Ho Chi Minh City details 17 locations for Lunar New Year fireworks displays
Ho Chi Minh City 10:59 01/02/2026Ho Chi Minh City will host 17 fireworks displays to celebrate the Lunar New Year, starting at 12:00 am on February 17, with each show lasting 15 minutes, according to the city’s administration.
US President Trump congratulates Vietnam's Party chief To Lam, looks ahead to US visit
Vietnam News 11:03 01/02/2026U.S. President Donald Trump has congratulated General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam on his re-election for a new term, highlighting confidence in the continued strengthening of Vietnam-U.S. relations and expressing his wish to welcome the Vietnamese leader to the United States.
French students in Vietnam experience wrapping ‘banh chung’
Ho Chi Minh City 18:28 31/01/2026French students pursuing a master’s degree in law at the International Institute of UEL under the University of Economics and Law, Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City, were excited to wrap traditional 'banh chung' (square sticky rice cakes) on Friday during the Spring Festival 2026.
Sidewalk, roadway order in Ho Chi Minh City improves, but challenges remain
Ho Chi Minh City 18:02 31/01/2026After a period of intensified patrols and enforcement against illegal encroachment on roadbeds and sidewalks, public order in Ho Chi Minh City has shown clear signs of improvement, but more comprehensive and sustainable solutions are still needed to maintain these gains.
Ho Chi Minh City launches comprehensive review of school meals over safety concerns
Education 11:48 31/01/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training ordered on Friday a comprehensive review of school meal programs, following reports that a food supplier used products that did not meet safety standards.
How 3,000 tonnes of chemical-soaked snail meat slipped past Vietnamese authorities for years
Ho Chi Minh City 17:11 30/01/2026The recent dismantling of a Ho Chi Minh City-based facility that allegedly soaked some 3,000 metric tons of apple snail meat in an estimated 500 metric tons of industrial chemicals has sparked an inquiry into how it managed to evade detection for years.
Suspect details ‘formula’ behind 3,000 tonnes of chemical-soaked snail meat in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 17:34 28/01/2026The investigation into a massive food safety scandal in Ho Chi Minh City has uncovered chilling details about how Huynh Van Truong processed thousands of metric tons of snail meat using industrial chemicals purchased from Kim Bien Market.
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.
Vietnam positioned as EU’s strategic anchor in ASEAN: ambassador
In-Depth 12:28 31/01/2026The elevation of EU-Vietnam relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership comes at an important moment.
Vietnam’s biggest cities push to reclaim sidewalks, drawing praise, nostalgia, and skepticism
In-Depth 12:18 30/01/2026Efforts by authorities in Vietnam’s largest cities to clear sidewalk encroachments and restore pedestrian space are gaining momentum and reshaping street life, but they are also sparking debate over how to balance urban order, safety, and a deeply ingrained street culture.
When Vietnamese children go online every day, are parents truly present?
In-Depth 10:29 29/01/2026There was a time when many Vietnamese parents believed online safety was someone else’s problem, trusting that their well-behaved children were immune. Yet the moment such confidence takes hold is also when the protective line shielding children from fake news, harmful content and toxic information online becomes dangerously thin.
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.
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.
Leaders Arsenal end slump with 4-0 romp at Leeds, Liverpool crush Newcastle
World 11:51 01/02/2026LEEDS, England -- Premier League leaders Arsenal ended their mini-slump with an emphatic 4-0 victory at Leeds United on Saturday to move seven points clear as champions Liverpool crushed Newcastle United 4-1.
India budget to promote reforms as room for spending shrinks
World 11:47 01/02/2026NEW DELHI -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government releases its annual budget on Sunday, expected to strengthen domestic policy reforms to cushion the economy from rising uncertainties such as steep U.S. tariffs and broader geopolitical tensions.
Unilever pledges to plant another 1 million trees in Vietnam
Vietnam News 11:47 01/02/2026Unilever Vietnam, through its detergent brand OMO, will plant one million more trees between 2026 and 2030, following the successful completion of its earlier goal of planting one million trees from 2021 to 2025.
Vietnam ministry proposes biometric verification for mobile subscribers
Vietnam News 18:16 31/01/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology has proposed new rules requiring mobile users to undergo biometric verification whenever they change devices using their SIM cards, aiming to eliminate fraudulent and unregistered numbers.
