Vietnam premier orders crackdown on building material hoarding, price manipulation
Economy 19:05 22/03/2026Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered various ministries and relevant agencies to intensify efforts to curb market manipulation, hoarding and price inflation in the construction material sector in a bid to stabilize costs and accelerate major infrastructure projects.
Why you can drink beer easily but not 2 liters of water at once
Vietnam News 16:55 22/03/2026The human body has strict mechanisms to prevent overhydration, which is why drinking two liters of plain water at once feels nearly impossible, while consuming large amounts of beer can happen more easily, a Vietnamese doctor explained.
Rocks smash windshields of over 10 heavy vehicles on expressway in Vietnam’s Quang Tri
Vietnam News 15:16 22/03/2026More than 10 lorries, container trucks, and other heavy vehicles traveling on the North-South Expressway in Quang Tri Province, northern Vietnam, had their windshields smashed after large rocks struck them on Saturday night.
In Vietnam, woman hands lost backpack with Rolex watch, jewelry to police
Vietnam News 16:45 22/03/2026A flower trader in Vinh Long Province, Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, has turned in a lost backpack containing a Rolex watch, jewelry, and personal papers to police for return to its owner.
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.
Vietnamese woman successfully gives birth at age 60
Vietnam News 16:45 22/03/2026The National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Hanoi on Saturday announced the successful completion of a rare and high-risk cesarean section on a 60-year-old mother, whose pregnancy involved multiple underlying health conditions.
Chinese murder suspect apprehended at Ho Chi Minh City airport before fleeing Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City 14:06 22/03/2026The Criminal Police Division under the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Public Security has teamed up with border gate police at Tan Son Nhat International Airport to arrest a Chinese man suspected of murder before he could board a flight out of Vietnam.
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.
Hanoi hospital uses robot for knee replacement, enabling patients to walk within 24 hours
Vietnam News 14:00 22/03/2026Doctors at E Hospital in Hanoi have successfully performed their first total knee replacement surgery assisted by the CORI robotic system, enabling patients to stand and walk within 24 hours, marking a breakthrough in orthopedic treatment in Vietnam.
Over 1,000 youth in traditional Vietnamese outfits parade through downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 13:59 22/03/2026More than 1,000 young people donning ancient-style Vietnamese outfits filled the heart of Ho Chi Minh City with color and energy on Saturday afternoon, as they took part in a parade.
Argentina's economy expands 4.4% in 2025
World 13:55 22/03/2026BUENOS AIRES - Argentina's economy expanded 4.40% in 2025 compared with the prior year, the country's INDEC statistics agency said on Friday, a touch below analysts' 4.45% estimate.
Four years after deadly China Eastern plane crash, investigators offer no answers
World 12:54 22/03/2026SHANGHAI - China's aviation regulator has not released an annual update on its investigation into a deadly China Eastern Airlines crash for the second year in a row, letting the fourth anniversary pass without providing any insight into the cause.
Sinner stays hot to launch bid for 'Sunshine Double' in Miami
World 12:53 22/03/2026Jannik Sinner put on a scintillating display in his opening match at the Miami Open on Saturday, hammering Damir Dzumhur 6-3 6-3 as he looks to complete the coveted "Sunshine Double" after his triumph in Indian Wells last weekend.
Vietnamese children face rising climate, air pollution risks: UNICEF official
Vietnam News 12:34 22/03/2026Children in Vietnam are increasingly exposed to climate-related hazards and air pollution, affecting their health, education, and daily lives, said UNICEF Representative in the country Silvia Danailov.
OpenAI to introduce ads to all ChatGPT free and Go users in US
World 10:32 22/03/2026OpenAI will begin showing ads to all users of the free and Go versions of ChatGPT in the United States in the coming weeks, a company spokesperson said in an emailed statement to Reuters.
Magnitude-3.6 earthquake hits Vietnam’s Quang Ngai
Vietnam News 10:31 22/03/2026A magnitude-3.6 earthquake struck Mang But Commune in Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam on Saturday evening, with a focal depth of about eight kilometers, according to the Institute of Earth Sciences.
Vietnamese woman successfully gives birth at age 60
Vietnam News 16:45 22/03/2026The National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Hanoi on Saturday announced the successful completion of a rare and high-risk cesarean section on a 60-year-old mother, whose pregnancy involved multiple underlying health conditions.
Hanoi hospital uses robot for knee replacement, enabling patients to walk within 24 hours
Vietnam News 14:00 22/03/2026Doctors at E Hospital in Hanoi have successfully performed their first total knee replacement surgery assisted by the CORI robotic system, enabling patients to stand and walk within 24 hours, marking a breakthrough in orthopedic treatment in Vietnam.
Vietnamese children face rising climate, air pollution risks: UNICEF official
Vietnam News 12:34 22/03/2026Children in Vietnam are increasingly exposed to climate-related hazards and air pollution, affecting their health, education, and daily lives, said UNICEF Representative in the country Silvia Danailov.
Magnitude-3.6 earthquake hits Vietnam’s Quang Ngai
Vietnam News 10:31 22/03/2026A magnitude-3.6 earthquake struck Mang But Commune in Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam on Saturday evening, with a focal depth of about eight kilometers, according to the Institute of Earth Sciences.
Vietnam’s Dak Lak issues urgent alert after 6 attacked by suspected rabid dog
Vietnam News 10:27 22/03/2026Authorities in Dak Lak Province, located in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, issued an urgent directive on Saturday after a suspected rabid dog attacked six people in Ea Na Commune, prompting emergency vaccination and heightened disease prevention measures.
Chinese murder suspect apprehended at Ho Chi Minh City airport before fleeing Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City 14:06 22/03/2026The Criminal Police Division under the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Public Security has teamed up with border gate police at Tan Son Nhat International Airport to arrest a Chinese man suspected of murder before he could board a flight out of Vietnam.
Over 1,000 youth in traditional Vietnamese outfits parade through downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 13:59 22/03/2026More than 1,000 young people donning ancient-style Vietnamese outfits filled the heart of Ho Chi Minh City with color and energy on Saturday afternoon, as they took part in a parade.
Ho Chi Minh City police arrest man for assaulting female delivery worker
Ho Chi Minh City 17:50 21/03/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City have arrested and prosecuted a 31-year-old man for allegedly assaulting a female delivery worker after a dispute over the delivery of an order of goods.
Ho Chi Minh City department eyes flexible work hours, relocation of schools, hospitals to ease congestion
Ho Chi Minh City 16:16 21/03/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction has announced plans to study staggered work schedules and the relocation of schools and hospitals out of the city center to reduce congestion, as part of a broader strategy to improve traffic flow starting in 2026.
HFMD cases nearly double in Ho Chi Minh City as seasonal peak begins
Ho Chi Minh City 14:14 21/03/2026Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases in Ho Chi Minh City nearly doubled in the most recent week from the previous four-week average, prompting health authorities and doctors to urge the public to be more vigilant as the disease enters its seasonal peak.
