Vietnamese, foreigners join hands to send aid to flood-hit areas
Vietnam News 18:20 22/11/2025On Friday morning, large crowds of Vietnamese and foreigners flocked to 14 stations of metro line No. 1 in Ho Chi Minh City to deliver relief supplies for central Vietnam’s flood-hit communities, as the stations opened collection points for donations.
Global emergency aid brings millions of USD to Vietnam’s storm recovery efforts
Vietnam News 16:59 22/11/2025A wide range of countries and international organizations have rushed to launch emergency aid packages to help Vietnam recover from recent severe storms and flooding.
Rescuers save 20-day-old infant stranded in south-central Vietnam floods
Vietnam News 17:58 22/11/2025A 20-day-old baby girl trapped in the flooded commune of Dien Dien in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam was rescued on Friday by waterway police officers, who navigated deep floodwaters and heavy debris to reach the isolated family and bring them to safety.
Vietnam’s healthcare sector sees $4.8bn in M&A as foreign investors target promising market
Economy 16:57 22/11/2025Mergers and acquisitions in Vietnam’s healthcare sector reached an estimated US$4.8 billion in the first eight months of 2025, driven by rising domestic demand and growing foreign investment, a specialist said on Friday.
Ho Chi Minh City mobilizes urgent relief effort for flood-hit central provinces
Ho Chi Minh City 15:31 22/11/2025Ho Chi Minh City has launched an emergency relief drive to deliver clothes, food, and essential supplies to residents severely impacted by floods and landslides in Vietnam’s Central Highlands and south-central provinces.
Major flooding kills 41, leaves 9 missing, submerges 68,000 homes across central Vietnam
Vietnam News 13:22 21/11/2025Widespread flooding and landslides have killed 41 people and left nine missing across central Vietnam as of 6:30 am on Friday, with more than 68,000 homes submerged and major highways blocked by deep water and debris.
All-out mobilization to rescue flood-stricken communities in central Vietnam
Vietnam News 12:36 21/11/2025Authorities across the central region of Vietnam, police, and military forces have deployed massive resources in an urgent effort to reach residents trapped by historic flooding, with Gia Lai, Dak Lak, and Khanh Hoa Provinces among the hardest-hit localities.
Vietnam flooding death toll rises to 16
Vietnam News 17:12 20/11/2025Rescuers plucked stranded people from the rooftops of submerged homes as widespread flooding inundated central Vietnam, where authorities said on Thursday at least 16 people have died.
Australia’s green energy support reaches deep into Vietnam’s pig farming sector
In-Depth 10:07 20/11/2025At VinFast’s electric bus factory on Vietnam’s northern coast, Australian-backed financing has helped roll more than 150 e-buses off the line as part of the country’s first fully electric public transport fleet.
Vietnam’s beloved ‘banh mi’ under scrutiny after latest mass food poisoning
In-Depth 16:59 15/11/2025More than 300 people have fallen ill after eating ‘banh mi’ from two outlets of the same vendor in Ho Chi Minh City, the latest in a series of food-poisoning outbreaks linked to the popular Vietnamese sandwich.
Vietnamese, Dutch experts discuss Mekong Delta’s sustainable aquaculture future
In-Depth 14:20 13/11/2025Representatives from the Vietnamese and Dutch public and private sectors gathered in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday to discuss the future of sustainable aquaculture in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta.
Experts urge stronger measures to prevent ‘banh mi’ food poisoning in Ho Chi Minh City
In-Depth 16:57 11/11/2025Health experts have identified key factors behind recent food poisoning cases linked to ‘banh mi’ and are urging strengthened safety measures as Ho Chi Minh City faces a surge in Salmonella-related infections.
Viral indie gaming hit exposes holes in Vietnam’s creative industry
In-Depth 15:49 10/11/2025Editor’s note: In this piece contributed to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper, Tran Xuan Tien, M.A., deputy dean of the Department of Communications at Van Hien University in Ho Chi Minh City, looks at the recently unexpected rise of an indie game and what its success — and the challenges faced by its anonymous creator — reveals about the state of Vietnam’s creative and gaming industries.
When AI becomes ‘soulmate’ for Vietnam’s young people
In-Depth 12:23 03/11/2025For many young Vietnamese, artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool — it is a companion. From students and office workers to factory employees, an increasing number of people are turning to chatbots for advice, comfort, and conversation.
Three decades of progress: Vietnam’s organ transplant journey
In-Depth 10:36 02/11/2025Vietnam performed its first organ transplant in 1992 with support from foreign experts. Today, the country has become fully proficient in transplant techniques and even improved procedures to better suit local conditions.
Should Vietnam make traffic offenders do community service, traffic law classes at the same time?
In-Depth 18:45 01/11/2025Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Duc Loc recently shared his perspective with Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper on combining community service with educational and public awareness initiatives for traffic offenders. He argued that community service should go beyond punishment and be paired with efforts to educate offenders and raise public awareness.
Nigerian bronze artists cling to age-old techniques
World 17:42 22/11/2025Using long iron tongs, artists Victor Uinmwen Aduwe and Matthew Mathias pick a blazing pot from a fire and pour a thick golden liquid into a partly buried mold, using a centuries-old technique that still flourishes in Nigeria’s south.
Hanoi to sell majority stake in 68-year-old Thuong Dinh Footwear for nearly $5mn
Economy 17:38 22/11/2025Hanoi plans to sell its entire 68.67-percent stake in Thuong Dinh Footwear, a 68-year-old Vietnamese shoe brand, in a transaction expected to raise at least VND130.9 billion (US$4.97 million), the city government said.
