Sidewalk order gradually restored in Ho Chi Minh City ward
Ho Chi Minh City 17:33 21/01/2026Authorities in Thanh My Tay Ward, Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday morning conducted inspections and enforcement operations to restore sidewalk order along several streets, including Nguyen Gia Tri, Ung Van Khiem, and an alley leading to the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH).
Snipers, police dogs deployed to safeguard Vietnam’s 14th National Party Congress
Vietnam News 18:00 21/01/2026Elite mobile police snipers have been positioned at strategic high points, while police dogs are being used to detect explosives at key locations to ensure absolute security for Vietnam’s ongoing 14th National Party Congress, which opened in Hanoi on Tuesday, according to the Ministry of Public Security.
Da Nang fines Hoi An hospitality firm $14,800 over environmental, food safety violations
Vietnam News 15:13 21/01/2026Authorities in Da Nang City, central Vietnam have fined Tri Viet Hoi An JSC VND389 million (US$14,810) for multiple violations of environmental protection and food safety regulations at its The Pearl Hoi An resort complex.
Vietnam orders nationwide recall of Acnes face wash, Kleen hand wash
Vietnam News 16:40 21/01/2026Vietnam’s drug regulator has ordered a nationwide suspension and recall of certain Acnes facial cleanser and Kleen hand wash products after inspections found their ingredients did not match registered cosmetic formulations.
14th National Party Congress's opening: Great aspirations, steady steps
Vietnam News 08:34 21/01/2026Party General Secretary To Lam, head of the Documents Subcommittee, on behalf of the 13th Party Central Committee, on Tuesday presented its report on the documents submitted to the 14th National Congress, highlighting key issues and new points in the draft documents for the congress to consider, discuss and decide upon.
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.
Photos of Vietnam’s 14th National Party Congress opening
Vietnam News 16:31 20/01/2026The Communist Party of Vietnam on Tuesday opened its 14th National Congress at the National Convention Center in Hanoi under the motto ‘Solidarity – Democracy – Discipline – Breakthrough – Development.’
14th National Party Congress opens in Hanoi
Vietnam News 11:13 20/01/2026The Communist Party of Vietnam opened its 14th National Congress on Tuesday in Hanoi, bringing together 1,586 delegates representing more than 5.6 million party members nationwide to set the country’s political, economic, and development direction for the coming decades.
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.
In Vietnam, higher fines for apartment pets fail to curb violations
In-Depth 15:56 17/01/2026Under Vietnam’s latest regulations, fines for keeping or letting dogs and cats roam freely in apartment buildings or public spaces have doubled. Yet on the ground, the problem appears far from resolved.
Beyond big money: Real test behind Ho Chi Minh City’s data center expansion
In-Depth 14:30 16/01/2026In a short span of time, Ho Chi Minh City has seen a flurry of large-scale data center projects emerge, but the real challenge lies not in attracting capital, rather in whether power supply, infrastructure planning, and ecosystem readiness can keep pace with the scale of investment.
Investigation: Behind glittering wedding halls in Ho Chi Minh City are lapses in food safety, oversight
In-Depth 17:13 13/01/2026Crystal chandeliers, mirror-polished tables, and uniformed staff project an image of luxury at wedding and banquet halls in Ho Chi Minh City. A Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper exposé, however, found a far less glamorous reality behind the polished façade.
Expanding bicycle lanes in Ho Chi Minh City requires careful planning: experts
In-Depth 14:54 13/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City’s recent launch of a dedicated bicycle lane along Mai Chi Tho Boulevard has drawn significant public attention.
Japan has tough road ahead to achieve 60-million-visitor goal
World 18:04 21/01/2026Japan still needs to overcome mounting challenges to achieving its goal of 60 million annual visitors by 2030, although the number of inbound tourists topped 40 million for the first time ever last year with their consumption growing to around 9.5 trillion yen.
Thai woman arrested in Japan for smuggling 'zombie cigarettes'
World 17:33 21/01/2026OSAKA -- A 31-year-old Thai woman has been arrested by Japanese police for allegedly smuggling etomidate, known as 'zombie cigarettes,' in a suitcase.
Gunman jailed for life in killing of Japan ex-PM Abe
World 16:32 21/01/2026The gunman charged with killing Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe was found guilty Wednesday and jailed for life, more than three years after the broad-daylight assassination shocked the world.
Vietnam launches 5-year trial licensing for crypto asset exchanges
Economy 14:56 21/01/2026Vietnam on Tuesday began piloting a licensing regime for organizations operating crypto asset exchanges, representing the country’s first formal step toward regulating the fast-growing sector after years in a legal grey area, according to the Ministry of Finance.
International arrivals crowd Phu Quoc airport as peak season approaches
Travel 14:50 21/01/2026Phu Quoc International Airport in Phu Quoc Special Zone is seeing a sharp rise in international arrivals to Vietnam’s largest island, administered by southern An Giang Province, with inbound flights and passenger volumes reaching record levels ahead of the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
Barcelona train crash kills 1 in Spain's second deadly rail accident in days
World 14:48 21/01/2026BARCELONA -- A commuter train near Barcelona ploughed into the rubble of a collapsed wall on Tuesday, killing one and injuring dozens in Spain's second deadly rail accident in days.
