Vietnam e-commerce growth loses momentum as consumers become more price-sensitive
Economy 14:54 12/08/2026After a period of strong growth, Vietnam’s e-commerce market is entering a slowdown as purchasing power comes under greater pressure from prices and living costs.
US retail giant Target to source products from Vietnam for first time
Economy 15:51 12/08/2026U.S. retail giant Target will source products from Vietnamese suppliers in home goods, household textiles, children's products, personal care, and beauty products at the Vietnam International Sourcing Expo 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City.
Large firms account for just 0.9% of enterprises in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
Economy 14:34 12/08/2026Only 0.9 percent of businesses in the Mekong Delta region are classified as large enterprises, while micro-enterprises account for as much as 87 percent of the region’s business community, according to the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) Mekong Delta branch.
Drone intrusion disrupts 60 flights at Tan Son Nhat Airport, passengers wait overnight
Ho Chi Minh City 13:43 12/08/2026Sixty flights were disrupted, with dozens being delayed by three to five hours and several aircraft being diverted, after a drone entered restricted airspace around Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, leaving passengers and relatives waiting late into the night on Tuesday.
Vietnamese coffee races the clock as EU deforestation deadline looms
In-Depth 10:35 07/08/2026As the EU’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) draws closer, Vietnamese coffee exporters are scrambling to map farms, build digital databases, and guarantee supply-chain traceability.
From Robusta powerhouse to value-added coffee: Vietnam's next move
Economy 21:05 06/08/2026Vietnam, the world's largest Robusta producer, is seeking to move up the coffee value chain by expanding exports of processed and specialty coffee, supported by strong global prices that have pushed domestic coffee prices to nearly VND100,000 (US$3.8) per kilogram.
Project launched to elevate Vietnamese robusta coffee's global standing
Economy 15:02 25/07/2026A new project was unveiled on Friday in Lam Dong Province, located in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, to strengthen Vietnam’s robusta coffee brand, aiming to boost quality, value, and global recognition.
Vietnam coffee exporters await official guidance as EUDR deadline nears
Economy 17:25 16/07/2026Vietnamese coffee exporters are stepping up preparations for the European Union's Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), but many say they are still waiting for official guidance as the compliance deadline draws closer.
Why does SE Asia fight for homegrown ASEAN Cup, in face of FIFA-ruled alternative?
In-Depth 14:42 12/08/2026Why is Southeast Asia still obsessed with its 'homegrown' football tournament, the ASEAN Cup, now in its 30th edition, while remaining skeptical of a global giant's intervention like the FIFA ASEAN Cup?
Can a purely homegrown Southeast Asian team ever reach the World Cup?
In-Depth 14:56 11/08/2026To reach the FIFA World Cup, Southeast Asian football must raise both its floor through strong domestic development and its ceiling through global talent and overseas exposure.
Beyond preferential credit: What Vietnam’s SMEs need to thrive
In-Depth 17:43 10/08/2026A VND220 trillion (US$8.4 billion) preferential lending scheme may ease one of the most persistent constraints facing Vietnam’s small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Yet cheaper money alone will not solve the deeper problems preventing smaller firms from scaling.
Vietnam-Australia ties: From connecting experts to solving development challenges
In-Depth 13:19 10/08/2026Vietnamese experts in Australia desire to move beyond building a network of experts toward creating a network for solving problems, starting with Vietnam’s most pressing and specific development needs.
US-Vietnam trade talks: Beyond tariffs lie long-term rules of game
In-Depth 10:58 10/08/2026Recent U.S. tariffs on Vietnamese goods have drawn attention to the percentage rate exporters must pay. Yet the more consequential outcome may emerge from ongoing negotiations over a reciprocal trade agreement, where commitments on data, investment, labor standards and supply chains could have effects that outlast any tariff measure.
Vietnam eyes bigger role in Asia’s air cargo network despite foreign dominance
In-Depth 11:19 09/08/2026Cargo throughput at Vietnam’s airports has reached record highs amid booming exports and rising demand for air freight. Yet foreign airlines still control more than 80 percent of the country’s international air cargo market, raising questions over how far Vietnam can climb the regional logistics value chain as Vietnam Airlines prepares to launch its first dedicated freighter in the third quarter of 2026.
Lost in translation: How Chinese, Korean, and Japanese bosses adapt in Vietnam
In-Depth 21:40 08/08/2026Foreign executives often struggle to lead local teams in Vietnam—not just because of cultural differences, but because of deep-seated economic history.
Vietnamese coffee races the clock as EU deforestation deadline looms
In-Depth 10:35 07/08/2026As the EU’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) draws closer, Vietnamese coffee exporters are scrambling to map farms, build digital databases, and guarantee supply-chain traceability.
Man detained over beating of novice monks at Phu Tho’s Bau Pagoda
Vietnam News 16:13 12/08/2026Phu Tho provincial police have charged and detained Nguyen The Duy pending an investigation into the alleged abuse of novice monks at Bau Pagoda, also known as Phat Quang Tu, in Vinh Phuc Ward, Phu Tho Province, northern Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh City sets sights on universal health insurance coverage by 2030
Ho Chi Minh City 16:10 12/08/2026Ho Chi Minh City has set a target of achieving 96-percent health insurance coverage among its population in 2026, moving toward attaining universal health insurance coverage by 2030.
Typhoon Dolphin's remnants brings torrential rain to Beijing
World 15:47 12/08/2026BEIJING - Typhoon Dolphin's remnants channelled vast amounts of moisture into Beijing and the central province of Henan on Wednesday, as the capital braced to receive more than one-third of its average annual rainfall in 24 hours.
