Vietnam construction projects face rising costs as barges crowd Mekong River for Cambodian sand
Economy 16:19 12/01/2026Hundreds of barges have been anchored for days along a nearly-two-kilometer stretch of the Mekong River at Vietnam’s border with Cambodia, where companies are waiting to receive sand shipped from Cambodia for construction projects, local authorities said.
Vietnam’s Can Tho plans fireworks at 3 sites on Lunar New Year’s Eve
Travel 18:30 12/01/2026Can Tho City in southern Vietnam will stage fireworks displays at three locations on Lunar New Year’s Eve, alongside flower streets and a large spring flower market, offering residents and visitors a series of festive cultural activities to welcome the Year of the Horse, authorities announced on Monday.
Vietnam ranks eighth globally in beer consumption in 2024
Economy 16:23 12/01/2026Vietnam consumed 4.6 billion liters of beer in 2024, placing it eighth worldwide, according to Kirin Holdings, one of Japan’s and the world’s leading beverage groups.
Ho Chi Minh City to break ground on $5.5bn national sports complex in mid-January
Ho Chi Minh City 14:23 12/01/2026The Rach Chiec national sports complex project, which is poised to become a landmark for Ho Chi Minh City, will get off the ground on January 15, with a total capital of over VND145 trillion (US$5.5 billion).
Phu Quoc Airport ramps up operations as international arrivals soar
Travel 17:07 05/01/2026Phu Quoc International Airport in Phu Quoc Special Zone, an island in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam, is operating at full capacity to handle a record surge of international visitors, with around 80 flights arriving daily as the island cements its status as a top tourist destination in early 2026.
Workers skip New Year break to speed up APEC 2027 projects in Vietnam
Vietnam News 17:31 03/01/2026Thousands of workers have stayed on the job through the New Year holiday to accelerate the construction of major infrastructure projects in Phu Quoc Special Zone, an island destination administered by An Giang Province in southern Vietnam, to serve the 2027 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.
Int’l tourists gravitate to Vietnam’s Phu Quoc for day-to-night activities on New Year’s Day
Travel 14:23 02/01/2026Phu Quoc Special Zone, administered by An Giang Province in southern Vietnam, welcomed nearly 7,000 foreign visitors on January 1, 2026, with many enjoying the island’s high-end attractions from daytime sightseeing through night-time entertainment.
Vietnamese conglomerate takes over operations of Phu Quoc int'l airport
Economy 14:02 02/01/2026Leading Vietnamese conglomerate Sun Group officially assumed the management and operation of Phu Quoc International Airport on Thursday, a major shift in the administration of one of southern Vietnam's busiest aviation gateways as the island prepares for large-scale international events, including the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in 2027.
From bike lane to bicycle city: Ho Chi Minh City’s long road ahead
In-Depth 09:14 10/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City has just opened a pilot bicycle-priority lane along a roughly-six-kilometer stretch of Mai Chi Tho Avenue. It is a welcome experiment, but one that also highlights how far the city still has to go.
‘Make in Vietnam’: A strategic choice
In-Depth 16:36 08/01/2026The year 2026 marks a pivotal stage in Vietnam’s transition to a new growth model, one that demands high growth be matched by improvements in quality and competitiveness.
Wildlife rescue efforts sharply grow in Ho Chi Minh City
In-Depth 09:01 06/01/2026In Ho Chi Minh City, public awareness of wildlife protection has continued to improve, with more residents voluntarily handing over wild animals, alongside ongoing efforts by forest rangers to receive, care for, and release them back into their natural habitats.
The new math of work: When quitting changed meaning
In-Depth 14:15 04/01/2026Quitting is not the kind of thing that usually comes with a candle. In the weeks around Christmas 2025, it did.
Expert flags bottlenecks in Ho Chi Minh City’s digital economy
In-Depth 10:12 02/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City should urgently remove two major bottlenecks over hard infrastructure and legal frameworks to unlock the potential of digital economy development.
'Acoustic hazard': Noise complaints spark Vietnam pickleball wars
In-Depth 15:14 28/12/2025The piercing pop-pop of pickleball paddles starts before sunrise and ends after midnight at dozens of newly built courts across Hanoi, as residents relish one of Vietnam's fastest-growing sports -- or rage at the noise it makes.
Op-ed: To make ‘banh mi’ safe, Vietnamese vendors must change
In-Depth 12:22 26/12/2025‘Banh mi’ is not just a convenient meal; it is part of urban life and a defining feature of Vietnam’s street-food culture.
When AI cameras reshape public conduct in Vietnam
In-Depth 14:34 24/12/2025Arriving in Hanoi last week, I noticed something quietly striking as lines of vehicles waited neatly behind stop lines.
Record 15 nations join GSDF's New Year jump drill
World 19:59 12/01/2026FUNABASHI, CHIBA PREF. -- A record 15 countries took part in a New Year's jump training simulating island defense that was conducted at a Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force facility in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Sunday.
A refined Lunar New Year retreat by the sea at InterContinental Nha Trang
Travel 17:11 12/01/2026Lunar New Year is a time of reunion and renewal, and also the perfect moment to embrace a refined escape with loved ones. Set in the heart of the coastal city, InterContinental Nha Trang and InterContinental Residences Nha Trang present two distinctive yet complementary ways to celebrate Tet in effortless style.
