Vietnam grants amnesty to 9,950 prisoners, including 63 foreigners
Vietnam News 17:51 31/05/2026Vietnam has granted amnesty to 9,950 prisoners, including 63 foreign nationals and 133 inmates linked to corruption cases monitored by the Central Steering Committee for Anti-Corruption, under the state president’s 2026 amnesty decision.
Vietnam asks auto, motorcycle manufacturers to assess vehicle compatibility with E10 gasoline
Economy 18:11 31/05/2026The Industry Agency under Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has asked automobile and motorcycle manufacturers to review and assess the compatibility of vehicles with E10 gasoline ahead of the nationwide roll-out of the biofuel blend from June 1, while also providing guidance and recommendations to consumers on using the fuel.
When traffic in Vietnam is navigated by courtesy
Expat Life 15:23 31/05/2026"I thought a decade of navigating those busy streets had entirely desensitized me to how roads function in Vietnam. Then, stories began emerging from the streets of Da Nang, leaving me in absolute disbelief."
Pentagon chief calls Vietnam great partnership example in Indo-Pacific region
Vietnam News 17:11 31/05/2026U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth highlighted Vietnam as a model partner during his keynote speech at the 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Saturday, underscoring Washington’s vision for security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
Vietnam committed to IP protection amid US Section 301 probe
Vietnam News 11:39 31/05/2026Vietnam is consistently committed to strengthening intellectual property (IP) rights protection and enforcement to foster a transparent business environment, support innovation, and fulfill international commitments following a U.S. probe into the country's IP practices, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Saturday.
Vietnam police dismantle ‘Bun Cha TV’ illegal football streaming network
Vietnam News 15:07 29/05/2026Vietnamese police have uncovered and dismantled another large-scale illegal sports streaming operation known as ‘Bun Cha TV,’ following previous crackdowns on pirate platforms such as ‘Xoi Lac TV.’
Ho Chi Minh City targets counterfeit goods sold on social media, e-commerce platforms
Ho Chi Minh City 16:25 27/05/2026Ho Chi Minh City has launched a major campaign to combat intellectual property violations and counterfeit goods, focusing on e-commerce platforms, social media networks, and live-stream sales.
Da Nang ranks 2nd in Vietnam’s crackdown on counterfeit goods, intellectual property violations
Vietnam News 21:12 26/05/2026Da Nang City in central Vietnam has ranked second nationwide in the number of cases involving counterfeit goods and intellectual property violations handled by authorities, the municipal Market Surveillance Department said on Tuesday.
Vietnam should build child-friendly social media platforms instead of imposing blanket bans
In-Depth 16:28 30/05/2026Amid growing concerns in Vietnam over the impact of social media on children, many people say the focus should shift from imposing outright bans to developing Vietnamese child-friendly digital platforms instead.
Children cannot be left to social media: What Australia’s experience means for Vietnam
In-Depth 11:22 29/05/2026Australia’s decision to ban children under 16 from holding social media accounts is rooted in a simple principle: young people deserve the same protections online that they receive in the physical world.
Visit by Vietnam’s top leader to Thailand aimed at deepening strategic partnership
In-Depth 16:49 28/05/2026Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President To Lam arrived in Thailand on Wednesday for an official visit expected to strengthen the Vietnam–Thailand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership through deeper cooperation in digital economy, supply chains, green transition, and regional security.
Social media, smartphone overuse fuel concern over school bullying in Vietnam
In-Depth 15:01 28/05/2026In Vietnam, educators and authorities are expressing concern over the growing impact of excessive smartphone and social media use on student behavior, as cases of school bullying and violence continue to draw public attention.
Vietnamese preservationist races to revive disappearing craft villages
In-Depth 11:28 28/05/2026In Hue City, central Vietnam, 40-year-old Ngo Quy Duc spends his days moving between workshops, archives, and traditional craft villages, trying to keep fading folk traditions alive before they disappear entirely.
Vietnam seeks stronger reproductive healthcare as safe sex awareness remains low
In-Depth 19:27 26/05/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has proposed measures to strengthen reproductive healthcare services amid growing concerns over increasingly early sexual activity and persistently low levels of safe sex practices.
Tech platforms cannot escape responsibility for harmful content targeting children in Vietnam
In-Depth 14:04 26/05/2026Simply urging Vietnamese parents to supervise their children on social media is not enough as tech platforms continue using algorithms to push harmful content toward young users without being held accountable.
