Ho Chi Minh City seeks approval to expand high-tech park by 200 hectares
Economy 19:52 26/12/2025Ho Chi Minh City’s high-tech park is seeking government approval to expand by about 200 hectares as authorities look to attract more advanced manufacturing and research projects, park officials said on Friday.
Ho Chi Minh City police issue camera-based fines to 107 motorcyclists for sidewalk riding
Ho Chi Minh City 17:30 26/12/2025Traffic police in Ho Chi Minh City have issued camera-based fines to 107 motorcyclists for riding on sidewalks along Quang Trung and Nguyen Oanh Streets in Go Vap Ward, police said on Friday.
Higher fines for failing to declare foreigners’ temporary residence in Vietnam
Expat Life 15:59 26/12/2025On October 30, the Vietnamese government issued Decree No. 282/2025/ND-CP introducing a series of tougher deterrent measures, notably higher fines for accommodation establishments that fail to declare foreigners’ temporary residence as required by law.
Vietnam to field under-21 team at Asian Games 2026 in build-up to 2028 Olympics
Vietnam News 16:33 26/12/2025Vietnam plans to field an under-21 team in the men’s football competition at the 2026 Asian Games as part of long-term preparations for the 2028 Olympics, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) said.
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.
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.
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.
Japan to collect 600-b.-yen child care support funds in FY '26
World 18:07 26/12/2025TOKYO -- Japan's Children and Families Agency on Friday decided to collect 600 billion yen as so-called child-rearing support funds in the form of extra fees to be added to public medical insurance premiums in fiscal 2026, which starts next April.
Court dismisses plea to shut down nuclear plants in Fukui
World 18:07 26/12/2025OTSU, SHIGA PREF. -- Otsu District Court on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit filed by residents of Osaka and Shiga prefectures to shut down three Kansai Electric Power Co. nuclear plants along Wakasa Bay in Fukui Prefecture, central Japan.
Ho Chi Minh City zoo offers free evening entry during year-end cultural event
Travel 18:04 26/12/2025Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Ho Chi Minh City will offer free admission in the evenings during an international cultural week marking the New Year 2026, organizers said.
Vietnam to hand Phu Quoc airport operations to Sun Group unit from 2026
Economy 17:25 26/12/2025Vietnam will transfer operations of Phu Quoc International Airport from state-owned Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) to a Sun Group subsidiary from January 1, 2026.
Diesel spill in Dung Quat kills fish, contaminates waterways and rice fields
Vietnam News 16:50 26/12/2025A diesel oil spill in Van Tuong Commune in the Dung Quat Economic Zone of central Quang Ngai Province has caused mass fish deaths and polluted rivers, canals, and farmland, local authorities said on Friday.
Vietnam police bust ring digging up dead, diseased pigs for sale
Vietnam News 15:42 26/12/2025Police in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, have charged seven people after uncovering a scheme in which dead and diseased pigs buried after disease outbreaks were dug up, slaughtered, processed, and sold to the market, posing serious risks to public health and food safety.
Da Nang policeman climbs into storm drain to recover phone for foreign tourist
Vietnam News 15:41 26/12/2025A police officer in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, descended into a storm drain to retrieve an iPhone for a Hong Kong tourist who accidentally dropped it while sightseeing, a quick response that highlighted local authorities' support for foreign visitors despite difficult weather conditions.
India's water crunch brews risks for beverage giants
World 15:40 26/12/2025ALWAR, India -- Foreign companies operating in India have long grappled with complex regulations and confusing tax laws.
Weight-loss pill approval set to accelerate food industry product overhauls
World 15:33 26/12/2025Packaged food makers and fast-food restaurants may be forced to overhaul more of their products next year as newly approved, appetite-suppressing GLP-1 pills become available in January, analysts say.
Vietnam's major gas distributor assures supply as businesses fear CNG disruptions from 2026
Vietnam News 15:17 26/12/2025PV GAS D, a major gas distributor in Vietnam, has confirmed it will continue supplying natural gas to customers. However, industrial users and compressed natural gas (CNG) bus operators in Ho Chi Minh City remain concerned about potential supply and price disruptions from 2026 that could affect hundreds of factories and public transport vehicles.
A year on, Jeju Air crash report delayed as families question probe's credibility
World 15:16 26/12/2025SEOUL -- A South Korean investigation into the Jeju Air crash that killed 179 people is set to miss a one-year deadline to release a progress report, two officials said, as frustrated relatives of the victims continue to demand answers about what went wrong.
Diesel spill in Dung Quat kills fish, contaminates waterways and rice fields
Vietnam News 16:50 26/12/2025A diesel oil spill in Van Tuong Commune in the Dung Quat Economic Zone of central Quang Ngai Province has caused mass fish deaths and polluted rivers, canals, and farmland, local authorities said on Friday.
Vietnam police bust ring digging up dead, diseased pigs for sale
Vietnam News 15:42 26/12/2025Police in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, have charged seven people after uncovering a scheme in which dead and diseased pigs buried after disease outbreaks were dug up, slaughtered, processed, and sold to the market, posing serious risks to public health and food safety.
Da Nang policeman climbs into storm drain to recover phone for foreign tourist
Vietnam News 15:41 26/12/2025A police officer in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, descended into a storm drain to retrieve an iPhone for a Hong Kong tourist who accidentally dropped it while sightseeing, a quick response that highlighted local authorities' support for foreign visitors despite difficult weather conditions.
Vietnam's major gas distributor assures supply as businesses fear CNG disruptions from 2026
Vietnam News 15:17 26/12/2025PV GAS D, a major gas distributor in Vietnam, has confirmed it will continue supplying natural gas to customers. However, industrial users and compressed natural gas (CNG) bus operators in Ho Chi Minh City remain concerned about potential supply and price disruptions from 2026 that could affect hundreds of factories and public transport vehicles.
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.
Ho Chi Minh City commune to use surveillance footage to target illegal dumping
Ho Chi Minh City 11:56 26/12/2025Authorities in Binh Hung Commune, Ho Chi Minh City, said Wednesday they will use surveillance camera footage to identify and fine individuals responsible for illegal garbage dumping near Ong Be Bridge and along Nguyen Van Linh Street.
Sun Group subsidiary eyes $5.5bn national sports complex project in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 10:31 26/12/2025The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has written to the municipal People’s Council seeking approval for the development of the Rach Chiec national sports complex project under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, which was put forward by Sun Vung Tau Company, a subsidiary of Sun Group, and is set to carry a price tag of over VND145 trillion (US$5.5 billion).
Ho Chi Minh City proposes constructing Vietnam’s first dedicated trauma hospital worth $160mn
Ho Chi Minh City 13:27 25/12/2025The Ho Chi Minh City administration has proposed building Vietnam’s first specialized trauma hospital, a project worth more than VND4.2 trillion (US$160 million), to ease severe overcrowding at existing facilities and improve emergency and trauma care for the city and surrounding regions.
Ho Chi Minh City police detain youths in crackdown on reckless motorbike riding
Ho Chi Minh City 13:07 25/12/2025Traffic police in Ho Chi Minh City detained more than 20 teenagers on Wednesday night for dangerous motorcycle riding, including speeding and using modified exhausts, in the Sala urban area in An Khanh Ward.
Over 100 fall sick after eating ‘banh mi’ in Ho Chi Minh City ward
Ho Chi Minh City 16:56 23/12/2025Health authorities in Ho Chi Minh City reported 102 suspected food poisoning cases after residents ate ‘banh mi’ purchased from a shop in Phu My Ward, prompting an urgent investigation and large-scale medical response.
