Da Nang youth flock to capture festive moments for Reunification Day celebration
Travel 18:39 28/04/2026The coastal central city of Da Nang has transformed itself into a vibrant tapestry of red and yellow to celebrate the Reunification Day (April 30) and International Workers’ Day (May 1), drawing crowds of young people eager to capture the festive atmosphere.
Vietnam’s GDP tops Thailand by $4bn on PPP basis: statistics office
Economy 15:45 28/04/2026Vietnam’s economy has edged past Thailand by about US$4 billion in size based on gross domestic product (GDP) measured by purchasing power parity (PPP), according to the National Statistics Office, citing 2025 estimates.
Vietnam police bust major ring selling untraceable jujube, goji berry products online
Vietnam News 18:26 28/04/2026Police in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam have uncovered an illicit operation involving the processing and trading of jujubes, goji berries and several other products of unknown origin on e-commerce platforms.
Remote Ta Puong waterfall in central Vietnam draws visitors with pristine setting, community tourism
Travel 18:27 28/04/2026Ta Puong Waterfall, a multi-tiered cascade in the western Truong Son range, located in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam is drawing visitors with its untouched scenery and community-based tourism offering local food and culture.
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.
Hanoi fines youth-favorite eateries Dookki, Laboong, Com Tho Bach Khoa over food safety violations
Economy 11:30 28/04/2026Authorities in several Hanoi wards have fined a string of popular youth-oriented eateries, including Dookki, Laboong Milk Tea, and Com Tho Bach Khoa, for food safety violations such as poor hygiene, inadequate waste handling, and failure to register business operations.
Vietnam proposes fines of over $150 for cooked food handlers failing to trim fingernails, wear gloves
Vietnam News 10:31 28/04/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Justice is reviewing a draft decree that would impose stricter fines on food safety violations, including penalties of up to VND4 million (US$152) for restaurant workers who fail to trim fingernails or wear gloves when handling cooked food.
Couple arrested for allegedly producing 2,800 tonnes of contaminated fresh noodles in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 15:52 26/04/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City have arrested a married couple accused of producing and distributing more than 2,800 metric tons of fresh noodles containing banned industrial chemicals over the past decade.
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).
Vietnam’s Factory A32 boosts self-reliance in fighter jet maintenance
In-Depth 12:36 19/04/2026Vietnam’s military aviation overhaul capability is steadily moving toward greater self-reliance as Factory A32 expands its capacity to produce an increasing share of spare parts for fighter jet maintenance, reducing dependence on imported components that are often expensive, scarce, and vulnerable to global supply disruptions.
Vietnam’s Mekong Delta shifts from fighting to living with saltwater intrusion in dry season
In-Depth 20:00 12/04/2026As saltwater intrusion has intensified across Vietnam’s Mekong Delta since early April amid the hot dry season, local authorities and residents are increasingly moving from blocking salinity at all costs to adapting and coexisting with it to mitigate its impacts.
Toyota-backed startup begins 'flying car' test flights in N.Y.
World 18:23 28/04/2026NEW YORK -- Joby Aviation Inc., a U.S. startup backed by Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp., said Monday that it has begun demonstration flights of its so-called flying cars in New York.
Vietnamese teen girl undergoes surgery to remove 4.3kg ovarian tumor with teeth, hair, bone
Vietnam News 17:06 28/04/2026Doctors at the National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Hanoi have recently removed a 4.3-kilogram ovarian tumor containing teeth, hair, and bone from a 14-year-old girl, describing it as a rare case that carries significant risks.
Bangladesh's tigers stalk uncertain future in Sundarbans
World 16:08 28/04/2026Tigers are so feared in Bangladesh's vast Sundarban mangroves that locals invoke spirits to protect against them. But experts say it is the big cats themselves that need defending.
99 accused in Japan in international child pornography crackdown
World 15:56 28/04/2026TOKYO -- Japanese police have taken action against 99 people aged 14 to 72 years in the country as part of an international crackdown on online child pornography, the National Police Agency said Monday.
Cold front expected to bring rain, cool weather to northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 15:52 28/04/2026A cold front is forecast to hit northern Vietnam late on Tuesday, bringing rain and cooler temperatures just ahead of the Reunification Day and International Workers' Day holiday, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Vancouver hosts FIFA congress with expanded World Cup under scrutiny
World 15:45 28/04/2026VANCOUVER, Canada - FIFA's member associations meet in Vancouver on Thursday for their annual congress, a usually routine gathering that carries greater weight this year with the 2026 World Cup less than two months away and several questions still hanging over the first 48-team edition of the tournament.
