14 arrested in $97mn Cambodia-based online scam targeting Vietnamese victims
Vietnam News 21:34 14/02/2026Police in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam have arrested 14 Vietnamese suspects involved in a Cambodia-based, Vietnamese-led online fraud ring accused of cheating thousands of victims across Vietnam out of nearly US$97 million.
Police indict 2 men over illegal tiger bone paste operation in Vietnam’s Thanh Hoa
Vietnam News 16:49 14/02/2026Police in Thanh Hoa Province, north-central Vietnam have detained and prosecuted two local men in connection with an illegal tiger bone paste operation, one of whom is accused of producing the paste and the other of supplying tiger carcasses.
Vietnam's Noi Bai handles over 116,000 passengers on pre-Tet peak day
Vietnam News 15:56 14/02/2026February 14 or the 27th day of the last lunar month was recorded as the busiest day of the pre–Lunar New Year (Tet) period at Noi Bai International Airport.
Minister of National Defense meets with US Assistant Secretary of State in Hanoi
Vietnam News 16:38 14/02/2026Minister of National Defense General Phan Van Giang hosted a reception for Michael DeSombre, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, in Hanoi on Friday.
Hanoi fashion streets packed with Tet shoppers
Vietnam News 10:03 14/02/2026Fashion and cosmetics streets in Hanoi have been overwhelmed with crowds late into the night as residents rushed to buy clothes, accessories, and gifts in the final days before the Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet, due this week.
My first Tet in Vietnam: A ‘banh gio,’ some snacks, and a lesson learned
Expat Life 09:39 14/02/2026I still remember my first Tet (Lunar New year) in Saigon like it was yesterday.
Lai Vung ‘nem’ makers in Vietnam’s Dong Thap ramp up output ahead of Tet
Vietnam Life 14:57 13/02/2026Producers of ‘nem’ – Vietnamese fermented pork rolls – in Lai Vung Commune, Dong Thap Province are operating at full capacity ahead of Tet (Lunar New Year holiday), boosting output up to four times their usual levels to meet soaring demand for Lai Vung ‘nem,’ a signature delicacy of the Mekong Delta province.
Hanoi to offer free metro rides during Lunar New Year holiday
Vietnam News 12:58 13/02/2026Passengers can travel free of charge on both the Cat Linh-Ha Dong and Nhon-Hanoi Station metro lines in Hanoi for nine days during the Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet.
Overcharging foreigners: A habit Vietnam must leave behind
In-Depth 19:52 13/02/2026The practice of charging foreigners a higher price is still common in Vietnam. As tourism numbers increase, this habit may undermine a bright future, as some street sellers and businesses continue to overcharge people based on their appearance.
For some young Vietnamese, renting a holiday ‘partner’ eases Lunar New Year pressure
In-Depth 10:29 08/02/2026Lunar New Year is traditionally a time for family reunions in Vietnam, but for many young, unmarried adults it has also become a season of social pressure, as parents and relatives press them about relationships and marriage.
Dog walking emerges as profitable line of work in Ho Chi Minh City
In-Depth 09:19 05/02/2026During the Lunar New Year holiday, pet services enter their busiest season, with dog walking increasingly sought after by busy owners and emerging as a lucrative line of work in Ho Chi Minh City.
Op-ed: Do not let violence drive tourists away from Vietnam
In-Depth 15:42 04/02/2026Vietnam needs exemplary court rulings and tough closure orders against tourism businesses where violence against visitors occurs.
Vietnam positioned as EU’s strategic anchor in ASEAN: ambassador
In-Depth 12:28 31/01/2026The elevation of EU-Vietnam relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership comes at an important moment.
Vietnam’s biggest cities push to reclaim sidewalks, drawing praise, nostalgia, and skepticism
In-Depth 12:18 30/01/2026Efforts by authorities in Vietnam’s largest cities to clear sidewalk encroachments and restore pedestrian space are gaining momentum and reshaping street life, but they are also sparking debate over how to balance urban order, safety, and a deeply ingrained street culture.
When Vietnamese children go online every day, are parents truly present?
In-Depth 10:29 29/01/2026There was a time when many Vietnamese parents believed online safety was someone else’s problem, trusting that their well-behaved children were immune. Yet the moment such confidence takes hold is also when the protective line shielding children from fake news, harmful content and toxic information online becomes dangerously thin.
From Russian vodka to Vietnamese kombucha: Ivan Fomenko’s journey to building life in Vietnam
In-Depth 10:05 28/01/2026Without a background in business or formal culinary training, Russian Ivan Fomenko came to kombucha largely by chance, sparked by an idea from his ex-girlfriend and a simple motivation: finding a way to earn a living in Vietnam.
Vietnam sends 250 tonnes of rice to support Cuba's food security
Vietnam News 17:42 14/02/2026Vietnam has delivered 250 metric tons of rice to Cuba as part of a bilateral agreement aimed at strengthening food security and agricultural cooperation between the two nations.
Japan, Britain, Italy vow cooperation on fighter jet
World 17:40 14/02/2026TOKYO -- Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi held talks separately with his counterparts from Britain and Italy in Munich, southern Germany, on Friday, confirming cooperation toward joint development of a next-generation fighter jet.
Weakened satisfaction likely to drive excessive drinking
World 17:40 14/02/2026KYOTO -- A weakening of a mechanism that produces a sense of satisfaction after drinking could lead to excessive alcohol consumption, a team of Japanese and other researchers has found.
