Vietnam’s Halong Canfoco halts production after CEO arrested in diseased pork probe
Economy 13:17 12/01/2026Halong Canfoco, a major Vietnamese food processing company, has temporarily suspended production at its Hai Phong factory for up to 14 days after its chief executive officer was arrested in an investigation into the procurement and storage of diseased pork allegedly used in canned food products.
Life goes on as rare cold grips Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 13:27 12/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City has been experiencing unusually cold weather in recent days, with overnight temperatures falling to around 16–17 degrees Celsius, among the lowest recorded in years for Vietnam’s southern commercial hub.
Vietnam face Saudi Arabia in decisive final group match at AFC U23 Asian Cup
Vietnam News 11:07 12/01/2026Vietnam’s under-23 team will face hosts Saudi Arabia at 11:30 pm (Vietnam time) on Monday in the final Group A match of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup, with both sides needing a win to keep their knockout-stage hopes alive.
Work accelerates on Hanoi’s $228mn southern axis road
Vietnam News 10:54 12/01/2026Hanoi is speeding up work on its southern axis road, a major infrastructure project stretching more than 41 kilometers and carrying a price tag of over VND6 trillion (US$228 million).
Phu Quoc Airport ramps up operations as international arrivals soar
Travel 17:07 05/01/2026Phu Quoc International Airport in Phu Quoc Special Zone, an island in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam, is operating at full capacity to handle a record surge of international visitors, with around 80 flights arriving daily as the island cements its status as a top tourist destination in early 2026.
Workers skip New Year break to speed up APEC 2027 projects in Vietnam
Vietnam News 17:31 03/01/2026Thousands of workers have stayed on the job through the New Year holiday to accelerate the construction of major infrastructure projects in Phu Quoc Special Zone, an island destination administered by An Giang Province in southern Vietnam, to serve the 2027 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.
Int’l tourists gravitate to Vietnam’s Phu Quoc for day-to-night activities on New Year’s Day
Travel 14:23 02/01/2026Phu Quoc Special Zone, administered by An Giang Province in southern Vietnam, welcomed nearly 7,000 foreign visitors on January 1, 2026, with many enjoying the island’s high-end attractions from daytime sightseeing through night-time entertainment.
Vietnamese conglomerate takes over operations of Phu Quoc int'l airport
Economy 14:02 02/01/2026Leading Vietnamese conglomerate Sun Group officially assumed the management and operation of Phu Quoc International Airport on Thursday, a major shift in the administration of one of southern Vietnam's busiest aviation gateways as the island prepares for large-scale international events, including the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in 2027.
From bike lane to bicycle city: Ho Chi Minh City’s long road ahead
In-Depth 09:14 10/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City has just opened a pilot bicycle-priority lane along a roughly-six-kilometer stretch of Mai Chi Tho Avenue. It is a welcome experiment, but one that also highlights how far the city still has to go.
‘Make in Vietnam’: A strategic choice
In-Depth 16:36 08/01/2026The year 2026 marks a pivotal stage in Vietnam’s transition to a new growth model, one that demands high growth be matched by improvements in quality and competitiveness.
Wildlife rescue efforts sharply grow in Ho Chi Minh City
In-Depth 09:01 06/01/2026In Ho Chi Minh City, public awareness of wildlife protection has continued to improve, with more residents voluntarily handing over wild animals, alongside ongoing efforts by forest rangers to receive, care for, and release them back into their natural habitats.
The new math of work: When quitting changed meaning
In-Depth 14:15 04/01/2026Quitting is not the kind of thing that usually comes with a candle. In the weeks around Christmas 2025, it did.
Expert flags bottlenecks in Ho Chi Minh City’s digital economy
In-Depth 10:12 02/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City should urgently remove two major bottlenecks over hard infrastructure and legal frameworks to unlock the potential of digital economy development.
'Acoustic hazard': Noise complaints spark Vietnam pickleball wars
In-Depth 15:14 28/12/2025The piercing pop-pop of pickleball paddles starts before sunrise and ends after midnight at dozens of newly built courts across Hanoi, as residents relish one of Vietnam's fastest-growing sports -- or rage at the noise it makes.
Op-ed: To make ‘banh mi’ safe, Vietnamese vendors must change
In-Depth 12:22 26/12/2025‘Banh mi’ is not just a convenient meal; it is part of urban life and a defining feature of Vietnam’s street-food culture.
When AI cameras reshape public conduct in Vietnam
In-Depth 14:34 24/12/2025Arriving in Hanoi last week, I noticed something quietly striking as lines of vehicles waited neatly behind stop lines.
Malaysia suspends access to Musk's Grok AI: regulator
World 14:54 12/01/2026Malaysia suspended access to Elon Musk's chatbot Grok over AI-generated pornographic content, the country's tech regulator said on Sunday.
Ho Chi Minh City to break ground on $5.5bn national sports complex in mid-January
Ho Chi Minh City 14:23 12/01/2026The Rach Chiec national sports complex project, which is poised to become a landmark for Ho Chi Minh City, will get off the ground on January 15, with a total capital of over VND145 trillion (US$5.5 billion).