2 Indian tourists rescued from near drowning off Da Nang beach
Vietnam News 15:45 28/04/2026Two Indian tourists were rescued from near drowning after being swept away by strong waves while swimming outside a designated safe zone at Tan Tra Beach in Da Nang City, central Vietnam on Monday morning, authorities confirmed the same day.
Australia to charge Big Tech companies 2% levy unless they strike local news deals
World 15:02 28/04/2026SYDNEY -- The Australian government said on Tuesday that Meta, Alphabet's Google and TikTok could face multimillion-dollar charges if they did not negotiate deals to pay local media outlets for news on their platforms.
Higher airfares push Vietnamese travelers toward flexible holiday plans
Economy 14:22 28/04/2026A sharp rise in airfares during the Reunification Day (April 30) and International Workers’ Day (May 1) holiday is pushing many Vietnamese passengers to adjust their itineraries–departing earlier or returning later to cut costs and avoid congestion.
J&J sees AI halving the time to generate drug development leads
World 14:18 28/04/2026NEW YORK -- Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) is using artificial intelligence to slash by half the time it takes to generate new leads for developing drugs, the company's chief information officer said on Monday.
UNICEF warns Afghanistan could lose up to 25,000 female health workers, teachers
World 14:12 28/04/2026Afghanistan is at risk of losing more than 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030 if the Taliban-led country's restrictions on girls' education and women's employment are not lifted, according to a new UNICEF report released on Monday.
Vietnamese teen girl undergoes surgery to remove 4.3kg ovarian tumor with teeth, hair, bone
Vietnam News 17:06 28/04/2026Doctors at the National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Hanoi have recently removed a 4.3-kilogram ovarian tumor containing teeth, hair, and bone from a 14-year-old girl, describing it as a rare case that carries significant risks.
Cold front expected to bring rain, cool weather to northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 15:52 28/04/2026A cold front is forecast to hit northern Vietnam late on Tuesday, bringing rain and cooler temperatures just ahead of the Reunification Day and International Workers' Day holiday, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
2 Indian tourists rescued from near drowning off Da Nang beach
Vietnam News 15:45 28/04/2026Two Indian tourists were rescued from near drowning after being swept away by strong waves while swimming outside a designated safe zone at Tan Tra Beach in Da Nang City, central Vietnam on Monday morning, authorities confirmed the same day.
Police probe video of foreign man allegedly assaulting driver after Da Nang crash
Vietnam News 13:41 28/04/2026Police in Da Nang City, central Vietnam on Monday said they were investigating a viral video showing a foreign man allegedly attacking a car driver after a traffic collision on Vo Nguyen Giap Street.
Vietnam proposes fines of over $150 for cooked food handlers failing to trim fingernails, wear gloves
Vietnam News 10:31 28/04/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Justice is reviewing a draft decree that would impose stricter fines on food safety violations, including penalties of up to VND4 million (US$152) for restaurant workers who fail to trim fingernails or wear gloves when handling cooked food.
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.
More young people in Ho Chi Minh City turn to electric motorbikes
Ho Chi Minh City 14:52 27/04/2026Amid ongoing global instability that has driven erratic fluctuations in fuel prices, a growing number of young people in Ho Chi Minh City are rethinking their long-standing preference for petrol-powered motorbikes, starting to shift toward electric vehicles as a more stable and economical alternative.
Couple arrested for allegedly producing tainted weight-loss supplements in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 14:20 27/04/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday said they had pressed charges against a married couple for allegedly manufacturing and distributing weight-loss supplements containing banned sibutramine linked to serious cardiovascular risks.
Couple arrested for allegedly producing 2,800 tonnes of contaminated fresh noodles in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 15:52 26/04/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City have arrested a married couple accused of producing and distributing more than 2,800 metric tons of fresh noodles containing banned industrial chemicals over the past decade.
Rain, gusty winds expected in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 18:17 25/04/2026Thunderstorm clouds developing over Vietnam’s eastern provinces are forecast to bring rain and strong winds to the southern region, including Ho Chi Minh City, on Saturday night.