Global tourism hit new record level in 2025: UN
World 14:46 21/01/2026MADRID -- Global tourism hit a new record level in 2025 with 1.52 billion international tourist arrivals recorded worldwide, driven by strong increases in Asia and Africa, UN Tourism said Tuesday.
Feeding wild monkeys in Vietnam: When misplaced kindness causes lasting harm
Vietnam News 13:57 21/01/2026Following the recent incident of a foreign visitor wrapping ripe bananas around his body to approach and feed wild monkeys on Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, wildlife an expert has warned that such actions, regardless of intent, can inflict serious and long-term damage on wild monkey populations.
Vietnam performs 1st dual kidney removal, transplant surgery
Vietnam News 13:53 21/01/2026Hue Central Hospital in central Vietnam said on Wednesday that its doctors had successfully carried out the country's first surgery to simultaneously remove two massive polycystic kidneys and perform a kidney transplant on a patient with end-stage renal failure.
Resolution No. 79 expected to pave way for Vietnam Airlines to make strategic breakthrough
Economy 12:17 21/01/2026Vietnam’s national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is standing at the threshold of a new growth cycle, as long-standing institutional constraints that once limited its development space are gradually being dismantled following the issuance of Resolution No. 79 by the Politburo on the development of the state-owned economy.
Vietnam’s Vietlott confirms $9.8mn jackpot winner
Vietnam News 12:07 21/01/2026Vietnam's state-run lottery company Vietlott announced late on Tuesday that a customer had won the Power 6/55 Jackpot 1 prize worth more than VND257 billion (US$9.8 million), making it one of the largest payouts in the company's history.
Feeding wild monkeys in Vietnam: When misplaced kindness causes lasting harm
Vietnam News 13:57 21/01/2026Following the recent incident of a foreign visitor wrapping ripe bananas around his body to approach and feed wild monkeys on Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, wildlife an expert has warned that such actions, regardless of intent, can inflict serious and long-term damage on wild monkey populations.
Vietnam performs 1st dual kidney removal, transplant surgery
Vietnam News 13:53 21/01/2026Hue Central Hospital in central Vietnam said on Wednesday that its doctors had successfully carried out the country's first surgery to simultaneously remove two massive polycystic kidneys and perform a kidney transplant on a patient with end-stage renal failure.
Vietnam’s Vietlott confirms $9.8mn jackpot winner
Vietnam News 12:07 21/01/2026Vietnam's state-run lottery company Vietlott announced late on Tuesday that a customer had won the Power 6/55 Jackpot 1 prize worth more than VND257 billion (US$9.8 million), making it one of the largest payouts in the company's history.
Vietnam coach Kim apologizes, takes responsibility for U23 Asian Cup semifinal loss
Vietnam News 11:39 21/01/2026Vietnam U23s' coach Kim Sang Sik apologized to supporters and took responsibility after his side lost 0-3 to China in the semifinals of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup early on Wednesday.
Dolphin-shaped sandbar draws crowds along Vietnam’s Nha Trang coast
Vietnam News 10:47 21/01/2026A newly formed sandbar resembling a giant dolphin has appeared near the Tran Phu Bridge in Nha Trang, a famed beach destination in south-central Vietnam, drawing crowds of locals and tourists eager to take photos.
What makes Ho Chi Minh City flower street for Tet 2026 so appealing?
Ho Chi Minh City 11:25 21/01/2026Under the theme ‘Spring Convergence - Advancing with Strength,’ Nguyen Hue Flower Street for the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) of the Horse in Ho Chi Minh City is expected to mark a significant turning point after 23 years of formation and development.
Nearly half of Ho Chi Minh City buses now use clean energy
Ho Chi Minh City 17:04 20/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City currently has around 2,325 buses in operation, of which 1,082 run on clean energy, accounting for nearly 46.5 percent of the total fleet.
Ho Chi Minh City’s Ben Thanh Market, central streets get facelift ahead of Lunar New Year
Ho Chi Minh City 16:51 20/01/2026Hundreds of workers from Khang Dien House Trading and Investment JSC on Monday began renovation work at Ben Thanh Market and along Nguyen Hue Street, with completion scheduled about one week ahead of the Lunar New Year.
Sidewalk encroachment crackdown intensified on some Ho Chi Minh City streets
Ho Chi Minh City 11:31 20/01/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City on Monday night stepped up enforcement against sidewalk and roadway encroachment along Pham Van Dong and Nguyen Xi Streets, ordering eateries and establishments to restore pathways for pedestrian use.
Ho Chi Minh City announces Lunar New Year holiday schedule for 2026
Ho Chi Minh City 11:01 20/01/2026The Ho Chi Minh City administration has confirmed the official Lunar New Year holiday schedule for 2026, granting five days off to government employees, public workers, and staff in political and social organizations.
