Ho Chi Minh City businesses switch off billboards to save power
Ho Chi Minh City 15:42 24/04/2026Many firms in Ho Chi Minh City have begun switching off large outdoor advertising boards late at night to curb electricity consumption during the peak dry season.
Vietnamese Banh Mi Festival 2026 draws flock of visitors in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam Life 14:22 24/04/2026The 4th Vietnamese Banh Mi Festival kicked off on Thursday, attracting a surge of visitors and creating a lively atmosphere at Le Van Tam Park in Ho Chi Minh City.
South Korean first lady wears Vietnamese ‘ao dai,’ joins cultural visit in Hanoi
Vietnam News 14:36 24/04/2026South Korean First Lady Kim Hye Kyung wore an ‘ao dai’ (traditional Vietnamese long gown) and joined Ngo Phuong Ly, spouse of Party General Secretary and President To Lam, on Thursday to watch a water puppet performance during a cultural visit in Hanoi alongside President Lee Jae Myung’s state trip to Vietnam.
S.Korean tourists can now pay via QR codes across Vietnam
Economy 15:49 24/04/2026South Korean tourists can now make payments in Vietnam by scanning QR codes, after a new cross-border payment service enabled more than 115 million bank and e-wallet accounts in South Korea to use VIETQR Global codes at retail and service outlets nationwide, according to the State Bank of Vietnam.
Over 20 hospitalized after eating ‘banh mi’ in north-central Vietnam
Vietnam News 09:53 19/04/2026More than 20 people in Nghe An Province, north-central Vietnam were hospitalized with suspected food poisoning after eating ‘banh mi’ purchased from a local shop in Dien Chau Commune, health officials confirmed on Saturday.
Vietnam’s Thai Nguyen Province police detain 3 in substandard school food bribery probe
Vietnam News 11:07 18/04/2026Police in Thai Nguyen Province, northern Vietnam have detained three people, including a food supplier, a former school principal, and an accountant, over alleged bribery linked to the supply of substandard food to a local school, the Ministry of Public Security said on Friday.
Hanoi plans installation of 100 AI cameras to monitor food safety at slaughterhouses, markets
Vietnam News 12:19 17/04/2026Hanoi authorities have announced plans to install 100 AI-powered cameras at slaughterhouses, wholesale markets, and street food areas to strengthen food safety oversight.
Ho Chi Minh City to inspect school meal suppliers this month
Ho Chi Minh City 18:36 08/04/2026The Ho Chi Minh City administration has announced plans to launch inspections of food suppliers and catering services that provide meals to schools, with a view to strengthening food safety compliance.
Electric bikes, solar power gain traction as heatwaves push up energy demand in Vietnam
In-Depth 15:21 21/04/2026Prolonged heatwaves in Vietnam are not only driving electricity demand sharply higher but also prompting households to rethink how they manage living costs, with electric bikes and rooftop solar power emerging as practical ways to optimize energy use and reduce expenses.
Participation drives progress: Vietnam’s inclusive breakthrough
In-Depth 13:25 21/04/2026On the National Day of Persons with Disabilities (April 18), Vietnam marked a meaningful milestone. For the first time, a representative nominated by the community of persons with disabilities has been elected to the 16th National Assembly. This achievement captures the spirit of this year’s theme: 'Promoting the participation rights of persons with disabilities – Creating breakthroughs for development.'
Businesses in Vietnam spend big to keep pace in AI race
In-Depth 15:14 20/04/2026In the glass towers of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, a quiet but costly race is underway to upgrade capabilities and avoid falling behind in the accelerating wave of artificial intelligence (AI).
Vietnam’s Factory A32 boosts self-reliance in fighter jet maintenance
In-Depth 12:36 19/04/2026Vietnam’s military aviation overhaul capability is steadily moving toward greater self-reliance as Factory A32 expands its capacity to produce an increasing share of spare parts for fighter jet maintenance, reducing dependence on imported components that are often expensive, scarce, and vulnerable to global supply disruptions.
Vietnam’s Mekong Delta shifts from fighting to living with saltwater intrusion in dry season
In-Depth 20:00 12/04/2026As saltwater intrusion has intensified across Vietnam’s Mekong Delta since early April amid the hot dry season, local authorities and residents are increasingly moving from blocking salinity at all costs to adapting and coexisting with it to mitigate its impacts.
Vietnam’s Factory A32 achieves 2 breakthroughs in fighter jet overhaul capability
In-Depth 14:51 12/04/2026Factory A32 in Da Nang has reached two major milestones in maintaining and extending the service life of modern fighter jets, particularly the Su-27UBK and Su-30MK2, underscoring Vietnam’s growing self-reliance in advanced military aviation maintenance.
In Ho Chi Minh City, ‘nomadic’ vendors trail construction boom, following workers from site to site
In-Depth 14:41 09/04/2026At daybreak on Phuoc Thien Street in Long Binh Ward, eastern Ho Chi Minh City, Tran Thi Hue arranges gloves, masks, and hard hats on a small cart, facing a construction site where her husband has worked for six years.
Expert calls for balance of growth, heritage in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
In-Depth 15:32 07/04/2026New expressways in southern Vietnam’s Mekong Delta are transforming travel and boosting economic growth, but they also raise concerns about preserving the region’s unique river-based culture and long-standing community connections, according to archaeologist Nguyen Thi Hau.
Vietnam’s Dong Nai to become centrally-governed city from April 30
Vietnam News 16:40 24/04/2026Vietnam’s law-making National Assembly has officially adopted a resolution establishing Dong Nai Province as a centrally-governed city, set to take effect on April 30.
