Vietnam jails Miss Grand International Thuy Tien in Kera gummy fraud case
Vietnam News 19:41 20/11/2025The People’s Court of Ho Chi Minh City has sentenced five defendants, including Miss Grand International 2021 Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien, to jail terms for deceiving consumers through the false advertising of Kera Supergreens Gummies, a vegetable supplement sold by Chi Em Rot Group JSC (CER Group) and Asian Life JSC.
Vietnam returns to global moderate English proficiency group: EF
Education 17:16 20/11/2025Vietnam has improved its global English proficiency score in 2025, returning to the ‘moderate proficiency’ group after a year in the ‘low proficiency’ category, according to Swiss educational organization Education First (EF).
2 million students in Ho Chi Minh City to perform Vovinam to set new record
Education 19:34 20/11/2025Students at Ho Chi Minh City’s Le Hong Phong High School for the Gifted on Tuesday rehearsed a Vovinam music-martial arts routine for Vietnamese Teachers’ Day (November 20) celebration, part of preparations for a record attempt scheduled for the end of the month with up to two million participants.
Expanding public toilets: A pressing urban need in Vietnam
Vietnam News 16:07 20/11/2025"It has become common for people to suffer on the streets owing to the lack of public toilets, with women facing even greater challenges than men."
Vietnam flooding death toll rises to 16
Vietnam News 17:12 20/11/2025Rescuers plucked stranded people from the rooftops of submerged homes as widespread flooding inundated central Vietnam, where authorities said on Thursday at least 16 people have died.
Floodwaters on Ba River in central Vietnam rise over 1m above 1993 historic peak
Vietnam News 15:42 20/11/2025Floodwaters on the Ba River in Dak Lak Province, central Vietnam rose past the historic 1993 level by approximately 1.07m on Wednesday evening, driven by widespread heavy rain and massive inflows into hydropower reservoirs across the region.
Tens of thousands of homes in Vietnam’s Dak Lak submerged in worst flooding in over 30 years
Vietnam News 13:41 20/11/2025Residents across the eastern part of Dak Lak Province, known as the former Phu Yen Province in south-central Vietnam, experienced rising, fast-moving floodwaters triggered by torrential rain on Tuesday night and Wednesday, with tens of thousands of houses flooded in the most severe inundation seen in more than three decades.
Floods, landslides kill 10, cause $10.8mn in damage in Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa
Vietnam News 15:54 19/11/2025Severe floods and landslides triggered by days of heavy rain have devastated Khanh Hoa Province in south-central Vietnam, leaving 10 people dead and two missing, and resulting in a preliminary estimate of US$10.8 million in damage, local authorities said.
Australia’s green energy support reaches deep into Vietnam’s pig farming sector
In-Depth 10:07 20/11/2025At VinFast’s electric bus factory on Vietnam’s northern coast, Australian-backed financing has helped roll more than 150 e-buses off the line as part of the country’s first fully electric public transport fleet.
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.
Meta to remove under-16 Australians from Facebook, Instagram on December 4
World 17:31 20/11/2025Australians younger than 16 will be removed from Facebook and Instagram on December 4, tech giant Meta said Thursday, as Canberra prepares to enforce sweeping laws banning teens from social media.
Vietnam flooding death toll rises to 16
Vietnam News 17:12 20/11/2025Rescuers plucked stranded people from the rooftops of submerged homes as widespread flooding inundated central Vietnam, where authorities said on Thursday at least 16 people have died.
Ho Chi Minh City, Czech Republic pledge enhanced cooperation, support consulate re-opening
Ho Chi Minh City 16:59 20/11/2025Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City administration Nguyen Van Duoc and President of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic Milos Vystrcil agreed on Wednesday to expand cooperation across multiple sectors and support the re-opening of the Czech Consulate General in the city.
South Korea ferry runs aground after officer distracted by phone: coast guard
World 16:58 20/11/2025A South Korean ferry ran aground after the helmsman became distracted by his mobile phone, a member of the coast guard told AFP on Thursday.
Use of nail salons by men gradually spreading in Japan
World 16:57 20/11/2025TOKYO -- Use of nail salons by men has been gradually spreading in Japan in recent years, reflecting their growing consciousness about taking care of their looks.
World's richest nations are pulling back from global development efforts, study shows
World 16:57 20/11/2025Two dozen of the world's richest nations, including the United States and Japan, are pulling back from their global development push, a study published on Thursday shows, with many slashing aid budgets and cash funnelled through multilateral lenders.
Vietnam Airlines, Etihad Airways launch codeshare to expand Middle East connections
Travel 16:42 20/11/2025Vietnam Airlines and United Arab Emirates flag carrier Etihad Airways have launched a codeshare partnership that becomes effective on Friday, expanding seamless connections for travelers moving between Vietnam, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.
