Vietnam military mobilizes forces to contain oil spill at Dung Quat
Vietnam News 17:13 27/12/2025Vietnam’s Ministry of National Defense has deployed equipment and more than 200 personnel to contain and clean up an oil spill at the Dung Quat Economic Zone in central Quang Ngai Province, officials said at a press briefing on Saturday.
Vietnam posts record $900bn trade, ranks among world’s top 25 economies by trade value
Economy 15:02 27/12/2025Vietnam’s total import–export turnover surpassed US$900 billion for the first time in 2025, reaching the milestone on Thursday, with full-year projections of around $920 billion, the Department of Vietnam Customs under the Ministry of Finance said at a ceremony marking the landmark in Hanoi the same day.
Vietnam posts record government bond issuance in 2025
Economy 13:20 27/12/2025Vietnam issued a record amount of government bonds in 2025, raising an estimated VND360 trillion (US$13.7 billion), the State Treasury said on Friday.
9 killed, 8 injured after bus carrying charity group overturns in northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 14:26 27/12/2025A passenger bus carrying a charity group from Hanoi overturned on a mountainous road in Phinh Ho Commune, Lao Cai Province, northern Vietnam on Saturday morning, leaving nine people dead and eight others injured, local authorities confirmed after rescue operations were completed.
Vietnam reports 415 killed or missing in natural disasters in 2025
Vietnam News 11:42 26/12/2025Vietnam has recorded 415 people killed or missing and 728 injured due to natural disasters so far in 2025, the Ministry of Public Security said on Friday.
Police probe dam releases in Vietnam’s Dak Lak, where historic floods killed 113
Vietnam News 18:31 20/12/2025Historic floods that struck Dak Lak Province, south-central Vietnam, late last month left 113 people dead and caused massive damage, provincial authorities said, adding that the Ministry of Public Security is investigating whether the discharge of the Song Ba Ha hydropower plant was conducted properly.
How central Vietnam can ease pain of natural disasters
Vietnam News 17:39 17/12/2025For central Vietnam to truly ‘live with floods,’ it needs fundamental, long-term solutions built on three key pillars, including reorganizing living space, restoring natural ecosystems, and strengthening community capacity.
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.
Op-ed: To make ‘banh mi’ safe, Vietnamese vendors must change
In-Depth 12:22 26/12/2025‘Banh mi’ is not just a convenient meal; it is part of urban life and a defining feature of Vietnam’s street-food culture.
When AI cameras reshape public conduct in Vietnam
In-Depth 14:34 24/12/2025Arriving in Hanoi last week, I noticed something quietly striking as lines of vehicles waited neatly behind stop lines.
Digital infidelity in Vietnam: Married to the game or to each other?
In-Depth 10:57 23/12/2025Infidelity in the digital age no longer needs a hotel room or a paper trail but it rather unfolds quietly through screens and usernames.
Sedentary lifestyles drive rise in early joint degeneration among young adults in Vietnam
In-Depth 13:33 22/12/2025Young adults in Vietnam are increasingly being diagnosed with joint and spine disorders once associated mainly with old age, as sedentary lifestyles and heavy technology use take a growing toll on musculoskeletal health.
Who’s teaching Vietnam’s next generation how to live in cyberspace?
In-Depth 12:16 21/12/2025One day he was on the TEDx stage delivering an inspiring speech and the next day he was named a fraud. Last month, a rising IELTS creator who aspired to make English learning more affordable for Vietnamese students stumbled through a few mispronunciations and awkward grammatical errors.
Refereeing controversies deepen chaos at SEA Games in Thailand
In-Depth 14:21 19/12/2025Amid a 2025 Southeast Asian Games already weighed down by logistical failures and complaints from athletes, a wave of refereeing controversies has pushed the regional competition into deeper disarray.
Businesses and the journey to shaping Vietnam’s future for every child
In-Depth 14:00 18/12/2025In a new development context shaped by climate change, digital transformation and population ageing, Vietnam is increasingly recognizing investment in children as a decisive driver of national competitiveness.
Green consumption reshapes lifestyles, fuels business competitiveness in Vietnam
In-Depth 17:28 17/12/2025Green consumption is no longer a niche trend but is increasingly becoming a lifestyle choice among young Vietnamese, prompting businesses to rethink products and strategies to meet rising sustainability demand and strengthen long-term competitiveness.
Vietnamese team finishes as runner-up at Harvard Crimson Global Case Competition 2025
Education 17:17 27/12/2025The Vietnamese Team CAPT, made up of four high school students, has claimed the second place in the Harvard Crimson Global Case Competition 2025, one of the world’s largest online academic contests for high school students.
Drain cleaner explosion leaves Hanoi woman seriously burned
Vietnam News 16:50 27/12/2025A 47-year-old woman in Hanoi suffered severe chemical burns after a drain-cleaning product exploded while she was unclogging a toilet, prompting doctors at Hospital E to warn the public about the dangers of using corrosive household chemicals improperly.
Ho Chi Minh City students to get 11-day Lunar New Year break in 2026
Ho Chi Minh City 16:07 27/12/2025Ho Chi Minh City authorities have approved an 11-day Lunar New Year holiday for students at all education levels in 2026, with the break running from February 12 to February 22, according to a decision issued by the municipal administration.
