Vietnam projected to enter aging society within next decade
In-Depth 17:47 27/01/2026Vietnam is approaching a major demographic turning point, with projections showing the country will exit its ‘golden’ population period within just over a decade and move rapidly toward an aging and eventually ‘super-aged’ society by mid-century.
Police arrest 2 Chinese nationals over $11,400 safe theft in Da Nang
Vietnam News 17:30 27/01/2026Vietnamese police said on Tuesday they had arrested two Chinese nationals suspected of breaking into a home in the central city of Da Nang, prying open a safe and stealing property worth about VND300 million (US$11,480) before attempting to flee north by train.
Vietnam’s Vinh Long Province cleans beach after media reports of pollution
Vietnam News 17:21 27/01/2026Authorities in Vinh Long Province, southern Vietnam said on Tuesday that Ba Dong Beach, a popular coastal tourism site, had been cleaned up and was ready to receive visitors for the Lunar New Year after media reports highlighted pollution and deteriorating conditions.
Hanoi FC coach, former Liverpool star Kewell hails Vietnam U23s’ Asian Cup bronze
Vietnam News 17:06 27/01/2026Hanoi FC head coach Harry Kewell congratulated Vietnam’s under-23 team on winning a bronze medal at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup, calling the result impressive given the strength of the competition and the knockout format of the tournament.
World leaders congratulate Vietnam’s re-elected Party chief To Lam
Vietnam News 12:44 26/01/2026Leaders from many countries, including China, Russia, Japan, North Korea, Cuba, and Cambodia, have sent congratulatory messages to To Lam on his re-election as general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) at the recent 14th National Party Congress.
Vietnam’s Party General Secretary To Lam re-elected for new term
Vietnam News 14:30 23/01/2026The Communist Party of Vietnam on Friday re-elected To Lam as general secretary at the first meeting of the 14th Party Central Committee, extending his leadership into the new term.
“Vietnam’s ‘Golden Era’ is not just a hope. It is already well underway”
Expat Life 08:21 23/01/2026"As we navigate the opening weeks of 2026, looking back at the term of Vietnam’s 13th National Party Congress reveals more than just a recovery; it highlights a fundamental structural ascent."
14th National Party Congress to open new chapter for Vietnam: foreign ambassadors
Vietnam News 16:09 22/01/2026Foreign ambassadors have expressed confidence that the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam will mark the beginning of a new chapter in the country’s development, bringing historic and positive changes.
Engineer returns home to rethink farming in Vietnam
In-Depth 13:10 27/01/2026Vietnamese agriculture is entering a new chapter. A growing number of young people returning home, bringing back skills, training, and a strong belief that farming can be modernized without losing its roots.
Horticulture gains ground in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, fragmented production limits exports: Dutch embassy
In-Depth 17:13 23/01/2026While rice remains the backbone of agriculture in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, the region is gradually diversifying toward horticultural crops, driven by their higher economic value and greater resilience to climate change.
Vietnam, Netherlands discuss tackling saline soils in Mekong Delta
In-Depth 17:07 22/01/2026Horticulture stakeholders from Vietnam and the Netherlands on Wednesday gathered at a business forum in Can Tho City to gain a deeper understanding of salinity intrusion in the Mekong Delta, strengthen cooperation, and facilitate the exchange of innovative solutions and technical knowledge.
Vietnam’s strong 5-year run raises expectations among foreign analysts as 14th National Party Congress opens
In-Depth 17:14 20/01/2026As Vietnam convenes its 14th National Party Congress after five years of strong growth, governance reforms, and broader diplomatic engagement, foreign policymakers and analysts are looking to the congress to set the direction for a new stage of development.
In Vietnam, food safety risks lurk from street eateries to fine dining: experts
In-Depth 09:35 20/01/2026Weak law enforcement, gaps in staff training, and light penalties continue to allow unsafe food practices to persist across Vietnam’s food service industry, exposing consumers to serious health risks despite existing regulations, said industry experts and lawyers.
Programmed drones sow green seeds over Vietnam’s desert forest
In-Depth 17:17 19/01/2026Facing harsh dry conditions, Nui Chua National Park in south-central Khanh Hoa Province has teamed up with OMO, a brand under major consumer goods company Unilever Vietnam, to pilot a drone-based reforestation initiative to restore vegetation in areas where conventional tree planting is nearly impossible.
Vietnam artisans strive to preserve mother-of-pearl inlay craft
In-Depth 14:42 18/01/2026In the heart of Vietnam’s former imperial capital Hue, Phan Tan Dat, a craftsman born in the 1990s, patiently spends his days sawing and polishing tiny fragments of shell, determined to keep alive the centuries-old mother-of-pearl inlay craft long associated with the city.
In Vietnam, higher fines for apartment pets fail to curb violations
In-Depth 15:56 17/01/2026Under Vietnam’s latest regulations, fines for keeping or letting dogs and cats roam freely in apartment buildings or public spaces have doubled. Yet on the ground, the problem appears far from resolved.
BYD’s first $130mn EV battery plant gets off ground in Vietnam
Economy 17:11 27/01/2026Kim Long Motor and BYD Battery on Tuesday signed a strategic cooperation deal and officially broke ground on BYD’s first electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing plant in Vietnam, a project with a total investment of US$130 million across two phases.
Tokyo police arrest head of major sex worker scouting group
World 17:06 27/01/2026TOKYO -- Tokyo police have arrested the 40-year-old leader of Natural, one of the largest illegal sex worker scouting groups in Japan, for allegedly making a payment to gangsters in 2023.
