Vietnam military aircraft crashes in central highlands, pilot ejects safely
Vietnam News 11:49 28/01/2026A Vietnamese military training aircraft crashed in a mountainous area of the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak on Wednesday, but the pilot ejected safely and has since recovered, the Ministry of National Defense said.
From Russian vodka to Vietnamese kombucha: Ivan Fomenko’s journey to building life in Vietnam
In-Depth 10:05 28/01/2026Without a background in business or formal culinary training, Russian Ivan Fomenko came to kombucha largely by chance, sparked by an idea from his ex-girlfriend and a simple motivation: finding a way to earn a living in Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh City tightens airport screening over Nipah virus risk
Ho Chi Minh City 10:05 28/01/2026Health authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have stepped up screening and surveillance at Tan Son Nhat International Airport for passengers arriving from or transiting through areas affected by the Nipah virus after India reported new confirmed cases, the city’s health department said on Wednesday.
Ho Chi Minh City police bust operation soaking 3,000 tonnes of snail meat in chemicals
Vietnam News 09:39 28/01/2026The Ho Chi Minh City police department’s economic crime division has uncovered a shocking case of food safety violations, involving the use of industrial chemicals to process thousands of metric tons of snail meat for sale on the market.
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.
2 bean sprout producers charged for allegedly using banned substance in northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 15:49 24/01/2026Police in Hung Yen Province, northern Vietnam said on Saturday they had initiated criminal proceedings against two bean sprout producers for violating food safety regulations after discovering they used a banned chemical to stimulate sprout growth.
Ho Chi Minh City tightens food safety rules for school meals
Ho Chi Minh City 12:26 24/01/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training has issued an urgent directive requiring schools to strictly monitor the origin and safety of food served in student meals.
Vietnam’s scandal-hit Halong Canfoco loses food safety certification, reopening date unclear
Vietnam News 10:14 24/01/2026Halong Canfoco, the Vietnamese canned food producer involved in a diseased pork investigation, suspended production at its Hai Phong factory after its food safety and quality management certifications were revoked, leaving the company unable to circulate products on the market and with no clear timeline for resuming operations.
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.
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.
Hanoi police charge 4 over illegal dumping of thousands of tonnes of construction waste
Vietnam News 12:29 28/01/2026Hanoi police have charged four people, including the directors of three environmental services companies, over the illegal dumping of thousands of tonnes of construction waste on agricultural land in the capital, authorities said on Tuesday.
Scientists recover the oldest wooden tools from a site in Greece
World 12:28 28/01/2026NEW YORK -- Two artifacts found at a lake shore in Greece are the oldest wooden tools to be uncovered so far and date back 430,000 years.
Australia swelters in a record heat wave as temperatures near 50 C
World 12:28 28/01/2026WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- Parts of Australia sweltered in record temperatures of close to 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) on Tuesday as the country sweated through a prolonged heat wave.
Landslide leaves Sicilian town teetering on cliff edge
World 11:49 28/01/2026NISCEMI, Italy -- Homes in the Sicilian town of Niscemi have been left teetering on the edge of a cliff after a landslide that was triggered by a storm, Italy's civil protection chief said on Tuesday.
Vietnam busts male prostitution ring for women
Vietnam News 11:19 28/01/2026Police in Bac Ninh Province, northern Vietnam have dismantled a male prostitution ring catering to middle-aged women.
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.
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.
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.
Hanoi police charge 4 over illegal dumping of thousands of tonnes of construction waste
Vietnam News 12:29 28/01/2026Hanoi police have charged four people, including the directors of three environmental services companies, over the illegal dumping of thousands of tonnes of construction waste on agricultural land in the capital, authorities said on Tuesday.
Vietnam busts male prostitution ring for women
Vietnam News 11:19 28/01/2026Police in Bac Ninh Province, northern Vietnam have dismantled a male prostitution ring catering to middle-aged women.
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.
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.
