Vietnam opens Phong Nha cave exploration center with immersive VR experience
Travel 11:17 28/04/2026A cave exploration information center at Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam has opened to visitors with free entry from Sunday, offering an immersive experience combining science, history, and technology to showcase the region’s vast underground systems.
25 suspected food poisoning cases reported at Ho Chi Minh City elementary school
Ho Chi Minh City 11:32 28/04/2026Some hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City have reported 25 suspected cases of food poisoning linked to Dang Thuy Tram Elementary School in Tan Thuan Ward, with one child experiencing severe complications requiring mechanical ventilation.
Hanoi fines youth-favorite eateries Dookki, Laboong, Com Tho Bach Khoa over food safety violations
Economy 11:30 28/04/2026Authorities in several Hanoi wards have fined a string of popular youth-oriented eateries, including Dookki, Laboong Milk Tea, and Com Tho Bach Khoa, for food safety violations such as poor hygiene, inadequate waste handling, and failure to register business operations.
Vietnam proposes fines of over $150 for cooked food handlers failing to trim fingernails, wear gloves
Vietnam News 10:31 28/04/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Justice is reviewing a draft decree that would impose stricter fines on food safety violations, including penalties of up to VND4 million (US$152) for restaurant workers who fail to trim fingernails or wear gloves when handling cooked food.
Couple arrested for allegedly producing 2,800 tonnes of contaminated fresh noodles in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 15:52 26/04/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City have arrested a married couple accused of producing and distributing more than 2,800 metric tons of fresh noodles containing banned industrial chemicals over the past decade.
Vietnam’s health ministry orders probe into suspected food poisoning of 46 students
Vietnam News 10:29 26/04/2026The Ministry of Health has urged authorities in Ca Mau Province, southern Vietnam to investigate a suspected food poisoning incident that left 46 elementary school students hospitalized on Friday morning.
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.
Research, skills boost in-house capability in Vietnam’s Factory A32 aircraft maintenance
In-Depth 19:00 26/04/2026Factory A32 in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, is steadily strengthening its ability to maintain and repair fighter jets by combining aerospace research with highly skilled technical work as it moves toward greater autonomy in military aviation.
Technicians maintaining Vietnam’s fighter jets regarded as ‘national assets’
In-Depth 09:51 26/04/2026At Factory A32, Vietnam’s only facility specializing in the repair, life extension, and maintenance of modern combat aircraft, technicians spend years mastering the precision skills required to service fighter jets, where even the smallest detail can affect flight safety and highly trained personnel are regarded as 'national assets.'
Rail safety in Vietnam requires systemic fixes: opinion
In-Depth 20:22 25/04/2026A recent collision between a train and an electric car in suburban Hanoi’s Dai Xuyen Commune has once again exposed safety risks across Vietnam’s rail network, highlighting that public awareness alone is not enough to prevent accidents.
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.
Indonesia train crash toll rises to 14 as rescuers work to remove trapped passengers
World 11:28 28/04/2026JAKARTA - The death toll from a train collision near the Indonesian capital Jakarta has risen to 14 with another 84 injured, the train operator said on Tuesday, as rescuers worked to extract survivors still trapped in the wreckage.
OpenAI falls short of revenue and user targets as it races toward IPO, WSJ reports
World 10:44 28/04/2026OpenAI has fallen short of its goals for new users and revenue in recent months, sparking concern among some company leaders over whether it can support its extensive data-center spending, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice, likeness to ward off AI deepfakes
World 10:33 28/04/2026Pop superstar Taylor Swift filed trademark applications for two audio clips and one image of herself in what a trademark attorney said is an attempt to protect her voice and likeness from deepfake videos and audio created by artificial intelligence.
Sun Group breaks ground on $152mn civilian works of Phan Thiet Airport in Vietnam’s Lam Dong
Vietnam News 17:20 27/04/2026Sun Group, one of Vietnam’s leading real estate developers, began construction on the civilian works of Phan Thiet Airport in Lam Dong Province on Monday as the investor in a key aviation project expected to boost regional connectivity and tourism development.
