Hanoi greenlights 18-month pilot to produce rare earth oxides with over 95% purity
Vietnam News 11:02 04/09/2026Hanoi has approved an 18-month controlled pilot project to produce rare earth oxides with a purity of over 95 percent from Vietnamese rare earth ore at a semi-industrial scale.
Hue seeks $140 million Japanese ODA loan for wastewater, flood-control project
Vietnam News 09:43 04/09/2026Hue City in central Vietnam plans to seek Japanese official development assistance (ODA) financing for a project to improve water quality, treat wastewater and strengthen flood resilience in areas north of the Huong River.
Da Nang grants free entry to Tien Son arena for Pickleball World Cup
Vietnam News 22:42 03/09/2026Locals and tourists can enjoy free entry to Tien Son Sports Arena in Da Nang City, central Vietnam to watch the ongoing Heineken Pickleball World Cup 2026, the municipal Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism announced on Thursday.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Pickleball World Cup opens in Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City tourism revenue nears $186mn
Vietnam News 19:00 03/09/2026The Heineken Pickleball World Cup 2026 opened in Da Nang, bringing together more than 5,000 athletes from 65 countries and territories. Ho Chi Minh City's tourism revenue neared US$186 million during the five-day National Day holiday, with Vung Tau and Con Dao drawing crowds. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: World leaders send National Day greetings to Vietnam, Dak Lak durian festival sets records
Vietnam News 19:00 02/09/2026World leaders from China, Russia, the U.S. and other countries sent congratulatory messages to Vietnam marking its 81st National Day. The 2026 Dak Lak Durian Festival drew an estimated 750,000 visitors and set three records. Samsung's four key Vietnam plants remained among its most profitable subsidiaries despite a decline in second-quarter profit. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Free metro rides for Vietnam’s National Day, Toyota invests $283 million in electrified vehicles
Vietnam News 19:00 31/08/2026Ho Chi Minh City's Metro Line 1 will offer free rides and extended hours on September 2 to mark Vietnam's 81st National Day. Toyota Motor Vietnam has received approval for a US$283 million project to expand production, including electrified vehicles. Nha Trang saw crowds surge during the holiday. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: International content creators surprised by Vietnam's diversity, banning smoking while riding
Vietnam News 19:00 30/08/2026An eight-day journey across Vietnam left 127 international content creators from 17 countries with a different perspective on the country. A new opinion piece argues Vietnam should ban smoking while riding to protect others from second-hand smoke. A climate researcher warned Vietnam's mountainous terrain leaves it vulnerable to flash floods like the one that hit Nepal. And more in our podcast.
Hoi An Creative Week 2026: When young creatives bring fresh breeze into heritage
In-Depth 22:07 03/09/2026For visitors, Hoi An is a destination to wander through and look back in time. For young creatives, it is also a place to create, experiment and turn heritage into something new. Hoi An Creative Week 2026 brought these two sides together through nearly 20 activities.
From Seoul ‘pho’ to Singapore ‘banh mi’: How can Vietnamese cuisine build a global presence?
In-Depth 20:40 02/09/2026Vietnamese food has made its way onto dining tables from Seoul to Singapore, but restaurateurs say building a truly global presence will require stronger brands, wider promotion, and a push to make ‘pho,’ ‘banh mi,’ and other Vietnamese dishes more familiar to diners worldwide.
Vietnam must tackle challenges faster than other countries to reach high-income status by 2045: economist
In-Depth 14:01 02/09/2026Vietnam needs to move faster and more decisively than other countries in addressing shared challenges if it is to become a high-income economy by 2045, according to Professor Nguyen Duc Khuong of the University of Cambridge and chairman of AVSE Global - the Association of Vietnamese Scientists and Experts.
A scholar's take on making Vietnam's talent visa work
In-Depth 07:40 02/09/2026Talent visas bring people in. Institutions make them stay.
