Japanese man helps awaken remote village in Vietnam’s far north
Expat Life 18:05 16/03/2026More than a decade ago, Lo Lo Chai was a quiet village at Vietnam’s northernmost tip in Lung Cu Commune, Tuyen Quang Province, little known even to domestic travelers, but today it has become a lively and attractive tourist destination bustling with visitors, thanks in part to a Japanese traveler.
Vietnam police fine 60 drivers in one day for stopping on expressways to sleep, urinate
Vietnam News 15:56 16/03/2026Vietnamese traffic police have issued remote fines to 60 drivers who stopped or parked illegally on expressways linking Ho Chi Minh City with south-central coastal provinces, authorities said on Monday.
No ruling yet on Malaysia eligibility case in Asian Cup qualifiers with Vietnam: AFC
Vietnam News 16:55 16/03/2026The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said Malaysia would face sanctions for the illegal use of naturalized players in a match against Vietnam but has not yet announced a decision affecting results in the ongoing 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.
In Vietnam, elderly man bitten by cobra carries snake home before hospital treatment
Vietnam News 15:45 16/03/2026A 79-year-old Vietnamese man was hospitalized after being bitten by a cobra and carrying the snake home, Da Nang Hospital said on Monday.
Nearly 79 million Vietnamese vote in parliamentary, local elections
Vietnam News 09:35 15/03/2026Nearly 79 million voters across Vietnam began casting ballots on Sunday to elect members of the country’s 16th National Assembly and local People’s Councils for the 2026–31 term.
Vietnam’s Truong Sa ready for national election
Vietnam News 15:59 14/03/2026All preparations have been completed in Truong Sa (Spratly) Special Zone, administered by Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, for the election of deputies to the country’s law-making National Assembly and local People’s Councils for the 2026-31 term, slated for March 15, or Sunday.
Ho Chi Minh City uses VNeID to verify over 9.6 million voters ahead of national election
Ho Chi Minh City 17:10 12/03/2026Ho Chi Minh City has completed the review of more than 9.6 million voters through the national digital ID system, VNeID, finalizing preparations for the upcoming national election slated for March 15.
Voters hope for stronger transport links between Ho Chi Minh City, coastal destinations
Ho Chi Minh City 14:53 12/03/2026Voters in Ho Chi Minh City voiced their hope for the development of transport infrastructure connecting the city with key coastal destinations such as Can Gio, Vung Tau, and Con Dao to boost tourism and economic growth at a voter meeting on Wednesday afternoon.
Comprehensive support package needed for Vietnamese economy
In-Depth 14:37 16/03/2026The global economy is experiencing sharp volatility, prompting many Vietnamese businesses to hesitate before signing new contracts amid rising risks, so stronger and more comprehensive support mechanisms from the government are increasingly seen as essential.
What to know about 'banh mi' food poisoning in Vietnam, and how to eat it safely
In-Depth 11:27 15/03/2026A series of suspected food poisoning incidents linked to 'banh mi' has recently raised concerns about food safety in Vietnam, drawing renewed attention to safety practices surrounding one of the country’s most beloved street foods despite such cases being relatively rare.
Drunk driving must end in mind first in Vietnam
In-Depth 16:04 14/03/2026A recent crash on Nguyen Chanh Street in Hanoi, in which a man driving under the influence of alcohol plowed into several cars and motorcycles, leaving one dead, forces society to confront, more honestly than ever, the issue of drinking and driving.
Vietnam’s Internet infrastructure ready to power low-altitude economy
In-Depth 16:28 09/03/2026Vietnam’s expanding 5G coverage and the arrival of low-Earth-orbit satellite Internet are positioning the country to accelerate its digital economy, particularly the emerging low-altitude economy, in the years ahead.
Op-ed: Vietnam can turn street vending into urban development asset
In-Depth 13:34 08/03/2026On Tuesday, Tran Luu Quang, secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, raised a point that struck directly at the heart of the city’s sidewalk economy.
Property ID cards expected to redefine Vietnam’s real estate market
In-Depth 11:21 05/03/2026Granting each property a unique identification code and publishing transaction data on a state-managed information system are poised to fundamentally reshape the rules of Vietnam’s real estate market in the years ahead.
Degraded collective housing in Hanoi: When concrete fades but memory endures
In-Depth 16:54 02/03/2026As Hanoi evolves, and modern high-rises replace ramshackle apartment blocks, many residents of the city’s tumbledown collective housing estates still find themselves tethered to memories that refuse to fade.
Fragile newborns begin life fighting for every breath at Hanoi hospital
In-Depth 20:23 28/02/2026Inside the intensive care unit at the Pediatric Center of Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi, premature infants, including babies born to mothers living with HIV, fight for survival, as doctors and nurses monitor every breath, heartbeat and fragile sign of life.
Top Vietnamese, Chinese diplomats hold strategic talks to deepen bilateral cooperation
Vietnam News 18:01 16/03/2026The foreign ministers of Vietnam and China held strategic talks in Hanoi on Sunday, as part of the 17th session of the Vietnam-China steering committee for bilateral cooperation and the first ministerial-level strategic dialogue involving foreign affairs, defense, and public security.
Former French President Sarkozy's appeal against conspiracy conviction opens
World 17:59 16/03/2026PARIS -- Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is due to appear in court on Monday to appeal a conviction for criminal conspiracy over attempts to procure campaign funds from Libya, for which he received a five-year jail sentence last year.
