Ho Chi Minh City backs US semiconductor giant AMD’s R&D investment
Ho Chi Minh City 16:50 11/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s southern economic hub, is launching initiatives to help U.S. semiconductor leader Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) establish a research and development (R&D) center at the Saigon High-Tech Park.
Vietnam looks toward prosperous nation with $38,000 GDP per capita by 2050
Economy 14:18 11/01/2026Vietnam has set an ambitious national vision to become a prosperous, powerful, and high-income country by 2050, with gross domestic product (GDP) per capita projected at around US$38,000.
Nha Trang Bay reintroduces visitor fee of up to $1.52 per entry after 16-year hiatus
Travel 15:04 11/01/2026Authorities in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam have issued new rules to collect sightseeing fees ranging from VND6,000 (US$0.23) to VND40,000 ($1.52) at Nha Trang Bay, after halting the charges in 2009, allowing fees to be levied directly at piers and ports or collected on the government’s behalf by tourism businesses, officials said.
Outgoing US Ambassador Knapper pledges continued support for Vietnam
Vietnam News 16:04 11/01/2026Outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper expressed confidence in the continued growth of Vietnam-U.S. relations and reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the bilateral partnership as a friend of Vietnam during a farewell meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Hanoi on Saturday.
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.
‘Tourist police’ model floated for Phu Quoc to safeguard visitors, improve tourism experience
Travel 17:04 11/01/2026The An Giang Province Tourism Association has proposed establishing a dedicated tourist police force in Phu Quoc Special Zone, a popular island destination in southern Vietnam, to strengthen security, curb harassment and overcharging, and enhance the overall experience of both domestic and international visitors.
AI toys look for bright side after troubled start
World 16:49 11/01/2026Toy makers at the Consumer Electronics Show were adamant about being careful to ensure that their fun creations infused with generative artificial intelligence don't turn naughty.
Sidewalk construction left in disarray around schools, hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 16:18 11/01/2026Several sidewalks and drain covers on Trieu Quang Phuc and Pham Huu Chi Streets and the area surrounding Cho Ray Hospital in Cho Lon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City have been left unfinished for weeks, causing significant inconvenience for students, patients, and local residents.
Ho Chi Minh City sets investment cap at Saigon Hi-Tech Park at $100mn per hectare
Ho Chi Minh City 16:06 11/01/2026The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has set the investment cap at its Saigon Hi-Tech Park at VND2.6 trillion (US$100 million) per hectare, a move widely seen as opening a new race to attract large-scale data centers and strategic technology investors.
Human remains found amid Australia bushfires, police say
World 14:41 11/01/2026SYDNEY - Human remains were found in Australia's southeast where bushfires raging for days have razed buildings, cut power to thousands of homes and burned swathes of bushland, police said on Sunday.
In Vietnam, Highlands Coffee halts lotus seed, lychee drinks at some locations amid Halong Canfoco food safety scandal
Economy 14:40 11/01/2026Coffee chain Highlands Coffee on Saturday clarified its relationship with Halong Canfoco, which is at the center of a major food safety scandal, and announced the temporary suspension of lotus seed- and lychee-based products at some stores in Vietnam.
China’s Pacific Construction Group proposes investment in metro, coastal road projects in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 11:55 11/01/2026China’s Pacific Construction Group (PCG), ranked among the world’s top 500 companies, has proposed investing in Ho Chi Minh City’s infrastructure, including metro line Nos. 2 and 6 and a coastal road project, according to local authorities.
Ethiopia begins $12.5 billion construction of 'Africa's biggest airport'
World 11:03 11/01/2026BISHOFTU, Ethiopia - Ethiopian Airlines on Saturday officially started a $12.5 billion construction project for what officials say will be Africa's biggest airport when completed in 2030 in the Ethiopian town of Bishoftu.
Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's Talaud Islands, GFZ says
World 11:02 11/01/2026JAKARTA - An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck off the coast of Indonesia's Talaud Islands on Saturday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said.
Police uncover foreigner-linked prostitution disguised as massage services at 2 famous hotels in Da Nang
Vietnam News 10:40 11/01/2026Police in Da Nang City, central Vietnam have uncovered an organized prostitution ring that offered sex services to both Vietnamese and foreigners, operating under the guise of spa and massage services at two well-known hotels in the city.
UOB raises Vietnam’s 2026 GDP growth forecast to 7.5% on export, FDI strength
Economy 10:26 11/01/2026Vietnam is projected to post year-on-year GDP growth of 7.5 percent in 2026, driven mainly by exports and foreign direct investment, according to the latest Vietnam economic outlook report by Singapore’s United Overseas Bank (UOB).
Police uncover foreigner-linked prostitution disguised as massage services at 2 famous hotels in Da Nang
Vietnam News 10:40 11/01/2026Police in Da Nang City, central Vietnam have uncovered an organized prostitution ring that offered sex services to both Vietnamese and foreigners, operating under the guise of spa and massage services at two well-known hotels in the city.
Vietnam’s bus driver fined $190 after using phone while driving
Vietnam News 18:54 10/01/2026A bus driver in southern Vietnam has been fined VND5 million (US$190) after being caught using a mobile phone while driving, causing a collision with a parked truck, an incident that sparked public outrage after video footage spread widely on social media, local authorities confirmed on Saturday.
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.
Sidewalk construction left in disarray around schools, hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 16:18 11/01/2026Several sidewalks and drain covers on Trieu Quang Phuc and Pham Huu Chi Streets and the area surrounding Cho Ray Hospital in Cho Lon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City have been left unfinished for weeks, causing significant inconvenience for students, patients, and local residents.
Ho Chi Minh City sets investment cap at Saigon Hi-Tech Park at $100mn per hectare
Ho Chi Minh City 16:06 11/01/2026The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has set the investment cap at its Saigon Hi-Tech Park at VND2.6 trillion (US$100 million) per hectare, a move widely seen as opening a new race to attract large-scale data centers and strategic technology investors.
China’s Pacific Construction Group proposes investment in metro, coastal road projects in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 11:55 11/01/2026China’s Pacific Construction Group (PCG), ranked among the world’s top 500 companies, has proposed investing in Ho Chi Minh City’s infrastructure, including metro line Nos. 2 and 6 and a coastal road project, according to local authorities.
9 prime downtown sites in Ho Chi Minh City set to become temporary Tet parks
Ho Chi Minh City 08:44 11/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City authorities are considering opening nine centrally located sites as temporary parks and flower gardens for Lunar New Year 2026, aiming to transform long-fenced vacant lots into public spaces for residents and visitors during the Tet holiday.
Grab to pilot pet-friendly car service in Ho Chi Minh City with added fee
Ho Chi Minh City 08:33 11/01/2026Grab will begin piloting a pet-friendly car service in Ho Chi Minh City on January 14, allowing passengers to travel with dogs and cats for an additional fee, the ride-hailing company said, as demand grows among urban pet owners facing limited transport options.
