Overseas remittances to Ho Chi Minh City fall nearly 17% year on year in Q1
Ho Chi Minh City 16:38 19/04/2026Overseas remittances to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's southern economic hub, fell sharply year on year in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting weaker global conditions and seasonal factors, according to the State Bank of Vietnam's Region 2 branch.
Hanoi adds 53 electric buses to fleet
Vietnam News 12:30 19/04/2026Hanoi expanded its green public transport network on Saturday by introducing 53 new electric buses on routes 16, 24, and 29, the Vietnam News Agency reported.
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 banks to stop auto-splitting large transfers for instant payments from April 21
Economy 08:21 19/04/2026Several Vietnamese banks will stop automatically splitting large interbank transfers for instant processing from April 21, meaning transactions of VND500 million (US$18,986) or more may take longer to complete.
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.
Diseased pork supplied to schools, preschools in Hanoi, neighboring provinces: police
Vietnam News 14:51 07/04/2026About 300 metric tons of contaminated pork was supplied to kitchens at 26 elementary schools and several private preschools in Hanoi and neighboring provinces, police said on Monday after dismantling a major food safety ring that processed and distributed diseased pigs to markets and institutional kitchens.
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.
In Vietnam, protecting children online becomes more urgent than ever: opinion
In-Depth 17:33 06/04/2026With 87 percent of Vietnamese children using the Internet daily for five to seven hours, experts warned that safeguarding them in the digital space has become a pressing issue.
Factory A32 in Da Nang extends fighter jet service life through complex modernization overhaul
In-Depth 08:10 05/04/2026Factory A32 in Da Nang City, central Vietnam is carrying out advanced life-extension and maintenance work on fighter jets, a highly technical process aimed at extending the operational lifespan of the aircraft that have been in service for decades.
Factory A32: From wartime workshop to Vietnam’s fighter jet maintenance hub
In-Depth 16:50 03/04/2026Now one of Vietnam’s leading military aviation maintenance facilities, Factory A32 was established during the resistance war against the U.S., evolving from early aircraft repair efforts carried out under wartime conditions marked by relocation, limited equipment, and heavy bombing.
Vietnam to host Mister Cosmopolitan 2026 in Nha Trang
Vietnam News 19:03 19/04/2026Vietnam will host the Mister Cosmopolitan 2026 pageant this September in Nha Trang, a famed beach destination in Khanh Hoa Province, marking another international men’s beauty contest staged in the country.
Thunderstorm cloud bands bring rain to northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 18:25 19/04/2026Large bands of thunderstorm clouds are sweeping across northern Vietnam, bringing widespread rain to multiple provinces, including Lai Chau, Lao Cai, Tuyen Quang, Phu Tho, Hanoi, Hung Yen, and Ninh Binh, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jar in Austria, police say
World 18:25 19/04/2026GENEVA -- Police in Austria said late on Saturday that rat poison was found inside a jar of HiPP baby food, following a recall of the product from more than 1,000 SPAR supermarkets in the country over safety fears.
Teach Vietnamese children digital skills instead of banning social media: opinion
Vietnam News 16:33 19/04/2026Experts and parents in Vietnam are debating whether children should be banned from social media, but an environmental engineer argued that teaching digital skills is a more effective solution than outright restrictions, as children increasingly rely on online platforms for both learning and daily communication.
Chinese man held after allegedly firing gun following traffic crash in Vietnam
Vietnam News 16:05 19/04/2026Police in Hung Yen Province, northern Vietnam on Saturday announced the arrest of a Chinese national who allegedly fired a handgun following a traffic collision in a residential area before fleeing the scene.
Electric is new normal in Vietnam’s cities amid fuel cost rise
Economy 15:01 19/04/2026Vietnamese urban households and businesses are increasingly turning to electric stoves and vehicles as electricity costs become more competitive and the push for green living accelerates.
Game over: Players press EU to ban 'destroying' video titles
World 13:59 19/04/2026It's a bitter pill for video gamers: a growing number of older but still-popular titles are being dropped by publishers -- with servers going dark overnight -- in a practice the EU is being urged to outlaw.
South Korea's chainsaw artist carves a name for herself at 91
World 13:58 19/04/2026South Korean sculptor Kim Yun Shin wields a chainsaw with a quiet focus, refining a craft the 91-year-old has honed over decades spent far from home.
Fire in Malaysia's Sabah destroys 200 homes, hundreds displaced
World 13:32 19/04/2026KUALA LUMPUR -- Hundreds of people have been displaced after a fire destroyed around 200 homes in a coastal village in Malaysia's Sabah state on Sunday, state news agency Bernama reported.
Real Sociedad beat Atletico Madrid 4-3 on penalties to win Copa del Rey
World 13:32 19/04/2026SEVILLE, SPAIN -- Real Sociedad beat Atletico Madrid 4-3 on penalties to win the Copa del Rey on Saturday following a 2-2 draw after extra time, with their goalkeeper Unai Marrero saving two spot kicks in the shootout to help his side win the trophy for the fourth time.
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 to host Mister Cosmopolitan 2026 in Nha Trang
Vietnam News 19:03 19/04/2026Vietnam will host the Mister Cosmopolitan 2026 pageant this September in Nha Trang, a famed beach destination in Khanh Hoa Province, marking another international men’s beauty contest staged in the country.
Thunderstorm cloud bands bring rain to northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 18:25 19/04/2026Large bands of thunderstorm clouds are sweeping across northern Vietnam, bringing widespread rain to multiple provinces, including Lai Chau, Lao Cai, Tuyen Quang, Phu Tho, Hanoi, Hung Yen, and Ninh Binh, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Teach Vietnamese children digital skills instead of banning social media: opinion
Vietnam News 16:33 19/04/2026Experts and parents in Vietnam are debating whether children should be banned from social media, but an environmental engineer argued that teaching digital skills is a more effective solution than outright restrictions, as children increasingly rely on online platforms for both learning and daily communication.
Chinese man held after allegedly firing gun following traffic crash in Vietnam
Vietnam News 16:05 19/04/2026Police in Hung Yen Province, northern Vietnam on Saturday announced the arrest of a Chinese national who allegedly fired a handgun following a traffic collision in a residential area before fleeing the scene.
‘Taste of Australia’ helps deepen Vietnam-Australia ties
Ho Chi Minh City 08:33 19/04/2026Australia and Vietnam have built a strong and warm partnership, while events like the ‘Taste of Australia’ program have helped strengthen bilateral ties, heard the Taste of Australia 2026 Gala Reception held in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday.
Australian food showcased at Ho Chi Minh City expo
Ho Chi Minh City 19:14 18/04/2026The Taste of Australia Expo opened in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday, featuring 40 booths displaying a wide range of premium Australian food, beverages, and supplements.
Ho Chi Minh City fines 2 $57 each for illegal dumping after CCTV review
Ho Chi Minh City 18:10 18/04/2026Authorities in Binh Chanh Commune in Ho Chi Minh City have fined two people VND1.5 million (US$57) each for dumping waste in a public area, local officials said on Saturday.
Vietnam court jails Japanese man 9 years for assault leading to fellow’s death
Ho Chi Minh City 15:58 18/04/2026A court in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday sentenced a Japanese national to nine years in prison for intentionally inflicting injury after an altercation with a fellow Japanese tourist who later died.
Ho Chi Minh City launches $19mn public-private venture fund for startups
Ho Chi Minh City 10:19 18/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City on Friday launched a VND500 billion (US$19 million) public-private venture capital fund to invest in technology startups, with plans to expand capital to at least VND5 trillion ($189.9 million) by 2035.
