Vietnam requests US to make objective assessment of IP rights protection efforts
Vietnam News 14:41 02/05/2026Vietnam has called on the United States to make an objective and balanced assessment of its efforts and achievements in intellectual property (IP) rights protection, affirming that it is cooperating effectively with the U.S. in this area, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ spokesperson Pham Thu Hang said on Friday.
Railway worker killed by freight train in Vietnam
Vietnam News 10:57 02/05/2026A railway track maintenance worker was killed after being struck by a freight train on the North-South rail line in Vietnam’s Lam Dong Province early on Friday, police said.
Japan PM Takaichi Sanae begins 1st official visit to Vietnam
Vietnam News 10:18 02/05/2026Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae arrived in Hanoi on Friday evening for a three-day official visit at the invitation of Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, marking her first trip to the Southeast Asian country since taking office last October.
Vietnam is always worth another trip: travellers
Travel 08:22 02/05/2026Vietnam's tourism sector is on a strong growth path, with an estimated 6.7 million international arrivals in the first quarter of 2026, up 12.4 percent year on year, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism.
46 hospitalized after suspected ‘banh mi’ food poisoning in Vietnam’s Quang Tri
Vietnam News 16:40 01/05/2026Forty-six people, most of them students, have been hospitalized with suspected food poisoning after eating ‘banh mi’ from the same shop in a mountainous commune in Quang Tri Province, north-central Vietnam.
3 indicted in Vietnam's Thanh Hoa for selling ASF-infected pork
Vietnam News 17:15 30/04/2026Police in Thanh Hoa Province, north-central Vietnam, have filed criminal charges against three local men accused of slaughtering and selling pigs infected with African swine fever (ASF) for profit, authorities said.
Suspected food poisoning cases at Ho Chi Minh City elementary school rise to 46
Ho Chi Minh City 11:17 29/04/2026Health authorities in Ho Chi Minh City reported that suspected food poisoning cases at Dang Thuy Tram Elementary School in Tan Thuan Ward had climbed to 46 as of Tuesday afternoon.
25 suspected food poisoning cases reported at Ho Chi Minh City elementary school
Ho Chi Minh City 11:32 28/04/2026Some hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City have reported 25 suspected cases of food poisoning linked to Dang Thuy Tram Elementary School in Tan Thuan Ward, with one child experiencing severe complications requiring mechanical ventilation.
Vietnam shifts tourism strategy toward higher spending, longer stays
In-Depth 17:06 01/05/2026Vietnam’s tourism sector is shifting its focus from visitor numbers to higher spending and repeat travel, as businesses and policymakers push premium products and infrastructure upgrades to drive revenue growth.
Ho Chi Minh City serves as fertile ground for businesses to rise
In-Depth 13:08 29/04/2026Half a century after proudly bearing the name of late President Ho Chi Minh, Ho Chi Minh City has transformed itself into Vietnam’s economic heart–a dynamic hub where entrepreneurial ambitions are nurtured and propelled onto the global stage.
Research, skills boost in-house capability in Vietnam’s Factory A32 aircraft maintenance
In-Depth 19:00 26/04/2026Factory A32 in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, is steadily strengthening its ability to maintain and repair fighter jets by combining aerospace research with highly skilled technical work as it moves toward greater autonomy in military aviation.
Technicians maintaining Vietnam’s fighter jets regarded as ‘national assets’
In-Depth 09:51 26/04/2026At Factory A32, Vietnam’s only facility specializing in the repair, life extension, and maintenance of modern combat aircraft, technicians spend years mastering the precision skills required to service fighter jets, where even the smallest detail can affect flight safety and highly trained personnel are regarded as 'national assets.'
Rail safety in Vietnam requires systemic fixes: opinion
In-Depth 20:22 25/04/2026A recent collision between a train and an electric car in suburban Hanoi’s Dai Xuyen Commune has once again exposed safety risks across Vietnam’s rail network, highlighting that public awareness alone is not enough to prevent accidents.
Electric bikes, solar power gain traction as heatwaves push up energy demand in Vietnam
In-Depth 15:21 21/04/2026Prolonged heatwaves in Vietnam are not only driving electricity demand sharply higher but also prompting households to rethink how they manage living costs, with electric bikes and rooftop solar power emerging as practical ways to optimize energy use and reduce expenses.
Participation drives progress: Vietnam’s inclusive breakthrough
In-Depth 13:25 21/04/2026On the National Day of Persons with Disabilities (April 18), Vietnam marked a meaningful milestone. For the first time, a representative nominated by the community of persons with disabilities has been elected to the 16th National Assembly. This achievement captures the spirit of this year’s theme: 'Promoting the participation rights of persons with disabilities – Creating breakthroughs for development.'
Businesses in Vietnam spend big to keep pace in AI race
In-Depth 15:14 20/04/2026In the glass towers of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, a quiet but costly race is underway to upgrade capabilities and avoid falling behind in the accelerating wave of artificial intelligence (AI).