South Korea unveils future technology projects, targets moon landing by 2030
World 15:46 12/08/2026SEOUL - South Korea unveiled on Wednesday an ambitious technology strategy centred on seven projects ranging from nuclear energy and quantum computing to space and biotechnology, as the country seeks to secure new growth engines beyond semiconductors and AI.
Eclipse craze grips Spain, Iceland as millions get set for 'event of the century'
World 15:45 12/08/2026Millions of people across Spain and Iceland geared up to witness a total solar eclipse on Wednesday, packing their protective glasses and travelling to areas where the rare astronomical event can be observed in full.
Why does SE Asia fight for homegrown ASEAN Cup, in face of FIFA-ruled alternative?
In-Depth 14:42 12/08/2026Why is Southeast Asia still obsessed with its 'homegrown' football tournament, the ASEAN Cup, now in its 30th edition, while remaining skeptical of a global giant's intervention like the FIFA ASEAN Cup?
Potential opponents for Vietnam’s Cong An Ha Noi at 2026-27 AFC Champions League Elite
Vietnam News 14:15 12/08/2026All 16 teams in the eastern region of the 2026-27 AFC Champions League Elite have now been confirmed following the final play-off matches on Tuesday, with all emerging as potential opponents for Vietnam’s Cong An Ha Noi FC.
High borrowing costs push Vietnamese businesses to seek new sources of capital
Economy 14:02 12/08/2026Vietnamese businesses are struggling with high borrowing costs and limited access to bank loans, prompting them to explore other funding channels, insiders told an event in Ho Chi Minh City last weekend.
The punk and the bruiser: Invasive species thrive as global warming transforms the Mediterranean
World 13:54 12/08/2026Pepis, the bearded skipper of a small fishing boat, deftly picks up two lionfish caught in experimental traps off the coast of Cyprus, cuts off their venomous spines, guts them and tosses them into a bucket.
Colombia quake death toll tops 250 as rescuers race to find survivors
World 13:45 12/08/2026Rescue crews on Tuesday dug through mountains of rubble in western Colombia, shouting for quiet so they could listen for survivors still trapped under the buildings that collapsed in a powerful earthquake estimated to have killed at least 250 people.
Global youth unemployment rises amid sluggish job creation and looming AI risk, UN labour agency says
World 13:33 12/08/2026Global youth unemployment increased in 2025 as weaker economic growth, geopolitical tensions and sluggish job creation made it harder for young people to find work, the International Labour Organization said on Wednesday, warning that AI could add to mounting labour market pressures.
Man detained over beating of novice monks at Phu Tho’s Bau Pagoda
Vietnam News 16:13 12/08/2026Phu Tho provincial police have charged and detained Nguyen The Duy pending an investigation into the alleged abuse of novice monks at Bau Pagoda, also known as Phat Quang Tu, in Vinh Phuc Ward, Phu Tho Province, northern Vietnam.
Potential opponents for Vietnam’s Cong An Ha Noi at 2026-27 AFC Champions League Elite
Vietnam News 14:15 12/08/2026All 16 teams in the eastern region of the 2026-27 AFC Champions League Elite have now been confirmed following the final play-off matches on Tuesday, with all emerging as potential opponents for Vietnam’s Cong An Ha Noi FC.
Airfares from Ho Chi Minh City to Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand fall sharply in August, September
Vietnam News 10:54 12/08/2026Airfares on routes from Ho Chi Minh City to some Southeast Asian destinations including Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand have fallen sharply in August and September, with some one-way tickets priced at VND1.4-1.9 million (US$53.5-72.6).
USDT 'black market' with $10m daily volume busted in northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 10:21 12/08/2026Police in the northern city of Hai Phong have uncovered a large-scale network trading USDT, a cryptocurrency pegged to the U.S. dollar, with daily transactions worth US$7-10 million.
Vietnamese doctors perform country's first robotic cancer surgery using two US surgical robots
Vietnam News 10:10 12/08/2026For the first time in Vietnam, two surgeons at Tam Anh General Hospital have worked simultaneously from two independent control consoles (Dual Console) of two leading U.S.-made Da Vinci Xi surgical robots to perform radical prostatectomy and bladder reconstruction for a 73-year-old patient.
Ho Chi Minh City sets sights on universal health insurance coverage by 2030
Ho Chi Minh City 16:10 12/08/2026Ho Chi Minh City has set a target of achieving 96-percent health insurance coverage among its population in 2026, moving toward attaining universal health insurance coverage by 2030.
Ho Chi Minh City financial center offers zero corporate tax until 2030
Ho Chi Minh City 09:44 12/08/2026Businesses operating in incentivized sectors at the Ho Chi Minh City International Financial Center (VIFC-HCMC) can enjoy a zero corporate income tax rate until 2030, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huu Huan, vice-chairman of the executive board of the center, told an investment promotion conference held on Tuesday.
Vietnam’s Independence Palace charges $19 per camera: What visitors need to know
Ho Chi Minh City 22:48 11/08/2026The VND500,000 (US$19) camera fee at Ho Chi Minh City’s Independence Palace has prompted questions over whether the charge applies to visitors or those using the historic site for commercial photography.
Over 3,000 join fire drill at Ho Chi Minh City skyscraper
Ho Chi Minh City 17:11 11/08/2026More than 3,000 people took part in a firefighting drill at the Saigon Centre skyscraper in Saigon Ward, downtown Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday.
Who has to pay the $19 camera fee at Ho Chi Minh City's Independence Palace?
Ho Chi Minh City 13:06 11/08/2026A new VND500,000 (US$19) camera fee at Ho Chi Minh City's Independence Palace has left some visitors wondering whether they will have to pay extra simply for bringing a camera to the landmark.
