Eateries in Ho Chi Minh City edge up prices as costs rise, demand remains cautious
Economy 17:12 17/03/2026Restaurants and street food vendors in Ho Chi Minh City are beginning to raise prices modestly as input costs climb, while many operators remain wary of weakening demand.
Vietnam, China navies hold 1st live-fire drill
Vietnam News 16:19 17/03/2026Naval forces from Vietnam and China have conducted live-fire exercises using light weapons for the first time as part of their joint training activities in the Gulf of Tonkin.
AFC awards Vietnam 3-0 win against Malaysia, sanctions forfeit over ineligible players
Vietnam News 15:45 17/03/2026The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has awarded 3-0 forfeits against Malaysia in their Asian Cup qualifying matches with Vietnam and Nepal after ruling the team fielded ineligible players.
Vietnam seeks additional fuel supplies from Angola amid Middle East tensions
Vietnam News 16:55 17/03/2026Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has proposed that Angola provide additional crude oil and natural gas supplies as the two countries seek to step up energy cooperation amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East that threaten the global economy.
Nearly 79 million Vietnamese vote in parliamentary, local elections
Vietnam News 09:35 15/03/2026Nearly 79 million voters across Vietnam began casting ballots on Sunday to elect members of the country’s 16th National Assembly and local People’s Councils for the 2026–31 term.
Vietnam’s Truong Sa ready for national election
Vietnam News 15:59 14/03/2026All preparations have been completed in Truong Sa (Spratly) Special Zone, administered by Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, for the election of deputies to the country’s law-making National Assembly and local People’s Councils for the 2026-31 term, slated for March 15, or Sunday.
Ho Chi Minh City uses VNeID to verify over 9.6 million voters ahead of national election
Ho Chi Minh City 17:10 12/03/2026Ho Chi Minh City has completed the review of more than 9.6 million voters through the national digital ID system, VNeID, finalizing preparations for the upcoming national election slated for March 15.
Voters hope for stronger transport links between Ho Chi Minh City, coastal destinations
Ho Chi Minh City 14:53 12/03/2026Voters in Ho Chi Minh City voiced their hope for the development of transport infrastructure connecting the city with key coastal destinations such as Can Gio, Vung Tau, and Con Dao to boost tourism and economic growth at a voter meeting on Wednesday afternoon.
Comprehensive support package needed for Vietnamese economy
In-Depth 14:37 16/03/2026The global economy is experiencing sharp volatility, prompting many Vietnamese businesses to hesitate before signing new contracts amid rising risks, so stronger and more comprehensive support mechanisms from the government are increasingly seen as essential.
What to know about 'banh mi' food poisoning in Vietnam, and how to eat it safely
In-Depth 11:27 15/03/2026A series of suspected food poisoning incidents linked to 'banh mi' has recently raised concerns about food safety in Vietnam, drawing renewed attention to safety practices surrounding one of the country’s most beloved street foods despite such cases being relatively rare.
Drunk driving must end in mind first in Vietnam
In-Depth 16:04 14/03/2026A recent crash on Nguyen Chanh Street in Hanoi, in which a man driving under the influence of alcohol plowed into several cars and motorcycles, leaving one dead, forces society to confront, more honestly than ever, the issue of drinking and driving.
Vietnam’s Internet infrastructure ready to power low-altitude economy
In-Depth 16:28 09/03/2026Vietnam’s expanding 5G coverage and the arrival of low-Earth-orbit satellite Internet are positioning the country to accelerate its digital economy, particularly the emerging low-altitude economy, in the years ahead.
Op-ed: Vietnam can turn street vending into urban development asset
In-Depth 13:34 08/03/2026On Tuesday, Tran Luu Quang, secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, raised a point that struck directly at the heart of the city’s sidewalk economy.
Property ID cards expected to redefine Vietnam’s real estate market
In-Depth 11:21 05/03/2026Granting each property a unique identification code and publishing transaction data on a state-managed information system are poised to fundamentally reshape the rules of Vietnam’s real estate market in the years ahead.
Degraded collective housing in Hanoi: When concrete fades but memory endures
In-Depth 16:54 02/03/2026As Hanoi evolves, and modern high-rises replace ramshackle apartment blocks, many residents of the city’s tumbledown collective housing estates still find themselves tethered to memories that refuse to fade.
Fragile newborns begin life fighting for every breath at Hanoi hospital
In-Depth 20:23 28/02/2026Inside the intensive care unit at the Pediatric Center of Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi, premature infants, including babies born to mothers living with HIV, fight for survival, as doctors and nurses monitor every breath, heartbeat and fragile sign of life.
China willing to import more goods from Vietnam
Economy 17:42 17/03/2026China is prepared to expand imports of high-quality goods from Vietnam, particularly agricultural products, in a move aimed at fostering balanced trade between the two countries, Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi said at a high-level bilateral meeting in Hanoi on Tuesday.
Most female rhinoceros beetles mate only once in lifetime: study
World 17:20 17/03/2026TOKYO -- A group of researchers including Wataru Kojima, an associate professor of animal ecology at Yamaguchi University's Graduate School of Sciences and Technology for Innovation, has found that most female Japanese rhinoceros beetles mate only once in their lifetime, which is rare for an insect.
