In Hanoi, parents send air purifiers to school as pollution triggers health warnings
Vietnam News 17:02 06/12/2025Several parents in Hanoi have sent air purifiers to classrooms and kept vulnerable children at home as air pollution in the capital reached unhealthy levels this week.
Unique Ca Mau crab dessert blends sweet and savory flavors
Vietnam Life 16:59 06/12/2025The creativity of local chefs has given rise to a unique dish that pairs Ca Mau’s famous seawater crabs with traditional Vietnamese dessert elements: a sweet soup (che) featuring crab filling that brings together savory and sweet notes.
Vietnam’s int’l tourist arrivals hit record 19.15 million in 11 months
Travel 15:04 06/12/2025Vietnam reported a record number of international visitors in the first 11 months of 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, official data showed on Saturday.
Vietnam, Japan deepen trade ties as culinary exchange takes center stage
Vietnam Life 14:43 06/12/2025The Japanese Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City has spotlighted traditional sake from Gifu Prefecture at a recent cultural event, underscoring how shared culinary heritage is helping bring the two countries closer together and opening new avenues for bilateral trade.
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.
Storm Koto turns southwest, slows toward waters off central Vietnam
Vietnam News 13:03 01/12/2025Storm Koto, after several directional changes in the East Vietnam Sea, shifted southwest on Monday morning toward the waters off Gia Lai and Khanh Hoa, with its intensity expected to weaken gradually, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
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 can central Vietnam reduce flood damage?
In-Depth 09:05 26/11/2025Residents across several central Vietnamese localities have just endured devastating floods that caused heavy losses in lives and property. Many are asking why water levels surged so fiercely this year and what can be done to curb flooding and damage.
Vietnam tightens crackdown on influencer-driven scams
In-Depth 20:55 22/11/2025Vietnam is entering its toughest enforcement phase against influencer-led online sales as police launch a wave of criminal investigations targeting pageant winners, most-followed TikTok creators, and KOL/KOC influencers accused of smuggling, selling fake goods, deceiving customers, and evading taxes on a massive scale.
Commune official in Lam Dong arrested for allegedly embezzling $19,000
Vietnam News 16:45 06/12/2025A commune official in Lam Dong Province, Vietnam’s Central Highlands, has been detained for allegedly transferring nearly US$19,000 from the commune’s public funds into his personal account, according to local authorities.
SpaceX tells investors it is targeting late 2026 IPO, the Information reports
World 15:57 06/12/2025SpaceX has informed investors and representatives of financial institutions that it plans to pursue an initial public offering in the second half of next year, the Information reported on Friday, citing two people familiar with the discussions.
Australian authorities urge thousands to flee New South Wales bushfires
World 15:52 06/12/2025SYDNEY -- Wildfires in Australia's New South Wales burnt through thousands of hectares of bushland on Saturday, prompting the authorities to urge evacuations at the highest danger rating for thousands of residents in the nation's most-populous state.
Hong Kong channels billions in FDI to support Vietnamese businesses to ‘go global’
Economy 15:00 06/12/2025The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is introducing its integrated digital trade platform at Vietnam Expo 2025, a move designed to leverage Vietnam’s rapidly accelerating digital transformation.
2 killed as sleeper bus slams into 3 in Vietnam’s Dong Thap
Vietnam News 13:59 06/12/2025A sleeper bus travelling on National Highway 80 in Dong Thap Province, Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, suddenly hit three people sitting by the roadside on Friday evening, killing two and seriously injuring the third, local police said on Saturday.
Vietnam targets up to 10 free trade zones by 2045: govt
Economy 13:43 06/12/2025Vietnam plans to set up free trade zones in Da Nang, Hai Phong and Ho Chi Minh City in 2026 and expand the network to 8–10 zones meeting international standards by 2045, the government said on Friday.
Meta delays release of Phoenix mixed-reality glasses to 2027, Business Insider reports
World 13:03 06/12/2025Meta is delaying the release of its Phoenix mixed-reality glasses until 2027, aiming to get the details right, Business Insider reported on Friday, citing an internal memo.
