15:36 25/03/2026Bangladesh’s former Premier League player Hamza Choudhury touched down in Hanoi on Tuesday afternoon, ahead of his national team’s clash with Vietnam in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifying campaign, sending football fans into a frenzy.
Vietnam orders nationwide recall of Nivea skin cream over unregistered ingredient
Vietnam News 12:14 25/03/2026The Drug Administration of Vietnam on Tuesday ordered a nationwide recall and suspension of circulation of Nivea Extra Bright Night Nourish, a cosmetic product marketed by Beiersdorf Vietnam, after tests showed it contained an unregistered ingredient.
Vietnam has new national park
Vietnam News 12:06 25/03/2026Authorities in Lao Cai Province, northern Vietnam have officially upgraded Bat Xat Nature Reserve to national park status, making it the country’s 36th national park.
High pesticide violations in Vietnamese fruits raise EU export concerns
Vietnam News 17:18 24/03/2026Vietnamese passion fruit has a 32-percent violation rate of European Union (EU) maximum residue limits (MRLs), while dragon fruit shows an 11-percent rate, prompting warnings from the Vietnamese Trade Office in France that both exports could face stricter scrutiny from the EU if producers fail to take corrective action.
Ho Chi Minh City reports surge in HFMD cases, 2 deaths in a week
Ho Chi Minh City 11:33 25/03/2026Cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease in Ho Chi Minh City rose to alert levels in the week of March 9–15, with 837 infections recorded, up 97.1 percent from the previous four-week average, and two deaths reported, the city’s Center for Disease Control said.
Cuisine brings Vietnam, Australia closer
Ho Chi Minh City 08:53 25/03/2026Food is believed to be one of the most powerful ways to bring people together, and the Taste of Australia program is serving as a platform to strengthen the friendship and connection between Vietnam and Australia, heard a ceremony held by the Australian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City to launch the 2026 edition on Tuesday.
What should Ho Chi Minh City sell after 6:00 pm to unlock nighttime economy?
Ho Chi Minh City 19:44 24/03/2026Ho Chi Minh City’s nighttime economy has long been described as a ‘gold mine,’ yet the central question is no longer what stays open after dark, but what the city can actually offer guests after 6:00 pm.
Ho Chi Minh City police receive 34 Vietnamese deported from US
Ho Chi Minh City 14:45 24/03/2026Ho Chi Minh City police on Monday said they had received 34 Vietnamese nationals deported from the United States for violating local laws.
Ho Chi Minh City’s nighttime economy must move beyond ‘sidewalk drinking culture’
Ho Chi Minh City 22:24 23/03/2026As Ho Chi Minh City expands its development space, its tourism sector needs to accurately identify its strengths and adopt a well-structured strategy, with the nighttime economy as a key growth driver to effectively tap into billion-dollar revenue streams.
