Elderly Vietnamese woman narrowly escapes $800,000 ‘international gift’ scam
Vietnam News 08:18 13/02/2026A 72-year-old woman in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam, has narrowly avoided losing her life savings after falling victim to an online scam involving a purported ‘international gift’ worth US$800,000.
Ho Chi Minh City launches first cross-sea UAV postal route
Ho Chi Minh City 13:58 12/02/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Science and Technology, in collaboration with Vietnam Post Corporation, and CT UAV Joint Stock Company, on Thursday opened the city’s first cross-sea postal route using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that connects Can Gio Commune with Vung Tau Ward.
Ca Mau firm sets Vietnam record with 1.8-kilogram giant crab
Economy 16:57 12/02/2026A seafood company in Ca Mau, Vietnam’s southernmost province, has been officially recognized for producing the largest Ca Mau crab ever recorded in Vietnam, with the specimen weighing over 1.8 kilograms.
Noi Bai, Tan Son Nhat airports expect record passenger volumes during Tet
Economy 15:07 12/02/2026Noi Bai International Airport and Tan Son Nhat International Airport are expected to handle record passenger volumes during Tet, the Lunar New Year - the Year of the Horse, according to airport authorities.
Young Vietnamese pet owners rush to grooming, boarding services ahead of Tet
Economy 14:18 11/02/2026As the Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet, approaches, pet care and grooming shops in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam are buzzing with activity, seeing a sharp rise in demand from young pet owners for pre-holiday pampering and boarding.
Luxury hotels in Ho Chi Minh City draw crowds with all-inclusive Tet experiences
Ho Chi Minh City 13:08 11/02/2026As the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet, approaches, four- and five-star hotels in Ho Chi Minh City are seizing the golden opportunity to attract both local and international visitors with all-inclusive festive experiences.
Hanoi market bustles on ‘Kitchen Gods’ worshiping day
Vietnam News 18:22 10/02/2026Hang Be Market in Hoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi drew large crowds on Tuesday morning, as shoppers prepared offerings for the ‘Ong Cong Ong Tao’ (Land Genie and Kitchen Gods) farewell ceremony.
Many Vietnamese families use overseas Tet travel to explore study options
Education 18:21 10/02/2026Traveling overseas during the Lunar New Year, or Tet, is no longer simply about changing where the holiday is celebrated, but has also become an opportunity for many Vietnamese families to plan their children’s overseas education.
For some young Vietnamese, renting a holiday ‘partner’ eases Lunar New Year pressure
In-Depth 10:29 08/02/2026Lunar New Year is traditionally a time for family reunions in Vietnam, but for many young, unmarried adults it has also become a season of social pressure, as parents and relatives press them about relationships and marriage.
Dog walking emerges as profitable line of work in Ho Chi Minh City
In-Depth 09:19 05/02/2026During the Lunar New Year holiday, pet services enter their busiest season, with dog walking increasingly sought after by busy owners and emerging as a lucrative line of work in Ho Chi Minh City.
Op-ed: Do not let violence drive tourists away from Vietnam
In-Depth 15:42 04/02/2026Vietnam needs exemplary court rulings and tough closure orders against tourism businesses where violence against visitors occurs.
Vietnam positioned as EU’s strategic anchor in ASEAN: ambassador
In-Depth 12:28 31/01/2026The elevation of EU-Vietnam relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership comes at an important moment.
Vietnam’s biggest cities push to reclaim sidewalks, drawing praise, nostalgia, and skepticism
In-Depth 12:18 30/01/2026Efforts by authorities in Vietnam’s largest cities to clear sidewalk encroachments and restore pedestrian space are gaining momentum and reshaping street life, but they are also sparking debate over how to balance urban order, safety, and a deeply ingrained street culture.
When Vietnamese children go online every day, are parents truly present?
In-Depth 10:29 29/01/2026There was a time when many Vietnamese parents believed online safety was someone else’s problem, trusting that their well-behaved children were immune. Yet the moment such confidence takes hold is also when the protective line shielding children from fake news, harmful content and toxic information online becomes dangerously thin.
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.
VinFast delivers over 16,000 electric vehicles in January
Economy 16:49 12/02/2026VinFast, the electric vehicle arm of Vietnam’s largest private conglomerate Vingroup, delivered 16,172 electric vehicles in Vietnam in January 2026, up 55 percent from a year earlier, the company announced recently.
Australia central bank says labour market has stabilised, consistent with inflation pressures
World 15:05 12/02/2026SYDNEY - Australia's labour market has stabilised from a slowdown and remains tight, consistent with stubborn inflationary pressures in the economy, a senior central bank official said on Thursday.
