Da Nang residents to receive free annual health check-ups from July 1
Vietnam News 17:35 21/05/2026Starting July 1, all residents in Da Nang City, central Vietnam will be entitled to free health check-ups and disease screenings at least once a year under a new city plan.
Vietnam needs more competitive ‘talent visa’ policy to attract global experts: conference
Vietnam News 17:22 21/05/2026Vietnam is in need of a more competitive ‘talent visa’ policy to draw international specialists and overseas Vietnamese intellectuals into national development efforts, according to officials and academics.
HPV vaccine to be added to Vietnam’s mandatory immunization program from July 1
Vietnam News 17:30 21/05/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has issued Circular 13, officially adding the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to the country’s mandatory immunization program on July 1.
Vietnam’s billion-dollar livestock export goal no longer a distant dream: former official
Economy 17:16 21/05/2026Vietnam’s livestock industry has maintained strong growth in recent years, with exports of animal products rising sharply and bringing the country closer to its goal of becoming a billion-dollar exporter, a former ministry leader said at an ongoing international expo.
UK Embassy thanks Vietnam for tackling gambling, ‘Xoi Lac TV’ illegal streaming network
Vietnam News 18:36 19/05/2026The UK Embassy in Vietnam has expressed gratitude to Vietnamese police and task forces following the dismantling of illegal streaming network ‘Xoi Lac TV,’ according to the Ministry of Public Security’s Cybersecurity and High-Tech Crime Prevention Department.
Ho Chi Minh City launches clampdown on counterfeit goods, intellectual property violations
Ho Chi Minh City 15:21 19/05/2026The Ho Chi Minh City administration has announced a special campaign running until May 30 to intensify inspections and strictly punish violations of intellectual property rights and counterfeit goods production.
Vietnam cracks down on digital copyright violations in entertainment industry
Vietnam News 16:53 18/05/2026Several owners of major media and entertainment companies in Vietnam have been prosecuted over alleged copyright infringement, sparking public debate over intellectual property rights in the digital age.
Vietnam vows tough action on IP violations, urges fair US assessment: foreign ministry
Vietnam News 14:50 15/05/2026Vietnam has reaffirmed its commitment to strictly tackling intellectual property (IP) violations while calling on the United States to objectively and fairly assess the country’s enforcement efforts, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Children cannot be left to social media: Building digital resilience among youth in Vietnam
In-Depth 15:56 19/05/2026What matters is not shutting the door on social media, but equipping young people with the resilience and skills to avoid losing themselves in the digital world.
Vietnamese children remain vulnerable to social media risks: opinion
In-Depth 15:05 18/05/2026Teaching children in Vietnam how to use social media is necessary, but not enough. As digital platforms are designed to keep users constantly engaged, protecting children requires far more than individual awareness.
In Vietnam, handwriting classes thrive in time of AI
In-Depth 20:52 16/05/2026Rows of students bent over lined notebooks on a weekday evening in Ho Chi Minh City carefully traced each pen stroke under a teacher’s guidance, part of a growing number of handwriting classes drawing learners of all ages even as artificial intelligence and digital devices increasingly dominate work and study.
Vietnam steps up crackdown on intellectual property infringement to preserve innovation
In-Depth 17:51 14/05/2026An economy does not begin to weaken when it runs out of ideas, but it begins to weaken when those who create value are forced to compete with those who simply copy it.
Vietnamese agriculture at new crossroads
In-Depth 15:53 10/05/2026Agriculture has remained one of the key pillars of Vietnam’s economy, contributing roughly 12-14 percent of the country’s GDP and providing livelihoods for tens of millions of workers, but the sector is under greater pressure than ever before as Vietnam moves deeper into the 21st century.
From screens to streets: Online disputes among youths alarm Vietnamese authorities
In-Depth 21:12 09/05/2026Disputes that once remained confined to social media are increasingly leading to real-life confrontations among children and teenagers in Vietnam, with recent police investigations in Ho Chi Minh City drawing attention to the risks associated with excessive exposure to online platforms and games.
Meet Sam and Chad: The deeper chefs go into Vietnamese cuisine, the more it captivates them
In-Depth 17:45 08/05/2026Tuoi Tre News invited Sam Aisbett and Chad Kubanoff, two seasoned chefs who share a passion for Vietnamese street food, to join a lively, wide-ranging conversation reflecting on the factors that define Vietnamese cuisine in the eyes of international diners.
Vietnam launches nationwide clampdown on intellectual property violations
In-Depth 16:54 08/05/2026The Vietnamese government has ordered a nationwide high-intensity campaign against intellectual property infringement from May 7 to 30, targeting copyright piracy, counterfeit goods, and trademark violations across both physical and digital markets.
TCP continue partnership with Central Committee of Vietnam Youth Federation to energize young people
Vietnam News 18:33 21/05/2026T.C. Pharmaceutical Industries Company Limited (TCP) and the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Federation (CVYF) officially signed a memorandum of understanding for the 2026-28 period this week, affirming their commitment to continue supporting community activities and initiatives for the holistic development of Vietnamese youth.
Thailand boosts community-based elderly care with Japanese help
World 17:12 21/05/2026BUENG YITHO, THAILAND -- As Thailand's population ages, local governments and communities are stepping up efforts to support older residents through integrated care initiatives, in some cases drawing on Japanese experience.
Japanese youths enjoy gender-bending fashion
World 17:11 21/05/2026TOKYO -- Fashion trends that emphasize individuality without regard for gender norms, such as men using parasols and women wearing neckties, are spreading among young people in Japan, mainly those in Generation Z, who are aged around 15 to 30.