US insole maker OrthoLite opens 2nd Vietnam plant as foreign investment surges
Economy 16:25 22/11/2025U.S. footwear component maker OrthoLite has opened a new manufacturing facility in Vietnam’s northern Ninh Binh Province as it expands production capacity and localizes its supply chain in Asia.
South-central Vietnamese provinces race to rescue stranded residents as floods leave dozens dead, widespread destruction
Vietnam News 16:14 22/11/2025Fire and rescue police in Vietnam’s south-central Khanh Hoa Province have received more than 3,000 emergency calls from residents trapped by severe flooding over the past week, authorities said, as troops and local officials across the region scrambled to reach isolated communities and restore essential services.
Ho Chi Minh City mobilizes urgent relief effort for flood-hit central provinces
Ho Chi Minh City 15:31 22/11/2025Ho Chi Minh City has launched an emergency relief drive to deliver clothes, food, and essential supplies to residents severely impacted by floods and landslides in Vietnam’s Central Highlands and south-central provinces.
Vietnamese users affected by Cloudflare network disruption earlier this week
Vietnam News 13:20 22/11/2025Access to websites widely used in Vietnam, including ChatGPT, Canva and several local news and e-commerce platforms, was disrupted for hours this week after a configuration error at U.S. internet services provider Cloudflare.
Australia's Northern Territory braces for Tropical Cyclone Fina
World 11:20 22/11/2025SYDNEY -- The Australian city of Darwin on Saturday shut its international airport as a precaution over a tropical cyclone forecast to bring destructive winds and flooding to the country's north.
Bitcoin on thin ice after sinking in flight from risk
World 11:12 22/11/2025SINGAPORE/LONDON -- Bitcoin dropped to a seven-month low on Friday, closing in on the $80,000 level below which some analysts say much heavier losses are likely for the world's largest cryptocurrency.
Hanoi exhibition showcases 500 genuine vs. counterfeit products to raise consumer awareness
Economy 11:07 22/11/2025The Agency for Domestic Market Surveillance and Development under the Ministry of Industry and Trade on Friday opened an exhibition themed “Understand real goods, avoid counterfeits” in Hanoi to help improve consumer awareness.
Lilly becomes first drugmaker to hit $1 trillion valuation on weight-loss demand
World 11:05 22/11/2025Eli Lilly hit $1 trillion in market value on Friday, making it the first drugmaker to enter the exclusive club dominated by tech giants and underscoring its rise as a weight-loss powerhouse.
Drone saves man from capsized boat amid severe flooding in central Vietnam
Vietnam News 11:05 22/11/2025A man stranded in floodwaters in Dak Lak Province, central Vietnam was rescued on Friday after local police and residents deployed a drone to locate him, hours after his fishing boat capsized in fast-moving currents on the swollen Krong Pak River.
South-central Vietnamese provinces race to rescue stranded residents as floods leave dozens dead, widespread destruction
Vietnam News 16:14 22/11/2025Fire and rescue police in Vietnam’s south-central Khanh Hoa Province have received more than 3,000 emergency calls from residents trapped by severe flooding over the past week, authorities said, as troops and local officials across the region scrambled to reach isolated communities and restore essential services.
Vietnamese users affected by Cloudflare network disruption earlier this week
Vietnam News 13:20 22/11/2025Access to websites widely used in Vietnam, including ChatGPT, Canva and several local news and e-commerce platforms, was disrupted for hours this week after a configuration error at U.S. internet services provider Cloudflare.
Drone saves man from capsized boat amid severe flooding in central Vietnam
Vietnam News 11:05 22/11/2025A man stranded in floodwaters in Dak Lak Province, central Vietnam was rescued on Friday after local police and residents deployed a drone to locate him, hours after his fishing boat capsized in fast-moving currents on the swollen Krong Pak River.
Fears of fuel shortage surge in Vietnam's Da Lat as landslide-damaged mountain roads disrupt supply
Vietnam News 17:03 21/11/2025Large crowds flocked to gas stations across Da Lat in Lam Dong Province, Vietnam on Thursday evening amid fears of a fuel supply disruption after landslides ravaged major mountain roads to the highland destination this week.
Ho Chi Minh City mobilizes urgent relief effort for flood-hit central provinces
Ho Chi Minh City 15:31 22/11/2025Ho Chi Minh City has launched an emergency relief drive to deliver clothes, food, and essential supplies to residents severely impacted by floods and landslides in Vietnam’s Central Highlands and south-central provinces.
Ho Chi Minh City opens 2025 int’l martial arts festival
Ho Chi Minh City 10:15 22/11/2025Ho Chi Minh City on Friday opened its 2025 International Martial Arts Festival on Le Loi walking street, featuring performers from 10 countries and 15 Vietnamese teams.
KOCHAM Charity Night in Ho Chi Minh City raises $1.2mn for Vietnam’s social causes
Ho Chi Minh City 15:10 21/11/2025The 2025 KOCHAM Charity Night, organized by the Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam (KOCHAM), raised nearly US$1.2 million in cash and in kind contributions from South Korean businesses operating across the country.
Seniors eagerly join free swimming classes in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 13:48 21/11/2025Despite being in their 60s and 70s, many seniors are enthusiastically joining the free swimming classes organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Aquatic Sports Center under the municipal Department of Culture and Sports.
Residents warned of 23 frequently flooded streets in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 11:21 21/11/2025High tides combined with recent heavy rain continue to flood major streets across Ho Chi Minh City, with officials listing 23 locations that regularly go underwater whenever the tides rise above warning levels.
