Vietnam e-commerce sales rise as online shoppers turn more price-conscious
Economy 16:49 11/02/2026Online shopping in Vietnam continued to grow strongly in 2025, but consumers became more price-sensitive and cautious in their spending as platform fees jumped and incomes lagged behind rising prices, according to industry data released on Wednesday.
Ho Chi Minh City steps up airport screening to detect potential Nipah virus cases
Ho Chi Minh City 16:30 11/02/2026Ho Chi Minh City has introduced precautionary measures to prevent the possible entry of Nipah virus disease, including remote temperature screening of arriving passengers at Tan Son Nhat International Airport and enhanced disease surveillance across the city.
Vietnam province suspends teacher after 1st grader left locked in classroom
Vietnam News 16:40 11/02/2026Authorities in Son La Province, northern Vietnam have suspended an elementary school teacher after a first-grade student was left locked inside a classroom for about three hours due to an oversight, local officials said on Wednesday.
Ho Chi Minh City officially opens int’l financial center
Ho Chi Minh City 17:47 11/02/2026Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday officially launched the Vietnam International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC) at its headquarters at 8 Nguyen Hue Street, Saigon Ward.
Vietnam tightens street food safety rules
Vietnam News 14:39 10/02/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has ordered stricter food safety measures for street food vendors, warning that violations could result in fines ranging from VND500,000 (US$19) to VND3 million ($116), as concerns grow over food safety risks at informal eateries and festivals.
Da Nang police bust fake coffee operation producing nearly 1 tonne daily
Vietnam News 15:03 07/02/2026Police in Da Nang City, central Vietnam have dismantled a large-scale counterfeit coffee operation that mixed chemicals and soy powder to produce nearly one metric ton of fake coffee each day, officials announced on Friday.
Ho Chi Minh City launches comprehensive review of school meals over safety concerns
Education 11:48 31/01/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training ordered on Friday a comprehensive review of school meal programs, following reports that a food supplier used products that did not meet safety standards.
How 3,000 tonnes of chemical-soaked snail meat slipped past Vietnamese authorities for years
Ho Chi Minh City 17:11 30/01/2026The recent dismantling of a Ho Chi Minh City-based facility that allegedly soaked some 3,000 metric tons of apple snail meat in an estimated 500 metric tons of industrial chemicals has sparked an inquiry into how it managed to evade detection for years.
For some young Vietnamese, renting a holiday ‘partner’ eases Lunar New Year pressure
In-Depth 10:29 08/02/2026Lunar New Year is traditionally a time for family reunions in Vietnam, but for many young, unmarried adults it has also become a season of social pressure, as parents and relatives press them about relationships and marriage.
Dog walking emerges as profitable line of work in Ho Chi Minh City
In-Depth 09:19 05/02/2026During the Lunar New Year holiday, pet services enter their busiest season, with dog walking increasingly sought after by busy owners and emerging as a lucrative line of work in Ho Chi Minh City.
Op-ed: Do not let violence drive tourists away from Vietnam
In-Depth 15:42 04/02/2026Vietnam needs exemplary court rulings and tough closure orders against tourism businesses where violence against visitors occurs.
Vietnam positioned as EU’s strategic anchor in ASEAN: ambassador
In-Depth 12:28 31/01/2026The elevation of EU-Vietnam relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership comes at an important moment.
Vietnam’s biggest cities push to reclaim sidewalks, drawing praise, nostalgia, and skepticism
In-Depth 12:18 30/01/2026Efforts by authorities in Vietnam’s largest cities to clear sidewalk encroachments and restore pedestrian space are gaining momentum and reshaping street life, but they are also sparking debate over how to balance urban order, safety, and a deeply ingrained street culture.
When Vietnamese children go online every day, are parents truly present?
In-Depth 10:29 29/01/2026There was a time when many Vietnamese parents believed online safety was someone else’s problem, trusting that their well-behaved children were immune. Yet the moment such confidence takes hold is also when the protective line shielding children from fake news, harmful content and toxic information online becomes dangerously thin.
From Russian vodka to Vietnamese kombucha: Ivan Fomenko’s journey to building life in Vietnam
In-Depth 10:05 28/01/2026Without a background in business or formal culinary training, Russian Ivan Fomenko came to kombucha largely by chance, sparked by an idea from his ex-girlfriend and a simple motivation: finding a way to earn a living in Vietnam.
Vietnam projected to enter aging society within next decade
In-Depth 17:47 27/01/2026Vietnam is approaching a major demographic turning point, with projections showing the country will exit its ‘golden’ population period within just over a decade and move rapidly toward an aging and eventually ‘super-aged’ society by mid-century.
Heineken to cut up to 6,000 jobs as beer demand falters
World 16:54 11/02/2026Heineken on Wednesday said it would cut up to 6,000 jobs from its global workforce and set lower expectations for profit growth in 2026 than a year earlier, as the Dutch brewer and its peers face weak demand.
Da Nang police bust cross-border bank impersonation scam that defrauded 1,200 people across Vietnam
Vietnam News 16:36 11/02/2026Police in Da Nang City, central Vietnam said on Tuesday they had dismantled a large Cambodia-based fraud ring accused of impersonating Vietcombank and swindling more than 1,200 people nationwide out of over US$3.8 million.
