Death toll in south-central Vietnam floods rises to 98
Vietnam News 17:51 26/11/2025The number of people killed in historic floods across south-central Vietnam has risen to 98, while 10 are still missing and economic losses are estimated at VND14.325 trillion (US$545 million), according to a national disaster management report released on Wednesday morning.
First-time foreign visitor to Vietnam supports flood victims after attending friend’s wedding
Ho Chi Minh City 13:13 26/11/2025Although the Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City has stopped receiving relief goods, its headquarters in Tan Dinh Ward remains busy with people arriving to donate cash, including a first-time visitor to Vietnam, who felt compelled to contribute after witnessing the devastation of recent floods.
Ho Chi Minh City launches English handbook for international film crews
Ho Chi Minh City 13:24 26/11/2025Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday launched an English handbook for international film production, marking the first time in Vietnam that a locality has proactively developed a dedicated guide for international film crews.
Ho Chi Minh City requires dog, cat owners to register pets in rabies prevention drive
Ho Chi Minh City 14:36 26/11/2025Ho Chi Minh City has ordered all dog and cat owners to register their pets with local commune, ward or special zone authorities as part of a citywide effort to prevent rabies.
South-central Vietnam flood death toll rises to 91, with over $490mn in damage
Vietnam News 15:38 24/11/2025Torrential rains and severe flooding across south-central Vietnam have killed 91 people, left 11 missing, and caused an estimated VND13 trillion (over US$490 million) in economic losses, authorities confirmed early on Monday morning.
Villagers use duck-herding boats to save dozens from raging floodwaters in south-central Vietnam
Vietnam News 13:59 24/11/2025Two local men in Tuy An Dong Commune, Dak Lak Province, south-central Vietnam risked their lives by steering small duck-herding boats through powerful floodwaters to rescue dozens of residents trapped in their homes, according to local authorities who continue to praise the pair for their courage.
Floodwaters recede, revealing devastation in Vietnam’s Dak Lak
Vietnam News 11:01 24/11/2025As floodwaters started to ease on Sunday, a grim landscape emerged along the southern stretch of National Highway 1 in the former Phu Yen Province, now part of Dak Lak Province in central Vietnam.
Foreigners join locals in cleaning up Nha Trang beach after floods in south-central Vietnam
Vietnam News 14:35 23/11/2025More than 1,000 people, including residents and foreigners, have been clearing mountains of debris that washed onto the iconic Nha Trang shoreline in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam over the past two days in the wake of recent flooding.
Australia-Vietnam partnership boosts digital access for ethnic minority businesswomen
In-Depth 12:24 26/11/2025In this mountainous commune outside Sa Pa, where H’Mong women are taught from childhood to embroider the perfect wedding dress before they can marry, a task that can take months or even a year, Sung Thi Lan once believed her world would remain limited to the terraced fields and the narrow trekking trail that brought tourists past her shop.
How can central Vietnam reduce flood damage?
In-Depth 09:05 26/11/2025Residents across several central Vietnamese localities have just endured devastating floods that caused heavy losses in lives and property. Many are asking why water levels surged so fiercely this year and what can be done to curb flooding and damage.
Vietnam tightens crackdown on influencer-driven scams
In-Depth 20:55 22/11/2025Vietnam is entering its toughest enforcement phase against influencer-led online sales as police launch a wave of criminal investigations targeting pageant winners, most-followed TikTok creators, and KOL/KOC influencers accused of smuggling, selling fake goods, deceiving customers, and evading taxes on a massive scale.
Australia’s green energy support reaches deep into Vietnam’s pig farming sector
In-Depth 10:07 20/11/2025At VinFast’s electric bus factory on Vietnam’s northern coast, Australian-backed financing has helped roll more than 150 e-buses off the line as part of the country’s first fully electric public transport fleet.
Vietnam’s beloved ‘banh mi’ under scrutiny after latest mass food poisoning
In-Depth 16:59 15/11/2025More than 300 people have fallen ill after eating ‘banh mi’ from two outlets of the same vendor in Ho Chi Minh City, the latest in a series of food-poisoning outbreaks linked to the popular Vietnamese sandwich.
Vietnamese, Dutch experts discuss Mekong Delta’s sustainable aquaculture future
In-Depth 14:20 13/11/2025Representatives from the Vietnamese and Dutch public and private sectors gathered in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday to discuss the future of sustainable aquaculture in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta.
Experts urge stronger measures to prevent ‘banh mi’ food poisoning in Ho Chi Minh City
In-Depth 16:57 11/11/2025Health experts have identified key factors behind recent food poisoning cases linked to ‘banh mi’ and are urging strengthened safety measures as Ho Chi Minh City faces a surge in Salmonella-related infections.
Viral indie gaming hit exposes holes in Vietnam’s creative industry
In-Depth 15:49 10/11/2025Editor’s note: In this piece contributed to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper, Tran Xuan Tien, M.A., deputy dean of the Department of Communications at Van Hien University in Ho Chi Minh City, looks at the recently unexpected rise of an indie game and what its success — and the challenges faced by its anonymous creator — reveals about the state of Vietnam’s creative and gaming industries.
At least 13 dead after fire engulfs residential high-rise buildings in Hong Kong
World 20:21 26/11/2025At least 13 people died and an unknown number were trapped on Wednesday after a massive fire engulfed multiple high-rise towers of a residential complex in Hong Kong's northern Tai Po district, the government said.
