Bar manager, 6 employees prosecuted over laughing gas sales in Da Nang’s foreign tourist hub
Vietnam News 11:27 15/09/2026A bar manager and six employees in Da Nang’s An Thuong area, a popular nightlife and tourist hub for foreign visitors, have been prosecuted and held in custody for allegedly selling laughing gas.
South Korea proposes film production partnership with Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 12:26 15/09/2026The Consulate General of South Korea in Ho Chi Minh City plans to hold a film industry forum in November to promote co-productions and expand film cooperation between the two sides.
Vietnam aims to turn H’Mong cattle, deer antlers into premium products like Kobe beef: official
Economy 11:13 15/09/2026A senior official from Vietnam's Department of Livestock Production and Animal Health has said the sector is working with agencies and localities to develop H’Mong cattle and deer antler velvet into nationally branded products like Korean ginseng and Kobe beef.
Foreign suspects arrested after attempted gold shop robbery in Vietnam
Vietnam News 10:39 15/09/2026A group of four foreign nationals, including a woman who allegedly stole gold jewelry from a shop in Dak Lak Province, Vietnam on Tuesday morning, were arrested while fleeing by car, authorities said.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: In Vietnam, banks offer gold, villas to attract deposits, Vietnam proposes 4-day National Day holiday in 2027
Vietnam News 19:00 14/09/2026Vietnamese banks are offering high deposit rates, gold and luxury villas to attract savers amid a widening gap between deposits and loans. Vietnam's Ministry of Home Affairs has proposed a four-day National Day holiday in 2027, running from September 2 to 5. Hanoi will begin teaching AI to all students from grade 1 starting the 2026-27 school year. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Petrovietnam subsidiary exports first offshore wind equipment to Europe, local tilapia enters Japan's sashimi market
Vietnam News 16:39 13/09/2026Petrovietnam’s subsidiary ships its first locally made offshore wind substations to Europe. Mekong Delta tilapia enters Japan's high-end sashimi market. Vietnam launches the Data for Life 2026 competition in Singapore. Vietnamese consumers favor the iPhone 18 Pro Max over the new foldable iPhone Duo. All in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: 4-day break proposed for Vietnamese Culture Day, Vietnam targets up to 50 million foreign tourists by 2030
Vietnam News 19:00 12/09/2026Vietnam sets 3 tourism growth scenarios, with top target of 50 million foreign visitors by 2030. Ho Chi Minh City's hospitality sector faces widening labor gap. Vietnam launches national child protection program for 2026-30. Ministry proposes 4-day break for Vietnamese Culture Day in November.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: 'Sleep pods' raise fire safety concerns, Vietravel Airlines signs deal for 50 Airbus jets
Vietnam News 19:00 11/09/2026Heavy rainfall forecasts for central Vietnam remain uncertain. 2.4-square-meter 'sleep pods' raise fire safety concerns in Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam's Vietravel Airlines signs deal to buy 50 Airbus aircraft. Graffiti seen again on walls along downtown Ho Chi Minh City street.
Ho Chi Minh City’s transit-oriented development: More value around transit, but who gets the gains?
In-Depth 20:32 14/09/2026As Ho Chi Minh City expands transit-oriented development (TOD), higher densities and better accessibility could unlock significant land value around transit hubs. The harder question is how to share that value so that affordable housing and public benefits can grow alongside investor returns.
What do soaring global bond yields mean for Vietnam?
In-Depth 13:36 14/09/2026Government bond yields around the world have just reached multi-decade highs. Behind the surge is a more important message: the era of cheap capital may truly be coming to an end.
Vietnam’s next FDI challenge: Making capital generate more capital
In-Depth 10:45 14/09/2026As Vietnam seeks more productive and higher-quality foreign investment, the challenge is no longer simply how much new foreign direct investment (FDI) the country can attract, but how many more dollars of investment an FDI dollar in Vietnam can generate.
BRICS gives Vietnam more tables to engage, negotiate, build economic options: Indian economist
In-Depth 16:41 13/09/2026Vietnam’s participation in BRICS should be judged not by symbolism or the number of meetings it attends, but by whether it creates more options in markets, investment, technology, and supply chains, according to Indian economist Majo George.
Vietnamese football’s enfant terrible: How violence is eclipsing Doan Van Hau’s talent
In-Depth 07:59 13/09/2026Once heralded as the generational prodigy of Vietnamese football, Doan Van Hau, born in 1999, now finds himself cast as the ultimate black sheep -- a player whose soaring potential has been increasingly eclipsed by reckless aggression.
A Belgian professor and 20 years of pediatric liver transplants in Vietnam
In-Depth 14:36 12/09/2026For more than 20 years, Belgian liver transplant expert Professor Raymond Reding has made countless trips to Children’s Hospital 2 in Ho Chi Minh City, helping build pediatric liver transplantation into a sustainable capability at the hospital.
Storing Mekong floodwater for an El Nino-hit dry season in 2027
In-Depth 13:23 11/09/2026The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that the 2026-27 El Nino is strengthening and almost certain to last through February 2027, potentially becoming the strongest in 40 years. But even a strong El Nino does not necessarily mean severe drought and saltwater intrusion in the Mekong Delta in Vietnam.
Vietnam’s coffee 'phin' filter: The beauty of imperfections
In-Depth 12:03 11/09/2026By modern technical standards, Vietnam’s traditional coffee filter may seem imperfect. Yet that simplicity produces a rich, distinctive brew that has become deeply intertwined with Robusta beans and Vietnam’s coffee culture.
