$872mn urban development project in central Vietnam remains unfinished after 6 years
Vietnam News 10:05 17/09/2025An US$872 million urban development project in central Vietnam remains mostly unfinished six years after construction began, with rusting structures and abandoned foundations visible across the site.
Street vendors overrun sidewalks around major hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 09:47 17/09/2025The issue of street vendors occupying sidewalks and roadways around major hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City has continued to recur, affecting urban aesthetics and posing risks to traffic safety and food hygiene.
Vietnam to adopt a nationwide unified textbook set from 2026-27 school year
Vietnam News 09:56 17/09/2025The Vietnamese government has been committed to introducing a unified set of textbooks for the entire country starting from the 2026-27 academic year, and to providing them free of charge from 2030.
Visitors flock to Da Nang ancient pottery village to try hands-on clay crafting
Travel 08:55 17/09/2025Every full moon of the seventh lunar month, the Thanh Ha Pottery Ancestral Commemoration Festival in Hoi An Tay Ward, Da Nang City draws throngs of visitors to the ancient craft village to experience making ceramics themselves.
Woman fined $720 for driving wrong way in Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa
Vietnam News 16:39 16/09/2025A 40-year-old woman in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam has been fined VND19 million (US$720) after driving her car against traffic on a road marked with a ‘Wrong Way’ sign, police said on Tuesday.
Hanoi bans night traffic on Nhat Tan Bridge for construction
Vietnam News 13:29 14/09/2025Hanoi will ban vehicles from using the Nhat Tan Bridge at night this month to allow the installation of steel gantries for traffic signs and lane dividers, the municipal construction authority announced.
Torrential rain floods Ho Chi Minh City, trees uprooted during rush hour
Ho Chi Minh City 11:32 12/09/2025Torrential rain hit Ho Chi Minh City late on Thursday afternoon, triggering widespread flooding and traffic gridlock during the evening rush hour. Rainfall in some areas exceeded 160 millimeters.
High tide, heavy rain flood Ho Chi Minh City streets at rush hour
Ho Chi Minh City 16:19 10/09/2025Heavy rain combined with peak high tide flooded streets across Ho Chi Minh City late Tuesday afternoon, forcing commuters to wade through water during rush hour.
Vietnam's future economic outlook hinges on export-led growth: economist
In-Depth 17:46 13/09/2025Vietnam is poised to prioritize export-driven strategies as the cornerstone of its economic development, positioning itself for sustained growth in the coming years, said Dr. Jonathan Pincus, director of the Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management and former Chief Economist of UNDP Vietnam.
German diplomat praises Vietnam’s efforts in ensuring timber legality for sustainable forestry
In-Depth 08:57 12/09/2025It is very good that Vietnam, at a very early stage, has taken action to implement the Voluntary Partnership Agreement on Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (VPA/FLEGT), in a bid to address the global challenge of illegal logging, strengthen its timber supply chain, and ensure the legality of its wood products, said Jens Schmid-Kreye, First Secretary at the German Embassy in Vietnam.
In Vietnam, paying hospital bills for strangers becomes viral trend
In-Depth 13:26 11/09/2025In a quiet hospital room in Ho Chi Minh City, tears welled in the eyes of Vo Van Hoai as he held a receipt for VND40 million (US$1,516) in hospital fees, fully paid by someone he has never met.
Vietnam's Doi Moi: An inspiring story of renewal and partnership
In-Depth 09:06 11/09/2025Since embarking on its Doi Moi (Renovation) journey in 1986, Vietnam has achieved a remarkable socio-economic transformation, a testament to its visionary policies and the enduring support of partners, said UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam Ramla Khalidi during a talk with Tuoi Tre News.
Vietnam’s F&B market sees foreign players thrive amid domestic chains’ challenges
In-Depth 07:29 08/09/2025Vietnam’s food and beverage (F&B) market is witnessing rapid growth, with foreign brands expanding their presence and outperforming in revenue. Meanwhile, local F&B chains are facing increasing pressure to compete.
Foreign journalists tell stories of Vietnam's Doi Moi
In-Depth 12:15 07/09/2025Two former American war correspondents who have spent more than half their lives following Vietnam's development story share an unwavering belief in the Southeast Asian country's potential for growth.
Tough laws, new ideas end electric fishing in Vietnam’s Ca Mau
In-Depth 16:59 06/09/2025Once a widespread and feared method of fishing in Vietnam’s southernmost province, electric shocking is rapidly becoming a thing of the past, thanks to strict prison sentences, grassroots innovations, and a renewed communal push to protect freshwater fish stocks.
French artist Karine Bonneval’s chromatography reveals the Vietnamese bond with the world of flowers
In-Depth 20:24 31/08/2025A story told, a happy memory rekindled, a flower called by name – all gently come together in Hoa Tay, an art project by French artist Karine Bonneval during her two-month residency in Ho Chi Minh City.
Toucans, tortoises saved in major Brazil trafficking bust
World 12:04 17/09/2025Brazilian police on Tuesday arrested 45 people and rescued hundreds of exotic animals in the biggest ever operation against wildlife traffickers in the world's most biodiverse nation.
