Vietnam beverage chains trim networks, optimize operations as competition pressures margins
Economy 17:42 26/04/2026After several years of rapid expansion, many coffee and bubble tea chains in Vietnam are shifting toward more selective growth and operational optimization as intensifying competition and thinning margins force a pullback.
Couple arrested for allegedly producing 2,800 tonnes of contaminated fresh noodles in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 15:52 26/04/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City have arrested a married couple accused of producing and distributing more than 2,800 metric tons of fresh noodles containing banned industrial chemicals over the past decade.
Vietnam Yosakoi Festival opens in Ninh Binh ahead of Japanese PM Takaichi's visit
Vietnam News 13:18 26/04/2026The Vietnam Yosakoi Festival 2026 opened in Ninh Binh Province, northern Vietnam on Saturday, featuring vibrant and energetic performances by more than 240 Vietnamese and Japanese dancers as part of activities welcoming Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's upcoming visit to Vietnam.
Vietnamese driver, owner fined $3,700 for carrying 47 passengers on 34-seater bus
Vietnam News 12:13 26/04/2026Traffic police in Vietnam have fined a bus driver and the vehicle owner a total of VND97.5 million (US$3,700) for carrying 13 extra passengers on the Vinh Hao-Phan Thiet Expressway during the holiday rush.
Vietnam’s health ministry orders probe into suspected food poisoning of 46 students
Vietnam News 10:29 26/04/2026The Ministry of Health has urged authorities in Ca Mau Province, southern Vietnam to investigate a suspected food poisoning incident that left 46 elementary school students hospitalized on Friday morning.
Over 20 hospitalized after eating ‘banh mi’ in north-central Vietnam
Vietnam News 09:53 19/04/2026More than 20 people in Nghe An Province, north-central Vietnam were hospitalized with suspected food poisoning after eating ‘banh mi’ purchased from a local shop in Dien Chau Commune, health officials confirmed on Saturday.
Vietnam’s Thai Nguyen Province police detain 3 in substandard school food bribery probe
Vietnam News 11:07 18/04/2026Police in Thai Nguyen Province, northern Vietnam have detained three people, including a food supplier, a former school principal, and an accountant, over alleged bribery linked to the supply of substandard food to a local school, the Ministry of Public Security said on Friday.
Hanoi plans installation of 100 AI cameras to monitor food safety at slaughterhouses, markets
Vietnam News 12:19 17/04/2026Hanoi authorities have announced plans to install 100 AI-powered cameras at slaughterhouses, wholesale markets, and street food areas to strengthen food safety oversight.
Research, skills boost in-house capability in Vietnam’s Factory A32 aircraft maintenance
In-Depth 19:00 26/04/2026Factory A32 in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, is steadily strengthening its ability to maintain and repair fighter jets by combining aerospace research with highly skilled technical work as it moves toward greater autonomy in military aviation.
Technicians maintaining Vietnam’s fighter jets regarded as ‘national assets’
In-Depth 09:51 26/04/2026At Factory A32, Vietnam’s only facility specializing in the repair, life extension, and maintenance of modern combat aircraft, technicians spend years mastering the precision skills required to service fighter jets, where even the smallest detail can affect flight safety and highly trained personnel are regarded as 'national assets.'
Rail safety in Vietnam requires systemic fixes: opinion
In-Depth 20:22 25/04/2026A recent collision between a train and an electric car in suburban Hanoi’s Dai Xuyen Commune has once again exposed safety risks across Vietnam’s rail network, highlighting that public awareness alone is not enough to prevent accidents.
Electric bikes, solar power gain traction as heatwaves push up energy demand in Vietnam
In-Depth 15:21 21/04/2026Prolonged heatwaves in Vietnam are not only driving electricity demand sharply higher but also prompting households to rethink how they manage living costs, with electric bikes and rooftop solar power emerging as practical ways to optimize energy use and reduce expenses.
Participation drives progress: Vietnam’s inclusive breakthrough
In-Depth 13:25 21/04/2026On the National Day of Persons with Disabilities (April 18), Vietnam marked a meaningful milestone. For the first time, a representative nominated by the community of persons with disabilities has been elected to the 16th National Assembly. This achievement captures the spirit of this year’s theme: 'Promoting the participation rights of persons with disabilities – Creating breakthroughs for development.'
Businesses in Vietnam spend big to keep pace in AI race
In-Depth 15:14 20/04/2026In the glass towers of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, a quiet but costly race is underway to upgrade capabilities and avoid falling behind in the accelerating wave of artificial intelligence (AI).
Vietnam’s Factory A32 boosts self-reliance in fighter jet maintenance
In-Depth 12:36 19/04/2026Vietnam’s military aviation overhaul capability is steadily moving toward greater self-reliance as Factory A32 expands its capacity to produce an increasing share of spare parts for fighter jet maintenance, reducing dependence on imported components that are often expensive, scarce, and vulnerable to global supply disruptions.
Vietnam’s Mekong Delta shifts from fighting to living with saltwater intrusion in dry season
In-Depth 20:00 12/04/2026As saltwater intrusion has intensified across Vietnam’s Mekong Delta since early April amid the hot dry season, local authorities and residents are increasingly moving from blocking salinity at all costs to adapting and coexisting with it to mitigate its impacts.
Research, skills boost in-house capability in Vietnam’s Factory A32 aircraft maintenance
In-Depth 19:00 26/04/2026Factory A32 in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, is steadily strengthening its ability to maintain and repair fighter jets by combining aerospace research with highly skilled technical work as it moves toward greater autonomy in military aviation.