Japan starts releasing oil reserves
World 17:46 16/03/2026TOKYO -- The Japanese government started releasing its oil reserves Monday to tackle the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran in response to U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.
2 dead after 2 ships capsize off Henoko in Okinawa
World 17:32 16/03/2026NAHA, OKINAWA PREF. -- Two ships capsized on Monday off the Henoko district of Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, southernmost Japan, leaving two people dead and two others injured.
Vietnam premier urges closer coordination with Japan to launch LOTUSat-1 satellite by 2027
Vietnam News 17:18 16/03/2026Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for closer coordination between Vietnamese and Japanese agencies and partners to ensure that the LOTUSat-1 Earth observation satellite is launched by late 2027 and put to effective use.
South Koreans bask in Oscars triumph for 'KPop Demon Hunters'
World 17:17 16/03/2026SEOUL -- South Korean fans and media basked in the success of "KPop Demon Hunters" on Monday after the film clinched two Oscars and added to the country's growing pantheon of cultural hits.
Vietnam, China hold first ‘3+3’ strategic dialogue to boost partnership
Vietnam News 17:04 16/03/2026Vietnam and China held the first ministerial-level Strategic Dialogue among their foreign, defense, and public security ministries, known as the ‘3+3 Dialogue,’ in Hanoi on Monday in an effort to strengthen political trust and expand security cooperation.
Sovico Group proposes $3.6bn transport projects in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 15:03 16/03/2026Sovico Group, a founding shareholder of air carrier Vietjet Air, has proposed investing about VND94 trillion (US$3.6 billion) in five transport infrastructure projects in Ho Chi Minh City under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, according to a proposal submitted to the municipal government.
Comprehensive support package needed for Vietnamese economy
In-Depth 14:37 16/03/2026The global economy is experiencing sharp volatility, prompting many Vietnamese businesses to hesitate before signing new contracts amid rising risks, so stronger and more comprehensive support mechanisms from the government are increasingly seen as essential.
Michael B. Jordan wins best actor Oscar for dual role in 'Sinners'
World 14:26 16/03/2026LOS ANGELES -- First-time nominee Michael B. Jordan won the best actor Oscar on Sunday for playing twin brothers in the genre-bending vampire tale 'Sinners.'
Netanyahu posts video in response to Iran rumours that he is dead
World 13:30 16/03/2026JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted a video of himself getting a cup of coffee and chatting with his aide on Sunday, after rumours that he was dead or injured were aired by Iranian state media and spread online in Iran.
Top Vietnamese, Chinese diplomats hold strategic talks to deepen bilateral cooperation
Vietnam News 18:01 16/03/2026The foreign ministers of Vietnam and China held strategic talks in Hanoi on Sunday, as part of the 17th session of the Vietnam-China steering committee for bilateral cooperation and the first ministerial-level strategic dialogue involving foreign affairs, defense, and public security.
Vietnam premier urges closer coordination with Japan to launch LOTUSat-1 satellite by 2027
Vietnam News 17:18 16/03/2026Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for closer coordination between Vietnamese and Japanese agencies and partners to ensure that the LOTUSat-1 Earth observation satellite is launched by late 2027 and put to effective use.
Vietnam, China hold first ‘3+3’ strategic dialogue to boost partnership
Vietnam News 17:04 16/03/2026Vietnam and China held the first ministerial-level Strategic Dialogue among their foreign, defense, and public security ministries, known as the ‘3+3 Dialogue,’ in Hanoi on Monday in an effort to strengthen political trust and expand security cooperation.
In Vietnam, truck driver fined $500 for stopping on expressway to urinate
Vietnam News 17:44 15/03/2026A Vietnamese truck driver has been fined nearly US$500 for stopping his vehicle improperly on the Trung Luong–My Thuan expressway in Dong Thap Province, located in Vietnam's Mekong Delta, to urinate, traffic police said on Sunday.
Sovico Group proposes $3.6bn transport projects in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 15:03 16/03/2026Sovico Group, a founding shareholder of air carrier Vietjet Air, has proposed investing about VND94 trillion (US$3.6 billion) in five transport infrastructure projects in Ho Chi Minh City under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, according to a proposal submitted to the municipal government.
Ho Chi Minh City residents embrace free public e-bikes
Ho Chi Minh City 12:54 16/03/2026Residents in Ho Chi Minh City gravitated to Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street on Sunday afternoon to try out newly launched public electric bicycles, which are offered free for 15 minutes per ride throughout March.
Firefighters rescue family of 5 trapped in burning home in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 12:19 16/03/2026Firefighters rescued five members of a family trapped inside a burning house in downtown Ho Chi Minh City early Monday morning after a fire blocked the family’s only escape route.
War veterans at Ho Chi Minh City care center vote in Vietnam elections
Ho Chi Minh City 14:35 15/03/2026War veterans and beneficiaries receiving care at the Long Dat Nursing Center cast their ballots on Sunday in Vietnam’s parliamentary and local elections at a polling station in Long Hai Commune, Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City launches public e-bike service with free trial rides
Ho Chi Minh City 10:07 15/03/2026Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday launched a public electric bicycle service alongside its existing bike-sharing system, with residents offered a free 15-minute trial through the end of March, the Ho Chi Minh City Management Center of Public Transport said.
