E-cigarettes still openly used, sold online in Ho Chi Minh City despite ban
Ho Chi Minh City 10:56 16/04/2025E-cigarettes and heated tobacco products remain widely used and openly sold online in Ho Chi Minh City, despite a nationwide ban that took effect on January 1.
Crossing the road is simple. Why do so many still do it wrong in Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City 10:32 16/04/2025Despite growing awareness and improved infrastructure, many pedestrians in Ho Chi Minh City continue to cross roads at unsafe or unauthorized points, posing risks to themselves and others.
Foreigners join locals to clean up streets, beaches in Da Nang
Expat Life 09:17 16/04/2025Residents and tourists in Da Nang City, central Vietnam witness a heartwarming sight every weekend – a group of foreigners and local volunteers walking along roads, beaches, and parks, collecting trash together to help preserve the natural beauty of the coastal city and promote environmental awareness.
Vietnam sweeps podium at world youth rapid, blitz chess championship
Vietnam News 10:53 16/04/2025In a remarkable display of talent and dominance, three young Vietnamese chess players bagged gold, silver, and bronze medals in the U14 category at the FIDE World Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2025 in Greece.
Ho Chi Minh City restricts vehicles from downtown boulevard for Reunification Day celebration
Ho Chi Minh City 11:14 15/04/2025Ho Chi Minh City started traffic restrictions on Le Duan Boulevard in District 1 from 9:00 pm on Monday to facilitate the construction and installation of a stage area for the Reunification Day celebration on April 30.
Young people in Ho Chi Minh City catch trends in celebration of Reunification Day
Ho Chi Minh City 09:52 15/04/2025Young people in Ho Chi Minh City have been catching trends in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day (April 30, 1975–2025).
In Vietnam, French-trained baker crafts special cakes marking 50th Reunification Day with national pride
Ho Chi Minh City 16:36 14/04/2025By blending his culinary expertise with deep national pride, a young Vietnamese pastry chef has launched a special collection of cakes and chocolates to mark the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day (April 30, 1975-2025).
High-end restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City hit capacity for Reunification Day festivities
Ho Chi Minh City 15:18 14/04/2025As Ho Chi Minh City gears up for the grand celebration marking the 50th anniversary of Vietnam’s reunification on April 30, upscale restaurants along the main streets in the heart of the city are experiencing an unprecedented surge in demand, with many already fully booked for the occasion.
A new golden chapter in Vietnam-China relations
In-Depth 11:58 15/04/2025Chinese General Secretary and President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Vietnam from Monday to Tuesday marks his first overseas trip in 2025, underscoring the special significance of the bilateral relationship.
Dark side of social fame in Vietnam: When influencers sacrifice truth for profit
In-Depth 15:56 11/04/2025While Vietnam has witnessed an explosive rise in social media usage, particularly on e-commerce platforms TikTok and YouTube, countless individuals, businesses, and influencers have been launching content channels over the past few years in the hope of achieving rapid fame, and even faster profits regardless of the truth.
Why Hanoi’s air pollution season has yet to end
In-Depth 11:47 11/04/2025Although Hanoi’s air pollution season typically spans from October to March, Vietnam's capital city continues to suffer from dangerously poor air quality into April, raising concerns about the long-term impact on public health, the economy, and sustainable development, according to an environmental expert.
A new trade landscape takes shape given US tariffs
In-Depth 14:52 10/04/2025U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to impose reciprocal tariffs sent shockwaves through the global economy, with consequences far beyond the usual economic impacts.
Formula for success of Vietnam’s private sector
In-Depth 08:00 10/04/2025The view that the private sector plays a crucial role in Vietnam’s development is absolutely correct.
Vietnamese seafood exporters voice concerns over 46% US tariff
In-Depth 19:33 08/04/2025Vietnamese seafood companies are expressing worries about the impact of a 46-percent reciprocal tariff that the United States is set to impose on Vietnam goods from April 9, as seafood is expected to be one of the hardest-hit industries.
In Vietnam, food safety requires harsher punishment for violators
In-Depth 15:25 08/04/2025Some experts say there is nowhere else quite like Vietnam when it comes to how easy it is to enter the food and beverage industry.
How should Vietnam respond to US reciprocal tariffs?
In-Depth 11:18 07/04/2025Balancing relationships and maintaining policy consistency to avoid unintended negative consequences on other partners is of paramount importance.
Ho Chi Minh City announces traffic hotline, boosts transport services for Reunification Day holiday
Ho Chi Minh City 11:33 16/04/2025Ho Chi Minh City’s transport authority has launched multiple measures to ease congestion amid expected surging travel demand over the upcoming national holiday, including a dedicated hotline and expanded public transport services.
Ho Chi Minh City battles plastic waste in a growing global crisis
Expat Life 11:26 16/04/2025"As we cross local bridges around the city, that awful sight of unimaginable amounts of plastic waste float in our streams and rivers."
