Le Minh Hung elected as Vietnam’s prime minister for 2026-31 term
Vietnam News 16:18 07/04/2026Vietnam’s law-making National Assembly on Tuesday afternoon passed a resolution electing Le Minh Hung, a Politburo member, Party Central Committee secretary, and head of the Party Central Committee's Organization Commission, as the country’s prime minister for the 2026-31 term.
Behind academic results: Question of integrity in schools in Vietnam
Education 15:11 07/04/2026A recent incident in which several teachers in Hanoi were found positioning themselves in camera blind spots to prompt students during an online VioEdu competition has stirred public unease, raising a pressing question about how to teach children the value of honesty.
Hanoi yet to ban petrol-powered motorcycles on Ring Road 1 from July: official
Vietnam News 14:19 07/04/2026Hanoi will not impose a blanket ban on gasoline-powered motorbikes on Ring Road No. 1 starting July 1, opting for a phased pilot of low-emission zones, according to Dao Viet Long, deputy director of the municipal Department of Construction.
Diseased pork supplied to 26 schools in Hanoi: police
Vietnam News 14:51 07/04/2026About 300 metric tons of contaminated pork was supplied to kitchens at 26 elementary schools and several private schools in Hanoi, police said on Monday after dismantling a major food safety ring that processed and distributed diseased pigs to markets and institutional kitchens.
Hanoi slaughterhouse shuttered after 300-tonne diseased pork scandal
Vietnam News 14:52 03/04/2026Authorities in Hanoi have suspended operations at the Van Phuc slaughterhouse after police uncovered a ring that processed and distributed 300 metric tons of pork infected with African swine fever to local markets and school canteens.
Vietnam’s Thai Nguyen Province probes suspected contaminated pork served at kindergarten
Vietnam News 15:07 02/04/2026Authorities in Thai Nguyen Province, northern Vietnam have ordered an investigation into suspected contaminated pork served to children at a local kindergarten after parents reported the meat tested positive for E.coli and African swine fever.
Vietnam health ministry orders surprise checks on collective kitchens amid food safety scandal
Vietnam News 15:05 02/04/2026The Vietnamese Ministry of Health on Wednesday announced sudden inspections of collective kitchens and food service establishments in Hanoi and neighboring Ninh Binh Province to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
Hanoi schools ordered to review canteen food sources after 300-tonne diseased pork scandal
Vietnam News 10:48 01/04/2026The education authority of Hanoi has directed schools to review and publicly disclose food suppliers for boarding canteens following revelations that nearly 300 metric tons of diseased pork was distributed to local markets and some schools.
Expert calls for balance of growth, heritage in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
In-Depth 15:32 07/04/2026New expressways in southern Vietnam’s Mekong Delta are transforming travel and boosting economic growth, but they also raise concerns about preserving the region’s unique river-based culture and long-standing community connections, according to archaeologist Nguyen Thi Hau.
In Vietnam, protecting children online becomes more urgent than ever: opinion
In-Depth 17:33 06/04/2026With 87 percent of Vietnamese children using the Internet daily for five to seven hours, experts warned that safeguarding them in the digital space has become a pressing issue.
Factory A32 in Da Nang extends fighter jet service life through complex modernization overhaul
In-Depth 08:10 05/04/2026Factory A32 in Da Nang City, central Vietnam is carrying out advanced life-extension and maintenance work on fighter jets, a highly technical process aimed at extending the operational lifespan of the aircraft that have been in service for decades.
Factory A32: From wartime workshop to Vietnam’s fighter jet maintenance hub
In-Depth 16:50 03/04/2026Now one of Vietnam’s leading military aviation maintenance facilities, Factory A32 was established during the resistance war against the U.S., evolving from early aircraft repair efforts carried out under wartime conditions marked by relocation, limited equipment, and heavy bombing.
Closer look at growth and prosperity in Vietnam
In-Depth 17:03 31/03/2026In recent days, as global developments shift and the discourse on growth resurfaces in Vietnam, wealth and prosperity have invited deeper reflection – both at the level of the family and the nation.
Building beyond borders: A Vietnamese founder’s next step in connecting global communities
In-Depth 14:04 22/03/2026Six years after launching VietConnect to link Vietnamese professionals worldwide, Milly Nguyen is taking the next step. With the debut of Spaces Connect, she is transforming a community-driven platform into a space for practical support, connecting people across borders through services, data and shared opportunities.
In Vietnam, busy young people turn to offline dating events to find connection
In-Depth 16:00 21/03/2026After a long workday, Nguyen Van Hoa scrolls through his phone at home in Ho Chi Minh City, looking for a way to meet someone beyond his daily routine.
What are Vietnamese consumers spending on entertainment?
In-Depth 10:32 19/03/2026Spending on entertainment is not just a market story; it is also a question of cultural direction.
Japanese food makers, others to jointly enhance cybersecurity
World 16:24 07/04/2026TOKYO -- Ten Japanese companies, including food makers and retailers, said Monday that they will jointly set up an organization to enhance cybersecurity.
Japan govt oks bill to make digital textbooks official
World 16:19 07/04/2026TOKYO -- The Japanese government Tuesday adopted a bill to designate digital textbooks as official materials on par with their conventional printed versions and to make them eligible for free distribution in elementary and junior high schools.
