Ho Chi Minh City police crack down on pet theft rings, charge 33 suspects
Ho Chi Minh City 22:07 20/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City police have charged 33 suspects in a crackdown on pet theft this year, uncovering organized rings that steal dogs and cats from their owners and sell them across provincial borders, sometimes for slaughter.
Beyond cheap prices, what will it take for Vietnam to win big in the $125 billion US furniture market?
Economy 22:20 20/10/2026Competitive prices alone are no longer enough for Vietnamese exporters seeking a bigger slice of the $125 billion US furniture market. As consumer preferences shift and competition intensifies, what should businesses focus on to gain a stronger foothold in this market?
Marshall Islands-flagged ore carrier carrying over 170,000 tonnes hits Vietnamese port wharf
Vietnam News 20:40 20/10/2026The Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier Aquacharm, carrying 170,856 metric tons of iron ore from Australia, struck an under-construction section of a wharf at the dedicated port of the Hoa Phat Dung Quat iron and steel complex in Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam, on Sunday, tearing a roughly five-meter gash in its bow and damaging the wharf.
A rocky solution: giant boulders cemented outside Vietnam school to block sidewalk parking
Vietnam News 20:36 20/10/2026An extreme measure to deter sidewalk parking has raised safety concerns after around a dozen large rocks were cemented onto the sidewalk in front of a middle school in central Vietnam, leaving pedestrians bemused.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Doctor warns against giant food-eating challenges, local businesses seek to join global supply chains
Vietnam News 19:00 20/10/2026A giant spring roll-eating challenge at a restaurant in downtown Ho Chi Minh City has sparked debate on social media, as a doctor warns of serious health risks. Vingroup held a conference in Hanoi on October 16 on developing its network of local suppliers. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: School cluster of meningococcal cases in Ho Chi Minh City under control, airlines expand international routes
Vietnam News 19:00 19/10/2026A cluster of four meningococcal cases at a Ho Chi Minh City middle school has been brought under control, with classes continuing as usual and three infected students in stable condition. A barge carrying the 3,400-metric-ton steel arch of a pedestrian bridge over the Saigon River arrived in downtown Ho Chi Minh City on Monday. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Foreign workers entitled to additional salary payment, 42 foreigners fined over immigration violations
Vietnam News 19:00 18/10/2026Foreign workers entitled to additional 1% salary payment. Two Vietnamese train journeys rank among world's 20 best in 2026. Six women fined for posing for photos on dangerous bend on Hai Van pass. Forty-two foreigners fined over immigration violations. All in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Vietnamese social media users criticize Indian tourist over alleged taxi fare evasion, Vietnam’s Miss Universe 2026 eligibility remains unresolved
Vietnam News 19:00 17/10/2026A video appearing to show a foreign passenger believed to be an Indian trying to leave a taxi without paying has sparked criticism on Vietnamese social media. Miss Universe CEO Ronald Day said representatives from Vietnam remain ineligible for Miss Universe 2026. And more in our podcast.
Ever had a burn-like rash appear overnight? These rove beetles in Vietnam may be to blame
In-Depth 14:54 20/10/2026Have you ever woken up in Vietnam with a red, burning rash that looks like a skin burn? Rove beetles could be the culprit, and knowing how to handle them can help prevent painful skin reactions.
Vietnamese businesses seek to break 'screw-making curse,' join global supply chains
In-Depth 14:38 20/10/2026Vietnam's supporting industries have long been associated with the perception that local manufacturers can produce only screws.
Down 10kg of food in 30 minutes or pay: Vietnamese doctor warns against turning eating into a dangerous game
In-Depth 09:17 20/10/2026A giant spring roll-eating challenge with a prize for finishing within 30 minutes in Ho Chi Minh City has sparked debate on social media, as a doctor warns that consuming large amounts of food in a short time can pose serious health risks.
How can Vietnam stop $4bn in agricultural losses from vanishing on way to market?
