Elite police, VIP guards rehearse security plan for Vietnam’s 14th National Party Congress
Vietnam News 17:33 08/01/2026Vietnam’s elite police units, VIP protection officers, and modern armored vehicles took part in a full-scale rehearsal in Hanoi on Thursday to prepare security operations for the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, scheduled for January 19-25 in the Vietnamese capital.
Vietnam targets $11.5bn in fisheries exports in 2026
Economy 17:07 08/01/2026Vietnam’s fisheries industry aims to produce more than 10 million metric tons of seafood and generate US$11.5 billion in export turnover this year, both slightly up from 2025, according to the Directorate of Fisheries under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
Northern Vietnam reports surge in facial nerve paralysis amid record cold
Vietnam News 14:09 08/01/2026Many hospitals in northern Vietnam are reporting a growing number of peripheral facial nerve paralysis cases, mostly caused by cold exposure, as the region experiences its coldest weather since the start of winter.
Construction advances at $483mn West Lake Opera House project in Hanoi
Vietnam News 13:26 08/01/2026Hundreds of workers are racing to meet construction milestones at Hanoi’s new West Lake Opera House, a landmark cultural project with a total investment of more than VND12.7 trillion (US$483.5 million).
Phu Quoc Airport ramps up operations as international arrivals soar
Travel 17:07 05/01/2026Phu Quoc International Airport in Phu Quoc Special Zone, an island in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam, is operating at full capacity to handle a record surge of international visitors, with around 80 flights arriving daily as the island cements its status as a top tourist destination in early 2026.
Workers skip New Year break to speed up APEC 2027 projects in Vietnam
Vietnam News 17:31 03/01/2026Thousands of workers have stayed on the job through the New Year holiday to accelerate the construction of major infrastructure projects in Phu Quoc Special Zone, an island destination administered by An Giang Province in southern Vietnam, to serve the 2027 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.
Int’l tourists gravitate to Vietnam’s Phu Quoc for day-to-night activities on New Year’s Day
Travel 14:23 02/01/2026Phu Quoc Special Zone, administered by An Giang Province in southern Vietnam, welcomed nearly 7,000 foreign visitors on January 1, 2026, with many enjoying the island’s high-end attractions from daytime sightseeing through night-time entertainment.
Vietnamese conglomerate takes over operations of Phu Quoc int'l airport
Economy 14:02 02/01/2026Leading Vietnamese conglomerate Sun Group officially assumed the management and operation of Phu Quoc International Airport on Thursday, a major shift in the administration of one of southern Vietnam's busiest aviation gateways as the island prepares for large-scale international events, including the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in 2027.
‘Make in Vietnam’: A strategic choice
In-Depth 16:36 08/01/2026The year 2026 marks a pivotal stage in Vietnam’s transition to a new growth model, one that demands high growth be matched by improvements in quality and competitiveness.
Wildlife rescue efforts sharply grow in Ho Chi Minh City
In-Depth 09:01 06/01/2026In Ho Chi Minh City, public awareness of wildlife protection has continued to improve, with more residents voluntarily handing over wild animals, alongside ongoing efforts by forest rangers to receive, care for, and release them back into their natural habitats.
The new math of work: When quitting changed meaning
In-Depth 14:15 04/01/2026Quitting is not the kind of thing that usually comes with a candle. In the weeks around Christmas 2025, it did.
Expert flags bottlenecks in Ho Chi Minh City’s digital economy
In-Depth 10:12 02/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City should urgently remove two major bottlenecks over hard infrastructure and legal frameworks to unlock the potential of digital economy development.
'Acoustic hazard': Noise complaints spark Vietnam pickleball wars
In-Depth 15:14 28/12/2025The piercing pop-pop of pickleball paddles starts before sunrise and ends after midnight at dozens of newly built courts across Hanoi, as residents relish one of Vietnam's fastest-growing sports -- or rage at the noise it makes.
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.
Japan reverses rice output boost policy; prices still high
World 17:54 08/01/2026The government of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has effectively walked back the previous administration's policy of expanding production of rice, Japan's staple food, under pressure from farming groups.
Tuition elimination program fuels fears for public high schools
World 17:41 08/01/2026TOKYO -- Japan's program to effectively eliminate high school tuition from fiscal 2026 is heightening concerns among public high schools that a shift toward private education will increase further.
Japan sees record 47,000 Asian black bear sightings in April-November
World 17:35 08/01/2026TOKYO -- Asian black bear sightings in Japan from April to November 2025 totaled 47,038, marking the highest figure since comparable data became available in fiscal 2009, according to the Environment Ministry.
Nestle infant formula recall widens to Africa, the Americas and Asia
World 17:08 08/01/2026LONDON - Nestle's recall of some batches of infant nutrition products has widened beyond Europe to Africa, the Americas and Asia, including Brazil, China and South Africa, a tally from the company and national food safety statements show.