4 die after cargo ship, fishing boat collision off Aomori
World 17:20 17/03/2026AOMORI -- Four people died after a collision between a cargo ship and a fishing boat off the northeastern Japan prefecture of Aomori in the early hours of Tuesday.
Banks, securities firms eye presence in Vietnam’s int’l financial center
Economy 16:48 17/03/2026Multiple banks and securities firms are positioned to establish a presence in the Vietnam International Financial Center (IFC) facilities in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.
Vietnam Party chief highlights ‘3+3’ dialogue as key to deepen strategic trust, boost ties with China
Vietnam News 16:22 17/03/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) To Lam has underscored the importance of the newly launched Vietnam–China ‘3+3’ dialogue, a ministerial-level mechanism involving the two countries’ foreign, defense, and public security ministries, describing it as a key step to strengthen political trust, enhance strategic coordination, and promote stable bilateral relations.
Iran 'negotiating' with FIFA over moving World Cup games to Mexico: embassy
World 14:52 17/03/2026MEXICO CITY -- Iran's football federation is "negotiating" with FIFA to relocate the country's first-round matches at the World Cup to Mexico from the United States, citing the conflict in the Middle East, Iran's embassy in Mexico said Monday.
Migrant workers bear brunt of Iran attacks in Gulf
World 14:06 17/03/2026Bangladeshi migrant Ahmad Ali, 55, was doing his regular round delivering drinking water to residents in the United Arab Emirates when Iran launched its first retaliatory attacks against Gulf countries.
Tiny snails test patience but hook diners in Da Nang
Vietnam Life 13:17 17/03/2026On the streets of Da Nang City in central Vietnam, a small cup of ‘oc le,’ tiny sea snails no bigger than shirt buttons, draws steady crowds despite, or perhaps because of, the effort it takes to eat them.
Central banks meet as Mideast war fuels inflation fears
World 13:14 17/03/2026FRANKFURT, Germany -- Some of the world's biggest central banks meet this week as fears grow the energy shock unleashed by the Middle East war could fuel inflation and weigh on growth.
Ho Chi Minh City orders checks on bus fares, fuel supply at petrol stations
Ho Chi Minh City 11:51 17/03/2026The administration of Ho Chi Minh City has asked agencies to monitor fuel prices and supply while keeping bus and coach fares under control, following recent increases linked to rising fuel costs.
Vietnam health ministry proposes cash incentives for childbirth as fertility declines
Vietnam News 11:36 17/03/2026The Ministry of Health has proposed cash payments to encourage childbirth as Vietnam’s fertility rate falls below the replacement level, according to a draft decree released for public consultation.
Vietnam Party chief highlights ‘3+3’ dialogue as key to deepen strategic trust, boost ties with China
Vietnam News 16:22 17/03/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) To Lam has underscored the importance of the newly launched Vietnam–China ‘3+3’ dialogue, a ministerial-level mechanism involving the two countries’ foreign, defense, and public security ministries, describing it as a key step to strengthen political trust, enhance strategic coordination, and promote stable bilateral relations.
Vietnam health ministry proposes cash incentives for childbirth as fertility declines
Vietnam News 11:36 17/03/2026The Ministry of Health has proposed cash payments to encourage childbirth as Vietnam’s fertility rate falls below the replacement level, according to a draft decree released for public consultation.
Top Vietnamese, Chinese diplomats hold strategic talks to deepen bilateral cooperation
Vietnam News 18:01 16/03/2026The foreign ministers of Vietnam and China held strategic talks in Hanoi on Sunday, as part of the 17th session of the Vietnam-China steering committee for bilateral cooperation and the first ministerial-level strategic dialogue involving foreign affairs, defense, and public security.
Vietnam premier urges closer coordination with Japan to launch LOTUSat-1 satellite by 2027
Vietnam News 17:18 16/03/2026Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for closer coordination between Vietnamese and Japanese agencies and partners to ensure that the LOTUSat-1 Earth observation satellite is launched by late 2027 and put to effective use.
Ho Chi Minh City orders checks on bus fares, fuel supply at petrol stations
Ho Chi Minh City 11:51 17/03/2026The administration of Ho Chi Minh City has asked agencies to monitor fuel prices and supply while keeping bus and coach fares under control, following recent increases linked to rising fuel costs.
Ho Chi Minh City cameras detect more than 84,500 traffic violations in early 2026
Ho Chi Minh City 10:21 17/03/2026Traffic surveillance cameras in Ho Chi Minh City have detected more than 84,500 traffic violations since the start of 2026, city police said on Monday.
Sovico Group proposes $3.6bn transport projects in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 15:03 16/03/2026Sovico Group, a founding shareholder of air carrier Vietjet Air, has proposed investing about VND94 trillion (US$3.6 billion) in five transport infrastructure projects in Ho Chi Minh City under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, according to a proposal submitted to the municipal government.
Ho Chi Minh City residents embrace free public e-bikes
Ho Chi Minh City 12:54 16/03/2026Residents in Ho Chi Minh City gravitated to Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street on Sunday afternoon to try out newly launched public electric bicycles, which are offered free for 15 minutes per ride throughout March.
Firefighters rescue family of 5 trapped in burning home in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 12:19 16/03/2026Firefighters rescued five members of a family trapped inside a burning house in downtown Ho Chi Minh City early Monday morning after a fire blocked the family’s only escape route.