Apple leads global smartphone market with 20% share in 2025, says Counterpoint
World 16:46 12/01/2026Global smartphone shipments rose 2% year-on-year in 2025, lifted by stronger demand and economic momentum in emerging markets, Counterpoint Research said on Monday.
Investors look beyond Italy's real estate scandal
World 16:38 12/01/2026Italy's property market could outpace other European countries in 2026 as political stability and a regulatory clean-up after a Milan building permits scandal boost investor confidence - even as supply constraints loom.
Vietnam’s 14th National Party Congress expected to create turning point for development: S.Korean expert
Vietnam News 16:31 12/01/2026Vietnam’s upcoming 14th National Party Congress is expected to set a transformative development agenda, helping the country move up global value chains and strengthen strategic autonomy amid a fragmented international economy, according to Professor and Doctor of Literature Park Yeon Gwan at the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in South Korea.
Vietnamese scholar named Australia’s most influential organic chemistry researcher
Vietnam News 16:27 12/01/2026A Vietnamese-born academic has been recognized as Australia’s most influential researcher in organic chemistry, drawing praise from Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and highlighting the growing global impact of Vietnamese intellectuals in international science.
Tokyo audio firm head murder possibly linked to bonus cut
World 16:23 12/01/2026TOKYO -- The suspect in the murder of the president of an audio equipment-related company in Tokyo suggested that a bonus cut had led him to attack the victim, investigative sources told Jiji Press on Sunday.
Thyroid cancer diagnoses rising in Vietnam: doctors
Vietnam News 16:08 12/01/2026Doctors in Vietnam report a steady increase in thyroid cancer diagnoses, making the disease one of the country’s 10 most common cancers, even as mortality rates remain low.
Vietnam’s HDBank successfully issues $100mn green bonds to international investors
Economy 16:00 12/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City Development Commercial Bank (HDBank, ticker symbol: HDB) successfully issued a second tranche of international green bonds worth US$50 million on January 7 to The Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) and British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, fulfilling its $100 million international green bond initiative 2025.
PM urges ministries to push for 10% economic growth, $5,500 per capita GDP in 2026
Economy 15:45 12/01/2026Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed ministries and local authorities nationwide to step up efforts to achieve GDP growth of at least 10 percent and raise per capita GDP to between US$5,400 and $5,500 in 2026, alongside other key socio-economic targets.
Vietnam’s 14th National Party Congress expected to create turning point for development: S.Korean expert
Vietnam News 16:31 12/01/2026Vietnam’s upcoming 14th National Party Congress is expected to set a transformative development agenda, helping the country move up global value chains and strengthen strategic autonomy amid a fragmented international economy, according to Professor and Doctor of Literature Park Yeon Gwan at the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in South Korea.
Vietnamese scholar named Australia’s most influential organic chemistry researcher
Vietnam News 16:27 12/01/2026A Vietnamese-born academic has been recognized as Australia’s most influential researcher in organic chemistry, drawing praise from Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and highlighting the growing global impact of Vietnamese intellectuals in international science.
Thyroid cancer diagnoses rising in Vietnam: doctors
Vietnam News 16:08 12/01/2026Doctors in Vietnam report a steady increase in thyroid cancer diagnoses, making the disease one of the country’s 10 most common cancers, even as mortality rates remain low.
Vietnam face Saudi Arabia in decisive final group match at AFC U23 Asian Cup
Vietnam News 11:07 12/01/2026Vietnam’s under-23 team will face hosts Saudi Arabia at 11:30 pm (Vietnam time) on Monday in the final Group A match of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup, with both sides needing a win to keep their knockout-stage hopes alive.
Life goes on as rare cold grips Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 13:27 12/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City has been experiencing unusually cold weather in recent days, with overnight temperatures falling to around 16–17 degrees Celsius, among the lowest recorded in years for Vietnam’s southern commercial hub.
Ho Chi Minh City approves $211mn investment in green park, road expansion project
Ho Chi Minh City 10:24 12/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City authorities have approved the implementation of a major infrastructure project to widen Ton That Thuyet Street and develop a green park along the Te Canal, with total investment exceeding VND5.554 trillion (US$211 million).
Ho Chi Minh City backs US semiconductor giant AMD’s R&D investment
Ho Chi Minh City 16:50 11/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s southern economic hub, is launching initiatives to help U.S. semiconductor leader Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) establish a research and development (R&D) center at the Saigon High-Tech Park.
Sidewalk construction left in disarray around schools, hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 16:18 11/01/2026Several sidewalks and drain covers on Trieu Quang Phuc and Pham Huu Chi Streets and the area surrounding Cho Ray Hospital in Cho Lon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City have been left unfinished for weeks, causing significant inconvenience for students, patients, and local residents.
Ho Chi Minh City sets investment cap at Saigon Hi-Tech Park at $100mn per hectare
Ho Chi Minh City 16:06 11/01/2026The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has set the investment cap at its Saigon Hi-Tech Park at VND2.6 trillion (US$100 million) per hectare, a move widely seen as opening a new race to attract large-scale data centers and strategic technology investors.
