Heat, wind convergence blamed for hail, storms in northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 12:08 31/03/2026A wind convergence zone moving from upper Laos into northern Vietnam, combined with high temperatures, triggered strong thunderstorms, hail, and gusty winds across Hanoi and surrounding provinces, a weather official said on Monday.
Work starts on $182mn industrial park project in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
Economy 11:44 31/03/2026Vietnam’s private enterprise T&T Group, in cooperation with the administration of An Giang Province in southern Vietnam, held a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday for the 199-hectare Vam Cong industrial park project, to be executed at a cost of VND4.8 trillion (US$182 million).
Hanoi reports 29 COVID-19 cases since start of 2026
Vietnam News 10:48 31/03/2026Hanoi has recorded a total of 29 COVID-19 cases since the beginning of 2026, with no fatalities reported, according to the city’s Center for Disease Control.
Journalists from 30 countries, including Vietnam, weigh AI’s applications at Seoul media conference
Vietnam News 07:33 31/03/2026More than 40 journalists from 30 countries, including four from Vietnam, gathered at the World Journalists Conference 2026 in Seoul on Monday to discuss the role of media in times of crisis and the growing use of artificial intelligence in newsrooms.
Ho Chi Minh City seeks breakthroughs for nighttime economy
Ho Chi Minh City 19:14 26/03/2026With Ho Chi Minh City’s untapped ‘gold mine’ of the nighttime economy seen as a critical driver of growth, the southern metropolis should move beyond fragmented development toward a coordinated strategy and breakthroughs, heard a thematic seminar titled 'Nighttime Economy: Driving Growth in Ho Chi Minh City' on Wednesday.
Ho Chi Minh City’s nighttime economy needs identity, connectivity to thrive
Ho Chi Minh City 18:53 26/03/2026Ho Chi Minh City needs to establish a distinct identity, adopt a comprehensive development plan, and improve connectivity infrastructure to build a vibrant nighttime economy, rather than continuing with fragmented efforts, leaders of travel firms said at a thematic seminar titled 'Nighttime Economy: Driving Growth in Ho Chi Minh City' on Wednesday.
Binh Dien market eyes bigger role in Ho Chi Minh City’s nighttime economy
Economy 16:25 26/03/2026From a long-standing wholesale hub operating through the night, Binh Dien Wholesale Market can become a potential cornerstone of Ho Chi Minh City’s nighttime economy if key bottlenecks in infrastructure, planning, and investment mechanisms are addressed.
Ho Chi Minh City drives nighttime economy from 24-hour supermarkets to midnight markets
Ho Chi Minh City 14:16 26/03/2026As international and domestic travelers remain willing to spend, yet find their options dwindling late at night, Ho Chi Minh City is confronting a familiar challenge that is how to keep the urban experience alive after hours and create distinct nighttime identity.
Building beyond borders: A Vietnamese founder’s next step in connecting global communities
In-Depth 14:04 22/03/2026Six years after launching VietConnect to link Vietnamese professionals worldwide, Milly Nguyen is taking the next step. With the debut of Spaces Connect, she is transforming a community-driven platform into a space for practical support, connecting people across borders through services, data and shared opportunities.
In Vietnam, busy young people turn to offline dating events to find connection
In-Depth 16:00 21/03/2026After a long workday, Nguyen Van Hoa scrolls through his phone at home in Ho Chi Minh City, looking for a way to meet someone beyond his daily routine.
What are Vietnamese consumers spending on entertainment?
In-Depth 10:32 19/03/2026Spending on entertainment is not just a market story; it is also a question of cultural direction.
Comprehensive support package needed for Vietnamese economy
In-Depth 14:37 16/03/2026The global economy is experiencing sharp volatility, prompting many Vietnamese businesses to hesitate before signing new contracts amid rising risks, so stronger and more comprehensive support mechanisms from the government are increasingly seen as essential.
What to know about 'banh mi' food poisoning in Vietnam, and how to eat it safely
In-Depth 11:27 15/03/2026A series of suspected food poisoning incidents linked to 'banh mi' has recently raised concerns about food safety in Vietnam, drawing renewed attention to safety practices surrounding one of the country’s most beloved street foods despite such cases being relatively rare.
Drunk driving must end in mind first in Vietnam
In-Depth 16:04 14/03/2026A recent crash on Nguyen Chanh Street in Hanoi, in which a man driving under the influence of alcohol plowed into several cars and motorcycles, leaving one dead, forces society to confront, more honestly than ever, the issue of drinking and driving.
Vietnam’s Internet infrastructure ready to power low-altitude economy
In-Depth 16:28 09/03/2026Vietnam’s expanding 5G coverage and the arrival of low-Earth-orbit satellite Internet are positioning the country to accelerate its digital economy, particularly the emerging low-altitude economy, in the years ahead.
Op-ed: Vietnam can turn street vending into urban development asset
In-Depth 13:34 08/03/2026On Tuesday, Tran Luu Quang, secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, raised a point that struck directly at the heart of the city’s sidewalk economy.
Survey finds widespread concern over shingles among older adults with chronic conditions
World 12:34 31/03/2026More than three-quarters of older adults living with chronic illnesses fear that shingles could disrupt their daily lives, according to new survey data released in March by GSK, highlighting gaps in awareness and prevention.
