Int’l financial center in Ho Chi Minh City jumps 11 spots in global rankings
Ho Chi Minh City 17:43 02/04/2026The International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City has climbed 11 places to rank 84th among 120 global financial centers, according to the latest Global Financial Centers Index.
Vietnam orders nationwide recall of substandard joint pain medication
Vietnam News 17:38 02/04/2026The Drug Administration of Vietnam under the Ministry of Health has issued a nationwide recall of a batch of Aceclofenac STELLA 100mg, a commonly used anti-inflammatory medication for joint pain, after determining it failed to meet quality standards and could pose potential risks to users.
Da Nang crackdown on sidewalk encroachment sees little change in suburban areas
Vietnam News 16:21 02/04/2026Sidewalks in downtown Da Nang City, central Vietnam have become more pedestrian-friendly after a recent enforcement campaign, but many suburban areas still see little improvement, with illegal encroachment continuing largely unchanged despite ongoing warnings from local authorities.
In Vietnam, mother, son jailed for stealing 1,000 unattended ducks
Vietnam News 16:10 02/04/2026A court in Tay Ninh Province, southern Vietnam on Thursday sentenced a mother and her son to prison for stealing 1,000 unattended ducks and selling them.
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.
Vietnam premier orders tighter control over veterinary quarantine, slaughterhouse oversight
Vietnam News 14:29 31/03/2026Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered an urgent nationwide overhaul of veterinary quarantine practices and tighter control over animal slaughtering operations, following the discovery of a major food safety scandal involving diseased pork entering the market.
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.
Comprehensive support package needed for Vietnamese economy
In-Depth 14:37 16/03/2026The global economy is experiencing sharp volatility, prompting many Vietnamese businesses to hesitate before signing new contracts amid rising risks, so stronger and more comprehensive support mechanisms from the government are increasingly seen as essential.
What to know about 'banh mi' food poisoning in Vietnam, and how to eat it safely
In-Depth 11:27 15/03/2026A series of suspected food poisoning incidents linked to 'banh mi' has recently raised concerns about food safety in Vietnam, drawing renewed attention to safety practices surrounding one of the country’s most beloved street foods despite such cases being relatively rare.
Drunk driving must end in mind first in Vietnam
In-Depth 16:04 14/03/2026A recent crash on Nguyen Chanh Street in Hanoi, in which a man driving under the influence of alcohol plowed into several cars and motorcycles, leaving one dead, forces society to confront, more honestly than ever, the issue of drinking and driving.
Vietnam’s Internet infrastructure ready to power low-altitude economy
In-Depth 16:28 09/03/2026Vietnam’s expanding 5G coverage and the arrival of low-Earth-orbit satellite Internet are positioning the country to accelerate its digital economy, particularly the emerging low-altitude economy, in the years ahead.
Japan emission trading system begins
World 16:36 02/04/2026TOKYO -- Japan has begun an emission trading system in which companies that emit large amounts of carbon dioxide must participate.
JAL, ANA to raise fuel surcharges in June, July
World 16:24 02/04/2026TOKYO -- Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways will raise fuel surcharges for tickets issued in June and July, nearly doubling the rates from April and May, due to rising oil prices linked to the situation in Iran, it was learned Wednesday.
Japan eases rule on nuclear plant antiterror facility deadline
World 16:21 02/04/2026TOKYO -- Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority has approved a plan to ease a rule on the deadline for installing antiterrorism facilities at nuclear power plants.
New frog species carrying eggs on back discovered in Peru
World 16:11 02/04/2026Scientists have discovered a new species of miniature marsupial frog in the Peruvian Amazon that carries its young in a natural pouch on its back, a research institute reported Wednesday.
Ho Chi Minh City opens tourism festival to kick-start summer travel promotion
Ho Chi Minh City 16:08 02/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City opened its annual tourism festival on Thursday with more than 150 booths and participation from over 20 provinces and cities, launching a series of summer travel promotion activities running through April 5.
Major earthquake in Indonesia kills one, sparks panic
World 15:57 02/04/2026MANADO, Indonesia -- A major 7.4-magnitude quake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia on Thursday, killing one person, damaging buildings and sending people running into the streets in panic.
NASA launches 4 astronauts on world's first crewed lunar mission in half a century
World 15:34 02/04/2026CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida -- Four astronauts blasted off from Florida on Wednesday on NASA's Artemis II mission, a high-stakes voyage around the moon that marks the United States' boldest step yet toward returning humans to the lunar surface later this decade in a race with China.
Vietnam premier urges development of EV charging infrastructure in apartment complexes
Economy 15:29 02/04/2026Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed ministries, departments, and local authorities to accelerate the development of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in apartment complexes.
Seven-month-old girl in stroller fatally shot in Brooklyn
World 15:11 02/04/2026A 7-month-old girl in a stroller was shot and killed in Brooklyn on Wednesday by stray gunfire in a suspected gang-related shooting, top city officials said.
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.
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.
Vietnam PM urges stronger cooperation with Russia to bolster energy security
Vietnam News 14:01 02/04/2026Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for faster and more substantive cooperation with Russia in energy, including oil and gas, as the two countries implement the outcomes of his recent visit to Moscow, which included agreements aimed at strengthening energy security amid global uncertainties.
Magnitude-3.1 quake near Vietnam-China border rattles Lang Son
Vietnam News 15:46 01/04/2026A magnitude-3.1 earthquake struck near the Vietnam-China border on Tuesday evening, with tremors felt in Lang Son Province in northern Vietnam, according to the Institute of Earth Sciences under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology.
Ho Chi Minh City opens tourism festival to kick-start summer travel promotion
Ho Chi Minh City 16:08 02/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City opened its annual tourism festival on Thursday with more than 150 booths and participation from over 20 provinces and cities, launching a series of summer travel promotion activities running through April 5.
Ho Chi Minh City moves to make bus fares free citywide
Ho Chi Minh City 14:09 02/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City is considering a sweeping policy to make public bus rides free for all residents in a bid to reduce traffic congestion and environmental pollution, according to Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Tran Luu Quang.
Ho Chi Minh City to set off fireworks for Reunification Day celebration
Ho Chi Minh City 14:18 01/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City has unveiled a plan for 15-minute artistic fireworks displays on the evening of April 30 to celebrate the Reunification Day.
Median to be closed at Ho Chi Minh City intersection for metro station construction on weekend
Ho Chi Minh City 13:08 01/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City will start to close the median strip at Truong Chinh - Pham Van Bach Intersection in Tan Son Ward on Saturday to facilitate work on a station for metro line No. 2.
Ho Chi Minh City leverages sea, forest, healthcare strengths for medical tourism
Ho Chi Minh City 11:21 01/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City is positioning itself as an ideal destination for medical tourism, leveraging its diverse natural landscapes, healthcare system, and rich cultural heritage to attract both domestic and international visitors seeking comprehensive health and wellness services, heard a scientific seminar held on Tuesday.
