Over 3.4 billion shares to make debut on Vietnam’s HoSE as IPO wave accelerates
Economy 21:54 10/12/2025Vietnam’s stock market is bracing for an influx of heavyweight newcomers as multiple large companies complete procedures to list on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), bringing more than 3.4 billion shares to the southern bourse.
Vietnam’s Dong Nai reports mpox case with unknown source of infection
Vietnam News 17:30 10/12/2025Health authorities in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam on Wednesday confirmed a 33-year-old man had tested positive for mpox, with the source of infection still unknown.
Vietnam passes revised personal income tax law: real estate, gold transactions to be taxed
Vietnam News 18:01 10/12/2025Vietnam’s National Assembly approved the revised Personal Income Tax Law on Wednesday, introducing taxes on gold bullion transactions, real estate transfers, and household business income.
Apple to expand clean water project for Vietnam schools through 2026
Vietnam News 16:24 10/12/2025Apple will expand its clean water project for schools in the Mekong Delta and Ho Chi Minh City in the 2025-26 period, aiming to improve access to safe drinking water for thousands of students in climate-vulnerable communities.
Vietnam's Khanh Hoa warns of new flood risk, orders evacuations from high-risk areas
Vietnam News 13:22 10/12/2025The administration of Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam has issued an urgent warning about a possible new flood wave on local rivers and streams from Tuesday night to Thursday, calling on authorities to prepare immediate evacuations from areas prone to flooding and landslides.
Severe flooding inundates 3,300 homes, leaves 1 dead in Vietnam's Lam Dong
Vietnam News 13:54 05/12/2025Torrential rain and rapidly rising rivers submerged more than 3,300 homes and left one man dead in Lam Dong Province, central Vietnam after only one day of severe flooding that also triggered landslides and widespread infrastructure damage.
ADB rolls out emergency grants as floods sweep Vietnam, Thailand, Sri Lanka
Vietnam News 13:07 05/12/2025The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has released millions of dollars in emergency grants to countries in Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka hit hardest by recent floods, providing immediate humanitarian relief and support for early recovery and reconstruction efforts.
New storm likely to enter East Vietnam Sea this weekend, may impact central region
Vietnam News 16:31 04/12/2025A tropical depression east of the Philippines is forecast to enter the East Vietnam Sea around December 6-7 and could become the 16th storm of the year in the region, potentially affecting central Vietnam, officials said at a press briefing on Thursday.
Vietnam’s tour operators still struggle despite record inbound arrivals
In-Depth 16:21 10/12/2025Vietnam’s tourism sector has set a historic milestone, welcoming more than 19 million international visitors between January and November, but many travel firms are reporting declining revenues.
Breathing dust: Hanoi’s street workers face health risks amid smog
In-Depth 14:04 09/12/2025As air pollution blankets Vietnam’s capital, many residents have little choice but to brace themselves and work through the smog.
Through street photography workshops, visitors explore Hanoi one frame at a time
In-Depth 15:28 04/12/2025Amid the busy rhythm of the Hanoi Old Quarter, street photography workshops have emerged as a new form of cultural tourism that is drawing many international visitors.
What does Ho Chi Minh City need to join the lifestyle economy race?
In-Depth 09:47 04/12/2025In Vietnam, particularly in Ho Chi Minh City, the growth of lifestyle businesses mirrors the demand for diverse, spiritually oriented experiences seen in cities like Seoul, Tokyo, Copenhagen, and Bangkok.
Digital transformation begins with people as Vietnam steps up transition
In-Depth 12:42 30/11/2025Vietnam’s push toward comprehensive digital transformation will depend foremost on the capacity and readiness of its people, experts said at the Autumn Economic Forum held in November 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City.
People helping people: Free services aid disaster recovery in south-central Vietnam
In-Depth 10:30 29/11/2025In former Phu Yen Province, now part of Dak Lak Province, south-central Vietnam, residents are working to rebuild and recover as they emerge from the recent historic floods, supported by compassionate efforts from people across the Southeast Asian country.
Vietnam targets rabies at its source with mandatory dog, cat registration
In-Depth 13:33 28/11/2025Ho Chi Minh City has ordered all dog and cat owners to declare their pets with local authorities in a major bid to control rabies, as Vietnam continues to record dozens of deaths each year despite easy access to vaccines and preventive treatment.
Australia-Vietnam partnership boosts digital access for ethnic minority businesswomen
In-Depth 12:24 26/11/2025In this mountainous commune outside Sa Pa, where H’Mong women are taught from childhood to embroider the perfect wedding dress before they can marry, a task that can take months or even a year, Sung Thi Lan once believed her world would remain limited to the terraced fields and the narrow trekking trail that brought tourists past her shop.
How a Thao Dien pho shop turns family tradition into global venture
Ho Chi Minh City 18:01 10/12/2025In the heart of Thao Dien, a popular expatriate neighborhood in Ho Chi Minh City, a small Pho 'S shop carries a family’s generations-long love for pho and the journey that has taken their bowl to the world.
Many in Japan urged to stay ready to evacuate after Aomori quake
World 16:41 10/12/2025TOKYO -- Japan on Tuesday advised citizens in a wide area to stay ready to evacuate anytime because another big earthquake may strike following the one that occurred off Aomori Prefecture in the northeastern region Monday night.
