Int’l airlines expand routes, elevate service quality in Vietnam
Travel 18:00 16/11/2025A growing wave of international airlines is expanding routes and upgrading services in Vietnam, creating both cooperation opportunities and competitive pressure for local carriers as the global aviation market accelerates after the pandemic recovery.
Japanese team finishes as runner-up at Vietnam cybersecurity student competition
Vietnam News 17:18 16/11/2025A Japanese team secured second place in Category A of the 2025 Cybersecurity Student Competition held in Vietnam on Saturday, behind the Vietnamese champions, while an Indonesian squad received a consolation award in Category B, according to results announced the same evening.
Vietnam reports major progress in reciprocal trade talks with US
Economy 14:50 16/11/2025Vietnam and the United States made significant headway on multiple technical issues during the fifth round of in-person negotiations on a bilateral reciprocal trade agreement held in Washington, D.C., from November 12 to 14, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Vietnamese consumers gradually shift toward eco-friendly living
Economy 15:51 16/11/2025The 2025 Green Vietnam Festival opened in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday, drawing thousands of participants who brought used cartons, plastic bottles, and small batteries for recycling, in a sign that more consumers are gradually adopting greener daily habits.
Beyond borders and blackboards
Education 17:00 21/10/2025Transnational education is reshaping how Vietnam prepares for its future. For RMIT University’s leaders, it goes beyond delivering foreign degrees; it is about building a globally connected, locally grounded education system that equips students to lead in a rapidly changing world.
Vietnam’s smart shift in education
Education 17:00 20/10/2025With a tech-savvy young population, strong digital adoption, and deep cultural respect for learning, Vietnam has “a tremendous opportunity to reimagine how people learn and how technology can extend and enhance learning experiences.”
In 2050: Your doctor could be AI
Ho Chi Minh City 17:00 07/10/2025Vietnam’s healthcare faces growing pressure from a lack of doctors, lack of facilities, and an aging population. As AI advances, the country must choose whether to lead or lag in healthcare innovation.
Paving Vietnam’s path to food security amidst climate change
Vietnam News 17:00 06/10/2025By 2050, what is on a typical Vietnamese family’s dinner table and how much it costs could look very different. Amidst a changing climate and growing demand, Vietnam’s food security will depend on how sustainably, safely, and equitably the agriculture and food systems can develop.
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.
When AI becomes ‘soulmate’ for Vietnam’s young people
In-Depth 12:23 03/11/2025For many young Vietnamese, artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool — it is a companion. From students and office workers to factory employees, an increasing number of people are turning to chatbots for advice, comfort, and conversation.
Three decades of progress: Vietnam’s organ transplant journey
In-Depth 10:36 02/11/2025Vietnam performed its first organ transplant in 1992 with support from foreign experts. Today, the country has become fully proficient in transplant techniques and even improved procedures to better suit local conditions.
Should Vietnam make traffic offenders do community service, traffic law classes at the same time?
In-Depth 18:45 01/11/2025Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Duc Loc recently shared his perspective with Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper on combining community service with educational and public awareness initiatives for traffic offenders. He argued that community service should go beyond punishment and be paired with efforts to educate offenders and raise public awareness.
In this mountainous commune in Vietnam, people learn to live with frequent earthquakes and fear
In-Depth 10:58 31/10/2025After thousands of earthquakes over the past years, residents in Mang But Commune, Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam have learned to live with the unexpected tremors from beneath the ground.
K-pop star Bi Rain sets 'Waterbomb' alight with explosive performance in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam Life 17:19 16/11/2025Bi Rain ignited the opening night of the 'Waterbomb' water music festival in Ho Chi Minh City with a high-energy 30-minute set, thrilling thousands of fans as he danced powerfully under water effects and surprised the crowd by taking off his shirt to reveal a remarkably toned physique at age 43.
US announces extra $500,000 in emergency aid for Vietnam storm victims
Vietnam News 14:22 16/11/2025The U.S. has pledged an additional US$500,000 in emergency aid to help Vietnam recover from storms Fengshen and Kalmaegi, which recently hit the country's central provinces, the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi said on Thursday.
Vietnam launches first specialized electric school bus
Economy 13:05 16/11/2025GSM and VinBus, part of billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong's Vingroup ecosystem, launched School Bus as Vietnam's first specialized electric school transport service this week.
Green Vietnam Festival: Growing hub for green living in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 12:18 16/11/2025Crowds drifted between booths piled with recycled gifts, green products, and interactive games at the 2025 Green Vietnam Festival, which commenced at Ho Chi Minh City’s Youth Culture House on Saturday, proving that the fair has quickly become a trusted destination for residents eager to practice sustainable living.