4 family members in Ho Chi Minh City hospitalized with severe poisoning after eating red grouper
Ho Chi Minh City 15:51 11/02/2026A family of four in Ho Chi Minh City was hospitalized with severe poisoning after sharing a home-cooked meal that included red grouper a few days ago.
For Swatch, the clock is ticking on strategy overhaul
World 15:42 11/02/2026Swatch needs to revive innovation, slim its brand portfolio and overhaul governance if the Swiss watchmaker is to reverse years of falling profits and rebuild investor confidence.
Till death do us bark: Brazilian state lets pets be buried with owners
World 15:23 11/02/2026In pet-mad Brazil, the state of Sao Paulo will allow animals to be buried in family graves starting Tuesday, with a law recognizing "the emotional bond" that exists between humans and their household critters.
'Artists of steel': Japanese swords forge new fanbase
World 14:35 11/02/2026MISATO, SAITAMA, Japan -- Sparks illuminate the soot-covered studio of Japanese swordsmith Akihira Kawasaki as his apprentice hammers red-hot steel, showcasing a millennium-old craft now enjoying a resurgence in popularity.
Young Vietnamese pet owners rush to grooming, boarding services ahead of Tet
Economy 14:18 11/02/2026As the Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet, approaches, pet care and grooming shops in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam are buzzing with activity, seeing a sharp rise in demand from young pet owners for pre-holiday pampering and boarding.
Luxury hotels in Ho Chi Minh City draw crowds with all-inclusive Tet experiences
Ho Chi Minh City 13:08 11/02/2026As the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet, approaches, four- and five-star hotels in Ho Chi Minh City are seizing the golden opportunity to attract both local and international visitors with all-inclusive festive experiences.
India tightens grip on social media with new three-hour takedown rule
World 12:57 11/02/2026NEW DELHI - India's government said social media companies would have to take down unlawful content within three hours of being notified about it, tightening on Tuesday an earlier 36-hour timeline in what could be a compliance challenge for Meta, YouTube and X.
Air New Zealand cancels long-haul services as cabin crew strike looms
World 12:55 11/02/2026Air New Zealand said on Wednesday it had cancelled 46 wide-body long-haul services ahead of a planned two-day strike by cabin crew over stalled negotiations.
Ten dead after woman opens fire at high school in Canada
World 11:54 11/02/2026Ten people are dead including the shooter after a woman opened fire at a high school in western Canada on Tuesday before turning the gun on herself, police said.
Da Nang police bust cross-border bank impersonation scam that defrauded 1,200 people across Vietnam
Vietnam News 16:36 11/02/2026Police in Da Nang City, central Vietnam said on Tuesday they had dismantled a large Cambodia-based fraud ring accused of impersonating Vietcombank and swindling more than 1,200 people nationwide out of over US$3.8 million.
Vietnam ministry proposes higher food rations, annual health checks for prisoners
Vietnam News 10:18 11/02/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security has proposed increasing food rations for prisoners, including a 50-percent rise in monthly meat and fish allowances, the addition of eggs, and mandatory annual health check-ups, according to a draft decree released for public consultation.
Foreign tourists, locals queue in Hanoi for premium Japanese matcha despite high prices
Vietnam News 10:15 11/02/2026Foreign tourists and local customers lined up in central Hanoi this week for a newly opened Japanese matcha brand offering drinks priced well above the city’s typical range.
Vietnam’s An Giang approves use of protective forest land for Phu Quoc airport expansion
Vietnam News 10:11 11/02/2026Vietnam’s An Giang Province on Tuesday approved a resolution to convert 0.46 hectares of protective forest land for use in expanding Phu Quoc International Airport, part of broader regional infrastructure development linked to tourism and transport planning.
7 Cambodian workers deported from Vietnam for illegal employment
Vietnam News 10:03 11/02/2026Police in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam on Tuesday confirmed that they had deported seven Cambodian nationals who were found working illegally at a local business in Chon Thanh Ward.
4 family members in Ho Chi Minh City hospitalized with severe poisoning after eating red grouper
Ho Chi Minh City 15:51 11/02/2026A family of four in Ho Chi Minh City was hospitalized with severe poisoning after sharing a home-cooked meal that included red grouper a few days ago.
Luxury hotels in Ho Chi Minh City draw crowds with all-inclusive Tet experiences
Ho Chi Minh City 13:08 11/02/2026As the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet, approaches, four- and five-star hotels in Ho Chi Minh City are seizing the golden opportunity to attract both local and international visitors with all-inclusive festive experiences.
France seeks to expand cooperation with Ho Chi Minh City across key sectors
Ho Chi Minh City 17:44 10/02/2026France is looking to step up cooperation with Ho Chi Minh City in areas such as infrastructure, finance, healthcare, and green development, as bilateral ties continue to deepen under the Vietnam–France comprehensive strategic partnership, according to French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet.
Ho Chi Minh City forecast to see unseasonal rain before Tet
Ho Chi Minh City 17:35 10/02/2026Unseasonal rain is expected in southern Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City, over the next two days due to high-altitude wind disturbances, the region’s weather agency said, warning that some areas could experience heavy downpours that may affect crops and Tet preparations.
Ho Chi Minh City traffic police step up efforts to restore order at wholesale markets ahead of Tet
Ho Chi Minh City 10:24 10/02/2026Traffic police in Ho Chi Minh City are intensifying coordination with relevant forces to restore urban order and ensure traffic safety at wholesale markets as the Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet, approaches, amid increasingly complex traffic conditions.