Expert calls for balance of growth, heritage in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
In-Depth 15:32 07/04/2026New expressways in southern Vietnam’s Mekong Delta are transforming travel and boosting economic growth, but they also raise concerns about preserving the region’s unique river-based culture and long-standing community connections, according to archaeologist Nguyen Thi Hau.
Vietnam’s Party chief To Lam elected state president for 2026-31 term
Vietnam News 13:23 07/04/2026Vietnam’s law-making National Assembly (NA) on Tuesday morning passed a resolution electing Party General Secretary To Lam as state president for the 2026-31 term, with 100 percent approval from attending deputies.
Police intercept truck carrying 100 diseased pigs in central Vietnam
Vietnam News 11:53 07/04/2026Authorities in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam have destroyed 100 pigs found to be infected with African swine fever after intercepting a truck transporting them to southern Vietnam without proper veterinary papers, officials said on Monday.
Indonesia raises jet fuel surcharge, flight ticket prices as oil soars
World 11:47 07/04/2026Indonesia announced on Monday a 28-percentage point rise in the surcharge on jet fuel, and said it will allow airlines to raise the domestic ticket price, which the government caps, by up to 13 percent.
Da Nang to pilot Japanese-style farming zones
Economy 10:58 07/04/2026Authorities in Da Nang City, central Vietnam are set to pilot Japanese-style agricultural production zones in a bid to modernize farming and strengthen international cooperation.
Apple's foldable iPhone faces engineering snags, potential shipment delays, Nikkei Asia reports
World 10:52 07/04/2026Apple (AAPL.O) has been encountering setbacks in the engineering test phase of its first foldable iPhone, which could lead to delays in its mass production and product shipment schedule, Nikkei Asia reported on Monday, citing sources.
Artemis II moon crew breaks Cold War-era spaceflight distance record
World 10:30 07/04/2026HOUSTON - The four astronauts of NASA's Artemis II mission flew deeper into space on Monday than any humans before them, as they cruised through a rare flyby of the shadowed far side of the moon that revealed a lunar surface under cosmic bombardment.
Bus crash kills 4, injures 12 in Vietnam’s Lam Dong
Vietnam News 19:37 06/04/2026A passenger bus carrying divers plunged into a ravine in Hoa Thang Commune, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam on Monday afternoon, leaving four people dead and 12 injured, according to local authorities.
Vietnam’s Party chief To Lam elected state president for 2026-31 term
Vietnam News 13:23 07/04/2026Vietnam’s law-making National Assembly (NA) on Tuesday morning passed a resolution electing Party General Secretary To Lam as state president for the 2026-31 term, with 100 percent approval from attending deputies.
Police intercept truck carrying 100 diseased pigs in central Vietnam
Vietnam News 11:53 07/04/2026Authorities in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam have destroyed 100 pigs found to be infected with African swine fever after intercepting a truck transporting them to southern Vietnam without proper veterinary papers, officials said on Monday.
Bus crash kills 4, injures 12 in Vietnam’s Lam Dong
Vietnam News 19:37 06/04/2026A passenger bus carrying divers plunged into a ravine in Hoa Thang Commune, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam on Monday afternoon, leaving four people dead and 12 injured, according to local authorities.
Over 230 diseases, injuries linked to alcohol consumption: Ho Chi Minh City CDC
Vietnam News 17:56 06/04/2026Drinking alcoholic beverages, including wine, beer, and spirits, is associated with more than 230 diseases and injuries, with no level of consumption considered safe for health, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Center for Disease Control (HCDC).
Vingroup proposes $721mn expansion of Rung Sac road to 10 lanes in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 18:40 06/04/2026Vietnam’s Vingroup has proposed a project to upgrade and expand Rung Sac, the only road linking central Ho Chi Minh City with the outlying Can Gio Commune, to up to 10 lanes under a public-private partnership plan worth about VND19 trillion (US$721.4 million).
Seawater at beaches in Ho Chi Minh City turns unusual colors, likely due to microalgal bloom
Ho Chi Minh City 17:22 05/04/2026Nearshore seawater in Vung Tau and Rach Dua Wards in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s southern hub, turned unusual green and purple on Saturday, with a microalgal bloom suspected to be the cause.
Under scorching heat, Ho Chi Minh City’s outdoor workers adapt to survive
Ho Chi Minh City 16:40 05/04/2026As temperatures climb to around 35 degrees Celsius at midday in Ho Chi Minh City, many outdoor workers are adjusting their routines to cope with intense heat that feels even higher on crowded streets radiating from asphalt, vehicles, and concrete buildings.
Francophone Comics Festival brings joyful reading to kids, adults in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 19:00 04/04/2026The first-ever Francophone Comics Festival in Ho Chi Minh City kicked off on Saturday, drawing crowds of comic fans of all ages, both Vietnamese and foreign.
Scorching heat in Ho Chi Minh City: Real temperatures higher than forecast
Ho Chi Minh City 14:29 04/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City is experiencing intense heat, with temperatures exceeding 37 degrees Celsius, but outdoor conditions feel hotter than official forecasts, leaving residents overheated and increasing the risk of health problems.
