Over 6mn Vietnamese to receive cash gifts for National Party Congress, Lunar New Year celebrations
Vietnam News 16:48 29/12/2025More than 6.28 million people across Vietnam, including residents with meritorious service, social protection beneficiaries, and other vulnerable groups, will receive a cash gift of VND400,000 (US$15) per person in celebration of the National Party Congress and 2026 Lunar New Year holiday.
Ho Chi Minh City police help Turkish tourist recover lost iPhone
Ho Chi Minh City 20:20 29/12/2025Police in Ho Chi Minh City have helped a Turkish tourist recover a lost iPhone after he accidentally left it in a ride-hailing taxi, an incident highlighting ongoing efforts by local police to support residents and foreign visitors.
Vietnam’s 80 million-user messaging giant Zalo puts spotlight on parent VNG’s business
Economy 16:36 29/12/2025Vietnam’s most widely used messaging app Zalo has drawn public attention after updating its terms of service to clarify access to and use of user data, putting a spotlight on how the platform with nearly 80 million users generates revenue and is structured within its parent company VNG.
Vietnam bans social media from ID photo requests, eavesdropping from 2026
Vietnam News 15:12 29/12/2025Social media and online communication platforms in Vietnam will be prohibited from requesting users’ ID photos or secretly recording calls and messages, starting January 1, 2026, under the newly passed Law on Personal Data Protection, aimed at strengthening digital privacy and user rights.
Vietnam reports 415 killed or missing in natural disasters in 2025
Vietnam News 11:42 26/12/2025Vietnam has recorded 415 people killed or missing and 728 injured due to natural disasters so far in 2025, the Ministry of Public Security said on Friday.
Police probe dam releases in Vietnam’s Dak Lak, where historic floods killed 113
Vietnam News 18:31 20/12/2025Historic floods that struck Dak Lak Province, south-central Vietnam, late last month left 113 people dead and caused massive damage, provincial authorities said, adding that the Ministry of Public Security is investigating whether the discharge of the Song Ba Ha hydropower plant was conducted properly.
How central Vietnam can ease pain of natural disasters
Vietnam News 17:39 17/12/2025For central Vietnam to truly ‘live with floods,’ it needs fundamental, long-term solutions built on three key pillars, including reorganizing living space, restoring natural ecosystems, and strengthening community capacity.
Vietnam's Khanh Hoa warns of new flood risk, orders evacuations from high-risk areas
Vietnam News 13:22 10/12/2025The administration of Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam has issued an urgent warning about a possible new flood wave on local rivers and streams from Tuesday night to Thursday, calling on authorities to prepare immediate evacuations from areas prone to flooding and landslides.
'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.
Digital infidelity in Vietnam: Married to the game or to each other?
In-Depth 10:57 23/12/2025Infidelity in the digital age no longer needs a hotel room or a paper trail but it rather unfolds quietly through screens and usernames.
Sedentary lifestyles drive rise in early joint degeneration among young adults in Vietnam
In-Depth 13:33 22/12/2025Young adults in Vietnam are increasingly being diagnosed with joint and spine disorders once associated mainly with old age, as sedentary lifestyles and heavy technology use take a growing toll on musculoskeletal health.
Who’s teaching Vietnam’s next generation how to live in cyberspace?
In-Depth 12:16 21/12/2025One day he was on the TEDx stage delivering an inspiring speech and the next day he was named a fraud. Last month, a rising IELTS creator who aspired to make English learning more affordable for Vietnamese students stumbled through a few mispronunciations and awkward grammatical errors.
Refereeing controversies deepen chaos at SEA Games in Thailand
In-Depth 14:21 19/12/2025Amid a 2025 Southeast Asian Games already weighed down by logistical failures and complaints from athletes, a wave of refereeing controversies has pushed the regional competition into deeper disarray.
Businesses and the journey to shaping Vietnam’s future for every child
In-Depth 14:00 18/12/2025In a new development context shaped by climate change, digital transformation and population ageing, Vietnam is increasingly recognizing investment in children as a decisive driver of national competitiveness.
Japan to begin full-scale selection of new casino resort sites
World 17:26 29/12/2025TOKYO -- The Japanese government is set to begin full procedures to select locations for casino-featuring integrated resorts following Osaka, western Japan.
Boy dies after becoming trapped in escalator in Hokkaido
World 17:20 29/12/2025TOKYO -- A five-year-old boy died after becoming trapped in an escalator at a ski resort in Otaru in the northernmost Japan prefecture of Hokkaido, according to local police.
Australia says Bondi review to check if terror attack could have been averted
World 17:12 29/12/2025SYDNEY -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday an independent review into law enforcement agencies set up after the Bondi mass shooting will assess whether authorities could have taken additional steps to prevent the terror attack.
Woman stabbed in Tokyo; suspected attacker at large
World 17:11 29/12/2025TOKYO -- A woman was stabbed multiple times in the upper body in Tokyo around noon Monday and was taken to a hospital while remaining conscious, according to investigative sources.