Suspected ‘banh mi’ poisoning cases in Vietnam’s Quang Tri rise to 64
Vietnam News 13:22 02/05/2026The Vietnam Food Safety Authority has ordered Quang Tri Province to investigate a mass food poisoning incident that sent 64 people to the hospital after they ate 'banh mi’ bought from a local shop.
Vietnam taxi driver goes on South Korean TV after clip shows daughter accompanying him at work
Vietnam Life 12:26 02/05/2026A Vietnamese taxi driver who took his five-year-old daughter to work due to childcare constraints has drawn widespread attention after a dashcam video of his encounter with a South Korean passenger was broadcast on major South Korean television channels.
Vietnam motorcycle racer dies after crash at national championship
Vietnam News 12:22 02/05/2026A Vietnamese motorcycle racer died after crashing during a national competition in Can Tho City, southern Vietnam earlier this week.
Korean man missing after paddle-boarding on Ho Chi Minh City lake
Ho Chi Minh City 12:16 02/05/2026Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City are searching for a South Korean man who went missing while paddle-boarding on Da Den Lake, local officials said on Saturday.
AI actors and writers not eligible for Oscars: Academy
World 11:28 02/05/2026Actors created with artificial intelligence will not be eligible for an Oscar, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Friday as it launched a crackdown on the use of AI.
Fire from car carrying batteries kills 2 at Da Nang gas station
Vietnam News 10:47 02/05/2026Two people died after a car caught fire while preparing to refuel at a gas station in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, police said on Saturday, with preliminary findings showing the vehicle was carrying multiple batteries and battery packs.
At least 11 dead in western Mexico after bus careens off highway
World 09:33 02/05/2026MEXICO CITY -- A holiday Labor Day weekend turned tragic on Friday as at least 11 people died and 31 others were injured when a tourist bus crashed in Mexico's western state of Nayarit.
France, Germany send firefighters to help battle Dutch blazes
World 09:32 02/05/2026France and Germany sent firefighting units to the Netherlands on Friday to help battle woodland blazes flaring in several areas.
WHO delays pandemic treaty amid pathogen-sharing dispute
World 09:32 02/05/2026World Health Organization member states said on Friday they had extended talks on pathogen-sharing rules, casting doubt on when a pandemic treaty adopted last year can come into effect.
1,300ha eco-tourism plan approved for Vietnam national park
Vietnam News 19:21 01/05/2026Authorities in Ca Mau Province, southern Vietnam have approved a zoning plan to develop eco-tourism, resorts, and recreational facilities across more than 1,300 hectares of U Minh Ha National Park by 2030.
Suspected ‘banh mi’ poisoning cases in Vietnam’s Quang Tri rise to 64
Vietnam News 13:22 02/05/2026The Vietnam Food Safety Authority has ordered Quang Tri Province to investigate a mass food poisoning incident that sent 64 people to the hospital after they ate 'banh mi’ bought from a local shop.
Vietnam motorcycle racer dies after crash at national championship
Vietnam News 12:22 02/05/2026A Vietnamese motorcycle racer died after crashing during a national competition in Can Tho City, southern Vietnam earlier this week.
Fire from car carrying batteries kills 2 at Da Nang gas station
Vietnam News 10:47 02/05/2026Two people died after a car caught fire while preparing to refuel at a gas station in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, police said on Saturday, with preliminary findings showing the vehicle was carrying multiple batteries and battery packs.
1,300ha eco-tourism plan approved for Vietnam national park
Vietnam News 19:21 01/05/2026Authorities in Ca Mau Province, southern Vietnam have approved a zoning plan to develop eco-tourism, resorts, and recreational facilities across more than 1,300 hectares of U Minh Ha National Park by 2030.
Korean man missing after paddle-boarding on Ho Chi Minh City lake
Ho Chi Minh City 12:16 02/05/2026Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City are searching for a South Korean man who went missing while paddle-boarding on Da Den Lake, local officials said on Saturday.
Ho Chi Minh City maintains temporary parks on vacant land
Ho Chi Minh City 08:23 30/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City will continue operating temporary public parks on vacant land plots that have been upgraded into green spaces, the city authorities said.
Ho Chi Minh City moves ahead with central square, administrative complex in Thu Thiem urban center
Ho Chi Minh City 15:43 29/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating efforts to form the Thu Thiem urban area as its future financial and administrative hub, with the launch of a VND29.6 trillion (US$1.12 billion) central square and administrative complex, one of four major projects expected to shape the long-planned new urban center on the city’s eastern bank.
Ho Chi Minh City starts work on 4 major projects, grants approval to Can Gio transshipment port investor
Ho Chi Minh City 14:57 29/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday morning simultaneously broke ground on four major infrastructure and urban development projects, while also granting a decision approving the investor for the Can Gio international transshipment port project to mark the 51st anniversary of national reunification.
Ho Chi Minh City targets global cultural city status by 2045
Ho Chi Minh City 12:28 29/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City aims to become a global cultural city by 2045, with cultural and creative industries contributing at least 10 percent of its economy, under an action plan issued by the city’s Party Committee.