More than a game: virtual boyfriends win hearts in China
World 15:04 12/02/2026SHANGHAI/GUANGZHOU - When Zhou, a 33-year-old Chinese civil servant, was a student, finding love and companionship was something she believed would happen with time.
2 Da Nang residents turn in 261 illegal firecrackers to police
Vietnam News 15:02 12/02/2026Two residents in Dai Loc Commune, Da Nang City, central Vietnam, have voluntarily handed over 261 homemade and ball-type firecrackers to local police following a community campaign against illegal fireworks.
Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek dies at 48
World 14:01 12/02/2026James Van Der Beek, the star of 1990s teen drama "Dawson's Creek," died on Wednesday at the age of 48 after a battle with cancer, his wife announced on social media.
Teacher dies after Thailand school shooting
World 13:59 12/02/2026BANGKOK - A female teacher died on Thursday in southern Thailand's Hat Yai district after a gunman opened fire at a school where she worked, the provincial administration said on social media.
Canadian police identify 18-year-old woman as suspect in mass school shooting
World 12:48 12/02/2026OTTAWA - The suspect in a deadly school shooting in western Canada was an 18-year-old woman with mental health issues who killed her mother and stepbrother before attacking her former school, police said on Wednesday, but investigators did not offer a motive for one of the worst mass slaughters in Canadian history.
Ho Chi Minh City’s first museum launches online ticketing
Ho Chi Minh City 12:09 12/02/2026The War Remnants Museum has become the first museum in Ho Chi Minh City to introduce an online ticketing system, marking a significant step toward modernizing visitor services and ending long lines at the entrance.
Vietnam police dismantle major drug ring, arrest 11 traffickers
Vietnam News 12:08 12/02/2026Police in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam have busted a large-scale drug trafficking ring, detaining 11 suspects and seizing some five kilograms of narcotics.
11 sentenced in Ho Chi Minh City over coffin-carrying stunt to promote clothing on social media
Ho Chi Minh City 09:52 12/02/2026Eleven defendants have been sentenced for staging a coffin-carrying procession in downtown Ho Chi Minh City to film a social media video aimed at boosting online views and promoting clothing sales.
2 Da Nang residents turn in 261 illegal firecrackers to police
Vietnam News 15:02 12/02/2026Two residents in Dai Loc Commune, Da Nang City, central Vietnam, have voluntarily handed over 261 homemade and ball-type firecrackers to local police following a community campaign against illegal fireworks.
Vietnam police dismantle major drug ring, arrest 11 traffickers
Vietnam News 12:08 12/02/2026Police in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam have busted a large-scale drug trafficking ring, detaining 11 suspects and seizing some five kilograms of narcotics.
Vietnam, Singapore agree to expand VSIP network, boost cooperation on international financial center
Vietnam News 09:51 12/02/2026Vietnam and Singapore have agreed to expand the Vietnam–Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) network and enhance cooperation in developing Vietnam’s recently established international financial center, while deepening ties in other key sectors.
Ho Chi Minh City’s first museum launches online ticketing
Ho Chi Minh City 12:09 12/02/2026The War Remnants Museum has become the first museum in Ho Chi Minh City to introduce an online ticketing system, marking a significant step toward modernizing visitor services and ending long lines at the entrance.
11 sentenced in Ho Chi Minh City over coffin-carrying stunt to promote clothing on social media
Ho Chi Minh City 09:52 12/02/2026Eleven defendants have been sentenced for staging a coffin-carrying procession in downtown Ho Chi Minh City to film a social media video aimed at boosting online views and promoting clothing sales.
Ho Chi Minh City officially opens int’l financial center
Ho Chi Minh City 17:47 11/02/2026Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday officially launched the Vietnam International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC) at its headquarters at 8 Nguyen Hue Street, Saigon Ward.
Ho Chi Minh City steps up airport screening to detect potential Nipah virus cases
Ho Chi Minh City 16:30 11/02/2026Ho Chi Minh City has introduced precautionary measures to prevent the possible entry of Nipah virus disease, including remote temperature screening of arriving passengers at Tan Son Nhat International Airport and enhanced disease surveillance across the city.
4 family members in Ho Chi Minh City hospitalized with severe poisoning after eating red grouper
Ho Chi Minh City 15:51 11/02/2026A family of four in Ho Chi Minh City was hospitalized with severe poisoning after sharing a home-cooked meal that included red grouper a few days ago.