Ho Chi Minh City holds drill simulating radiation incident after traffic accident
Ho Chi Minh City 14:51 27/12/2025Ho Chi Minh City authorities on Saturday staged an emergency drill to test their response to a radiation incident after a simulated traffic accident involving radioactive materials near a major hospital.
Vietnam job market cools for graduates as firms favor experienced hires: report
Economy 14:42 27/12/2025Vietnamese employers are increasingly favoring experienced workers over new graduates, squeezing job opportunities for first-time entrants even as overall hiring edges up, according to a labor market report released this week.
New York to require social media platforms to display mental health warnings
World 14:23 27/12/2025Social media platforms with infinite scrolling, auto-play and algorithmic feeds will be required to display warning labels about their potential harm to young users’ mental health under a new law, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Friday.
TCP Vietnam completes 15 youth sports spaces nationwide
Vietnam News 14:19 27/12/2025TCP Vietnam has completed 15 youth sports spaces across the country after two years of implementation, marking a milestone in a project intended to promote healthy and active lifestyles among young people.
Thai central bank undertakes 'heavy' baht intervention to ease volatility, chief says
World 12:52 27/12/2025BANGKOK -- Thailand's central bank has aggressively acted to ease volatility in the baht the central bank chief said on Friday, with the currency surging to its highest level against the dollar in more than four years.
Vietnam football referee dies after collapsing during amateur match: reports
Ho Chi Minh City 12:21 27/12/2025A Vietnamese football referee died on Wednesday night after collapsing during an amateur match in Ho Chi Minh City, according to local football officials and social media posts from colleagues.
Thailand and Cambodia sign truce to halt fierce border conflict
World 11:56 27/12/2025BANGKOK -- Thailand and Cambodia agreed on Saturday to halt weeks of fierce border clashes, the worst fighting in years between the Southeast Asian countries that has included fighter jets sorties, exchange of rocket fire and artillery barrages.
Vietnam launches national farm produce traceability system, pilots durian tracking
Economy 11:24 27/12/2025The Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on Friday launched a national agricultural traceability system and will pilot origin tracking for durians for six months, aiming for a nationwide roll-out starting July 1, 2026.
Drain cleaner explosion leaves Hanoi woman seriously burned
Vietnam News 16:50 27/12/2025A 47-year-old woman in Hanoi suffered severe chemical burns after a drain-cleaning product exploded while she was unclogging a toilet, prompting doctors at Hospital E to warn the public about the dangers of using corrosive household chemicals improperly.
TCP Vietnam completes 15 youth sports spaces nationwide
Vietnam News 14:19 27/12/2025TCP Vietnam has completed 15 youth sports spaces across the country after two years of implementation, marking a milestone in a project intended to promote healthy and active lifestyles among young people.
Overloaded sleeper bus fined nearly $3,700 on Vietnam expressway
Vietnam News 11:05 27/12/2025Traffic police have fined a north-south sleeper bus VND97.5 million (US$3,695) after discovering it was carrying far more passengers than permitted while traveling on the Cam Lam-Vinh Hao Expressway in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam.
Four die in pre-dawn house fire in Vietnam
Vietnam News 10:29 27/12/2025A deadly pre-dawn fire tore through a house on National Highway 14 in Dak Lak Province, Vietnam early on Saturday, killing four members of the same family and leaving a newborn baby with severe burns.
Midfielder Hoang Duc, striker Bich Thuy win Vietnam Golden Ball awards
Vietnam News 10:21 27/12/2025Midfielder Nguyen Hoang Duc and forward Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy won the men’s and women’s top honors at the Vietnam Golden Ball awards for 2025 on Friday.
Ho Chi Minh City students to get 11-day Lunar New Year break in 2026
Ho Chi Minh City 16:07 27/12/2025Ho Chi Minh City authorities have approved an 11-day Lunar New Year holiday for students at all education levels in 2026, with the break running from February 12 to February 22, according to a decision issued by the municipal administration.
Ho Chi Minh City holds drill simulating radiation incident after traffic accident
Ho Chi Minh City 14:51 27/12/2025Ho Chi Minh City authorities on Saturday staged an emergency drill to test their response to a radiation incident after a simulated traffic accident involving radioactive materials near a major hospital.
Vietnam football referee dies after collapsing during amateur match: reports
Ho Chi Minh City 12:21 27/12/2025A Vietnamese football referee died on Wednesday night after collapsing during an amateur match in Ho Chi Minh City, according to local football officials and social media posts from colleagues.
Vacant storefronts persist on Ho Chi Minh City’s prime retail streets
Ho Chi Minh City 09:14 27/12/2025Despite the year-end shopping peak, many prime retail streets in Ho Chi Minh City continue to see shuttered storefronts and ‘for rent’ signs, as weak consumer demand, high operating costs, and a shift to online shopping force retailers to downsize or return leased properties.
Ho Chi Minh City proposes $193mn Thu Thiem 4 bridge project, construction set for 2026
Ho Chi Minh City 09:05 27/12/2025The Ho Chi Minh City administration has submitted an investment proposal for the Thu Thiem 4 Bridge, a major transport project worth over VND5.063 trillion (US$193 million), aiming to improve east-south connectivity and ease traffic congestion, with construction scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026.