Japan approves muscular dystrophy drug price of 300mn yen
World 17:39 14/02/2026TOKYO -- An advisory panel to Japan's health minister decided Friday to allow public health insurance coverage for a gene therapy for muscular dystrophy beginning February 20 and set the drug's official price at about 304.97 million yen.
Vietnam restaurateur charged with buying endangered pangolin to cook for diners
Vietnam News 15:28 14/02/2026Investigators in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam have launched criminal proceedings against the owner of a restaurant in Nha Trang Ward for allegedly purchasing a live pangolin, slaughtering it, and serving the meat to customers, an officer said on Saturday.
Ho Chi Minh City volunteers assist motorbike travelers on homebound journeys for Tet
Ho Chi Minh City 14:25 14/02/2026Volunteer-run ‘rest stops’ have provided water, food, and basic assistance to workers, students, and families traveling by motorbike from Ho Chi Minh City to their hometowns for the Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet, due this week.
Vehicles flood Hanoi’s gateways as Lunar New Year holiday begins
Vietnam News 13:56 14/02/2026Traffic surged dramatically at key gateways across Hanoi on Saturday morning, or the 27th day of the twelfth lunar month, as workers officially began their 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday and returned to their hometowns.
New Zealand readies for further storm damage after floods kill one person
World 13:19 14/02/2026New Zealand was bracing for more heavy rains on Saturday after floods swept through one regional centre, causing power outages, road collapses and home evacuations while a man's body was found in a vehicle submerged on a highway.
Water leak and ticket fraud charges add to Louvre woes
World 13:19 14/02/2026After a break-in and strikes, a ticket fraud scandal and a water leak on Friday brought new troubles to France's Louvre museum.
Three skiers killed in avalanche in France's Val d'Isere resort
World 13:18 14/02/2026PARIS - Three skiers died after being swept away in an avalanche in the upmarket French Alpine ski resort of Val d'Isere on Friday, Cedric Bonnevie, who is in charge of the resort's pistes, told reporters.
US seeks deeper strategic cooperation with Vietnam bilaterally, regionally, globally
Vietnam News 12:37 14/02/2026The United States is seeking to deepen strategic ties with Vietnam both bilaterally and in regional and global affairs, underscoring the importance Washington attaches to the two countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Michael DeSombre said on Friday.
Vietnam sends 250 tonnes of rice to support Cuba's food security
Vietnam News 17:42 14/02/2026Vietnam has delivered 250 metric tons of rice to Cuba as part of a bilateral agreement aimed at strengthening food security and agricultural cooperation between the two nations.
Vietnam restaurateur charged with buying endangered pangolin to cook for diners
Vietnam News 15:28 14/02/2026Investigators in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam have launched criminal proceedings against the owner of a restaurant in Nha Trang Ward for allegedly purchasing a live pangolin, slaughtering it, and serving the meat to customers, an officer said on Saturday.
Vehicles flood Hanoi’s gateways as Lunar New Year holiday begins
Vietnam News 13:56 14/02/2026Traffic surged dramatically at key gateways across Hanoi on Saturday morning, or the 27th day of the twelfth lunar month, as workers officially began their 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday and returned to their hometowns.
US seeks deeper strategic cooperation with Vietnam bilaterally, regionally, globally
Vietnam News 12:37 14/02/2026The United States is seeking to deepen strategic ties with Vietnam both bilaterally and in regional and global affairs, underscoring the importance Washington attaches to the two countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Michael DeSombre said on Friday.
Vietnamese bus driver, owner fined over $8,000 for stuffing 83 passengers in 45-seater vehicle
Vietnam News 11:59 14/02/2026Police confirmed on Friday they had fined a bus driver and the vehicle owner a combined VND207 million (US$8,006) after the driver was caught transporting 83 passengers in a 45-seater bus on the Noi Bai-Lao Cai Expressway in northern Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh City volunteers assist motorbike travelers on homebound journeys for Tet
Ho Chi Minh City 14:25 14/02/2026Volunteer-run ‘rest stops’ have provided water, food, and basic assistance to workers, students, and families traveling by motorbike from Ho Chi Minh City to their hometowns for the Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet, due this week.
Ho Chi Minh City police bust major fake fish sauce, MSG, detergent production ring
Ho Chi Minh City 19:51 13/02/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City have dismantled a large-scale ring involved in the production and distribution of counterfeit food and household products, seizing nearly one metric ton of fake monosodium glutamate (MSG), thousands of bottles of fish sauce and hundreds of kilograms of detergent.
Ho Chi Minh City inaugurates COVID-19 memorial park
Ho Chi Minh City 14:51 13/02/2026Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday night inaugurated Park No. 1 Ly Thai To, a project honoring the solidarity of city residents in overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ho Chi Minh City launches first cross-sea UAV postal route
Ho Chi Minh City 13:58 12/02/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Science and Technology, in collaboration with Vietnam Post Corporation, and CT UAV Joint Stock Company, on Thursday opened the city’s first cross-sea postal route using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that connects Can Gio Commune with Vung Tau Ward.
Ho Chi Minh City’s first museum launches online ticketing
Ho Chi Minh City 12:09 12/02/2026The War Remnants Museum has become the first museum in Ho Chi Minh City to introduce an online ticketing system, marking a significant step toward modernizing visitor services and ending long lines at the entrance.
