Vietnam’s Mekong Delta shifts from fighting to living with saltwater intrusion in dry season
In-Depth 20:00 12/04/2026As saltwater intrusion has intensified across Vietnam’s Mekong Delta since early April amid the hot dry season, local authorities and residents are increasingly moving from blocking salinity at all costs to adapting and coexisting with it to mitigate its impacts.
Vietnam doubles fines for adultery under new decree effective
Vietnam News 19:42 12/04/2026Fines for adultery-related conduct will double in Vietnam, rising from the current range of VND3-5 million (US$114-190) to VND5-10 million ($190-380), according to a new government decree set to take effect on May 18.
Slow travel on Ho Chi Minh City river emerges as high-end draw
Ho Chi Minh City 15:04 12/04/2026Slow travel is positioning the Saigon River as a strategic asset in attracting high-spending visitors to Ho Chi Minh City as many international travelers are willing to spend thousands of U.S. dollars for a leisurely river journey tracing cultural heritage from the southern metropolis to Cambodia’s Siem Reap.
Vietnam’s Factory A32 achieves 2 breakthroughs in fighter jet overhaul capability
In-Depth 14:51 12/04/2026Factory A32 in Da Nang has reached two major milestones in maintaining and extending the service life of modern fighter jets, particularly the Su-27UBK and Su-30MK2, underscoring Vietnam’s growing self-reliance in advanced military aviation maintenance.
Ho Chi Minh City to inspect school meal suppliers this month
Ho Chi Minh City 18:36 08/04/2026The Ho Chi Minh City administration has announced plans to launch inspections of food suppliers and catering services that provide meals to schools, with a view to strengthening food safety compliance.
Diseased pork supplied to schools, preschools in Hanoi, neighboring provinces: 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 preschools in Hanoi and neighboring provinces, 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.
In Ho Chi Minh City, ‘nomadic’ vendors trail construction boom, following workers from site to site
In-Depth 14:41 09/04/2026At daybreak on Phuoc Thien Street in Long Binh Ward, eastern Ho Chi Minh City, Tran Thi Hue arranges gloves, masks, and hard hats on a small cart, facing a construction site where her husband has worked for six years.
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.
Domestic Indian migrants weigh return home in energy crunch
World 15:15 12/04/2026Domestic migrants in India, who often travel thousands of kilometres for work are weighing up whether to leave New Delhi for good as energy resources choked by the Middle East conflict dwindle.
Iran embassy responds to proposal facilitating Vietnamese vessels through Hormuz Strait
Vietnam News 14:31 12/04/2026Iran’s Chargé d’Affaires to Vietnam Mohammad Mirali Mohammadi has confirmed ongoing coordination between Vietnamese and Iranian authorities regarding a proposal to facilitate the passage of Vietnamese vessels through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, amid continued tensions in the Middle East.
Vietnam always facilitates Catholic community’s development, top legislator says during Vatican visit
Vietnam News 14:24 12/04/2026Vietnam consistently creates favorable conditions for the country’s Catholic community to operate and develop, enabling it to lead both good secular and religious lives while contributing to the nation, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man said during a meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Saturday.
Artemis II astronauts safely back on Earth after historic trip around moon
World 12:20 12/04/2026HOUSTON - The Artemis II capsule and its four-member crew streaked through Earth's atmosphere and safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday after nearly 10 days in space, capping the first voyage by humans to the vicinity of the moon in over half a century.
Record-breaking Bayern march closer to Bundesliga title
World 12:19 12/04/2026Bayern Munich romped to a 5-0 win at St Pauli on Saturday, breaking a 54-year Bundesliga goalscoring record and moving to within touching distance of a 35th league crown.
Vietnam parliament approves zero taxes on fuel through June
Vietnam News 10:49 12/04/2026Vietnam’s law-making National Assembly (NA) has passed a landmark resolution reducing taxes on gasoline and oil to zero until the end of June in a bid to stabilize domestic fuel prices amid volatile global energy markets.
Cyclone lashes New Zealand's North Island, hundreds evacuated
World 10:40 12/04/2026SYDNEY - A cyclone battered New Zealand's North Island on Sunday, cutting power to thousands of residents and forcing hundreds to evacuate, as officials warned conditions would worsen through the day.
