Foreign national jailed for 6 years for circulating $36,300 worth of fake bills in Vietnam
Vietnam News 14:02 23/01/2026A provincial court in southern Vietnam has sentenced an Uzbek to six years in prison for possessing and circulating US$36,300 worth of counterfeit banknotes on Phu Quoc Island, a special zone administered by An Giang Province, following a scheme that targeted local shops and currency exchange points.
Hanoi kindergartens, elementary schools allowed to close when temperatures drop below 10°C
Education 10:58 23/01/2026The Hanoi Department of Education and Training has announced that kindergarten and elementary school students will stay home when outdoor temperatures fall below 10 degrees Celsius, with the schools allowed to switch to online learning to ensure student safety.
New look of Ho Chi Minh City’s iconic Ben Thanh Market enchants residents, tourists
Ho Chi Minh City 11:56 23/01/2026After just a few days of renovation, Ben Thanh Market in downtown Ho Chi Minh City has taken on a strikingly refreshed appearance, surprising and captivating both residents and tourists.
Jardine unit to exit Vietnam’s largest dairy firm with planned sale of entire 6% stake
Economy 12:40 23/01/2026Platinum Victory Pte Ltd, a unit of Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited and part of the Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited, has registered to sell its entire stake in Vietnam Dairy Products JSC (Vinamilk), Vietnam’s largest dairy firm, according to a regulatory filing.
“Vietnam’s ‘Golden Era’ is not just a hope. It is already well underway”
Expat Life 08:21 23/01/2026"As we navigate the opening weeks of 2026, looking back at the term of Vietnam’s 13th National Party Congress reveals more than just a recovery; it highlights a fundamental structural ascent."
14th National Party Congress to open new chapter for Vietnam: foreign ambassadors
Vietnam News 16:09 22/01/2026Foreign ambassadors have expressed confidence that the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam will mark the beginning of a new chapter in the country’s development, bringing historic and positive changes.
Snipers, police dogs deployed to safeguard Vietnam’s 14th National Party Congress
Vietnam News 18:00 21/01/2026Elite mobile police snipers have been positioned at strategic high points, while police dogs are being used to detect explosives at key locations to ensure absolute security for Vietnam’s ongoing 14th National Party Congress, which opened in Hanoi on Tuesday, according to the Ministry of Public Security.
14th National Party Congress's opening: Great aspirations, steady steps
Vietnam News 08:34 21/01/2026Party General Secretary To Lam, head of the Documents Subcommittee, on behalf of the 13th Party Central Committee, on Tuesday presented its report on the documents submitted to the 14th National Congress, highlighting key issues and new points in the draft documents for the congress to consider, discuss and decide upon.
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.
Vietnam artisans strive to preserve mother-of-pearl inlay craft
In-Depth 14:42 18/01/2026In the heart of Vietnam’s former imperial capital Hue, Phan Tan Dat, a craftsman born in the 1990s, patiently spends his days sawing and polishing tiny fragments of shell, determined to keep alive the centuries-old mother-of-pearl inlay craft long associated with the city.
In Vietnam, higher fines for apartment pets fail to curb violations
In-Depth 15:56 17/01/2026Under Vietnam’s latest regulations, fines for keeping or letting dogs and cats roam freely in apartment buildings or public spaces have doubled. Yet on the ground, the problem appears far from resolved.
Beyond big money: Real test behind Ho Chi Minh City’s data center expansion
In-Depth 14:30 16/01/2026In a short span of time, Ho Chi Minh City has seen a flurry of large-scale data center projects emerge, but the real challenge lies not in attracting capital, rather in whether power supply, infrastructure planning, and ecosystem readiness can keep pace with the scale of investment.
Investigation: Behind glittering wedding halls in Ho Chi Minh City are lapses in food safety, oversight
In-Depth 17:13 13/01/2026Crystal chandeliers, mirror-polished tables, and uniformed staff project an image of luxury at wedding and banquet halls in Ho Chi Minh City. A Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper exposé, however, found a far less glamorous reality behind the polished façade.
Da Nang resort earns WITT Certified designation
Travel 14:23 23/01/2026A resort in Da Nang, central Vietnam has become the first in the country to receive the WITT (Wellness in Travel & Tourism) Certified designation from WITT Certified, a prestigious global wellness certification.
Australian embassy hosts reception for Vietnam women’s football team ahead of 2026 Asian Cup
Vietnam News 11:53 23/01/2026The Australian Embassy in Vietnam hosted a reception on Thursday evening to congratulate the Vietnamese women’s national football team ahead of their participation in the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, which will be held in Australia in March.
Pickleball star Federico Staksrud to headline Vietnam tour
Ho Chi Minh City 11:50 23/01/2026Top-ranked pickleball player Federico Staksrud will arrive in Ho Chi Minh City to headline the Miami Pickleball Club - Legend Tour 2026, scheduled for January 28-29.
