Vietnam football, futsal teams buy extra food amid nutrition concerns at SEA Games
Vietnam News 17:07 11/12/2025Vietnam’s football and futsal squads at the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand have resorted to buying additional food after reporting that meals provided by the organizers did not meet athletes’ nutritional needs, team officials said on Thursday.
Brazilian defender gains Vietnamese nationality, to play as local for Da Nang
Vietnam News 18:10 11/12/2025Brazilian center-back Gustavo Sant Ana Santos has obtained Vietnamese citizenship at age 30 and will play as a domestic player for Da Nang in the 2025-26 V. League 1 season, the club said on Thursday.
Coca-Cola Vietnam sets national record with giant artwork made from recycled bottles
Economy 18:02 11/12/2025Coca-Cola Beverages Vietnam has set a national record by creating the country’s largest artwork made entirely from recycled plastic beverage packaging, marking a new milestone in its circular-economy efforts amid ongoing challenges with plastic waste.
Foreign-awarded degrees leave Vietnamese graduates in limbo
Education 15:00 11/12/2025Dozens of former students of London College for Design & Fashion in Hanoi (LCDF - Hanoi) are in hot water after discovering that the foreign-awarded bachelor’s degrees they earned in Vietnam are not recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training, derailing their careers and further study plans.
Vietnam's Khanh Hoa warns of new flood risk, orders evacuations from high-risk areas
Vietnam News 13:22 10/12/2025The administration of Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam has issued an urgent warning about a possible new flood wave on local rivers and streams from Tuesday night to Thursday, calling on authorities to prepare immediate evacuations from areas prone to flooding and landslides.
Severe flooding inundates 3,300 homes, leaves 1 dead in Vietnam's Lam Dong
Vietnam News 13:54 05/12/2025Torrential rain and rapidly rising rivers submerged more than 3,300 homes and left one man dead in Lam Dong Province, central Vietnam after only one day of severe flooding that also triggered landslides and widespread infrastructure damage.
ADB rolls out emergency grants as floods sweep Vietnam, Thailand, Sri Lanka
Vietnam News 13:07 05/12/2025The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has released millions of dollars in emergency grants to countries in Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka hit hardest by recent floods, providing immediate humanitarian relief and support for early recovery and reconstruction efforts.
New storm likely to enter East Vietnam Sea this weekend, may impact central region
Vietnam News 16:31 04/12/2025A tropical depression east of the Philippines is forecast to enter the East Vietnam Sea around December 6-7 and could become the 16th storm of the year in the region, potentially affecting central Vietnam, officials said at a press briefing on Thursday.
Vietnam’s tour operators still struggle despite record inbound arrivals
In-Depth 16:21 10/12/2025Vietnam’s tourism sector has set a historic milestone, welcoming more than 19 million international visitors between January and November, but many travel firms are reporting declining revenues.
Breathing dust: Hanoi’s street workers face health risks amid smog
In-Depth 14:04 09/12/2025As air pollution blankets Vietnam’s capital, many residents have little choice but to brace themselves and work through the smog.
Through street photography workshops, visitors explore Hanoi one frame at a time
In-Depth 15:28 04/12/2025Amid the busy rhythm of the Hanoi Old Quarter, street photography workshops have emerged as a new form of cultural tourism that is drawing many international visitors.
What does Ho Chi Minh City need to join the lifestyle economy race?
In-Depth 09:47 04/12/2025In Vietnam, particularly in Ho Chi Minh City, the growth of lifestyle businesses mirrors the demand for diverse, spiritually oriented experiences seen in cities like Seoul, Tokyo, Copenhagen, and Bangkok.
Digital transformation begins with people as Vietnam steps up transition
In-Depth 12:42 30/11/2025Vietnam’s push toward comprehensive digital transformation will depend foremost on the capacity and readiness of its people, experts said at the Autumn Economic Forum held in November 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City.
People helping people: Free services aid disaster recovery in south-central Vietnam
In-Depth 10:30 29/11/2025In former Phu Yen Province, now part of Dak Lak Province, south-central Vietnam, residents are working to rebuild and recover as they emerge from the recent historic floods, supported by compassionate efforts from people across the Southeast Asian country.
Vietnam targets rabies at its source with mandatory dog, cat registration
In-Depth 13:33 28/11/2025Ho Chi Minh City has ordered all dog and cat owners to declare their pets with local authorities in a major bid to control rabies, as Vietnam continues to record dozens of deaths each year despite easy access to vaccines and preventive treatment.
Australia-Vietnam partnership boosts digital access for ethnic minority businesswomen
In-Depth 12:24 26/11/2025In this mountainous commune outside Sa Pa, where H’Mong women are taught from childhood to embroider the perfect wedding dress before they can marry, a task that can take months or even a year, Sung Thi Lan once believed her world would remain limited to the terraced fields and the narrow trekking trail that brought tourists past her shop.
World's 1st autonomous passenger ship to start service in Japan
World 17:37 11/12/2025OKAYAMA -- Japan's Nippon Foundation said Wednesday that a regular passenger ferry using autonomous navigation technology will begin commercial operations by the end of next March at the earliest.
Japan to mandate steps against customer abuse in October 2026
World 16:56 11/12/2025TOKYO -- Japan's labor ministry has decided to enforce on October 1, 2026, a revised law obliging companies to prepare measures against customers' harassment of their employees through abusive behavior.