Zoom ordered to pay damages for violating Japan firm's trademark
World 17:37 26/04/2026TOKYO -- Tokyo District Court on Friday ordered U.S. videoconferencing technology firm Zoom Video Communications Inc. and its sales agent in Japan to pay a total of about 182 million yen in damages for violating the trademark of Japanese electric musical devise developer Zoom Corp.
Japan to launch H3 rocket June 10
World 17:37 26/04/2026TOKYO -- The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, said Friday that it will launch an H3 rocket from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 10.
Japan to protect celebrity voices against AI use
World 17:37 26/04/2026TOKYO -- An expert panel under Japan's Justice Ministry agreed Friday that the voices of individuals should be protected under publicity and portrait rights, amid a rise in the unauthorized use of celebrities' voices by generative artificial intelligence.
Vietnam wins another Asian Beach Games gold medal in athletics
Vietnam News 17:10 26/04/2026Vietnam on Saturday secured another gold medal in athletics at the ongoing 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, a tropical resort city in Hainan, southern China.
Fireworks light up Vietnam's Phu Tho ahead of Hung Kings' Commemoration Day
Vietnam News 15:11 26/04/2026A dazzling high-altitude fireworks display lit up the sky over Viet Tri Ward in Phu Tho Province, northern Vietnam on Saturday evening, drawing crowds of residents and visitors on the eve of the annual Hung Kings' Commemoration Day.
Iran conflict hits Asia's polyester suppliers to global fast fashion
World 14:26 26/04/2026SURAT, INDIA -- A surge in fossil fuel prices since the Iran conflict is squeezing polyester suppliers and garment makers across India and Bangladesh, threatening to raise costs for fast-fashion retailers like Zara and H&M.
Firefighters in northern Japan struggle to contain blazes as over 3,000 people evacuated
World 14:24 26/04/2026OTSUCHI, JAPAN -- More than 1,000 firefighters in northern Japan battled to contain two wildfires for a fourth straight day on Saturday, as the blazes pushed closer to residential areas and forced more than 3,000 residents to evacuate.
Nervy Arsenal go back to top of Premier League as Eze seals vital win over Newcastle
World 11:19 26/04/2026LONDON -- Arsenal arrested their slump in form with Eberechi Eze's superb early goal securing an ugly 1-0 home win against Newcastle United to reclaim top spot in the Premier League on Saturday.
Man City fight back to beat Southampton and reach fourth straight FA Cup final
World 11:18 26/04/2026LONDON -- Manchester City came from behind to beat Championship side Southampton 2-1 with a late goal from Nico Gonzalez at Wembley on Saturday to book a place in an unprecedented fourth consecutive FA Cup final and keep alive their hopes of a domestic treble.
Vietnam’s health ministry orders probe into suspected food poisoning of 46 students
Vietnam News 10:29 26/04/2026The Ministry of Health has urged authorities in Ca Mau Province, southern Vietnam to investigate a suspected food poisoning incident that left 46 elementary school students hospitalized on Friday morning.
Vietnam wins another Asian Beach Games gold medal in athletics
Vietnam News 17:10 26/04/2026Vietnam on Saturday secured another gold medal in athletics at the ongoing 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, a tropical resort city in Hainan, southern China.
Fireworks light up Vietnam's Phu Tho ahead of Hung Kings' Commemoration Day
Vietnam News 15:11 26/04/2026A dazzling high-altitude fireworks display lit up the sky over Viet Tri Ward in Phu Tho Province, northern Vietnam on Saturday evening, drawing crowds of residents and visitors on the eve of the annual Hung Kings' Commemoration Day.
Vietnam’s health ministry orders probe into suspected food poisoning of 46 students
Vietnam News 10:29 26/04/2026The Ministry of Health has urged authorities in Ca Mau Province, southern Vietnam to investigate a suspected food poisoning incident that left 46 elementary school students hospitalized on Friday morning.
Da Nang orders $18.9mn emergency embankment project to curb erosion
Vietnam News 15:55 25/04/2026Da Nang City in central Vietnam has ordered the urgent construction of embankments worth about VND498 billion (US$18.9 million) to address erosion along the Thu Bon River and the nearby Hoi An coast, authorities said on Friday.
Rain, gusty winds expected in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 18:17 25/04/2026Thunderstorm clouds developing over Vietnam’s eastern provinces are forecast to bring rain and strong winds to the southern region, including Ho Chi Minh City, on Saturday night.
Thousand join traditional costume performance for Hung Kings’ Commemoration in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 14:46 25/04/2026More than 1,000 people took part in a traditional costume performance at Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens on Saturday to mark the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day.
Ho Chi Minh City opens 1,400-sqm park at Thu Duc intersection
Ho Chi Minh City 13:25 25/04/2026Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have opened a new public park of more than 1,400 square meters in Tang Nhon Phu Ward at the Thu Duc intersection, following about 30 days of construction.
Ho Chi Minh City teacher warned, removed from class after punishing students with syringe pricks
Ho Chi Minh City 12:44 25/04/2026An elementary school teacher in Ho Chi Minh City has been issued a warning, removed from teaching, and reassigned after instructing five students to prick their own hands with syringes as punishment, local authorities said on Friday.
Vietnamese-French culinary fusion among highlights at 4th Banh Mi Festival
Ho Chi Minh City 11:41 25/04/2026The Best Baguette & Best Croissant competition and the French Market experience space have become new attractions at the ongoing 4th Vietnamese Banh Mi Festival in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, enhancing visitor engagement and strengthening Vietnam-France cultural ties.