Australian regulator probes Facebook, YouTube over teen social media ban
World 10:46 31/03/2026A host of tech giants including Facebook and YouTube are under investigation for potentially breaching Australia's world-leading social media ban for under-16s, the nation's online watchdog said Tuesday.
Japan aiming to attract more foreign visitors to national parks
World 18:10 30/03/2026TOKYO -- The Japanese Environment Ministry aims to raise the annual number of foreign visitors to national parks in the country to 14 million by 2030, up 1.4-fold from last year's total.
No meat, no problem in elite football? Vietnam’s naturalized player draws attention over vegetarian diet
Vietnam News 17:40 30/03/2026Vietnam midfielder Do Hoang Hen, a naturalized player born in Brazil, is drawing attention for maintaining a long-term vegetarian diet while competing at professional level.
Soldiers, special forces deliver spectacle of precision, power in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 17:34 30/03/2026The Military Region 7 Command on Monday staged a striking large-scale artistic performance titled ‘Steadfast Under the Party's Glorious Flag’ in Ho Chi Minh City, featuring synchronized rifle drills, martial arts demonstrations, and traditional costume displays that captivated audiences.
German tourist recovers lost wallet in Vietnam thanks to student’s honesty
Vietnam News 17:32 30/03/2026A German tourist has been reunited with his lost wallet in Vinh Long Province, situated in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, after a local student found it and handed it to a teacher to help return it to iít owner.
Japan to begin regular RSV vaccinations
World 17:28 30/03/2026TOKYO -- The Japanese health ministry is set to begin regular vaccinations for respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, which can cause pneumonia in infants, on Wednesday, the start of fiscal 2026.
Japan official hints at possible market intervention
World 17:20 30/03/2026TOKYO -- Japanese Vice Minister of Finance for International Affairs Atsushi Mimura on Monday hinted at the possibility of Japanese authorities intervening in foreign exchange and other markets after the dollar rose above 160 yen over the weekend.
Vietnam proposes 20% tax on profit from unlisted share transfer
Economy 17:18 30/03/2026Vietnam's Ministry of Finance is proposing a 20-percent tax on profits from transfers of shares in unlisted companies, in a move to clarify the distinction between off-exchange equity deals and listed securities trading.
Vietnamese singer apologizes after controversial bikini photoshoot at well of 'spiritual significance'
Travel 17:03 30/03/2026Vietnamese singer Juky San has publicly apologized following a backlash over a bathing photoshoot at Gieng Tien (Fairy Well) in Quy Nhon Dong Ward, Gia Lai Province.
No meat, no problem in elite football? Vietnam’s naturalized player draws attention over vegetarian diet
Vietnam News 17:40 30/03/2026Vietnam midfielder Do Hoang Hen, a naturalized player born in Brazil, is drawing attention for maintaining a long-term vegetarian diet while competing at professional level.
German tourist recovers lost wallet in Vietnam thanks to student’s honesty
Vietnam News 17:32 30/03/2026A German tourist has been reunited with his lost wallet in Vinh Long Province, situated in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, after a local student found it and handed it to a teacher to help return it to iít owner.
Quarantine officials among 8 charged over 300-tonne diseased pork scandal in Hanoi
Vietnam News 17:00 30/03/2026Hanoi police on Sunday said they had launched criminal proceedings against eight suspects, including veterinary quarantine officials, in a major food safety case involving nearly 300 metric tons of diseased pork illegally slaughtered and sold to markets and even school canteens.
8 injured as bus carrying bank staff plunges into ravine in northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 13:47 30/03/2026Police are investigating the cause of a passenger bus accident in Tam Dao Commune, Phu Tho Province, northern Vietnam on Sunday after the vehicle plunged into a ravine, leaving eight people injured, local authorities said.
Soldiers, special forces deliver spectacle of precision, power in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 17:34 30/03/2026The Military Region 7 Command on Monday staged a striking large-scale artistic performance titled ‘Steadfast Under the Party's Glorious Flag’ in Ho Chi Minh City, featuring synchronized rifle drills, martial arts demonstrations, and traditional costume displays that captivated audiences.
Hidden plastic ‘grey zone’ in vibrant flower bouquets in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 16:32 29/03/2026A typical fresh flower bouquet in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s southern economic hub, contains far more than petals and stems, with packaging and accessories incorporating at least 14 types of plastic that quickly become waste within days, raising environmental and public health concerns, according to a survey.
Ho Chi Minh City police help return taxi passenger’s bag containing assets worth $114,000
Ho Chi Minh City 09:43 29/03/2026Police in Vinh Hoi Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, along with Nguyen Van Trong, a 36-year-old taxi driver, on Saturday completed procedures to return a bag containing belongings worth over VND3 billion (US$114,000) to a 66-year-old woman who had left it in the taxi.
Ho Chi Minh City hospital launches Vietnam’s 1st pelvic floor center
Ho Chi Minh City 16:50 27/03/2026Hung Vuong Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday launched Vietnam’s first pelvic floor center, alongside a same-day treatment unit, to expand specialized care for women’s health.
Strategic infrastructure in Ho Chi Minh City’s Thu Thiem gains momentum under new mechanisms
Ho Chi Minh City 13:48 27/03/2026Situated at the eastern gateway of Ho Chi Minh City, Thu Thiem New Urban Area, which has long held a pivotal role as a key connector between the city and the southeastern region, is now entering a decisive phase, marked by the simultaneous roll-out of multiple large-scale infrastructure projects under new mechanisms.