Tourists flock to Vietnam’s Binh Dinh for scenic wind farm
Vietnam News 11:04 16/04/2025In recent days, Phuong Mai wind farm on the Phuong Mai Peninsula -- often dubbed 'a miniature desert' in Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province, south-central Vietnam -- has emerged as a popular destination drawing large crowds eager to visit and take photos.
Police officers, cadets endure scorching heat in final rehearsals for Vietnam’s Reunification Day parade
Vietnam News 10:40 16/04/2025Nearly 3,000 officers and cadets from 17 police units have been training relentlessly under the blazing April sun, preparing for Vietnam's grand parade commemorating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day (April 30).
Vietnam’s CMC Corporation hit by cyberattack, prompting police probe
Vietnam News 09:48 16/04/2025Vietnamese technology firm CMC Corporation said on Tuesday it had been the target of a deliberate cyberattack and that local authorities are investigating the incident.
Barcelona reach Champions League semis despite 3-1 loss at Dortmund
World 09:40 16/04/2025DORTMUND, Germany -- Five-time European champions Barcelona reached their first Champions League semi-final in six seasons with a 5-3 aggregate victory despite being beaten 3-1 by Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday.
PSG survive Aston Villa scare to reach Champions League semis
World 09:21 16/04/2025BIRMINGHAM, England -- Paris St Germain kept alive their dream of a first Champions League title on Tuesday by squeezing past Aston Villa 5-4 on aggregate after a pulsating second leg of their quarter-final which the English side won 3-2.
Amanda Nguyen makes history as first woman of Vietnamese origin in space
Vietnam News 19:58 15/04/2025Amanda Nguyen, a Vietnamese-American scientist and activist nominated for the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize, made history on Monday as the first woman of Vietnamese descent to fly into space, joining an all-female crew aboard Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission in West Texas.
PM calls on China’s COMAC to support development of Vietnam’s aviation
Economy 18:43 15/04/2025Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh suggested that Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC) cooperate with and support Vietnamese partners in developing Vietnam's aviation sector and expanding air routes during a meeting with its chairman He Dongfeng in Hanoi on Monday.
Vietjet offers tickets for flights to Con Dao using COMAC aircraft
Economy 17:38 15/04/2025Vietnamese budget carrier Vietjet has officially started selling tickets for flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao Island off the coast of southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province, with service beginning on April 19. The air carrier will use China’s COMAC aircraft for these routes.
Tourists flock to Vietnam’s Binh Dinh for scenic wind farm
Vietnam News 11:04 16/04/2025In recent days, Phuong Mai wind farm on the Phuong Mai Peninsula -- often dubbed 'a miniature desert' in Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province, south-central Vietnam -- has emerged as a popular destination drawing large crowds eager to visit and take photos.
Police officers, cadets endure scorching heat in final rehearsals for Vietnam’s Reunification Day parade
Vietnam News 10:40 16/04/2025Nearly 3,000 officers and cadets from 17 police units have been training relentlessly under the blazing April sun, preparing for Vietnam's grand parade commemorating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day (April 30).
Vietnam’s CMC Corporation hit by cyberattack, prompting police probe
Vietnam News 09:48 16/04/2025Vietnamese technology firm CMC Corporation said on Tuesday it had been the target of a deliberate cyberattack and that local authorities are investigating the incident.
Amanda Nguyen makes history as first woman of Vietnamese origin in space
Vietnam News 19:58 15/04/2025Amanda Nguyen, a Vietnamese-American scientist and activist nominated for the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize, made history on Monday as the first woman of Vietnamese descent to fly into space, joining an all-female crew aboard Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission in West Texas.
Ho Chi Minh City announces traffic hotline, boosts transport services for Reunification Day holiday
Ho Chi Minh City 11:33 16/04/2025Ho Chi Minh City’s transport authority has launched multiple measures to ease congestion amid expected surging travel demand over the upcoming national holiday, including a dedicated hotline and expanded public transport services.
Ho Chi Minh City restricts vehicles from downtown boulevard for Reunification Day celebration
Ho Chi Minh City 11:14 15/04/2025Ho Chi Minh City started traffic restrictions on Le Duan Boulevard in District 1 from 9:00 pm on Monday to facilitate the construction and installation of a stage area for the Reunification Day celebration on April 30.
Young people in Ho Chi Minh City catch trends in celebration of Reunification Day
Ho Chi Minh City 09:52 15/04/2025Young people in Ho Chi Minh City have been catching trends in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day (April 30, 1975–2025).
In Vietnam, French-trained baker crafts special cakes marking 50th Reunification Day with national pride
Ho Chi Minh City 16:36 14/04/2025By blending his culinary expertise with deep national pride, a young Vietnamese pastry chef has launched a special collection of cakes and chocolates to mark the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day (April 30, 1975-2025).
High-end restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City hit capacity for Reunification Day festivities
Ho Chi Minh City 15:18 14/04/2025As Ho Chi Minh City gears up for the grand celebration marking the 50th anniversary of Vietnam’s reunification on April 30, upscale restaurants along the main streets in the heart of the city are experiencing an unprecedented surge in demand, with many already fully booked for the occasion.