South Korea’s president dons conical hat, samples durian on Hanoi streets
Vietnam News 16:36 24/04/2026South Korean President Lee Jae Myung shared images on social media of himself wearing a traditional Vietnamese conical hat and eating durian during a street visit in Hanoi on Thursday night, amid his state trip to Vietnam this week.
Honda to cease automobile sales in S.Korea at end of 2026
World 16:34 24/04/2026TOKYO -- Honda Motor Co. has said it will terminate its automobile sales in South Korea at the end of this year.
TCP Vietnam, VNUS join forces for clean water project
Vietnam News 16:31 24/04/2026The Central Committee of the Vietnam National Union of Students (VNUS) and TCP Vietnam launched a workshop in Can Tho City, southern Vietnam on Thursday, as part of the project ‘Joining Hands for Clean Water,’ a 2026-28 initiative aimed at raising awareness and promoting sustainable water practices among young people.
Norway plans to ban social media use by children under 16
World 16:25 24/04/2026OSLO - Norway said on Friday it would present a bill in parliament by year-end to ban children from using social media until they turn 16, making technology companies responsible for the task of age verification.
Karst plateau in western Japan named UNESCO Global Geopark
World 16:01 24/04/2026TOKYO -- Mine-Akiyoshidai, a karst plateau in western Japan, has been designated as a UNESCO Global Geopark.
Japan passport fees going down to 9,000 yen in July
World 16:01 24/04/2026TOKYO -- Starting July, Japan will lower application fees for 10-year passports to around 9,000 yen.
Vietnam coordinating with Iran to ensure safe navigation of Vietnamese vessels through Strait of Hormuz
Vietnam News 14:57 24/04/2026Vietnam is closely coordinating with Iran to ensure the safe passage of Vietnamese cargo vessels and seafarers through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, as tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt maritime activity in the region, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
FedEx expands in Vietnam through strategic tie-up with Viettel Post
Economy 14:44 24/04/2026Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) and Vietnam's leading postal firm Viettel Post Joint Stock Corporation announced their strategic partnership in Hanoi on Wednesday, a major step for the U.S. logistics giant in Vietnam.
South Korea seeks participation in Vietnam’s nuclear power, high-speed rail projects
Economy 14:05 24/04/2026South Korea has proposed deeper involvement in Vietnam’s major infrastructure and energy projects, including nuclear power and high-speed rail, as part of a broader push to strengthen bilateral ties, heard a meeting between Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung in Hanoi on Thursday.
People in Hanoi to enjoy free bus, metro rides during upcoming holidays
Vietnam News 12:44 24/04/2026Hanoi will offer free bus and metro rides to residents and tourists during the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day break and the Reunification Day and International Workers' Day holiday.
Vietnam’s Dong Nai to become centrally-governed city from April 30
Vietnam News 16:40 24/04/2026Vietnam’s law-making National Assembly has officially adopted a resolution establishing Dong Nai Province as a centrally-governed city, set to take effect on April 30.
South Korea’s president dons conical hat, samples durian on Hanoi streets
Vietnam News 16:36 24/04/2026South Korean President Lee Jae Myung shared images on social media of himself wearing a traditional Vietnamese conical hat and eating durian during a street visit in Hanoi on Thursday night, amid his state trip to Vietnam this week.
TCP Vietnam, VNUS join forces for clean water project
Vietnam News 16:31 24/04/2026The Central Committee of the Vietnam National Union of Students (VNUS) and TCP Vietnam launched a workshop in Can Tho City, southern Vietnam on Thursday, as part of the project ‘Joining Hands for Clean Water,’ a 2026-28 initiative aimed at raising awareness and promoting sustainable water practices among young people.
Vietnam coordinating with Iran to ensure safe navigation of Vietnamese vessels through Strait of Hormuz
Vietnam News 14:57 24/04/2026Vietnam is closely coordinating with Iran to ensure the safe passage of Vietnamese cargo vessels and seafarers through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, as tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt maritime activity in the region, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
People in Hanoi to enjoy free bus, metro rides during upcoming holidays
Vietnam News 12:44 24/04/2026Hanoi will offer free bus and metro rides to residents and tourists during the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day break and the Reunification Day and International Workers' Day holiday.
Photo exhibition celebrates Ho Chi Minh City-Lyon sisterhood
Ho Chi Minh City 17:16 23/04/2026A photo exhibition marking the 53rd anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and Vietnam (1973-2026) opened on Wednesday, showcasing urban life connections between the sister cities of Lyon and Ho Chi Minh City through 14 outdoor photographs.
6-vehicle pile-up causes traffic gridlock on Ho Chi Minh City bridge
Ho Chi Minh City 10:14 23/04/2026A collision involving six automobiles caused hours of severe traffic congestion on Phu My Bridge in Cat Lai Ward, Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday night.
Heat to persist in Ho Chi Minh City through next week, with mercury up to 37°C
Ho Chi Minh City 16:03 22/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City is expected to remain under intense heat until around April 27-28, with daytime temperatures forecast to reach as high as 37 degrees Celsius over the 24 hours starting Wednesday, according to the Southern Regional Hydro Meteorological Center.
Green Vietnam 2026: A push to turn Ho Chi Minh City into Southeast Asia’s green transition hub
Ho Chi Minh City 17:42 21/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City is stepping up its green transformation agenda with the launch of the ‘Green Vietnam 2026’ initiative, a platform aimed at accelerating sustainable development and positioning the southern metropolis as a leading hub for green transition in Southeast Asia.
Unleashed dogs raise safety concerns in Ho Chi Minh City public places
Ho Chi Minh City 18:40 20/04/2026Unleashed and unmuzzled dogs roaming freely in public spaces across Ho Chi Minh City are raising growing safety and hygiene concerns, particularly in crowded areas such as Gia Dinh Park and along the Nhieu Loc Canal.