‘Make in Vietnam’: A strategic choice
In-Depth 16:36 08/01/2026The year 2026 marks a pivotal stage in Vietnam’s transition to a new growth model, one that demands high growth be matched by improvements in quality and competitiveness.
Vietnam police uncover 130 tonnes of ASF-infected pork in canning scheme
Vietnam News 16:24 08/01/2026Police in Hai Phong City, northern Vietnam have uncovered a major food safety case involving more than 130 metric tons of pork infected with African swine fever (ASF) that was stockpiled for canned meat production, leading to criminal charges against nine suspects, authorities said on Thursday.
Fire at 7-story home injures man in Hanoi after desperate jump to escape flames
Vietnam News 13:23 08/01/2026A fire erupted at a seven-story house in Hanoi on Thursday morning, leaving one person injured after he jumped from a height to escape the flames.
Carrick and Solskjaer set for Man Utd talks after Amorim exit - reports
World 13:18 08/01/2026Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could each hold fresh talks with Manchester United as the club seek to appoint an interim head coach after the sacking of Ruben Amorim, according to British media reports.
200 athletes to compete at international championship in Vietnam’s ‘kiteboarding paradise’ next week
Travel 13:18 08/01/2026Around 200 athletes from Vietnam and abroad will gather to compete at the My Hoa – Khanh Hoa International Kiteboarding Championship 2026, the Khanh Hoa Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism said on Wednesday.
3 simple drinks may help boost sexual desire
Vietnam News 13:14 08/01/2026Red wine, water, and tea may help support sexual health when they are used appropriately.
Australia heatwave stokes risk of catastrophic bushfires
World 12:48 08/01/2026Firefighters warned millions of Australians of "catastrophic" bushfire dangers on Thursday as they battled multiple blazes stoked by a heatwave blanketing the country.
Vietnam police uncover 130 tonnes of ASF-infected pork in canning scheme
Vietnam News 16:24 08/01/2026Police in Hai Phong City, northern Vietnam have uncovered a major food safety case involving more than 130 metric tons of pork infected with African swine fever (ASF) that was stockpiled for canned meat production, leading to criminal charges against nine suspects, authorities said on Thursday.
Fire at 7-story home injures man in Hanoi after desperate jump to escape flames
Vietnam News 13:23 08/01/2026A fire erupted at a seven-story house in Hanoi on Thursday morning, leaving one person injured after he jumped from a height to escape the flames.
3 simple drinks may help boost sexual desire
Vietnam News 13:14 08/01/2026Red wine, water, and tea may help support sexual health when they are used appropriately.
Major mountain pass to Vietnam’s Da Lat to partially close for landslide damage repair
Vietnam News 10:53 08/01/2026Authorities in Lam Dong Province, home to the popular destination of Da Lat in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, will temporarily close a section of Prenn Pass for one week to carry out urgent repairs after serious landslide damage, local officials said on Wednesday.
Asian media tip Vietnam as Group A contenders after U23 Asian Cup win
Vietnam News 10:46 08/01/2026Asian media outlets said Vietnam had emerged as serious contenders in Group A of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup after a 2-0 victory over Jordan, a result that reinforced the Asian Football Confederation’s pre-tournament assessment of the team as potential title challengers.
Traffic restrictions imposed on central roads for Ho Chi Minh City Marathon 2026 from January 9
Ho Chi Minh City 12:13 08/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City’s Traffic Police Department (PC08) has announced traffic adjustments on several central roads to facilitate the Ho Chi Minh City Marathon 2026, which will take place on January 11.
Fire engulfs yacht on Saigon River during repairs
Ho Chi Minh City 11:18 08/01/2026A fire that broke out on King Yacht, a tourist vessel moored on the Saigon River in Ho Chi Minh City, was caused by flames erupting from the engine compartment while the yacht was undergoing repairs on Wednesday afternoon.
In photos: Ho Chi Minh City blooms with new year decorations
Ho Chi Minh City 17:56 07/01/2026In the early days of 2026, many public spaces across Ho Chi Minh City have taken on a fresh new look, with flowers, decorative installations and greenery drawing large numbers of residents and visitors for strolls and photo-taking.
Vietnamese doctors save 1.2kg Korean newborn with respiratory distress
Ho Chi Minh City 17:53 07/01/2026Doctors at Children’s Hospital No. 2 in Ho Chi Minh City have successfully treated a premature South Korean newborn weighing just 1.2 kilograms who suffered from neonatal respiratory distress syndrome, hospital officials said.
Ho Chi Minh City posts record tax revenue in 2025
Ho Chi Minh City 14:49 07/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City’s tax authority said on Tuesday it collected a record VND619.99 trillion (US$23.6 billion) in 2025, helping push the city’s total state budget revenue past VND800 trillion ($30.4 billion) for the first time.