Japan eyes raising departure tax to 3,000 yen
World 16:55 11/12/2025TOKYO -- The Japanese government and the ruling parties are considering increasing the so-called departure tax from the current 1,000 yen per person to 3,000 yen starting in fiscal 2026, informed sources said Wednesday.
Ho Chi Minh City police charge landowner over illegal dumping of nearly 2,900 tonnes of waste
Ho Chi Minh City 16:17 11/12/2025Ho Chi Minh City police have charged a landowner with causing environmental pollution after nearly 2,900 tonnes of waste was found being dumped and buried on her property, officers said on Thursday.
Vietnam opens $6.5mn Italy-funded medical facility to boost healthcare capacity
Vietnam News 16:08 11/12/2025Vietnam’s Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy on Wednesday inaugurated a new medical facility financed through an Italian government ODA loan, part of a long-running cooperation program between the two countries.
Vietnamese taekwondo athlete wins gold medal for willpower
Vietnam News 16:03 11/12/2025Taekwondo athlete Tran Ho Duy hobbled off the mat after clinching the gold medal in the mixed team creative poomsae event, having fought through the pain of a bruised heel to deliver a remarkable performance on Wednesday.
US-Singapore joint venture unveils soybean crushing expansion project in Ho Chi Minh City
Economy 15:53 11/12/2025Vietnam Agribusiness Limited (VAL), a joint venture between U.S.-based Bunge Global SA and Singapore’s Wilmar International, inaugurated its second soybean crushing line in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday, making it the largest soybean crushing operator in Southeast Asia.
Thailand and Cambodia keep fighting across contested border ahead of expected Trump calls
World 15:52 11/12/2025BANGKOK/PHNOM PENH -- Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia entered its fourth day on Thursday as both sides waited for a promised telephone call from U.S. President Donald Trump, who says he believes he can again end the conflict between the two Southeast Asian nations.
Seattle World Cup organizers say Pride events will go ahead outside Egypt-Iran match
World 15:51 11/12/2025World Cup organizers in Seattle on Wednesday said their Pride events would go ahead as planned outside a June match in the city between Egypt and Iran despite objections from sports officials in the two countries where homosexuality is criminalized.
Earliest evidence of humans making fire discovered in UK
World 15:50 11/12/2025PARIS, France -- Excited scientists announced Wednesday they have discovered evidence in the UK of humans deliberately making fire 400,000 years ago, dramatically pushing back the timeline for when our ancient relatives are known to have mastered this crucial skill.
Trial of Chinese crime gangs in Italian fashion stalls amid sabotage fears
World 15:49 11/12/2025PRATO, Italy - A landmark trial in Italy of Chinese crime gangs has suffered so many mishaps - from the disappearance of documents to the resignation of interpreters - that a senior prosecutor suspects it's being sabotaged to protect the criminals' grip on Europe's fashion industry.
Vietnam opens $6.5mn Italy-funded medical facility to boost healthcare capacity
Vietnam News 16:08 11/12/2025Vietnam’s Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy on Wednesday inaugurated a new medical facility financed through an Italian government ODA loan, part of a long-running cooperation program between the two countries.
Vietnamese taekwondo athlete wins gold medal for willpower
Vietnam News 16:03 11/12/2025Taekwondo athlete Tran Ho Duy hobbled off the mat after clinching the gold medal in the mixed team creative poomsae event, having fought through the pain of a bruised heel to deliver a remarkable performance on Wednesday.
Vietnam parliament approves $7.4bn airport project near Hanoi
Vietnam News 14:37 11/12/2025Vietnam’s National Assembly on Thursday approved a plan to build a new international airport in Bac Ninh Province at an estimated cost of VND196.4 trillion (US$7.4 billion).
Bus driver assaulted by passenger while bus in motion in north-central Vietnam
Vietnam News 11:06 11/12/2025A bus driver in Nghe An Province, north-central Vietnam was physically attacked by a male passenger while driving, leaving passengers on board shocked and frightened on Wednesday.
Ho Chi Minh City police charge landowner over illegal dumping of nearly 2,900 tonnes of waste
Ho Chi Minh City 16:17 11/12/2025Ho Chi Minh City police have charged a landowner with causing environmental pollution after nearly 2,900 tonnes of waste was found being dumped and buried on her property, officers said on Thursday.
Ho Chi Minh City to pilot enhanced English program for preschool children
Ho Chi Minh City 14:41 11/12/2025The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training will pilot an enhanced English-learning program for preschool students, aiming to help children communicate in English through technology integration and modern learning materials.
Ho Chi Minh City to provide meal, uniform support for disadvantaged students starting 2026
Ho Chi Minh City 13:58 11/12/2025The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council has approved a resolution to subsidize meals, educational services, and school uniforms for disadvantaged students across the city, with payments set to begin on January 1, 2026.
How a Thao Dien pho shop turns family tradition into global venture
Ho Chi Minh City 18:01 10/12/2025In the heart of Thao Dien, a popular expatriate neighborhood in Ho Chi Minh City, a small Pho 'S shop carries a family’s generations-long love for pho and the journey that has taken their bowl to the world.
Ho Chi Minh City students may enjoy 4-day New Year holiday
Ho Chi Minh City 11:00 10/12/2025Students across Ho Chi Minh City could receive a four-day break for the 2026 New Year holiday from January 1 to 4, 2026, according to the municipal Department of Education and Training.