In Vietnam, police bust ring that sold 100,000 fake perfume bottles
Vietnam News 16:50 21/05/2026Police in Thanh Hoa Province, north-central Vietnam have dismantled a large-scale counterfeit perfume ring accused of selling about 100,000 fake bottles of well-known international brands as genuine products at heavily discounted prices across the country.
Asteroid traces in Japan may be linked to dinosaur extinction
World 16:47 21/05/2026KATSUYAMA, FUKUI PREF., -- A team of Japanese researchers has discovered traces of an asteroid collision in the northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido that may have caused the mass extinction of dinosaurs at the end of the Cretaceous period some 66 million years ago.
Ho Chi Minh City’s new waste-to-energy plant to cut landfill waste by 2,600 tonnes daily
Ho Chi Minh City 16:43 21/05/2026A major waste-to-energy plant in Ho Chi Minh City is expected to begin commercial operations in the first quarter of 2027, helping reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills by about 2,600 metric tons per day.
TV360 partners with VTV to stream all 104 matches of 2026 World Cup in Vietnam
Vietnam News 16:41 21/05/2026TV360, a Vietnamese Internet television and streaming platform operated by Viettel Telecom, said it had signed a strategic partnership with Vietnam Television (VTV) to simulcast all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vietnam.
Illegal dumping persists across Ho Chi Minh City despite warnings, surveillance
Ho Chi Minh City 16:37 21/05/2026Illegal dumping continues to plague many parts of Ho Chi Minh City, with piles of garbage appearing along roadsides, canal banks, and vacant lots despite warning signs and surveillance cameras installed to deter violators.
Over 70 shoulder-pole vendors parade along Da Nang beach for food festival opening
Vietnam Life 16:12 21/05/2026Many beachgoers were surprised on Wednesday to see more than 70 vendors carrying traditional shoulder poles in a procession along My Khe Beach in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, as the city launched the Da Nang Food Tour Festival 2026.
All 6 Vietnamese students win medals at Asia-Pacific Informatics Olympiad
Education 16:01 21/05/2026All six Vietnamese students participating in the 20th Asia-Pacific Informatics Olympiad (APIO), hosted online by Taiwan, won medals, including two golds and four silvers, according to Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training.
Vietnam, New Zealand target $3bn trade as cooperation expands
Vietnam News 15:52 21/05/2026Vietnam and New Zealand have pledged to raise two-way trade to US$3 billion while strengthening economic, trade, and investment cooperation as they further expand their comprehensive strategic partnership.
TCP continue partnership with Central Committee of Vietnam Youth Federation to energize young people
Vietnam News 18:33 21/05/2026T.C. Pharmaceutical Industries Company Limited (TCP) and the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Federation (CVYF) officially signed a memorandum of understanding for the 2026-28 period this week, affirming their commitment to continue supporting community activities and initiatives for the holistic development of Vietnamese youth.
In Vietnam, police bust ring that sold 100,000 fake perfume bottles
Vietnam News 16:50 21/05/2026Police in Thanh Hoa Province, north-central Vietnam have dismantled a large-scale counterfeit perfume ring accused of selling about 100,000 fake bottles of well-known international brands as genuine products at heavily discounted prices across the country.
TV360 partners with VTV to stream all 104 matches of 2026 World Cup in Vietnam
Vietnam News 16:41 21/05/2026TV360, a Vietnamese Internet television and streaming platform operated by Viettel Telecom, said it had signed a strategic partnership with Vietnam Television (VTV) to simulcast all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vietnam.
Vietnam, New Zealand target $3bn trade as cooperation expands
Vietnam News 15:52 21/05/2026Vietnam and New Zealand have pledged to raise two-way trade to US$3 billion while strengthening economic, trade, and investment cooperation as they further expand their comprehensive strategic partnership.
Da Nang stages rescue drill on Son Tra Peninsula
Vietnam News 14:26 21/05/2026Police and rescue forces staged a large-scale rescue drill on Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang City, central Vietnam on Wednesday, simulating two emergency situations involving a tourist stranded on a cliff and swimmers swept out to sea.
Ho Chi Minh City’s new waste-to-energy plant to cut landfill waste by 2,600 tonnes daily
Ho Chi Minh City 16:43 21/05/2026A major waste-to-energy plant in Ho Chi Minh City is expected to begin commercial operations in the first quarter of 2027, helping reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills by about 2,600 metric tons per day.
Illegal dumping persists across Ho Chi Minh City despite warnings, surveillance
Ho Chi Minh City 16:37 21/05/2026Illegal dumping continues to plague many parts of Ho Chi Minh City, with piles of garbage appearing along roadsides, canal banks, and vacant lots despite warning signs and surveillance cameras installed to deter violators.
Ho Chi Minh City doctors perform awake brain surgery on 12-year-old boy
Ho Chi Minh City 15:45 21/05/2026Doctors in Ho Chi Minh City have recently performed awake brain surgery on a 12-year-old boy, asking him to count numbers and solve math problems during the procedure to help identify critical brain functions.
Flooding persists near apartment building in Ho Chi Minh City’s Thao Dien
Ho Chi Minh City 12:04 21/05/2026Residents of Thu Thiem Sky apartment building in the Thao Dien area of Ho Chi Minh City are once again grappling with persistent flooding and stagnant water, even during periods without rain.
Vietnamese singers Long Nhat, Son Ngoc Minh arrested in drug case
Ho Chi Minh City 16:41 20/05/2026Ho Chi Minh City police have arrested singers Long Nhat and Son Ngoc Minh along with 69 other suspects as part of an investigation into alleged drug offenses.