Nearly 98% of food samples from 6 localities meet safety standards for Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 12:30 06/12/2025Nearly 98 percent of food samples collected from six provinces and city supplying Ho Chi Minh City met national safety standards, city authorities said on Friday, highlighting efforts to ensure safe food for the city’s population of more than 14 million.
20,000 bowls of pho await foodies at Pho Day 2025 next weekend in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam Life 11:01 06/12/2025Along with serving 20,000 bowls of pho to visitors, nearly 30 well-known pho brands will demonstrate pho noodle making, broth cooking, as well as share their own unique stories at the Pho Day 2025 event next weekend.
Mexico to kick off 2026 World Cup against South Africa, US get dream draw
World 10:48 06/12/2025WASHINGTON -- The 2026 World Cup will kick off on June 11 with joint-hosts Mexico playing South Africa at the Azteca Stadium - iconic venue of the 1970 and 1986 finals - followed by South Korea against a playoff winner after the complex draw was made on Friday.
US increases emergency aid to Vietnam to $1.75mn after floods
Vietnam News 10:44 06/12/2025The United States announced an additional US$750,000 in emergency aid to Vietnam on Friday, raising total support for families and individuals affected by recent floods to $1.75 million, the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi said on Facebook.
Commune official in Lam Dong arrested for allegedly embezzling $19,000
Vietnam News 16:45 06/12/2025A commune official in Lam Dong Province, Vietnam’s Central Highlands, has been detained for allegedly transferring nearly US$19,000 from the commune’s public funds into his personal account, according to local authorities.
2 killed as sleeper bus slams into 3 in Vietnam’s Dong Thap
Vietnam News 13:59 06/12/2025A sleeper bus travelling on National Highway 80 in Dong Thap Province, Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, suddenly hit three people sitting by the roadside on Friday evening, killing two and seriously injuring the third, local police said on Saturday.
US increases emergency aid to Vietnam to $1.75mn after floods
Vietnam News 10:44 06/12/2025The United States announced an additional US$750,000 in emergency aid to Vietnam on Friday, raising total support for families and individuals affected by recent floods to $1.75 million, the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi said on Facebook.
Hanoi introduces automated fare collection system on Cat Linh – Ha Dong line
Vietnam News 09:21 06/12/2025Hanoi Metro has launched an automated fare collection system on the Cat Linh – Ha Dong metro line, using electronic identification, biometric recognition, and cashless payments, the company said on Friday.
Nearly 98% of food samples from 6 localities meet safety standards for Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 12:30 06/12/2025Nearly 98 percent of food samples collected from six provinces and city supplying Ho Chi Minh City met national safety standards, city authorities said on Friday, highlighting efforts to ensure safe food for the city’s population of more than 14 million.
HTV elevates SEA Games viewing with vibrant, multi-angle coverage
Ho Chi Minh City 17:22 05/12/2025Following the Broadcaster Meeting and Press Briefing for the 33rd SEA Games held in Thailand in September, Ho Chi Minh City Radio and Television (HTV) became one of the first broadcasters to secure television rights for the 2025 Southeast Asian Games.
Ho Chi Minh City partners with Grab to accelerate digital transformation, smart services in tourism
Ho Chi Minh City 14:59 05/12/2025The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism signed a cooperation agreement with tech-based ride-hailing company Grab Vietnam on Thursday to promote the city as a top destination and improve visitor experiences through a digital service ecosystem.
Metro, road projects boost connectivity between Ho Chi Minh City, Long Thanh airport
Ho Chi Minh City 14:54 05/12/2025As Long Thanh International Airport in Dong Nai Province prepares to welcome its first flight on December 19, Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating a series of metro, road, and railway projects to ensure smooth travel between the two localities.
Ho Chi Minh City orders enforcement against double-decker buses violating traffic rules
Ho Chi Minh City 14:36 05/12/2025Ho Chi Minh City has ordered tighter enforcement against open-top double-decker buses operating in its downtown area after authorities reported repeated violations of traffic restrictions, the city’s construction department said on Thursday.
