Consortium eyes $1.84bn 99-story financial tower in Ho Chi Minh City’s Thu Thiem
Ho Chi Minh City 18:17 07/04/2026A consortium of Sovico Group JSC and HDBank has proposed the development of a 99-story financial tower in Thu Thiem New Urban Area, Ho Chi Minh City, with preliminary investment estimated at US$1.84 billion.
Casino operator in Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Special Zone incurs accumulated loss of $222mn
Economy 18:06 07/04/2026Phu Quoc Tourism Development and Investment JSC, the operator of Corona Resort & Casino Phu Quoc, in Phu Quoc Special Zone, An Giang Province, southern Vietnam, recorded a post-tax loss of nearly VND918 billion (US$34.8 million) last year, bringing its accumulated deficit to over VND5.8 trillion ($222 million) as of the end of 2025, according to its 2025 financial statement.
Expert calls for balance of growth, heritage in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
In-Depth 15:32 07/04/2026New expressways in southern Vietnam’s Mekong Delta are transforming travel and boosting economic growth, but they also raise concerns about preserving the region’s unique river-based culture and long-standing community connections, according to archaeologist Nguyen Thi Hau.
AI-driven data center boom lifts construction cost as Vietnam emerges as low-cost hub
Economy 18:14 07/04/2026Rising demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure is pushing up data center construction costs across the Asia-Pacific region, at a time when Vietnam is emerging as one of the most cost-competitive locations for development, according to Cushman & Wakefield.
Diseased pork supplied to 26 schools in Hanoi: police
Vietnam News 14:51 07/04/2026About 300 metric tons of contaminated pork was supplied to kitchens at 26 elementary schools and several private schools in Hanoi, police said on Monday after dismantling a major food safety ring that processed and distributed diseased pigs to markets and institutional kitchens.
Hanoi slaughterhouse shuttered after 300-tonne diseased pork scandal
Vietnam News 14:52 03/04/2026Authorities in Hanoi have suspended operations at the Van Phuc slaughterhouse after police uncovered a ring that processed and distributed 300 metric tons of pork infected with African swine fever to local markets and school canteens.
Vietnam’s Thai Nguyen Province probes suspected contaminated pork served at kindergarten
Vietnam News 15:07 02/04/2026Authorities in Thai Nguyen Province, northern Vietnam have ordered an investigation into suspected contaminated pork served to children at a local kindergarten after parents reported the meat tested positive for E.coli and African swine fever.
Vietnam health ministry orders surprise checks on collective kitchens amid food safety scandal
Vietnam News 15:05 02/04/2026The Vietnamese Ministry of Health on Wednesday announced sudden inspections of collective kitchens and food service establishments in Hanoi and neighboring Ninh Binh Province to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
In Vietnam, protecting children online becomes more urgent than ever: opinion
In-Depth 17:33 06/04/2026With 87 percent of Vietnamese children using the Internet daily for five to seven hours, experts warned that safeguarding them in the digital space has become a pressing issue.
Factory A32 in Da Nang extends fighter jet service life through complex modernization overhaul
In-Depth 08:10 05/04/2026Factory A32 in Da Nang City, central Vietnam is carrying out advanced life-extension and maintenance work on fighter jets, a highly technical process aimed at extending the operational lifespan of the aircraft that have been in service for decades.
Factory A32: From wartime workshop to Vietnam’s fighter jet maintenance hub
In-Depth 16:50 03/04/2026Now one of Vietnam’s leading military aviation maintenance facilities, Factory A32 was established during the resistance war against the U.S., evolving from early aircraft repair efforts carried out under wartime conditions marked by relocation, limited equipment, and heavy bombing.
Closer look at growth and prosperity in Vietnam
In-Depth 17:03 31/03/2026In recent days, as global developments shift and the discourse on growth resurfaces in Vietnam, wealth and prosperity have invited deeper reflection – both at the level of the family and the nation.
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.
Doctors in England begin six-day strike after rejecting government's pay, workforce deal
World 18:05 07/04/2026LONDON -- Resident doctors in England started a six-day walkout on Tuesday after rejecting an offer the government said would not get better, with the British Medical Association saying it failed to reverse years of pay erosion and staffing pressures.
Vietnam braces for over 40-degree heat as forest fire risk hits red alert
Vietnam News 17:35 07/04/2026Vietnam is expected to experience widespread and intensifying heat in the coming days, with temperatures in some areas forecast to exceed 40 degrees Celsius, while forestry authorities have warned that forest fire risks in many localities are rising to the highest warning level.
Train driver killed, 27 people injured as French TGV collides with truck
World 17:33 07/04/2026LILLE -- The driver of a high-speed TGV train was killed and 27 people injured in France on Tuesday when the train collided with a truck, officials said.
Final death toll 12 in Russian petrochemical plant accident
World 17:32 07/04/2026Rescue workers completed search operations five days after a large fire at a Russian petrochemical plant and the final death toll stood at 12, the company owning the plant said early on Tuesday.
Japanese food makers, others to jointly enhance cybersecurity
World 16:24 07/04/2026TOKYO -- Ten Japanese companies, including food makers and retailers, said Monday that they will jointly set up an organization to enhance cybersecurity.