More capital flows into Vietnam’s EV charging race
Economy 17:04 27/04/2026TMT Motors, the domestic distributor of Wuling electric vehicles in Vietnam, plans to expand its bet on electrification by rolling out thousands of charging points while reshaping its distribution network and preparing to launch the country’s cheapest electric car.
Iwate wildfires spread further to 1,600 hectares
World 16:53 27/04/2026MORIOKA, IWATE PREF. -- Wildfires in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Iwate have spread further, scorching about 1,600 hectares by 6:00 am Monday.
Strong quake hits Hokkaido in northern Japan
World 16:53 27/04/2026TOKYO -- A strong earthquake rocked the Tokachi region in the northernmost Japan prefecture of Hokkaido on Monday morning, measuring up to upper 5, the fourth-highest level on the Japanese seismic intensity scale.
Japan reviews dual pricing for tourist sites
World 16:37 27/04/2026TOKYO -- Experts commissioned by the Japan Tourism Agency met on Monday to launch a review of dual pricing for tourist sites, in which charges for nonresidents, including inbound tourists, are set higher than those for residents.
Mountainous commune in Vietnam’s Hue struggles with chronic shortage of clean water
Vietnam News 16:37 27/04/2026For more than a decade, thousands of households in A Luoi 4, a mountainous commune under Hue City in central Vietnam, have faced a persistent and severe lack of clean water, forcing residents to rely on untreated sources from streams for their daily needs.
Foreign languages key to building Vietnam’s high-quality workforce: opinion
Education 16:25 27/04/2026Foreign language skills, particularly English, are essential for building a high-quality workforce in Vietnam, where many students and professionals continue to face missed opportunities in globalized environments because of limited communication skills, said English-language lecturer Le Truong An.
Sun Group breaks ground on $152mn civilian works of Phan Thiet Airport in Vietnam’s Lam Dong
Vietnam News 17:20 27/04/2026Sun Group, one of Vietnam’s leading real estate developers, began construction on the civilian works of Phan Thiet Airport in Lam Dong Province on Monday as the investor in a key aviation project expected to boost regional connectivity and tourism development.
Mountainous commune in Vietnam’s Hue struggles with chronic shortage of clean water
Vietnam News 16:37 27/04/2026For more than a decade, thousands of households in A Luoi 4, a mountainous commune under Hue City in central Vietnam, have faced a persistent and severe lack of clean water, forcing residents to rely on untreated sources from streams for their daily needs.
Vietnam fines three people $626 over wrong-way scooter ride on expressway
Vietnam News 10:56 27/04/2026Traffic police said on Monday they imposed a combined fine of VND16.5 million (US$626) on three people, including a vehicle owner and two girls who rode a scooter against traffic at high speed on the Ha Long–Hai Phong Expressway in northern Vietnam.
Global military spending surges on insecurity: report
Vietnam News 10:52 27/04/2026Global military spending reached nearly $2.9 trillion in 2025, marking an 11th consecutive year of growth, researchers said Monday, as insecurity and rearmament fueled defense budgets.
More young people in Ho Chi Minh City turn to electric motorbikes
Ho Chi Minh City 14:52 27/04/2026Amid ongoing global instability that has driven erratic fluctuations in fuel prices, a growing number of young people in Ho Chi Minh City are rethinking their long-standing preference for petrol-powered motorbikes, starting to shift toward electric vehicles as a more stable and economical alternative.
Couple arrested for allegedly producing tainted weight-loss supplements in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 14:20 27/04/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday said they had pressed charges against a married couple for allegedly manufacturing and distributing weight-loss supplements containing banned sibutramine linked to serious cardiovascular risks.
Couple arrested for allegedly producing 2,800 tonnes of contaminated fresh noodles in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 15:52 26/04/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City have arrested a married couple accused of producing and distributing more than 2,800 metric tons of fresh noodles containing banned industrial chemicals over the past decade.
Rain, gusty winds expected in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 18:17 25/04/2026Thunderstorm clouds developing over Vietnam’s eastern provinces are forecast to bring rain and strong winds to the southern region, including Ho Chi Minh City, on Saturday night.
Thousand join traditional costume performance for Hung Kings’ Commemoration in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 14:46 25/04/2026More than 1,000 people took part in a traditional costume performance at Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens on Saturday to mark the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day.
