Vietnamese man charged with stealing his own motorbike
Vietnam News 19:51 29/01/2026A man in Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam has been charged with theft for retrieving his own motorbike after it was impounded by police over a drink-driving offense.
Vietnam secure second straight win at AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026
Vietnam News 17:16 29/01/2026Vietnam’s futsal team recorded their second consecutive victory at the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 with a 2-0 win over Lebanon on Thursday afternoon, in Group B held in Indonesia.
Ford Bronco expected to make debut in Vietnam
Economy 17:15 29/01/2026Ford has registered design protection for a new Bronco model in Vietnam, signaling potential plans to introduce the SUV to the local market.
Multiple Ho Chi Minh City schools halt boarding meals amid food safety fears
Education 16:26 29/01/2026Several elementary and middle schools in Ho Chi Minh City’s former District 7 on Thursday suspended on-campus lunch services after media reports raised concerns about unsafe food supplied to students, prompting education authorities to order inspections.
Suspect details ‘formula’ behind 3,000 tonnes of chemical-soaked snail meat in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 17:34 28/01/2026The investigation into a massive food safety scandal in Ho Chi Minh City has uncovered chilling details about how Huynh Van Truong processed thousands of metric tons of snail meat using industrial chemicals purchased from Kim Bien Market.
Ho Chi Minh City police bust operation soaking 3,000 tonnes of snail meat in chemicals
Vietnam News 09:39 28/01/2026The Ho Chi Minh City police department’s economic crime division has uncovered a shocking case of food safety violations, involving the use of industrial chemicals to process thousands of metric tons of snail meat for sale on the market.
Director of Vietnamese firm charged with counterfeit chili, dipping sauce production
Vietnam News 14:11 27/01/2026Investigators of the Department of Public Security in Phu Tho Province, northern Vietnam have initiated criminal proceedings against Nguyen Minh Quang, 34, director of Ngan Ha Vinh Phuc Joint Stock Company, for allegedly producing and trading counterfeit chili sauce and dipping sauce.
2 bean sprout producers charged for allegedly using banned substance in northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 15:49 24/01/2026Police in Hung Yen Province, northern Vietnam said on Saturday they had initiated criminal proceedings against two bean sprout producers for violating food safety regulations after discovering they used a banned chemical to stimulate sprout growth.
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.
Engineer returns home to rethink farming in Vietnam
In-Depth 13:10 27/01/2026Vietnamese agriculture is entering a new chapter. A growing number of young people returning home, bringing back skills, training, and a strong belief that farming can be modernized without losing its roots.
Horticulture gains ground in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, fragmented production limits exports: Dutch embassy
In-Depth 17:13 23/01/2026While rice remains the backbone of agriculture in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, the region is gradually diversifying toward horticultural crops, driven by their higher economic value and greater resilience to climate change.
Vietnam, Netherlands discuss tackling saline soils in Mekong Delta
In-Depth 17:07 22/01/2026Horticulture stakeholders from Vietnam and the Netherlands on Wednesday gathered at a business forum in Can Tho City to gain a deeper understanding of salinity intrusion in the Mekong Delta, strengthen cooperation, and facilitate the exchange of innovative solutions and technical knowledge.
Vietnam’s strong 5-year run raises expectations among foreign analysts as 14th National Party Congress opens
In-Depth 17:14 20/01/2026As Vietnam convenes its 14th National Party Congress after five years of strong growth, governance reforms, and broader diplomatic engagement, foreign policymakers and analysts are looking to the congress to set the direction for a new stage of development.
In Vietnam, food safety risks lurk from street eateries to fine dining: experts
In-Depth 09:35 20/01/2026Weak law enforcement, gaps in staff training, and light penalties continue to allow unsafe food practices to persist across Vietnam’s food service industry, exposing consumers to serious health risks despite existing regulations, said industry experts and lawyers.
Suicides in Japan fall below 20,000 for 1st time in 2025
World 17:41 29/01/2026TOKYO -- The number of people who died by suicide in Japan in 2025 came to 19,097, standing below 20,000 for the first time since the statistics began in 1978, preliminary government data showed Thursday.
Japan police conduct 13 undercover probes into 'dark' jobs
World 17:37 29/01/2026TOKYO -- Japanese police conducted 13 undercover investigations into so-called dark part-time jobs through last month, National Police Agency sources said Thursday.
Ho Chi Minh City targets 28% enrollment in science-technology fields by end-2026
Education 17:35 29/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City is seeking to have at least 28 percent of its students enrolled in basic science, engineering and technology disciplines by the end of 2026, as part of an effort to build a skilled workforce to support innovation, digital transformation and long-term economic growth.
China expects record 9.5 billion passenger trips during Lunar New Year
World 17:18 29/01/2026BEIJING - China expects a record 9.50 billion passenger trips to be made during the 40-day spring festival holiday travel period, higher than the 9.02 billion domestic trips last year, a state planning official said on Thursday.