Prosecutors to seek death penalty for Charlie Kirk's accused assassin
World 12:03 17/09/2025PROVO, Utah - Utah prosecutors vowed on Tuesday to seek the death penalty for the accused assassin of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and revealed new details of their case, including text messages in which he was alleged to have privately confessed to the fatal shooting.
Sweden and Finland urge revision of EU's forestry climate targets
World 12:02 17/09/2025STOCKHOLM -- Sweden and Finland could suffer "dire" economic consequences if they are forced to harvest less forest in order to meet their EU-mandated climate targets, the two countries said this week.
Hollywood giants sue Chinese AI firm over copyright infringement
World 12:02 17/09/2025Top Hollywood studios filed a federal lawsuit Monday against Chinese artificial intelligence company MiniMax, alleging massive copyright infringement.
Australia promises $735 million to develop biofuel industry
World 12:02 17/09/2025CANBERRA -- The Australian government said on Wednesday it would invest A$1.1 billion ($735 million) in the development of a low-carbon fuels industry, a move welcomed by farm groups, who hope it will boost demand for biofuel feedstocks like canola and sugarcane.
Motorbikes flood sidewalks in Ho Chi Minh City despite heavy fines
Ho Chi Minh City 11:13 17/09/2025Motorbike riders in Ho Chi Minh City continue to drive onto sidewalks at rush hour, ignoring penalties of up to US$227 under new traffic regulations.
Oracle, Silver Lake consortium to control 80% stake in TikTok in US, WSJ reports
World 09:45 17/09/2025TikTok's U.S. operations would be controlled by an investor consortium including Oracle, Silver Lake and Andreessen Horowitz, under a framework the U.S. and China are finalizing, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Vietnam to host int’l legends golf event Vietnam Legends Championship 2025
Vietnam News 21:31 16/09/2025Vietnam will host the Vietnam Legends Championship 2025, a major international golf tournament featuring several former Major champions and European Tour legends, organizers announced on Tuesday.
Vietnam, Russia seek to deepen maritime, defense cooperation
Vietnam News 17:02 16/09/2025Vietnam’s Minister of National Defense General Phan Van Giang held talks on Monday with Nikolai Patrushev, aide to the President of Russia and chairman of the Russian Maritime Board, focusing on enhancing maritime and defense cooperation.
Reimagining Ho Chi Minh City by 2050: A smart and inclusive megacity
Ho Chi Minh City 17:00 16/09/2025As Vietnam eyes 2050, Ho Chi Minh City is leading the nation’s urban shift, aiming to become a smart, sustainable metropolis shaped by bold planning, deep reform, and human-centred innovation.
Vietnam to host int’l legends golf event Vietnam Legends Championship 2025
Vietnam News 21:31 16/09/2025Vietnam will host the Vietnam Legends Championship 2025, a major international golf tournament featuring several former Major champions and European Tour legends, organizers announced on Tuesday.
Vietnam, Russia seek to deepen maritime, defense cooperation
Vietnam News 17:02 16/09/2025Vietnam’s Minister of National Defense General Phan Van Giang held talks on Monday with Nikolai Patrushev, aide to the President of Russia and chairman of the Russian Maritime Board, focusing on enhancing maritime and defense cooperation.
Swedish ambassador expresses hope for Vietnamese to win Nobel Prize
Vietnam News 16:51 16/09/2025The expectation that Vietnamese scientists will one day receive a Nobel Prize was highlighted in Ho Chi Minh City on Monday, during a dialogue and exhibition on the Nobel legacy co-hosted by the Swedish Embassy and RMIT University Vietnam.
Woman fined $720 for driving wrong way in Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa
Vietnam News 16:39 16/09/2025A 40-year-old woman in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam has been fined VND19 million (US$720) after driving her car against traffic on a road marked with a ‘Wrong Way’ sign, police said on Tuesday.
Motorbikes flood sidewalks in Ho Chi Minh City despite heavy fines
Ho Chi Minh City 11:13 17/09/2025Motorbike riders in Ho Chi Minh City continue to drive onto sidewalks at rush hour, ignoring penalties of up to US$227 under new traffic regulations.
Reimagining Ho Chi Minh City by 2050: A smart and inclusive megacity
Ho Chi Minh City 17:00 16/09/2025As Vietnam eyes 2050, Ho Chi Minh City is leading the nation’s urban shift, aiming to become a smart, sustainable metropolis shaped by bold planning, deep reform, and human-centred innovation.
Ho Chi Minh City phases out paper ticketing at 4 metro stations
Ho Chi Minh City 16:33 16/09/2025Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line No. 1 in Ho Chi Minh City has officially piloted the discontinuation of paper ticket sales at four stations, encouraging commuters to switch to cashless payments in an effort to reduce wait times and improve the passenger experience.
In Ho Chi Minh City, street robbery, paint attack rates drop
Ho Chi Minh City 16:30 16/09/2025In a significant update on public safety, Lieutenant General Mai Hoang, director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Public Security, announced a steady decline in crime rates across the city on Monday, with street robbery no longer a complex issue and the wave of paint-throwing attacks having ceased over the past two months.
Traditional lanterns draw visitors to historic temple in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 15:23 16/09/2025An exhibition of traditional Mid-Autumn Festival lanterns at a 19th-century temple in central Ho Chi Minh City is attracting crowds with handmade displays inspired by Vietnamese folklore and cultural heritage.
