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 halts sales of certain infant formula from France, Australia over cereulide toxin concerns
Vietnam News 16:41 28/01/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has ordered the immediate suspension of sales and a recall of several imported infant formula batches from France and Australia after international safety alerts warned the products may be contaminated with cereulide, a toxin that poses serious health risks to infants and young children.
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.
Wuling Bingo 2026 spotted in Vietnam, with expected price from $15,300
Economy 17:07 28/01/2026The 2026 Wuling Bingo electric car has been spotted at a manufacturing facility in Vietnam and is being transported to local dealerships, signaling an imminent market launch, with an estimated price from VND399 million (US$15,300).
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.
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.
Programmed drones sow green seeds over Vietnam’s desert forest
In-Depth 17:17 19/01/2026Facing harsh dry conditions, Nui Chua National Park in south-central Khanh Hoa Province has teamed up with OMO, a brand under major consumer goods company Unilever Vietnam, to pilot a drone-based reforestation initiative to restore vegetation in areas where conventional tree planting is nearly impossible.
Japanese among female scientists to be inscribed on Eiffel Tower
World 19:29 28/01/2026PARIS -- Japanese physicist Toshiko Yuasa is among the 72 female scientists set to join the currently male-only list of names inscribed on the Eiffel Tower, the city of Paris has said.
Overseas assets held by Japan residents hit record in 2024
World 19:29 28/01/2026TOKYO -- Overseas assets held by wealthy residents of Japan in 2024 rose 26.3 pct from the previous year to a record high of 8,194.5 billion yen, the National Tax Agency said Wednesday.
2 pandas arrive in China from Japan
World 17:56 28/01/2026CHENGDU, CHINA -- Twin giant pandas, Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, arrived in Sichuan Province in southwestern China on Wednesday after leaving Tokyo's Ueno Zoo the previous day.
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.
Vietnam steps up preventive measures amid regional Nipah virus concerns
Vietnam News 17:12 28/01/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has ordered hospitals and health authorities nationwide to strengthen preventive and control measures against Nipah virus disease amid concerns over the virus’s potential entry after recent cases were reported in India.
South Korea court sentences former first lady to jail term for bribery
World 15:50 28/01/2026SEOUL -- A South Korean court sentenced former first lady Kim Keon Hee on Wednesday to one year and eight months in jail after finding her guilty of accepting Chanel bags and a diamond pendant from Unification Church officials in return for political favours.
Cuba unveils statue of national hero José Martí in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam News 15:44 28/01/2026A bronze bust of Cuban national hero José Martí was inaugurated on Tuesday at the Cuban Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, honoring a pioneering intellectual whose ideals helped lay the foundations of the enduring friendship between Vietnam and Cuba.
Deputy chief minister of India's Maharashtra state among five dead in air charter crash
World 15:02 28/01/2026DELHI - The deputy chief minister of India's wealthiest state of Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar, died on Wednesday, along with four other people on board, when his charter aircraft went down in flames, the aviation regulator said.
Hanoi eyes relocation of over 860,000 inner-city residents for urban restructuring
Vietnam News 14:22 28/01/2026The Hanoi People’s Committee has sent a report to the municipal People’s Council, proposing the relocation of more than 860,000 residents from inner-city areas over the next decade, as part of an ambitious plan to restructure the capital’s urban space.
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.
Hanoi police charge 4 over illegal dumping of thousands of tonnes of construction waste
Vietnam News 12:29 28/01/2026Hanoi police have charged four people, including the directors of three environmental services companies, over the illegal dumping of thousands of tonnes of construction waste on agricultural land in the capital, authorities said on Tuesday.
Vietnam steps up preventive measures amid regional Nipah virus concerns
Vietnam News 17:12 28/01/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has ordered hospitals and health authorities nationwide to strengthen preventive and control measures against Nipah virus disease amid concerns over the virus’s potential entry after recent cases were reported in India.
Cuba unveils statue of national hero José Martí in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam News 15:44 28/01/2026A bronze bust of Cuban national hero José Martí was inaugurated on Tuesday at the Cuban Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, honoring a pioneering intellectual whose ideals helped lay the foundations of the enduring friendship between Vietnam and Cuba.
Hanoi eyes relocation of over 860,000 inner-city residents for urban restructuring
Vietnam News 14:22 28/01/2026The Hanoi People’s Committee has sent a report to the municipal People’s Council, proposing the relocation of more than 860,000 residents from inner-city areas over the next decade, as part of an ambitious plan to restructure the capital’s urban space.
Hanoi police charge 4 over illegal dumping of thousands of tonnes of construction waste
Vietnam News 12:29 28/01/2026Hanoi police have charged four people, including the directors of three environmental services companies, over the illegal dumping of thousands of tonnes of construction waste on agricultural land in the capital, authorities said on Tuesday.
Vietnam military aircraft crashes in central highlands, pilot ejects safely
Vietnam News 11:49 28/01/2026A Vietnamese military training aircraft crashed in a mountainous area of the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak on Wednesday, but the pilot ejected safely and has since recovered, the Ministry of National Defense 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.
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.
Ho Chi Minh City tightens airport screening over Nipah virus risk
Ho Chi Minh City 10:05 28/01/2026Health authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have stepped up screening and surveillance at Tan Son Nhat International Airport for passengers arriving from or transiting through areas affected by the Nipah virus after India reported new confirmed cases, the city’s health department said on Wednesday.
Transport projects bring Can Gio closer to downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 16:33 26/01/2026A series of large-scale, technically complex transport projects are being rolled out simultaneously in Can Gio, Ho Chi Minh City, gradually reshaping the area’s connectivity with the heart of the city and the southern key economic region.
Temporary park in downtown Ho Chi Minh City handed over to serve Lunar New Year holiday
Ho Chi Minh City 11:34 26/01/2026A newly-completed public park at a long-idle prime land lot in Ho Chi Minh City has been handed over to local authorities for management and public use, offering residents a new green space just in time for the Lunar New Year holiday, slated for next month.