15,500 work through Vietnam's National Day holiday for Phu Quoc’s APEC 2027 projects
In-Depth 20:55 01/09/202615,500 engineers and workers at APEC construction sites on Phu Quoc Special Zone in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam, celebrated this year’s National Day in a special way: singing the national anthem together at the massive construction sites before returning to work through the holiday.
How Vietnam's naturalized heroes found their hearts in golden glory
In-Depth 08:17 30/08/2026Following Vietnam's ASEAN Cup defense against Thailand this month, debates resurfaced over the team's naturalized talent. Yet for the whole tournament, there were no ‘foreigners’ -- only eleven men fighting under the red flag as true Vietnamese sons, whose journey home was paved by quiet sacrifice and deep personal devotion.
The homeschooling debate: school is more than a classroom
In-Depth 11:39 26/08/2026The recent discussion around homeschooling in Vietnam deserves to be considered as more than a question of where children study. It is a question of what we believe education is for.
In Vietnam, who protects the reputation of genuine local specialties?
In-Depth 14:43 25/08/2026To many consumers in Vietnam, a package of dried buffalo meat marketed as a "Northwestern Vietnam specialty" can make them imagine much more than the food inside.
Hoi An Creative Week 2026: When young creatives bring fresh breeze into heritage
In-Depth 22:07 03/09/2026For visitors, Hoi An is a destination to wander through and look back in time. For young creatives, it is also a place to create, experiment and turn heritage into something new. Hoi An Creative Week 2026 brought these two sides together through nearly 20 activities.
Hanoi police bring AI, smart tech to public safety
Vietnam News 21:21 03/09/2026The Hanoi Department of Public Security has unveiled three digital transformation products, including a smart police application, the second phase of testing for an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) surveillance system, and a domestically produced wireless fire alarm system, as the city seeks to improve public safety and services.
Vietnam attracts $40.63bn in FDI in eight months
Economy 21:02 03/09/2026Notably, the number of new FDI projects rose only 9.4% while their registered capital surged 96.8%, indicating a significant increase in average project size and investors’ stronger commitment from the outset.
Vietnam welcomes nearly 2 million foreign tourists in August
Travel 21:02 03/09/2026With nearly 16 million international arrivals in eight months and the peak year-end travel season ahead, Vietnam is well placed to move closer to its yearly target of 25 million international visitors.
Vietnam’s agro-forestry-aquatic exports rise 7% in eight months
Economy 20:37 03/09/2026Asia remained the largest export market for Vietnam’s major agro-forestry-aquatic products, accounting for 45.5% of the total. It was followed by the Americas and Europe, with shares of 21.5% and 13.4%, respectively. Africa and Oceania made up 2.3% and 1.5%.
Which areas of Ho Chi Minh City ban drone, UAV use?
Ho Chi Minh City 20:26 03/09/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Public Security have urged residents, organizations, and individuals planning to operate drones or other unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to proactively check and comply with regulations governing flight zones, operating conditions, and permits.
Russian tourists surge into Vietnam's top 3 source markets in 2026
Travel 20:21 03/09/2026Russian tourists have surged into Vietnam's top three source markets after visitor numbers topped one million in the first eight months of 2026, driven by the resumption and increased frequency of charter flights and the Southeast Asian nation’s growing appeal as a safe and attractive destination in Asia, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism.
Hoi An to launch new tour at Cam Thanh Coconut Forest
Travel 19:44 03/09/2026A new tour, 'Visit Cam Thanh - Listen to the Coconuts Tell Stories,' will soon be launched at Cam Thanh Coconut Forest in Hoi An, combining basket-boat experiences with traditional crafts, culture, arts, and community life.
Live streams take Vietnamese goods global
Economy 19:42 03/09/2026Vietnamese businesses now have an opportunity to proactively reach hundreds of millions of customers in the United States and China through short-form videos and live-stream shopping.
