Gold-plated crosses return to Notre-Dame Cathedral towers in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 18:12 19/03/2026Two gold-plated crosses were installed atop the twin towers of Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday, which is a milestone in the restoration of the more-than-140-year-old landmark.
Vietnam public security ministry proposes ID verification for social media group administrators
Vietnam News 16:28 19/03/2026The Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security has proposed requiring Internet, telecom, and social media platforms to verify the identities of online group administrators, under a draft decree on combating cybercrime now open for public comment.
Vietnamese student dies after suspected meningococcal infection
Vietnam News 16:23 19/03/2026An 11-year-old student in Phu Quoc, a special zone administered by An Giang Province in southern Vietnam, died after showing symptoms consistent with meningococcal disease, local health authorities reported on Wednesday.
Northern Vietnam job fair offers over 110,000 positions as firms ramp up hiring
Economy 16:34 19/03/2026More than 110,000 job openings were offered at a job fair in Bac Ninh Province, northern Vietnam on Wednesday that was linked online with 10 northern provinces and cities, as businesses ramp up hiring to meet expanding production demand.
Nearly 79 million Vietnamese vote in parliamentary, local elections
Vietnam News 09:35 15/03/2026Nearly 79 million voters across Vietnam began casting ballots on Sunday to elect members of the country’s 16th National Assembly and local People’s Councils for the 2026–31 term.
Vietnam’s Truong Sa ready for national election
Vietnam News 15:59 14/03/2026All preparations have been completed in Truong Sa (Spratly) Special Zone, administered by Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, for the election of deputies to the country’s law-making National Assembly and local People’s Councils for the 2026-31 term, slated for March 15, or Sunday.
Ho Chi Minh City uses VNeID to verify over 9.6 million voters ahead of national election
Ho Chi Minh City 17:10 12/03/2026Ho Chi Minh City has completed the review of more than 9.6 million voters through the national digital ID system, VNeID, finalizing preparations for the upcoming national election slated for March 15.
Voters hope for stronger transport links between Ho Chi Minh City, coastal destinations
Ho Chi Minh City 14:53 12/03/2026Voters in Ho Chi Minh City voiced their hope for the development of transport infrastructure connecting the city with key coastal destinations such as Can Gio, Vung Tau, and Con Dao to boost tourism and economic growth at a voter meeting on Wednesday afternoon.
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.
Property ID cards expected to redefine Vietnam’s real estate market
In-Depth 11:21 05/03/2026Granting each property a unique identification code and publishing transaction data on a state-managed information system are poised to fundamentally reshape the rules of Vietnam’s real estate market in the years ahead.
Degraded collective housing in Hanoi: When concrete fades but memory endures
In-Depth 16:54 02/03/2026As Hanoi evolves, and modern high-rises replace ramshackle apartment blocks, many residents of the city’s tumbledown collective housing estates still find themselves tethered to memories that refuse to fade.
Vietnam police deploy 10 undercover vehicles to detect violations along southern expressway
Vietnam News 18:00 19/03/2026The Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security on Thursday announced the deployment of 10 undercover vehicles to patrol and record violations along Ho Chi Minh City - Trung Luong - My Thuan - Can Tho Expressway in southern Vietnam.
Dutch consul general visits Tuoi Tre, seeks stronger Vietnam cooperation
Ho Chi Minh City 17:19 19/03/2026Raissa Marteaux, Consul General of the Netherlands, visited Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper on Thursday and discussed expanding cooperation between the Netherlands and Vietnam, while expressing interest in strengthening connections with Vietnamese youth.
Circular economy training supported by Germany, Netherlands helps cut waste in Vietnam
Economy 17:07 19/03/2026Circular economy classes, conducted in Vietnam in cooperation with the German and Dutch governments, are helping domestic businesses transition to a circular economy and reduce waste released into the environment.
Barcelona, Liverpool, Bayern and Atletico reach Champions League quarter-finals
World 17:06 19/03/2026PARIS (FRANCE) -- Barcelona hit Newcastle United for seven to reach the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday, while Liverpool overturned a first-leg deficit to beat Galatasaray in their last-16 tie and both Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid advanced to the next round.
Vietnam’s Dong Nai plans 120ha digital technology park near Long Thanh Airport
Vietnam News 16:44 19/03/2026Authorities in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam have approved plans for a nearly-120-hectare digital technology park near the underway Long Thanh International Airport, expected to employ about 9,500-10,500 people.