Overnight downpour floods Hanoi, snarls traffic
Vietnam News 14:14 15/09/2026Widespread heavy rain overnight Monday caused flooding and waterlogging on many roads, disrupting traffic in Hanoi on Tuesday morning.
12.7mm military-grade bullet found in baggage at Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Vietnam News 11:22 15/09/2026During screening, Tan Son Nhat International Airport police found a passenger carrying a shell casing and five usable 12.7mm bullets in checked baggage.
IOC visits Lyon amid leadership turmoil for 2030 Winter Olympics
World 10:40 15/09/2026The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday began a three-day visit to Lyon to check on the progress of the 2030 Winter Olympics, which have been hit by a leadership crisis.
FIFPRO Europe calls for FIFA reform after Infantino's failed proposal
World 10:30 15/09/2026European soccer players' union FIFPRO Europe demanded reforms to FIFA's decision-making structures on Monday, arguing that the world body's now-abandoned investment proposal exposed dangerous flaws in how global football is governed.
Thai king, queen fly own plane to Hanoi for state visit
Vietnam News 09:44 15/09/2026Thailand's king and queen personally piloted their royal aircraft to Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on Monday, beginning a state visit to Vietnam.
Sea, OpenAI bring Regional Codex Hackathon Series to Vietnam
Vietnam News 08:00 15/09/2026Singapore-founded global technology company Sea Limited and OpenAI announced on Monday the launch of the Vietnam edition of the Sea x OpenAI Regional Codex Hackathon Series, which is scheduled to take place on October 31.
Hanoi to close Hang Ma Street for traditional mid-autumn market
Travel 21:58 14/09/2026Hanoi’s Hang Ma Street, between Hang Duong and Hang Cot streets, is hosting the 2026 Traditional Mid-Autumn Market through September 25, featuring stalls selling folk toys, mooncakes and traditional handicrafts for residents and visitors.
Vietnamese chess team heads to Uzbekistan for 2026 Olympiad
Vietnam News 21:57 14/09/2026Vietnam's chess team has departed for Samarkand, Uzbekistan, to compete in the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad 2026 from September 16 to 27, according to the Vietnam Chess Federation.
Free admission to Lam Kinh Historical Relic during 2026 festival
Travel 21:42 14/09/2026Visitors to Lam Kinh Special National Relic in Lam Son Commune, Thanh Hoa province, will be admitted free of charge during the 2026 Lam Kinh Festival, according to the Management Board of the Ho Dynasty Citadel Heritage Site and key relic sites in Thanh Hoa.
More than 220,000 iPhone 18 orders placed in Vietnam, 90% opt for Pro Max
Economy 21:20 14/09/2026More than 220,000 pre-orders and deposits for the iPhone 18 have been pouring into retail chains in Vietnam, with the Pro Max models and new color options fueling strong buying interest.
Overnight downpour floods Hanoi, snarls traffic
Vietnam News 14:14 15/09/2026Widespread heavy rain overnight Monday caused flooding and waterlogging on many roads, disrupting traffic in Hanoi on Tuesday morning.
12.7mm military-grade bullet found in baggage at Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Vietnam News 11:22 15/09/2026During screening, Tan Son Nhat International Airport police found a passenger carrying a shell casing and five usable 12.7mm bullets in checked baggage.
Thai king, queen fly own plane to Hanoi for state visit
Vietnam News 09:44 15/09/2026Thailand's king and queen personally piloted their royal aircraft to Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on Monday, beginning a state visit to Vietnam.
Sea, OpenAI bring Regional Codex Hackathon Series to Vietnam
Vietnam News 08:00 15/09/2026Singapore-founded global technology company Sea Limited and OpenAI announced on Monday the launch of the Vietnam edition of the Sea x OpenAI Regional Codex Hackathon Series, which is scheduled to take place on October 31.
Ho Chi Minh City learns foreign lessons on promoting private R&D investment
Ho Chi Minh City 22:57 13/09/2026Representatives from Germany, Japan, and France have shared lessons on how local governments can encourage private-sector investment in research and development (R&D), as Ho Chi Minh City seeks to strengthen links among government, businesses, universities, and research institutions, according to speakers at the Ho Chi Minh City Friendship Dialogue 2026.
Slow down to discover why we love Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 16:24 13/09/2026Amid the skyscrapers, crowded streets, and restless pace of daily life, Ho Chi Minh City has another side: narrow alleyways, long-standing eateries, old neighborhoods, and stories of human kindness that reveal what makes the city so lovable when we slow down.
Ho Chi Minh City plans small feeder buses to pick up passengers in alleys
Ho Chi Minh City 16:03 13/09/2026Ho Chi Minh City plans to introduce small feeder buses that can travel through narrow alleys, bringing public transport closer to residents and improving connections to major bus routes and metro stations.
International partners praise Ho Chi Minh City Friendship Dialogue
Ho Chi Minh City 13:29 12/09/2026International partners have praised the Ho Chi Minh City Friendship Dialogue as a valuable platform for strengthening ties, building trust and expanding cooperation among cities and local governments around the world.
Ho Chi Minh City’s hospitality sector faces widening labor gap
Ho Chi Minh City 10:54 12/09/2026Ho Chi Minh City needs 23,000-28,000 new accommodation-sector workers each year, while training institutions train only 5,000-6,000 hospitality students annually, a local official said at a conference on developing the city’s hotel workforce on Friday.