Electronic identification accounts available to foreigners in Vietnam
Expat Life 19:28 03/09/2026Foreigners legally entering or residing in Vietnam may obtain electronic identification accounts to access public services, carry out electronic transactions and use other functions available through the VNeID app.
Ho Chi Minh City man faces police action for brutally beating dog used for tourist photos
Vietnam News 19:14 03/09/2026Police in Xuan Huong - Da Lat Ward of Lam Dong Province, located in Vietnam's Central Highlands, are working to handle a 38-year-old man who allegedly beat his Alaskan Malamute dog at a local square where he brought the animal for tourists to pay to take photos with it.
Hanoi police bring AI, smart tech to public safety
Vietnam News 21:21 03/09/2026The Hanoi Department of Public Security has unveiled three digital transformation products, including a smart police application, the second phase of testing for an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) surveillance system, and a domestically produced wireless fire alarm system, as the city seeks to improve public safety and services.
Ho Chi Minh City man faces police action for brutally beating dog used for tourist photos
Vietnam News 19:14 03/09/2026Police in Xuan Huong - Da Lat Ward of Lam Dong Province, located in Vietnam's Central Highlands, are working to handle a 38-year-old man who allegedly beat his Alaskan Malamute dog at a local square where he brought the animal for tourists to pay to take photos with it.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Pickleball World Cup opens in Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City tourism revenue nears $186mn
Vietnam News 19:00 03/09/2026The Heineken Pickleball World Cup 2026 opened in Da Nang, bringing together more than 5,000 athletes from 65 countries and territories. Ho Chi Minh City's tourism revenue neared US$186 million during the five-day National Day holiday, with Vung Tau and Con Dao drawing crowds. And more in our podcast.
11 sentenced to death, 19 to life in Vietnam’s massive drug case
Vietnam News 16:28 03/09/2026A Ho Chi Minh City court have handed down 11 death sentences and 19 life terms among 227 defendants in the VN10 drug case, which stemmed from a 2023 drug shipment carried from France to Vietnam by four flight attendants.
Where does Vietnam’s V-League stand on global football maps?
Vietnam News 16:00 03/09/2026The 2026-27 V-League season will kick off this weekend with the Vietnamese top flight seeking to strengthen its position in Southeast Asia and Asia despite lagging behind regional rivals in transfer market value and continental rankings.
Which areas of Ho Chi Minh City ban drone, UAV use?
Ho Chi Minh City 20:26 03/09/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Public Security have urged residents, organizations, and individuals planning to operate drones or other unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to proactively check and comply with regulations governing flight zones, operating conditions, and permits.
Over 600 Vietnamese manufacturers showcase products to global buyers in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 17:34 03/09/2026Meeting hundreds of potential partners at the 'Vietnam International Sourcing Expo 2026,' Vietnamese businesses are gaining opportunities to expand into new markets and keep pace with changing demand and standards.
Ho Chi Minh City’s 100-year master plan: Where should affordable housing be located?
Ho Chi Minh City 10:43 03/09/2026As Ho Chi Minh City maps out its development over the next 100 years, planners are weighing how to place social, rental, and affordable housing closer to jobs, public transport, and essential services instead of pushing lower-income residents to the urban fringe.
Ho Chi Minh City tourism rakes in nearly $186mn as Vung Tau, Con Dao draw holiday crowds
Ho Chi Minh City 10:39 03/09/2026Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism revenue neared VND4.9 trillion (US$186 million) during the five-day National Day holiday, from August 31 to September 2, with destinations Vung Tau and Con Dao emerging as major crowd-pullers.
Handmade lanterns still glow in Ho Chi Minh City despite factory-made rivals
Ho Chi Minh City 16:58 02/09/2026As cheap, mass-produced lanterns flood the market, artisans in Ho Chi Minh City’s Phu Binh lantern village are still working long hours by hand, hoping to preserve a craft closely tied to Vietnam’s Mid-Autumn Festival.