Australia to prioritise antimony, gallium, rare earths in A$1.2 billion reserve
World 14:22 12/01/2026MELBOURNE -- Australia will prioritise antimony, gallium and rare earth elements as part of its A$1.2 billion ($802 million) strategic reserve, it said on Monday, as its Treasurer Jim Chalmers prepares to join a G7 meeting to discuss critical minerals.
Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong’s GSM reaches billion-US dollar valuation
Economy 13:29 12/01/2026Green and Smart Mobility JSC (GSM), a taxi and electric vehicle rental company owned by Vietnam’s richest man Pham Nhat Vuong, has announced the completion of a capital increase, raising its charter capital from VND25 trillion (US$951 million) to VND35.5 trillion ($1.35 billion), representing a 42-percent growth rate.
Germany's Merz heads to India to bolster trade, security ties
World 13:14 12/01/2026German Chancellor Friedrich Merz left for India on Sunday for a visit to bolster economic and security ties between the top EU economy and the Asian population giant.
Vietnamese fifth grader scores 8.0 on IELTS on first attempt
Education 13:13 12/01/2026Tran Dinh Hoang Phuc was still in elementary school when he walked out of an IELTS test room earlier this month, unfazed by an exam many adults find intimidating.
Vietnam fighter strikes gold at Asian MMA championship
Vietnam News 10:43 12/01/2026Vietnam’s Lo Thi Phung won a gold medal at the 2026 Asian MMA Championship in China on Sunday after submitting Iran’s Akbaridastgerdi Mobin 50 seconds into the women’s 49 kg final.
Ho Chi Minh City approves $211mn investment in green park, road expansion project
Ho Chi Minh City 10:24 12/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City authorities have approved the implementation of a major infrastructure project to widen Ton That Thuyet Street and develop a green park along the Te Canal, with total investment exceeding VND5.554 trillion (US$211 million).
Japan sets sail on rare earth hunt as China tightens supplies
World 10:10 12/01/2026SHIZUOKA, Japan - A Japanese mining ship departed on Monday for a remote coral atoll to probe mud rich in rare earths, part of Tokyo's drive to curb its reliance on China for critical minerals as Beijing tightens supply.
Fed's Powell says Trump administration has threatened him with a criminal indictment
World 09:41 12/01/2026WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration has threatened to indict Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over Congressional testimony he gave last summer about a Fed building project, an action Powell called a "pretext" to gain more influence over the central bank and monetary policy.
Vietnam fighter strikes gold at Asian MMA championship
Vietnam News 10:43 12/01/2026Vietnam’s Lo Thi Phung won a gold medal at the 2026 Asian MMA Championship in China on Sunday after submitting Iran’s Akbaridastgerdi Mobin 50 seconds into the women’s 49 kg final.
Outgoing US Ambassador Knapper pledges continued support for Vietnam
Vietnam News 16:04 11/01/2026Outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper expressed confidence in the continued growth of Vietnam-U.S. relations and reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the bilateral partnership as a friend of Vietnam during a farewell meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Hanoi on Saturday.
Police uncover foreigner-linked prostitution disguised as massage services at 2 famous hotels in Da Nang
Vietnam News 10:40 11/01/2026Police in Da Nang City, central Vietnam have uncovered an organized prostitution ring that offered sex services to both Vietnamese and foreigners, operating under the guise of spa and massage services at two well-known hotels in the city.
Ho Chi Minh City to break ground on $5.5bn national sports complex in mid-January
Ho Chi Minh City 14:23 12/01/2026The Rach Chiec national sports complex project, which is poised to become a landmark for Ho Chi Minh City, will get off the ground on January 15, with a total capital of over VND145 trillion (US$5.5 billion).
Ho Chi Minh City approves $211mn investment in green park, road expansion project
Ho Chi Minh City 10:24 12/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City authorities have approved the implementation of a major infrastructure project to widen Ton That Thuyet Street and develop a green park along the Te Canal, with total investment exceeding VND5.554 trillion (US$211 million).
Ho Chi Minh City backs US semiconductor giant AMD’s R&D investment
Ho Chi Minh City 16:50 11/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s southern economic hub, is launching initiatives to help U.S. semiconductor leader Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) establish a research and development (R&D) center at the Saigon High-Tech Park.
Sidewalk construction left in disarray around schools, hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 16:18 11/01/2026Several sidewalks and drain covers on Trieu Quang Phuc and Pham Huu Chi Streets and the area surrounding Cho Ray Hospital in Cho Lon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City have been left unfinished for weeks, causing significant inconvenience for students, patients, and local residents.
Ho Chi Minh City sets investment cap at Saigon Hi-Tech Park at $100mn per hectare
Ho Chi Minh City 16:06 11/01/2026The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has set the investment cap at its Saigon Hi-Tech Park at VND2.6 trillion (US$100 million) per hectare, a move widely seen as opening a new race to attract large-scale data centers and strategic technology investors.