China's Labubu-maker picks London for European HQ in boost for UK
World 15:32 31/01/2026SHANGHAI - Pop Mart, the maker of the famous Labubu doll, named London for its new regional headquarters, and said it would open seven more UK stores, as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer secured the "ugly-cute" investment on his trip to China.
Artist chains up thrashing robot dog to expose AI fears
World 15:32 31/01/2026The agile robot dog springs up on all fours, takes a step forward and charges at the tense crowd at a Tokyo exhibit, held back by a simple yet strong metal chain.
‘Get on Hanoi’ kicks off Hanoi’s green journey in 2026
Travel 15:31 31/01/2026The Hanoi Department of Tourism on Friday night launched a program titled ‘Get on Hanoi 2026 – Green Journey,’ marking the opening of the capital’s tourism year with a strong message of sustainability and green development.
7 Bangladeshis found working illegally in Vietnam’s Dong Nai
Vietnam News 15:28 31/01/2026Police in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam have discovered seven Bangladeshi nationals who were allegedly residing and working illegally at a construction site in Ho Nai Industrial Park in the province.
Vietnam SJC gold prices slide $347
Economy 14:40 31/01/2026Vietnam’s SJC gold prices fell sharply on Saturday, dropping VND9 million (US$347) per tael in less than 24 hours to VND172 million ($6,630) per tael.
Michael Jackson biopic “MICHAEL” set for April 24 release in Vietnam
Vietnam Life 14:38 31/01/2026“MICHAEL,” a biographical film about pop icon Michael Jackson, will open in Vietnamese cinemas on April 24, distributor CJ CGV said, confirming an earlier release date than previously announced.
Unilever pledges to plant another 1 million trees in Vietnam
Vietnam News 11:47 01/02/2026Unilever Vietnam, through its detergent brand OMO, will plant one million more trees between 2026 and 2030, following the successful completion of its earlier goal of planting one million trees from 2021 to 2025.
Vietnam ministry proposes biometric verification for mobile subscribers
Vietnam News 18:16 31/01/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology has proposed new rules requiring mobile users to undergo biometric verification whenever they change devices using their SIM cards, aiming to eliminate fraudulent and unregistered numbers.
7 Bangladeshis found working illegally in Vietnam’s Dong Nai
Vietnam News 15:28 31/01/2026Police in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam have discovered seven Bangladeshi nationals who were allegedly residing and working illegally at a construction site in Ho Nai Industrial Park in the province.
Hanoi to close multiple streets for art program today
Vietnam News 10:42 31/01/2026Police in Hanoi on Friday announced traffic restrictions across several downtown streets and rerouting measures to serve the program ‘Light Concert - Welcoming the Lunar New Year 2026’ on Saturday.
Swiftlet farming emerges as new competitive advantage for Ho Chi Minh City’s Can Gio
Ho Chi Minh City 10:56 31/01/2026Beyond its reputation as the ‘green lung’ of Ho Chi Minh City, Can Gio is gradually asserting another distinctive economic value through swiftlet farming closely linked to its mangrove ecosystem.
Ho Chi Minh City approves $1.9bn investment in Cai Mep Ha port complex
Ho Chi Minh City 10:50 31/01/2026The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has given a nod to the Cai Mep Ha general and container port project, with a total investment of over VND50.8 trillion (US$1.97 billion).
How 3,000 tonnes of chemical-soaked snail meat slipped past Vietnamese authorities for years
Ho Chi Minh City 17:11 30/01/2026The recent dismantling of a Ho Chi Minh City-based facility that allegedly soaked some 3,000 metric tons of apple snail meat in an estimated 500 metric tons of industrial chemicals has sparked an inquiry into how it managed to evade detection for years.
Ho Chi Minh City breaks ground on $5.5mn school funded by private enterprise
Ho Chi Minh City 09:29 30/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City authorities and Phat Dat Real Estate Development JSC on Wednesday broke ground on Binh Chuan 3 Elementary School, a VND145-billion (US$5.5 million) project fully funded by the private sector to ease classroom shortages in Thuan Giao Ward.
$18.7bn transit-oriented overhaul proposed for Ho Chi Minh City’s Hang Xanh junction
Ho Chi Minh City 14:37 29/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC (CII) has proposed a VND486.6 trillion (US$18.7 billion) transit-oriented redevelopment of the Hang Xanh junction, a major traffic gateway in Vietnam’s commercial hub, the company said.