Domestic violence consultations hit record 98,000 in Japan in 2025
World 16:18 19/03/2026TOKYO -- Japanese police received 98,289 requests for consultations over domestic violence in 2025, up 3.5 pct year on year and hitting the highest level since the 2001 entry into force of the law for preventing such acts, National Police Agency data showed Thursday.
New bird species found in Japan for 1st time in 45 years
World 16:17 19/03/2026TOKYO -- An international research team including Japan's Yamashina Institute for Ornithology said Wednesday that it has discovered a new bird species in the Tokara Islands of Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan.
Hanoi races to complete flood-control projects ahead of rainy season
Vietnam News 14:55 19/03/2026Hanoi is accelerating construction on a series of urgent flood-control projects as authorities aim to reduce urban flooding before the 2026 rainy season.
Netflix plans 'KPop Demon Hunters' global concert tour, source says
World 14:05 19/03/2026LOS ANGELES -- Netflix (NFLX.O) is planning a "KPop Demon Hunters" world tour, as it looks to capitalize on its most popular movie, a source familiar with the talks said on Wednesday.
Vietnam seeks crude oil, gas supply from Algeria amid global energy uncertainty
Vietnam News 12:21 19/03/2026Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged Algeria to supply crude oil and natural gas to help ensure Vietnam’s energy security amid global supply disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict.
Heavy social media usage erodes young people's wellbeing, report finds
World 12:20 19/03/2026HELSINKI - Heavy social media usage appears to contribute to a drop in wellbeing among young people, especially girls, in some English-speaking countries, the World Happiness Report published on Thursday found.
Vietnam police deploy 10 undercover vehicles to detect violations along southern expressway
Vietnam News 18:00 19/03/2026The Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security on Thursday announced the deployment of 10 undercover vehicles to patrol and record violations along Ho Chi Minh City - Trung Luong - My Thuan - Can Tho Expressway in southern Vietnam.
Vietnam’s Dong Nai plans 120ha digital technology park near Long Thanh Airport
Vietnam News 16:44 19/03/2026Authorities in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam have approved plans for a nearly-120-hectare digital technology park near the underway Long Thanh International Airport, expected to employ about 9,500-10,500 people.
Hanoi races to complete flood-control projects ahead of rainy season
Vietnam News 14:55 19/03/2026Hanoi is accelerating construction on a series of urgent flood-control projects as authorities aim to reduce urban flooding before the 2026 rainy season.
Vietnam seeks crude oil, gas supply from Algeria amid global energy uncertainty
Vietnam News 12:21 19/03/2026Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged Algeria to supply crude oil and natural gas to help ensure Vietnam’s energy security amid global supply disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict.
Dutch consul general visits Tuoi Tre, seeks stronger Vietnam cooperation
Ho Chi Minh City 17:19 19/03/2026Raissa Marteaux, Consul General of the Netherlands, visited Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper on Thursday and discussed expanding cooperation between the Netherlands and Vietnam, while expressing interest in strengthening connections with Vietnamese youth.
Sovico Group pledges to break ground on Ho Chi Minh City metro line No. 4 in early 2027
Ho Chi Minh City 19:11 18/03/2026Sovico Group, a founding shareholder of air carrier Vietjet Air, has been committed to completing a feasibility study for metro line No. 4 in Ho Chi Minh City in the second quarter of 2026 and aims to start work on the project in the first quarter of 2027.
Ho Chi Minh City eyes establishment of geriatric hospitals to cope with aging population
Ho Chi Minh City 11:51 18/03/2026Ho Chi Minh City is planning to develop geriatric hospitals as the number of elderly residents surpasses 1.5 million, reflecting the city’s rapid pace of population aging.
Ho Chi Minh City orders checks on bus fares, fuel supply at petrol stations
Ho Chi Minh City 11:51 17/03/2026The administration of Ho Chi Minh City has asked agencies to monitor fuel prices and supply while keeping bus and coach fares under control, following recent increases linked to rising fuel costs.
Ho Chi Minh City cameras detect more than 84,500 traffic violations in early 2026
Ho Chi Minh City 10:21 17/03/2026Traffic surveillance cameras in Ho Chi Minh City have detected more than 84,500 traffic violations since the start of 2026, city police said on Monday.