European Council president visits Hanoi metro line project
Vietnam News 17:14 29/01/2026European Council President António Costa visited the underground section of Hanoi’s metro line No. 3 project on Thursday morning, as part of his official trip to Vietnam.
Vincom Retail launches Vincom Collection, a new generation of experience-led commercial streets
Economy 15:30 29/01/2026Vincom Retail JSC on Thursday announced the launch of Vincom Collection, a new brand of experience-focused commercial streets to be developed in major Vinhomes urban areas and key tourism destinations across Vietnam.
Pakistan becomes latest Asian country to introduce checks for deadly Nipah virus
World 15:23 29/01/2026LAHORE/HANOI -- Authorities in Pakistan have ordered enhanced screening of people entering the country for signs of infections of the deadly Nipah virus after India confirmed two cases, adding to the number of Asian countries stepping up controls.
Toyota retains top auto crown in 2025 with record sales
World 15:21 29/01/2026TOKYO - Toyota Motor sold a record 11.3 million vehicles globally in 2025, the company said on Thursday, retaining its crown as the world's top-selling automaker for a sixth consecutive year.
Vietnam’s 2025 ASEAN Eco-Schools Award ceremony scheduled for this weekend
Education 15:19 29/01/2026Vietnam’s 2025 ASEAN Eco-Schools Award ceremony, themed ‘Plastic-Waste-Free Schools,’ is scheduled to take place on Saturday morning in Cau Giay Ward, Hanoi, with the participation of 800 delegates.
Samsung sees acute chip shortage persisting, warns of mobiles headwind after profit triples
World 15:13 29/01/2026SEOUL -- Samsung Electronics forecast a worsening chip shortage this year driven by the AI boom, with strong memory demand benefiting its mainstay chip business but creating headwinds for its other units like smartphones and displays.
$18.7bn transit-oriented overhaul proposed for Ho Chi Minh City’s Hang Xanh junction
Ho Chi Minh City 14:37 29/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC (CII) has proposed a VND486.6 trillion (US$18.7 billion) transit-oriented redevelopment of the Hang Xanh junction, a major traffic gateway in Vietnam’s commercial hub, the company said.
European Council president visits Hanoi metro line project
Vietnam News 17:14 29/01/2026European Council President António Costa visited the underground section of Hanoi’s metro line No. 3 project on Thursday morning, as part of his official trip to Vietnam.
Police bust largest indoor cannabis growing operation in Da Nang
Vietnam News 14:24 29/01/2026Police in Vietnam’s central city of Da Nang have arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly cultivating, storing, and selling cannabis after uncovering nearly 100 plants grown indoors using a closed-system setup, authorities said on Wednesday.
Nearly 4 tonnes of food products of unknown origin seized in Vietnam ahead of Tet
Vietnam News 12:48 29/01/2026Police in Quang Ninh Province, northern Vietnam have discovered and confiscated nearly four metric tons of food products of unknown origin that were about to be released onto the market ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet.
Vietnam starts to launch time-limited visa exemption scheme for special foreigners
Vietnam News 12:38 29/01/2026Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh has signed Decision No. 161 approving a plan to implement a decree on time-limited visa exemptions for foreign nationals, classified as special beneficiaries serving the country's socio-economic growth.
European Council president begins official visit to Vietnam
Vietnam News 10:34 29/01/2026President of the European Council António Costa arrived in Hanoi on Wednesday evening, beginning his two-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong.
$18.7bn transit-oriented overhaul proposed for Ho Chi Minh City’s Hang Xanh junction
Ho Chi Minh City 14:37 29/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC (CII) has proposed a VND486.6 trillion (US$18.7 billion) transit-oriented redevelopment of the Hang Xanh junction, a major traffic gateway in Vietnam’s commercial hub, the company said.
Suspect details ‘formula’ behind 3,000 tonnes of chemical-soaked snail meat in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 17:34 28/01/2026The investigation into a massive food safety scandal in Ho Chi Minh City has uncovered chilling details about how Huynh Van Truong processed thousands of metric tons of snail meat using industrial chemicals purchased from Kim Bien Market.
Giant horse sculptures take shape for Ho Chi Minh City’s Nguyen Hue Flower Street 2026
Ho Chi Minh City 17:22 28/01/2026In a busy workshop on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City, dozens of artisans are racing the clock to finish towering horse sculptures that will anchor the Nguyen Hue Flower Street for the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) break, a centerpiece of the city’s annual holiday celebrations.
Vietnam becomes indispensable partner for Japan: consul general
Ho Chi Minh City 17:03 28/01/2026Japanese Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Ono Masuo affirmed that Vietnam has achieved strong development and become an indispensable partner of Japan while attending a ceremony marking the 66th birthday of Emperor Naruhito of Japan on Tuesday in the Vietnamese city.
Design revealed for $4bn sea-crossing bridge, road project in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 14:18 28/01/2026The Can Gio-Vung Tau sea-crossing bridge and road project in Ho Chi Minh City, with an estimated price tag of VND104.41 trillion (US$4 billion), has unveiled striking design details, including the construction of two artificial islands.