Japan panel to discuss orderly coexistence with foreigners
World 16:32 20/11/2025TOKYO -- The Japanese government will soon hold the first meeting of a new panel of experts to discuss ways to realize a society of orderly coexistence with foreign people, Jiji Press has learned.
Floodwaters on Ba River in central Vietnam rise over 1m above 1993 historic peak
Vietnam News 15:42 20/11/2025Floodwaters on the Ba River in Dak Lak Province, central Vietnam rose past the historic 1993 level by approximately 1.07m on Wednesday evening, driven by widespread heavy rain and massive inflows into hydropower reservoirs across the region.
Access to Vietnam’s Da Lat severely disrupted following landslides
Vietnam News 15:16 20/11/2025Road access to Da Lat, a popular tourist destination in Vietnam, located in newly-merged Lam Dong Province, has become increasingly difficult due to the closures of three major passes on National Highway 20, including D’Ran, Prenn, and Mimosa, following landslides.
Cambodia releases rare captive-bred storks in conservation breakthrough
World 13:52 20/11/2025Conservationists in Cambodia have for the first time released two captive-bred Greater Adjutant Stork chicks into the wild as part of an ongoing programme to revive a species under threat from poaching and habitat loss.
Vietnam flooding death toll rises to 16
Vietnam News 17:12 20/11/2025Rescuers plucked stranded people from the rooftops of submerged homes as widespread flooding inundated central Vietnam, where authorities said on Thursday at least 16 people have died.
Floodwaters on Ba River in central Vietnam rise over 1m above 1993 historic peak
Vietnam News 15:42 20/11/2025Floodwaters on the Ba River in Dak Lak Province, central Vietnam rose past the historic 1993 level by approximately 1.07m on Wednesday evening, driven by widespread heavy rain and massive inflows into hydropower reservoirs across the region.
Access to Vietnam’s Da Lat severely disrupted following landslides
Vietnam News 15:16 20/11/2025Road access to Da Lat, a popular tourist destination in Vietnam, located in newly-merged Lam Dong Province, has become increasingly difficult due to the closures of three major passes on National Highway 20, including D’Ran, Prenn, and Mimosa, following landslides.
Tens of thousands of homes in Vietnam’s Dak Lak submerged in worst flooding in over 30 years
Vietnam News 13:41 20/11/2025Residents across the eastern part of Dak Lak Province, known as the former Phu Yen Province in south-central Vietnam, experienced rising, fast-moving floodwaters triggered by torrential rain on Tuesday night and Wednesday, with tens of thousands of houses flooded in the most severe inundation seen in more than three decades.
94,000 Vietnamese adolescents fall victim to online sexual abuse
Vietnam News 12:54 20/11/2025About 94,000 Internet users aged 12 to 17 in Vietnam have fallen victim to online sexual exploitation and abuse, according to information shared at a Wednesday training session in Hanoi on protecting children and promoting safe and creative online interaction.
Ho Chi Minh City, Czech Republic pledge enhanced cooperation, support consulate re-opening
Ho Chi Minh City 16:59 20/11/2025Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City administration Nguyen Van Duoc and President of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic Milos Vystrcil agreed on Wednesday to expand cooperation across multiple sectors and support the re-opening of the Czech Consulate General in the city.
Public toilet ‘vanishes’ overnight, then reappears at corner of Saigon street
Ho Chi Minh City 13:15 20/11/2025A public toilet at 2-4-6 Hai Ba Trung Street in Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City unexpectedly reappeared after its managing unit reported it ‘missing’ about a week ago.
Ho Chi Minh City’s green space lags behind many Southeast Asian cities: experts
Ho Chi Minh City 16:06 19/11/2025Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s southern hub, has only 1.5 square meters of green space per person, far below regional and global standards, prompting experts to warn of public health risks and call for swift improvements at a seminar on Tuesday.
3 of 7 colonial-era villas at 1 Ly Thai To site in Ho Chi Minh City require demolition: authorities
Ho Chi Minh City 14:01 19/11/2025Three out of seven colonial-era villas located at the 1 Ly Thai To site in Vuon Lai Ward, Ho Chi Minh City have suffered severe structural deterioration and require urgent intervention, while the remaining four villas are still deemed structurally sound.
Ho Chi Minh City faces waste backlogs as landfill restricts daytime operations
Ho Chi Minh City 15:06 18/11/2025Ho Chi Minh City is confronting a growing risk of daily waste accumulation after the Da Phuoc landfill announced it will accept garbage only at night starting from December 1, 2025.