At least 30 dead in stampede at Haiti’s historic Laferriere Citadel
World 10:40 12/04/2026PORT-AU-PRINCE - At least 30 people were killed on Saturday in a stampede in the northern countryside of Haiti, authorities said, warning that the death toll could rise.
Persistent waste sites plague Ho Chi Minh City ward despite mitigation efforts
Ho Chi Minh City 10:13 12/04/2026Accumulated garbage continues to affect multiple areas of Binh Hung Hoa Ward in Ho Chi Minh City, with waste seen floating in canals, piled along roads, and scattered inside a cemetery.
Heatwaves in Vietnam and human mind: Why extreme temperatures fuel irritability, mental strain
Vietnam News 09:32 12/04/2026As temperatures have soared in Vietnam since early April, stepping outside for even a few minutes can leave the body drained and uncomfortable, while extreme heat significantly affects emotional stability and behavioral control.
Walking to work instead of riding motorbike: A Vietnamese worker’s daily routine
Vietnam News 09:26 12/04/2026Manh Quang, a Vietnamese office worker, has given up his motorbike and now walks about 1.8 kilometers to work each day, turning a simple commute into a refreshing lifestyle choice.
Iran embassy responds to proposal facilitating Vietnamese vessels through Hormuz Strait
Vietnam News 14:31 12/04/2026Iran’s Chargé d’Affaires to Vietnam Mohammad Mirali Mohammadi has confirmed ongoing coordination between Vietnamese and Iranian authorities regarding a proposal to facilitate the passage of Vietnamese vessels through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, amid continued tensions in the Middle East.
Vietnam always facilitates Catholic community’s development, top legislator says during Vatican visit
Vietnam News 14:24 12/04/2026Vietnam consistently creates favorable conditions for the country’s Catholic community to operate and develop, enabling it to lead both good secular and religious lives while contributing to the nation, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man said during a meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Saturday.
Vietnam parliament approves zero taxes on fuel through June
Vietnam News 10:49 12/04/2026Vietnam’s law-making National Assembly (NA) has passed a landmark resolution reducing taxes on gasoline and oil to zero until the end of June in a bid to stabilize domestic fuel prices amid volatile global energy markets.
Heatwaves in Vietnam and human mind: Why extreme temperatures fuel irritability, mental strain
Vietnam News 09:32 12/04/2026As temperatures have soared in Vietnam since early April, stepping outside for even a few minutes can leave the body drained and uncomfortable, while extreme heat significantly affects emotional stability and behavioral control.
Walking to work instead of riding motorbike: A Vietnamese worker’s daily routine
Vietnam News 09:26 12/04/2026Manh Quang, a Vietnamese office worker, has given up his motorbike and now walks about 1.8 kilometers to work each day, turning a simple commute into a refreshing lifestyle choice.
Persistent waste sites plague Ho Chi Minh City ward despite mitigation efforts
Ho Chi Minh City 10:13 12/04/2026Accumulated garbage continues to affect multiple areas of Binh Hung Hoa Ward in Ho Chi Minh City, with waste seen floating in canals, piled along roads, and scattered inside a cemetery.
Drinks, ice cream sell like hot cakes in Ho Chi Minh City’s heatwave
Ho Chi Minh City 19:53 11/04/2026As temperatures have soared across Ho Chi Minh City since early April, a prolonged heatwave is reshaping consumer habits and driving a surge in demand for cooling products such as drinks, juices and ice cream.
Electric vehicle demand surges in Ho Chi Minh City as prices ease, fuel costs rise
Ho Chi Minh City 17:54 11/04/2026Demand for electric vehicles in Ho Chi Minh City has picked up sharply in recent weeks, with buyers placing deposits and waiting for deliveries as more affordable models enter the market and fuel prices climb, dealers and industry representatives said.
Ho Chi Minh City to stage fireworks at 7 locations on Reunification Day
Ho Chi Minh City 10:57 11/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City will host fireworks displays at seven sites from 9:00 pm to 9:15 pm on April 30 as part of celebrations marking Reunification Day and International Workers’ Day.
France ready to share metro expertise with Ho Chi Minh City: French ambassador
Ho Chi Minh City 10:56 11/04/2026France stands ready to share its long-standing experience in developing urban rail systems, particularly metro networks, with Ho Chi Minh City authorities as the southern hub takes early steps toward building modern public transport infrastructure, French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet said.