Vietnam real estate faces 4 major risks in 2026: VARS
Economy 11:02 23/01/2026Vietnam’s real estate market faces four key risks in 2026, including higher land costs, rising borrowing rates, legal bottlenecks, and growing risks for short-term investors, the Vietnam Association of Realtors (VARS) said in a market bulletin released this month.
Video of Vietnam ride-hailing driver helping foreign father, child cross busy street goes viral
Expat Life 11:00 23/01/2026A short video showing a Vietnamese ride-hailing driver stopping traffic to help a foreign man pushing a baby stroller cross a busy street in the central city of Da Nang has gone viral on social media, drawing widespread praise from viewers in Vietnam and abroad.
Rescuers dig for 6 missing in New Zealand landslide
World 10:57 23/01/2026Rescuers dug into deep mud searching for at least six people still missing Friday after a landslide from an extinct volcano crashed into a popular campsite in northern New Zealand.
MLS extends transfer window to align with global soccer schedule
World 10:56 23/01/2026In advance of moving to a summer-spring schedule starting in 2027, MLS will officially alter its secondary transfer window to run through September.
Ho Chi Minh City to publish approved streets for electric motorbike battery-swap cabinets
Ho Chi Minh City 10:00 23/01/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction is set to announce a list of streets and specific locations eligible for the installation of electric motorbike battery-swap cabinets on sidewalks in January.
Vietnam fines Zalo, TikTok operators over consumer data violations
Vietnam News 09:08 23/01/2026Vietnam’s National Competition Commission has imposed maximum administrative fines on the operators of the Zalo and TikTok platforms for violations of consumer protection regulations.
Ho Chi Minh City tightens enforcement to restore sidewalk order
Ho Chi Minh City 08:55 23/01/2026Wards and communes across Ho Chi Minh City have intensified efforts to restore order on sidewalks and roadways over the past few days, underscoring a strong determination to improve the urban landscape and return public space to pedestrians.
“Vietnam’s ‘Golden Era’ is not just a hope. It is already well underway”
Expat Life 08:21 23/01/2026"As we navigate the opening weeks of 2026, looking back at the term of Vietnam’s 13th National Party Congress reveals more than just a recovery; it highlights a fundamental structural ascent."
Australian embassy hosts reception for Vietnam women’s football team ahead of 2026 Asian Cup
Vietnam News 11:53 23/01/2026The Australian Embassy in Vietnam hosted a reception on Thursday evening to congratulate the Vietnamese women’s national football team ahead of their participation in the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, which will be held in Australia in March.
Vietnam fines Zalo, TikTok operators over consumer data violations
Vietnam News 09:08 23/01/2026Vietnam’s National Competition Commission has imposed maximum administrative fines on the operators of the Zalo and TikTok platforms for violations of consumer protection regulations.
Vietnam’s badminton star stuns Taiwan’s 7th seed to reach Indonesia Masters quarterfinals
Vietnam News 18:26 22/01/2026Vietnam’s Nguyen Thuy Linh avenged a previous defeat as she beat seventh seed Chiu Pin-Chian of Taiwan in straight games to reach the quarterfinals of the Indonesia Masters 2026 on Thursday.
Frost blankets Vietnam’s Mau Son peak as temperatures fall to minus 0.1 degree Celsius
Vietnam News 18:00 22/01/2026Frost covered Mau Son Mountain peak in Lang Son Province early on Thursday as temperatures dropped to minus 0.1 degree Celsius, the lowest level recorded so far during the ongoing cold spell in northern Vietnam, a meteorological official said.
Pickleball star Federico Staksrud to headline Vietnam tour
Ho Chi Minh City 11:50 23/01/2026Top-ranked pickleball player Federico Staksrud will arrive in Ho Chi Minh City to headline the Miami Pickleball Club - Legend Tour 2026, scheduled for January 28-29.
Ho Chi Minh City to publish approved streets for electric motorbike battery-swap cabinets
Ho Chi Minh City 10:00 23/01/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction is set to announce a list of streets and specific locations eligible for the installation of electric motorbike battery-swap cabinets on sidewalks in January.
Ho Chi Minh City tightens enforcement to restore sidewalk order
Ho Chi Minh City 08:55 23/01/2026Wards and communes across Ho Chi Minh City have intensified efforts to restore order on sidewalks and roadways over the past few days, underscoring a strong determination to improve the urban landscape and return public space to pedestrians.
Ho Chi Minh City police crack down on sidewalk encroachment at key hotspots
Ho Chi Minh City 17:59 22/01/2026Local authorities, traffic police, and police officers in several wards across Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday intensified enforcement efforts against sidewalk and roadway encroachment at multiple identified hotspots, including Phan Xich Long and Pham Van Bach Streets, as well as the area surrounding Tay Thanh Apartment Building.
Sidewalk order gradually restored in Ho Chi Minh City ward
Ho Chi Minh City 17:33 21/01/2026Authorities in Thanh My Tay Ward, Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday morning conducted inspections and enforcement operations to restore sidewalk order along several streets, including Nguyen Gia Tri, Ung Van Khiem, and an alley leading to the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH).