In-Depth 16:06 18/10/2026Vietnam’s agricultural exports continue to set new records year after year, yet post-harvest losses remain a persistent challenge, costing the country an estimated US$3.5-4.1 billion annually.
How can Vietnam race to become rich before it grows old: expert
In-Depth 12:49 14/10/2026Experts from RMIT University Vietnam warn that Vietnam and other ASEAN countries are aging so rapidly that they risk 'getting old before getting rich.'
Expert on what has happened to Ho Chi Minh City’s tidal flooding over past decade
In-Depth 20:19 13/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City’s high tides have risen over the past decade, with peak levels repeatedly breaking records year after year. What is driving increasingly severe tidal flooding?
Why are Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines so obsessed with beauty pageants?
In-Depth 11:01 13/10/2026From packed arenas and fiercely loyal fan communities to viral social media battles and national celebrations, beauty pageants have become a cultural phenomenon in Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines. But what fuels this extraordinary passion for crowns and contestants across Southeast Asia?
Vietnam to tighten controls on low-cost imported meat nearing expiry
In-Depth 09:35 10/10/2026Vietnam will step up controls on imported meat to address concerns over quality, origin and suspicions that discarded or near-expiry products are entering the market at low prices, an official from the Department of Livestock Production and Animal Health has responded.
Vietnam looks to China’s experience in preparation for APEC 2027
Vietnam News 22:37 20/10/2026Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan held a working session with his Chinese counterpart Lan Fo'an in Hong Kong (China) on October 20, seeking to strengthen financial cooperation and draw on China's experience as Vietnam prepares to host APEC 2027.
Vietnam to announce over $13bn in new investments at Autumn Economic Forum 2026
Economy 22:19 20/10/2026Vietnam is expected to announce 12 new investment projects with total registered capital of more than US$13 billion at the 2026 Autumn Economic Forum, which will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from October 26 to 29, as the city seeks to mobilize international resources and position itself as a global growth hub, according to the forum's organizers.
Vietnam eyes 3rd Supermodel International title
Vietnam News 22:13 20/10/2026Vietnamese model Mai Anh’s participation in Supermodel International 2026 has raised hopes that she can extend the country’s successful track record at the global competition and bring home a third crown.
Vietnam, Malaysia hold first defense policy dialogue
Vietnam News 22:02 20/10/2026Vietnamese Deputy Minister of National Defense Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Truong Thang noted that Vietnam–Malaysia relations have advanced significantly, culminating in the elevation of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in November 2024. Defense cooperation has also made positive progress under the governments’ Memorandum of Understanding on defense cooperation, signed in Hanoi in December 2023.
Vietnamese swimmer tackles 12km upstream swim in Hanoi river with rare dolphin kick
Vietnam News 19:44 20/10/2026A Vietnamese swimmer has completed an unusual 12.1-kilometer swim against the strong current of Hanoi's Red River using a technique known as dolphin kicking on the back, in what is believed to be a first-of-its-kind feat in Vietnam.
Absence of portrait artists leaves sense of loss around iconic Hanoi lake
Vietnam News 19:13 20/10/2026For around three weeks, portrait artists who traditionally work in the pedestrian zone around Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake have suspended their activities, leaving residents and visitors with the absence of a familiar feature of the lakeside scene.
Vietnam's top leader meets leading Danish businesses
Vietnam News 19:09 20/10/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam and Danish King Frederik X met with leaders of prominent Danish businesses in Copenhagen on the morning of October 20 as part of the former's ongoing state visit to the European country.