Last 2 pandas in Japan leave for China
World 17:05 27/01/2026TOKYO -- The last remaining giant pandas in Japan, Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei of Tokyo's Ueno Zoo, departed for China on Tuesday afternoon in a move that will leave Japan with no giant pandas for the first time in about half a century.
Ho Chi Minh City police recover white swan stolen from zoo, arrest suspect in Tay Ninh
Vietnam News 16:59 27/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City authorities have recovered a white swan stolen from Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens and detained a suspect in neighboring Tay Ninh Province, one day after the theft was discovered on Monday.
Vietnam basically completes talks with Russia on Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power plant
Vietnam News 16:52 27/01/2026Vietnam has basically completed negotiations with Russia on cooperation to build the Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power plant in south-central Khanh Hoa Province, a key step in reviving its nuclear energy program and strengthening long-term energy security.
Vietnam reports no Nipah virus cases, heightens surveillance after India outbreak
Vietnam News 16:43 27/01/2026Vietnam has not recorded any cases of Nipah virus infection as of Monday, the Ministry of Health said, as authorities step up monitoring and preparedness measures following a recent outbreak in India that has raised regional health concerns.
Too tall for plastic stool: Foreign diner’s awkward street food moment goes viral in Vietnam
Expat Life 15:51 27/01/2026A pair of photos showing a towering foreign visitor awkwardly eating a bowl of ‘hu tieu’ (Vietnamese rice noodle soup) at a sidewalk stall in Vietnam has gone viral on local social media, sparking amused commentary about cultural contrasts, street food, and the country’s famously low plastic stools.
Founder of Vietnam property developer FLC Trinh Van Quyet returns to business arena
Economy 15:41 27/01/2026Trinh Van Quyet, founder of FLC Group, together with the real estate developer’s leadership, has held a meeting with South Korean Ambassador to Vietnam Choi Youngsam to discuss cooperation orientations and expand connections between the business communities of the two countries.
India’s prime minister says it has reached a free trade deal with the EU
World 15:41 27/01/2026NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Tuesday that India and the European Union have reached a free trade agreement to deepen their economic and strategic ties.
US consul general wraps ‘banh chung’ with students in Ho Chi Minh City
Education 14:36 27/01/2026Amid preparations for the Lunar New Year holiday, U.S. Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Melissa Brown has joined Vietnamese students at a 'banh chung' wrapping table, sharing a hands-on moment of cultural exchange.
Director of Vietnamese firm charged with counterfeit chili, dipping sauce production
Vietnam News 14:11 27/01/2026Investigators of the Department of Public Security in Phu Tho Province, northern Vietnam have initiated criminal proceedings against Nguyen Minh Quang, 34, director of Ngan Ha Vinh Phuc Joint Stock Company, for allegedly producing and trading counterfeit chili sauce and dipping sauce.
Ho Chi Minh City police recover white swan stolen from zoo, arrest suspect in Tay Ninh
Vietnam News 16:59 27/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City authorities have recovered a white swan stolen from Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens and detained a suspect in neighboring Tay Ninh Province, one day after the theft was discovered on Monday.
Vietnam basically completes talks with Russia on Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power plant
Vietnam News 16:52 27/01/2026Vietnam has basically completed negotiations with Russia on cooperation to build the Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power plant in south-central Khanh Hoa Province, a key step in reviving its nuclear energy program and strengthening long-term energy security.
Vietnam reports no Nipah virus cases, heightens surveillance after India outbreak
Vietnam News 16:43 27/01/2026Vietnam has not recorded any cases of Nipah virus infection as of Monday, the Ministry of Health said, as authorities step up monitoring and preparedness measures following a recent outbreak in India that has raised regional health concerns.
Director of Vietnamese firm charged with counterfeit chili, dipping sauce production
Vietnam News 14:11 27/01/2026Investigators of the Department of Public Security in Phu Tho Province, northern Vietnam have initiated criminal proceedings against Nguyen Minh Quang, 34, director of Ngan Ha Vinh Phuc Joint Stock Company, for allegedly producing and trading counterfeit chili sauce and dipping sauce.
Vietnam’s Party chief holds phone talks with top Chinese, Cuban leaders
Vietnam News 12:39 27/01/2026Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam on Monday held separate phone talks with Chinese Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping and Cuban First Secretary and President Miguel Díaz-Canel, according to Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Transport projects bring Can Gio closer to downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 16:33 26/01/2026A series of large-scale, technically complex transport projects are being rolled out simultaneously in Can Gio, Ho Chi Minh City, gradually reshaping the area’s connectivity with the heart of the city and the southern key economic region.
Temporary park in downtown Ho Chi Minh City handed over to serve Lunar New Year holiday
Ho Chi Minh City 11:34 26/01/2026A newly-completed public park at a long-idle prime land lot in Ho Chi Minh City has been handed over to local authorities for management and public use, offering residents a new green space just in time for the Lunar New Year holiday, slated for next month.
Former S.Korean PM passes away in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 22:26 25/01/2026Former Prime Minister of South Korea Lee Hae-chan passed away in Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday afternoon after suffering cardiac arrest, according to South Korean media.
Ho Chi Minh City moves to set public tap drinking water quality standards
Ho Chi Minh City 21:09 25/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City has moved closer to promoting tap drinking water as part of its push for a greener and more livable urban environment, with plans underway to develop standards governing public tap drinking water quality, according to an urban studies expert.
Long-abandoned land in downtown Ho Chi Minh City transformed into flower-filled park
Ho Chi Minh City 16:02 25/01/2026After just two weeks of construction, the long-vacant plot on Vo Van Tan Street, once considered prime land left idle for years in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, has been dramatically transformed into a vibrant public park bursting with flowers.