Startup tests drone delivery over railroad in Fukushima
World 16:29 10/12/2025Minamisoma, Fukushima Pref., -- Japanese startup Eams Robotics Co. tested a delivery service using a drone that flew over a railroad track in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture, on Tuesday.
First Vietnamese student secures Monash ASEAN award
Education 16:27 10/12/2025Monash University in Australia has welcomed Truong Thi Hong Hanh from Ho Chi Minh City as the first Vietnamese student to receive a Vice-Chancellor’s ASEAN Award, the university’s new scholarship program supporting students from Southeast Asia.
Vietnam’s tour operators still struggle despite record inbound arrivals
In-Depth 16:21 10/12/2025Vietnam’s tourism sector has set a historic milestone, welcoming more than 19 million international visitors between January and November, but many travel firms are reporting declining revenues.
UK public urged to keep eyes peeled for washed-up bananas
World 16:14 10/12/2025A "major" clean-up operation was ongoing in southern England on Tuesday after eight containers of bananas went overboard a cargo ship, with hundreds of rotting fruits washing up along the shoreline.
MR.DIY lights up Bay Mau lake with ‘Lượn hồ chill - Deal quà chất” event
Economy 15:00 10/12/2025In November, Bay Mau Lake in Hanoi transformed into a vibrant hotspot as MR.DIY brought its “Lượn hồ chill - Deal quà chất” event series to life.
Vietnam exempts taxis from child-seat rule under revised traffic law
Vietnam News 14:37 10/12/2025Vietnam’s parliament on Wednesday approved amendments to the Road Traffic Safety Law that exempt taxis and other passenger transport services from a requirement to use child safety seats, delaying enforcement to July 2026.
Beyond pizza and pasta: Italy's culinary heritage awaits UNESCO nod
World 14:32 10/12/2025ROME -- Italian cooking, already celebrated around the world, is poised for a new accolade: formal recognition as a cultural treasure from the United Nations' cultural agency, UNESCO.
Jollibee, Highlands Coffee chains in Vietnam fuel strong growth for Philippine parent
Economy 14:18 10/12/2025Jollibee’s fried chicken chain and Highlands Coffee outlets in Vietnam continued to drive growth for their Philippine parent, Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC), with systemwide sales rising 16.8 percent in the third quarter of 2025.
Australia bans under-16s from social media in world-first crackdown
World 14:07 10/12/2025Australia banned under-16s from social media in a world-first crackdown on Wednesday, declaring it was time to "take back control" from formidable tech giants.
Vietnam exempts taxis from child-seat rule under revised traffic law
Vietnam News 14:37 10/12/2025Vietnam’s parliament on Wednesday approved amendments to the Road Traffic Safety Law that exempt taxis and other passenger transport services from a requirement to use child safety seats, delaying enforcement to July 2026.
Vietnam's Khanh Hoa warns of new flood risk, orders evacuations from high-risk areas
Vietnam News 13:22 10/12/2025The administration of Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam has issued an urgent warning about a possible new flood wave on local rivers and streams from Tuesday night to Thursday, calling on authorities to prepare immediate evacuations from areas prone to flooding and landslides.
Low pressure area brings strong winds to East Vietnam Sea, with heavy rain expected in southern region
Vietnam News 12:16 10/12/2025A low pressure system moving across the southern East Vietnam Sea is generating strong winds and rough seas, while southern and south-central provinces are expected to receive moderate to heavy rainfall beginning Wednesday, according to the national weather agency.
In Vietnam, young people hospitalized with kidney failure, memory loss linked to vaping
Vietnam News 12:10 10/12/2025Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi is reporting a surge in severe e-cigarette poisonings, with many involving acute kidney failure, memory loss and cognitive decline.
Vietnam $3.2mn coastal seawall collapses before use, repairs proposed
Vietnam News 09:03 10/12/2025A coastal seawall in north-central Vietnam, newly completed at VND84 billion (US$3.2 million), has collapsed before being put into service, prompting local authorities to propose about VND20 billion ($758,366) in repairs.
How a Thao Dien pho shop turns family tradition into global venture
Ho Chi Minh City 18:01 10/12/2025In the heart of Thao Dien, a popular expatriate neighborhood in Ho Chi Minh City, a small Pho 'S shop carries a family’s generations-long love for pho and the journey that has taken their bowl to the world.
Ho Chi Minh City students may enjoy 4-day New Year holiday
Ho Chi Minh City 11:00 10/12/2025Students across Ho Chi Minh City could receive a four-day break for the 2026 New Year holiday from January 1 to 4, 2026, according to the municipal Department of Education and Training.
Ho Chi Minh City plans to spend over $208mn on green park, road expansion along canal
Ho Chi Minh City 14:20 09/12/2025The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee will propose the municipal People’s Council allowing it to spend over VND5.5 trillion (US$208.7 million) developing a green park and expanding Ton That Thuyet Street along Te Canal.
4-year-old girl mauled by loose dog at coastal square in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 14:03 09/12/2025A four-year-old girl suffered deep facial wounds after being attacked by a large dog while playing at a coastal square in Phuoc Hai Commune, Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday evening.
Ho Chi Minh City to close Saigon River Tunnel overnight for fire-safety test
Ho Chi Minh City 11:14 09/12/2025Ho Chi Minh City will temporarily ban all vehicles from passing through the Saigon River Tunnel from 11:00 pm on December 19 to 4:00 am on December 20 to ensure traffic safety and security during the operations of the tunnel’s automatic fire-extinguishing system.