Simulation shows how engineers will connect 3,400-tonne Saigon River pedestrian bridge arch
Ho Chi Minh City 19:05 20/10/2026Heavy-lifting hydraulic jacks and positioning barges will be deployed on Wednesday in a multi-stage operation to lock the steel structure into place across the Saigon River in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnamese woman charged with organizing illegal stays for foreigners in southern Vietnam
Vietnam News 19:02 20/10/2026Police in Dong Nai City, southern Vietnam, on Tuesday provided details of an investigation that uncovered a ring organizing illegal entry into and stays in Vietnam for foreigners, with a 30-year-old Vietnamese woman playing a key role in arranging their accommodation.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Doctor warns against giant food-eating challenges, local businesses seek to join global supply chains
Vietnam News 19:00 20/10/2026A giant spring roll-eating challenge at a restaurant in downtown Ho Chi Minh City has sparked debate on social media, as a doctor warns of serious health risks. Vingroup held a conference in Hanoi on October 16 on developing its network of local suppliers. And more in our podcast.
French rail giant Alstom secures $897 million train order for Hanoi metro
Economy 18:39 20/10/2026French rail giant Alstom has received an initial order worth about 800 million euros (US$897 million) to supply trains for Hanoi’s metro network as part of its partnership with Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup.
Vietnam looks to China’s experience in preparation for APEC 2027
Vietnam News 22:37 20/10/2026Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan held a working session with his Chinese counterpart Lan Fo'an in Hong Kong (China) on October 20, seeking to strengthen financial cooperation and draw on China's experience as Vietnam prepares to host APEC 2027.
Vietnam eyes 3rd Supermodel International title
Vietnam News 22:13 20/10/2026Vietnamese model Mai Anh’s participation in Supermodel International 2026 has raised hopes that she can extend the country’s successful track record at the global competition and bring home a third crown.
Vietnam, Malaysia hold first defense policy dialogue
Vietnam News 22:02 20/10/2026Vietnamese Deputy Minister of National Defense Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Truong Thang noted that Vietnam–Malaysia relations have advanced significantly, culminating in the elevation of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in November 2024. Defense cooperation has also made positive progress under the governments’ Memorandum of Understanding on defense cooperation, signed in Hanoi in December 2023.
Vietnamese swimmer tackles 12km upstream swim in Hanoi river with rare dolphin kick
Vietnam News 19:44 20/10/2026A Vietnamese swimmer has completed an unusual 12.1-kilometer swim against the strong current of Hanoi's Red River using a technique known as dolphin kicking on the back, in what is believed to be a first-of-its-kind feat in Vietnam.
Absence of portrait artists leaves sense of loss around iconic Hanoi lake
Vietnam News 19:13 20/10/2026For around three weeks, portrait artists who traditionally work in the pedestrian zone around Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake have suspended their activities, leaving residents and visitors with the absence of a familiar feature of the lakeside scene.
Simulation shows how engineers will connect 3,400-tonne Saigon River pedestrian bridge arch
Ho Chi Minh City 19:05 20/10/2026Heavy-lifting hydraulic jacks and positioning barges will be deployed on Wednesday in a multi-stage operation to lock the steel structure into place across the Saigon River in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City police catch ride-hailing drivers drunk driving
Ho Chi Minh City 16:19 20/10/2026Traffic police in Ho Chi Minh City have booked multiple ride-hailing drivers operating under the influence of alcohol, with some accepting bookings and transporting passengers after drinking, authorities said on Tuesday.
Ho Chi Minh City police bust professional dog theft ring, uncover interprovincial meat trade
Ho Chi Minh City 15:45 20/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City police have dismantled a gang that used cars and homemade electric-shock devices to steal dogs and uncovered an interprovincial network for trading dog and cat meat.
Police question man who smashed truck window in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 16:33 19/10/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City have taken a man in for questioning after he was filmed using a wooden stick to smash a truck’s windows in Vinh Loc Commune, with officers working to clarify the incident.
Barge carrying 3,400-tonne pedestrian bridge arch arrives in downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 15:36 19/10/2026After a two-day, 124-kilometer journey, a barge carrying the steel arch of a nipa palm leaf-shaped pedestrian bridge over the Saigon River and its supporting framework, weighing a total of 3,400 metric tons, arrived at Bach Dang Wharf in downtown Ho Chi Minh City at around 3:00 pm on Monday.