Japan govt oks bill to make digital textbooks official
World 16:19 07/04/2026TOKYO -- The Japanese government Tuesday adopted a bill to designate digital textbooks as official materials on par with their conventional printed versions and to make them eligible for free distribution in elementary and junior high schools.
Le Minh Hung elected as Vietnam’s prime minister for 2026-31 term
Vietnam News 16:18 07/04/2026Vietnam’s law-making National Assembly on Tuesday afternoon passed a resolution electing Le Minh Hung, a Politburo member, Party Central Committee secretary, and head of the Party Central Committee's Organization Commission, as the country’s prime minister for the 2026-31 term.
Behind academic results: Question of integrity in schools in Vietnam
Education 15:11 07/04/2026A recent incident in which several teachers in Hanoi were found positioning themselves in camera blind spots to prompt students during an online VioEdu competition has stirred public unease, raising a pressing question about how to teach children the value of honesty.
Diseased pork supplied to 26 schools in Hanoi: police
Vietnam News 14:51 07/04/2026About 300 metric tons of contaminated pork was supplied to kitchens at 26 elementary schools and several private schools in Hanoi, police said on Monday after dismantling a major food safety ring that processed and distributed diseased pigs to markets and institutional kitchens.
Hanoi yet to ban petrol-powered motorcycles on Ring Road 1 from July: official
Vietnam News 14:19 07/04/2026Hanoi will not impose a blanket ban on gasoline-powered motorbikes on Ring Road No. 1 starting July 1, opting for a phased pilot of low-emission zones, according to Dao Viet Long, deputy director of the municipal Department of Construction.
Vietnam’s Party chief To Lam elected state president for 2026-31 term
Vietnam News 13:23 07/04/2026Vietnam’s law-making National Assembly (NA) on Tuesday morning passed a resolution electing Party General Secretary To Lam as state president for the 2026-31 term, with 100 percent approval from attending deputies.
Vietnam braces for over 40-degree heat as forest fire risk hits red alert
Vietnam News 17:35 07/04/2026Vietnam is expected to experience widespread and intensifying heat in the coming days, with temperatures in some areas forecast to exceed 40 degrees Celsius, while forestry authorities have warned that forest fire risks in many localities are rising to the highest warning level.
Le Minh Hung elected as Vietnam’s prime minister for 2026-31 term
Vietnam News 16:18 07/04/2026Vietnam’s law-making National Assembly on Tuesday afternoon passed a resolution electing Le Minh Hung, a Politburo member, Party Central Committee secretary, and head of the Party Central Committee's Organization Commission, as the country’s prime minister for the 2026-31 term.
Diseased pork supplied to 26 schools in Hanoi: police
Vietnam News 14:51 07/04/2026About 300 metric tons of contaminated pork was supplied to kitchens at 26 elementary schools and several private schools in Hanoi, police said on Monday after dismantling a major food safety ring that processed and distributed diseased pigs to markets and institutional kitchens.
Hanoi yet to ban petrol-powered motorcycles on Ring Road 1 from July: official
Vietnam News 14:19 07/04/2026Hanoi will not impose a blanket ban on gasoline-powered motorbikes on Ring Road No. 1 starting July 1, opting for a phased pilot of low-emission zones, according to Dao Viet Long, deputy director of the municipal Department of Construction.
Vietnam’s Party chief To Lam elected state president for 2026-31 term
Vietnam News 13:23 07/04/2026Vietnam’s law-making National Assembly (NA) on Tuesday morning passed a resolution electing Party General Secretary To Lam as state president for the 2026-31 term, with 100 percent approval from attending deputies.
Vingroup proposes $721mn expansion of Rung Sac road to 10 lanes in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 18:40 06/04/2026Vietnam’s Vingroup has proposed a project to upgrade and expand Rung Sac, the only road linking central Ho Chi Minh City with the outlying Can Gio Commune, to up to 10 lanes under a public-private partnership plan worth about VND19 trillion (US$721.4 million).
Seawater at beaches in Ho Chi Minh City turns unusual colors, likely due to microalgal bloom
Ho Chi Minh City 17:22 05/04/2026Nearshore seawater in Vung Tau and Rach Dua Wards in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s southern hub, turned unusual green and purple on Saturday, with a microalgal bloom suspected to be the cause.
Under scorching heat, Ho Chi Minh City’s outdoor workers adapt to survive
Ho Chi Minh City 16:40 05/04/2026As temperatures climb to around 35 degrees Celsius at midday in Ho Chi Minh City, many outdoor workers are adjusting their routines to cope with intense heat that feels even higher on crowded streets radiating from asphalt, vehicles, and concrete buildings.
Francophone Comics Festival brings joyful reading to kids, adults in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 19:00 04/04/2026The first-ever Francophone Comics Festival in Ho Chi Minh City kicked off on Saturday, drawing crowds of comic fans of all ages, both Vietnamese and foreign.
Scorching heat in Ho Chi Minh City: Real temperatures higher than forecast
Ho Chi Minh City 14:29 04/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City is experiencing intense heat, with temperatures exceeding 37 degrees Celsius, but outdoor conditions feel hotter than official forecasts, leaving residents overheated and increasing the risk of health problems.