Vietnamese women’s football refocuses on Asian Cup, World Cup qualification after SEA Games
Vietnam News 16:40 29/12/2025The Vietnamese women’s national football team are preparing for the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup finals as they target qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, following a runner-up finish at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games earlier this month.
In Vietnam, foreign manufacturers invest in worker housing to secure labor
Economy 16:26 29/12/2025When 21-year-old Duong Tam left her home province of Bac Ninh to work as an intern at Pegatron Vietnam, an electronics manufacturer supplying Apple and Microsoft, she expected to rent a small room near the factory in northern Hai Phong City to cut commuting costs.
Startup partners with mobile retailer to pilot drone delivery in Saigon Hi-Tech Park
Ho Chi Minh City 16:20 29/12/2025Tech startup Saolatek on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding with mobile retail chain Di Dong Viet to jointly test delivery services by unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), or drone, at the Saigon Hi-Tech Park in Ho Chi Minh City.
Eight teams compete at open sailing regatta in Vietnam’s Can Tho
Travel 16:18 29/12/2025The 2025 Can Tho open sailing regatta on Monday kicked off at Tan Dai Phong tourist boat pier in Ninh Kieu Ward, Can Tho City, southern Vietnam, with eight teams from various provinces and cities competing over a 2,500-meter course on the Hau River.
Thai factory output unexpectedly falls 4.24% y/y in November
World 15:12 29/12/2025BANGKOK - Thailand's manufacturing production index unexpectedly dropped 4.24% in November from a year earlier due to lower petroleum output, the strong baht and a border conflict with Cambodia, the industry ministry said on Monday.
South Korean president vows to reveal truth on anniversary of Jeju Air crash
World 14:27 29/12/2025SEOUL -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday apologised to the families of the 179 people who died in a Jeju Air crash a year ago, vowing to reveal the truth behind the worst aircraft accident on the country's soil.
Multiple food safety violations found in school meal supply in Hanoi
Vietnam News 14:15 29/12/2025Police in Hanoi have uncovered a series of serious food safety violations by Nhat Anh Import-Export Service and Trading Company, the supplier of semi-boarding meals for four elementary schools in the Vietnamese capital.
Vietnamese women’s football refocuses on Asian Cup, World Cup qualification after SEA Games
Vietnam News 16:40 29/12/2025The Vietnamese women’s national football team are preparing for the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup finals as they target qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, following a runner-up finish at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games earlier this month.
Multiple food safety violations found in school meal supply in Hanoi
Vietnam News 14:15 29/12/2025Police in Hanoi have uncovered a series of serious food safety violations by Nhat Anh Import-Export Service and Trading Company, the supplier of semi-boarding meals for four elementary schools in the Vietnamese capital.
Zalo updates terms to expand personal data collection, sparks backlash in Vietnam
Vietnam News 13:40 29/12/2025Vietnamese messaging app Zalo has abruptly required millions of users to accept its updated terms of service, raising concerns over privacy and data security just days before Vietnam’s Law on Personal Data Protection takes effect on January 1, 2026.
3 children drown while swimming in irrigation pond in Vietnam
Vietnam News 11:35 29/12/2025Three young children drowned on Sunday after slipping into a coffee irrigation pond in Ea Kly Commune, Dak Lak Province, located in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, while swimming with friends, local authorities said, highlighting ongoing concerns over child drowning risks in rural regions.
Vietnam affected by 2 major football controversies cited in 2025 reviews
Vietnam News 11:32 29/12/2025Two football incidents involving Vietnam were cited by international media outlets in year-end reviews of major controversies in world football in 2025, including a refereeing error at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and a player eligibility case concerning Malaysia.
Startup partners with mobile retailer to pilot drone delivery in Saigon Hi-Tech Park
Ho Chi Minh City 16:20 29/12/2025Tech startup Saolatek on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding with mobile retail chain Di Dong Viet to jointly test delivery services by unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), or drone, at the Saigon Hi-Tech Park in Ho Chi Minh City.
This small stall offers a taste of Nha Trang’s ‘banh can’ in downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 13:52 29/12/2025In the bustling heart of Ho Chi Minh City, a small 'banh can' stall tucked deep inside alley 100/73 Tran Hung Dao Street has long been a familiar stop for generations of diners, from local residents to regulars who have been coming for decades.
Ho Chi Minh City police arrest 5 for producing fake Thai medicated oil
Ho Chi Minh City 10:35 29/12/2025Police in Ho Chi Minh City have detained five individuals and charged them with manufacturing and distributing hundreds of thousands of counterfeit bottles of Siang Pure Oil, a well-known Thai medicated oil brand.
Ho Chi Minh City streets littered with household, construction waste
Ho Chi Minh City 08:54 29/12/2025Despite prohibition signs and warning boards, the illegal dumping of household and construction waste continues unabated on several streets in Ho Chi Minh City, creating eyesores and raising concerns about environmental pollution and public safety.
How lifestyle economy makes a livable Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 16:52 28/12/2025Ho Chi Minh City has been increasingly talking about ‘lifestyle economy’ as a new driver of growth, but for a metropolis of more than 10 million people, sustainable development must begin with the everyday rhythms of the majority of its residents.