Many older adults underestimate severity of RSV despite high risks: survey
World 11:30 16/11/2025More than 40 percent of adults aged 50 and older with certain chronic health conditions underestimate their personal risk of severe illness from respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, even as the virus causes millions of infections each year, according to a global survey released during RSV Awareness Week.
Thais navigate flooded homes and ancient temples by boat
World 10:09 16/11/2025Ayutthaya (Thailand) -- For three months, Thai retiree Somkid Kijniyom has been sleeping in a small boat surviving on dry food handouts in the waist-high floodwaters that have filled his home.
Storm Claudia kills 3 in Portugal, causes flooding in Britain
World 09:31 16/11/2025LISBON -- Violent weather brought on by storm Claudia killed three people and injured dozens in Portugal, authorities there said on Saturday, while in Britain rescue workers were organizing evacuations due to heavy flooding in Wales and England.
Thailand says US trade talks to proceed despite Cambodia dispute
World 09:30 16/11/2025BANGKOK -- Thailand will go ahead with talks on finalizing a reciprocal trade deal with the United States, a government spokesperson said on Saturday, adding the discussions will remain separate from issues relating to its border dispute with Cambodia.
Video podcasts become next streaming battleground
World 09:29 16/11/2025Big tech platforms, including TikTok and Netflix, are all looking to add video podcasts to their content, a rapidly growing format that attracts a young audience prized by advertisers and where YouTube dominates.
Vietnam faces rapid rise in cancer cases
Vietnam News 17:13 15/11/2025Vietnam is seeing a sharp rise in cancer cases, with new diagnoses nearly doubling over the past decade, underscoring the urgent need for stronger prevention strategies, wider screening programs, and expanded treatment resources.
US announces extra $500,000 in emergency aid for Vietnam storm victims
Vietnam News 14:22 16/11/2025The U.S. has pledged an additional US$500,000 in emergency aid to help Vietnam recover from storms Fengshen and Kalmaegi, which recently hit the country's central provinces, the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi said on Thursday.
Vietnam faces rapid rise in cancer cases
Vietnam News 17:13 15/11/2025Vietnam is seeing a sharp rise in cancer cases, with new diagnoses nearly doubling over the past decade, underscoring the urgent need for stronger prevention strategies, wider screening programs, and expanded treatment resources.
Vietnam must build stronger branding to elevate its premium rice: VFA chairman
Vietnam News 17:09 15/11/2025Vietnam possesses many high-quality rice varieties, yet most remain unfamiliar to global consumers due to weak branding, inconsistent market positioning and the absence of a long-term strategy, according to Do Ha Nam, chairman of the Vietnam Food Association (VFA).
17 Vietnamese films set for screening at Paris’ Le Grand Rex next month
Vietnam News 17:08 15/11/2025Seventeen notable films produced over the fifty years since Vietnam’s reunification on April 30, 1975 will be screened at Le Grand Rex in Paris, France in December.
Green Vietnam Festival: Growing hub for green living in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 12:18 16/11/2025Crowds drifted between booths piled with recycled gifts, green products, and interactive games at the 2025 Green Vietnam Festival, which commenced at Ho Chi Minh City’s Youth Culture House on Saturday, proving that the fair has quickly become a trusted destination for residents eager to practice sustainable living.
Hans Zimmer’s iconic film scores performed in Ho Chi Minh City concert
Ho Chi Minh City 15:08 15/11/2025A concert featuring the music of German composer Hans Zimmer opened Friday in Ho Chi Minh City, drawing hundreds of movie and music fans.
Netherlands backs new maritime training simulator center in Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City 14:36 14/11/2025Vietnam and the Netherlands opened a maritime simulation center in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday to help raise training standards for Vietnamese seafarers and improve their competitiveness in the global labor market.
Ho Chi Minh City faces risk of becoming one of world’s fastest sinking cities
Ho Chi Minh City 14:32 14/11/2025Ho Chi Minh City is facing accelerating land subsidence and growing flood risks, placing it at risk of becoming the second most threatened among the world’s ten fastest sinking cities, local authorities warned on Thursday.
Ho Chi Minh City invites France to join railway, financial center projects
Ho Chi Minh City 13:56 14/11/2025Ho Chi Minh City is seeking stronger French investment in its planned international financial center and upcoming railway projects, chairman Nguyen Van Duoc said during a meeting with French Consul General Etienne Ranaivoson on Wednesday.