Bringing Japanese sake to Southeast Asia - The shared future of Asia and Japan
World 20:16 26/11/2025As domestic demand for sake remains sluggish, moves to seek opportunities abroad are spreading. One region drawing particular attention is Southeast Asia, often described as a 'center of global growth.' With young populations and rising income levels, countries across the region have become the focus of joint initiatives by both government and industry to raise awareness of the appeal of Japanese sake.
Japan accelerates self-driving truck tests, aiming for 'level 4'
World 17:48 26/11/2025TOKYO -- In the face of a serious shortage of drivers in the logistics industry, Japan's government and commercial vehicle makers are accelerating experiments aimed at putting self-driving trucks into practical use.
2nd victim dies in Tokyo car stampede
World 17:48 26/11/2025TOKYO -- A second person has died in Monday's hit-and-run incident involving a stolen car in Tokyo's Adachi Ward, it was learned Tuesday.
Siemens Mobility recommends reforms to attract global investors to Vietnam’s rail projects
Economy 16:56 26/11/2025Vietnam needs clear public–private partnership (PPP) rules, unified international technical standards, and streamlined project approvals to attract more global investors to its railway projects, according to Germany’s Siemens Mobility, a leading provider of sustainable and innovative rail solutions.
Vietnam puts children’s rights at center of national strategy: official
Vietnam News 16:52 26/11/2025Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long has affirmed that the Vietnamese government considers the protection of children's rights a national strategic priority and is committed to implementing the best possible policies for the country’s younger generations.
Hydropower dams lower water levels as Vietnam braces for storm Koto
Vietnam News 16:46 26/11/2025Provinces across Vietnam’s Central Highlands and south-central coast began lowering reservoir levels on Tuesday to prepare for storm Koto, as authorities continue recovering from last week’s devastating floods.
Vietnamese travel company Vietravel to exit Vietravel Airlines amid conjecture of AirAsia investment talks
Economy 15:57 26/11/2025Vietnamese tour operator Vietravel has passed a plan to fully divest its stake in Vietravel Airlines, with the transaction expected to be completed before the end of 2025, amid reports that Malaysian multinational low-cost airline AirAsia is negotiating to become a new investor in the airline.
Mother sentenced to life in prison for New Zealand's 'suitcase murders'
World 14:59 26/11/2025A New Zealand woman who murdered her two young children and hid their bodies in suitcases inside a storage locker was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday with a minimum non-parole period of 17 years.
Cuts to HIV funding 'most significant setback in decades': UN
World 14:58 26/11/2025Dramatic international funding cuts have thrown the global HIV response into turmoil, the United Nations said Tuesday, warning that new infections could surge.
France arrests two men, two women over Louvre heist: prosecutor
World 14:03 26/11/2025PARIS -- French authorities Tuesday arrested four more people in the probe into last month's spectacular daylight theft of imperial jewels from the Louvre museum, the top Paris prosecutor said.
Vietnam puts children’s rights at center of national strategy: official
Vietnam News 16:52 26/11/2025Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long has affirmed that the Vietnamese government considers the protection of children's rights a national strategic priority and is committed to implementing the best possible policies for the country’s younger generations.
Hydropower dams lower water levels as Vietnam braces for storm Koto
Vietnam News 16:46 26/11/2025Provinces across Vietnam’s Central Highlands and south-central coast began lowering reservoir levels on Tuesday to prepare for storm Koto, as authorities continue recovering from last week’s devastating floods.
PM calls for international support as Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City pursue development
Vietnam News 14:01 26/11/2025Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on international partners to work with Ho Chi Minh City and with Vietnam as a whole to advance five major development priorities: capital mobilization, infrastructure expansion, institutional reform, human resource training, and smart governance.
Storm Koto enters East Vietnam Sea, expected to strengthen
Vietnam News 12:08 26/11/2025Storm Koto moved into the East Vietnam Sea on Tuesday night, becoming the 15th storm to affect the region this year, with forecasts showing it will intensify over the next 24 hours, according to the national weather agency.
Nearly 200 residents evacuated as 227kg war-era bomb destroyed in Vietnam’s Quang Tri
Vietnam News 11:10 26/11/2025A war-era bomb weighing 227 kilograms was safely detonated this week in the Ben Hai River in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam, authorities said, after about 200 local residents were evacuated from nearby homes.
Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore’s Ant International discuss cooperation on international financial center
Ho Chi Minh City 14:00 26/11/2025Leaders of Ho Chi Minh City and Singapore-based Ant International, a global digital payment and fintech company, have discussed potential cooperation to develop an international financial center in the southern metropolis, with a focus on digital finance and technological innovation.
Ho Chi Minh City to install EV chargers at 19 bus stations
Ho Chi Minh City 11:18 26/11/2025The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction has proposed installing electric-vehicle (EV) charging stations across 19 existing bus terminals and parking yards, with asset-use rights to be leased for seven years through public auction.
Ho Chi Minh City ward to launch new night street next week
Ho Chi Minh City 09:59 25/11/2025Binh Tay Ward in Ho Chi Minh City will launch its new Cho Lon Night Street on December 1, aiming to promote local culture and tourism while creating a vibrant public space for residents and visitors.
Spontaneous relief efforts in Ho Chi Minh City: Residents eager to support flood-hit communities
Ho Chi Minh City 17:15 24/11/2025Alongside the efforts of local authorities and the government, many young people, volunteer groups, and residents in Ho Chi Minh City have quickly set up relief collection points to gather clothing, food, and essential supplies to send to flood-affected provinces in south-central Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam-India Friendship Association fundraises for flood victims
Ho Chi Minh City 17:11 24/11/2025Delegates and guests at the first congress of the Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam-India Friendship Association for the 2025-30 term, held on Sunday, contributed nearly US$630 to support flood-hit communities in central Vietnam.
