Vietnam objects to China’s opening of commercial center in Hoang Sa
Vietnam News 16:03 10/01/2026All foreign activities carried out in Vietnam’s Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago in the East Vietnam Sea without Vietnam’s authorization are unlawful and invalid, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated.
Vietnam military deploys helicopters to secure upcoming 14th National Party Congress
Vietnam News 14:12 10/01/2026Vietnam’s military has deployed six helicopters to a Hanoi airbase as part of heightened security preparations for the 14th National Party Congress, with experienced aircrews placed on standby to support safety and defense missions during the high-profile political event.
In photos: Residents chill out amid rare cool spell in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 15:07 10/01/2026During a rare spell of cool weather in the early days of the new year, residents took the opportunity to head outdoors, strolling, enjoying the atmosphere, and taking photos in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnam inaugurates International Financial Center facility in Da Nang
Economy 13:04 10/01/2026Vietnam on Friday opened a new facility of its International Financial Center (IFC) in Da Nang City, marking another step in its efforts to build a globally competitive financial hub after the first IFC facility opened in Ho Chi Minh City in December.
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.
Vietnam farmers harvest red pomelos ahead of Lunar New Year as demand for auspicious fruit rises
Vietnam Life 16:12 10/01/2026Farmers in a northern Hanoi suburb have begun harvesting a rare variety of red-skinned pomelo ahead of the 2026 Lunar New Year, banking on strong seasonal demand for the fruit, which is prized for its symbolic association with luck and prosperity.
Germany plans measures to combat harmful AI image manipulation
World 16:03 10/01/2026Germany's justice ministry plans to present measures in the near future that would allow authorities to more effectively combat the use of artificial intelligence to manipulate images in ways that violate personal rights, a spokesperson said on Friday.
'Would be fun': Alcaraz, Sinner tease prospect of teaming up in doubles
World 15:06 10/01/2026SEOUL -- Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner teased Friday the prospect of teaming up for doubles as the world's top two prepare to open their seasons with a lucrative exhibition match in South Korea, a week before the Australian Open.
Brew, smell, and serve: AI steals the show at CES 2026
World 15:06 10/01/2026LAS VEGAS -- AI took over CES 2026, powering coffee machines to brew the perfect espresso, a device to create your perfect scent, and ball-hitting tennis robots that make you forget it's human against machine.
Grok limits AI image editing to paid users after nudes backlash
World 14:09 10/01/2026WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) -- Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok has turned off its image creation feature for non-paying users following backlash over its use to create sexualized deepfakes of women and children.
Diet, dehydration drive high urinary stone disease rates in Vietnam: urologists
Vietnam News 11:51 10/01/2026Diets high in salt and animal protein and low water intake are contributing to Vietnam having one of the world’s highest rates of urinary stone disease, Vietnamese urologists said on Friday at a medical conference in Ho Chi Minh City.
6 family members hospitalized over suspected poisoning from jicama seeds in northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 11:47 10/01/2026Six members of the same family in northern Vietnam were hospitalized with suspected food poisoning on Thursday evening after eating seeds from a jicama plant, prompting health authorities to order an urgent investigation.
Boeing's biggest 737 MAX model moves to next stage in certification but still faces hurdles
World 11:34 10/01/2026The Federal Aviation Administration has approved Boeing's largest variant of its best-selling 737 MAX jet, the MAX 10, to move to the second phase of flight testing on the plane's long-delayed certification campaign, according to a source familiar with the program.
Australian bushfires raze homes, cut power to tens of thousands
World 10:32 10/01/2026SYDNEY -- Thousands of firefighters on Saturday toiled in Australia's Victoria state to get the upper hand on bushfires that have razed homes, cut power to tens of thousands and burned vast swathes of bushland.
EU states back record South America trade accord after 25 years
World 10:18 10/01/2026BRUSSELS -- EU states gave the go-ahead on Friday for the bloc to sign its largest free trade accord with the South American group Mercosur, more than 25 years after talks began, following months of wrangling to secure enough support.
Operator of Nha Trang bar, whose staff threatened foreign tourists with shovel, fined over $1,900 for business violations
Vietnam News 10:17 10/01/2026The operator of BlueSea Beach & Bar, whose staff were filmed threatening foreign tourists with a shovel during the New Year holiday in Vietnam’s Nha Trang, has been fined VND50 million (US$1,910) for violations related to food service and business operations along the Nha Trang beachfront, local authorities confirmed on Friday.
Diet, dehydration drive high urinary stone disease rates in Vietnam: urologists
Vietnam News 11:51 10/01/2026Diets high in salt and animal protein and low water intake are contributing to Vietnam having one of the world’s highest rates of urinary stone disease, Vietnamese urologists said on Friday at a medical conference in Ho Chi Minh City.
6 family members hospitalized over suspected poisoning from jicama seeds in northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 11:47 10/01/2026Six members of the same family in northern Vietnam were hospitalized with suspected food poisoning on Thursday evening after eating seeds from a jicama plant, prompting health authorities to order an urgent investigation.
Operator of Nha Trang bar, whose staff threatened foreign tourists with shovel, fined over $1,900 for business violations
Vietnam News 10:17 10/01/2026The operator of BlueSea Beach & Bar, whose staff were filmed threatening foreign tourists with a shovel during the New Year holiday in Vietnam’s Nha Trang, has been fined VND50 million (US$1,910) for violations related to food service and business operations along the Nha Trang beachfront, local authorities confirmed on Friday.
5 Russian tourists among 7 rescued from rough seas in Vietnam’s Nha Trang
Vietnam News 09:51 10/01/2026Seven people, including five Russian tourists, were rescued from rough seas off the coast of Nha Trang in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam on Friday after strong waves swept the swimmers away from shore, local authorities said.
FIFA social media channel compares Vietnam forward Le Van Thuan with Bellingham
Vietnam News 09:38 10/01/2026Vietnam forward Le Van Thuan drew international attention after scoring the late winner against Kyrgyzstan at the AFC U23 Championship, with FIFA’s official social media comparing the teenager to England midfielder Jude Bellingham.
Southern Vietnam sees rare cold snap as Ho Chi Minh City drops below 18°C
Ho Chi Minh City 16:14 09/01/2026A strong cold air mass pushed unusually low temperatures across southern Vietnam on Friday, with Ho Chi Minh City falling below 18 degrees Celsius for the first time in more than a decade and several locations recording their coldest January readings in about 30 years, meteorological authorities said.
Outgoing Ambassador Marc Knapper underscores Ho Chi Minh City’s key role in Vietnam-US ties
Ho Chi Minh City 14:54 09/01/2026Outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper has reviewed major milestones in Vietnam-U.S. relations, highlighted Ho Chi Minh City’s pivotal role in bilateral cooperation, and reaffirmed his continued commitment to advancing ties as he prepares to conclude his tenure.
Canada’s Secretary of State for International Development visits Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve
Ho Chi Minh City 14:29 09/01/2026Canada’s Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai visited the Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday afternoon as part of his three-day official visit to Vietnam from January 6 to 8.
‘Russian Market’ retail project nears opening at heritage site in downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 10:29 09/01/2026A commercial complex branded as the ‘Russian Market’ in downtown Ho Chi Minh City is nearing official opening, local authorities said on Thursday, after renovation works prompted public scrutiny over the site’s heritage status.
Traffic restrictions imposed on central roads for Ho Chi Minh City Marathon 2026 from January 9
Ho Chi Minh City 12:13 08/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City’s Traffic Police Department (PC08) has announced traffic adjustments on several central roads to facilitate the Ho Chi Minh City Marathon 2026, which will take place on January 11.