Vietnam’s prosecution of copyright violators marks turning point in intellectual property enforcement
In-Depth 16:48 25/05/2026Vietnamese authorities have launched an unprecedented crackdown on copyright infringement, prosecuting multiple companies and individuals in what industry insiders describe as a turning point for intellectual property enforcement and the end of the long-tolerated culture of using copyrighted content without permission or payment.
Vietnam keeps good ties with major powers, does not pick sides: top leader
Vietnam News 17:35 31/05/2026Vietnam maintains good relations with major powers and does not pick sides, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam said in an interview with Reuters in Singapore on Friday when asked about the country’s relations with major powers.
Party chief’s spouse donates 100 books to Vietnamese language class in Singapore
Vietnam News 16:07 31/05/2026Madame Ngo Phuong Ly, spouse of Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, visited the Lac Hong Vietnamese language class in Singapore on Saturday and donated 100 Vietnamese-language and bilingual books on culture, history, and Vietnamese-language education to its teachers and students.
2 decades later, impacts from Indonesia mud volcano linger
World 15:18 31/05/2026SIDOARJO, INDONESIA -- Harwati clasped her hands and offered a prayer on the edge of a sludge lake on the Indonesian island of Java, as dozen of residents gathered to mark two decades since mud volcano eruptions began displacing thousands.
Australian researchers teach brain cells to play 'Doom'
World 15:17 31/05/2026Australian researchers have trained lab-grown brain cells on a silicon computer chip to play the nineties shooter game "Doom" and say they are just scratching the surface of what the neurons could be capable of doing.
'Totally hooked': Hong Kong targets claw machine addiction
World 15:16 31/05/2026Claw machine lover Neiki Lee carefully lowers the metal jaws of a crane with a joystick into a pool of prizes, only to have the small toy slip from its clutches again and again.
Mining turns India's heat-shield hills to dust
World 15:09 31/05/2026NEEM KA THANA, INDIA -- Dizzyingly deep pits from large-scale mining scar India's ancient Aravalli mountains, threatening the future of a forested buffer that New Delhi relies on for protection from furnace-hot desert winds.
Brazil boss Ancelotti confident forward Neymar will recover for World Cup
World 14:33 31/05/2026Brazil's Neymar is recovering well from a calf injury and could even be available for their opening World Cup match next month, coach Carlo Ancelotti said.
11 confirmed dead in Washington state chemical accident, all bodies recovered
World 13:49 31/05/2026The death toll from a chemical tank rupture in the U.S. state of Washington climbed to 11 as crews recovered the bodies of all nine missing people, authorities said on Saturday.
Vietnam’s Party chief meets senior executives of Singapore corporations
Economy 13:27 31/05/2026Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President To Lam met leaders of major Singaporean corporations in technology, finance, and banking on Saturday during his state visit to Singapore from Friday through Sunday.
Former Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong praises top Vietnamese leader's Shangri-La speech
Vietnam News 13:20 31/05/2026Former Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong praised the keynote speech delivered by Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President To Lam at the Shangri-La Dialogue on Friday, saying it opened up new thinking on crisis governance.
Ho Chi Minh City adds 750-hectare VSIP 4 Binh Duong industrial park
Economy 12:09 31/05/2026The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has approved the investment policy and investor for the Vinh Lap Industrial Park project, also known as VSIP 4 Binh Duong, with a first-phase investment of more than VND9.7 trillion (US$369.2 million), a leader of the Ho Chi Minh City Export Processing and Industrial Zones Authority told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper on Saturday.
Vietnam keeps good ties with major powers, does not pick sides: top leader
Vietnam News 17:35 31/05/2026Vietnam maintains good relations with major powers and does not pick sides, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam said in an interview with Reuters in Singapore on Friday when asked about the country’s relations with major powers.
Party chief’s spouse donates 100 books to Vietnamese language class in Singapore
Vietnam News 16:07 31/05/2026Madame Ngo Phuong Ly, spouse of Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, visited the Lac Hong Vietnamese language class in Singapore on Saturday and donated 100 Vietnamese-language and bilingual books on culture, history, and Vietnamese-language education to its teachers and students.
Former Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong praises top Vietnamese leader's Shangri-La speech
Vietnam News 13:20 31/05/2026Former Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong praised the keynote speech delivered by Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President To Lam at the Shangri-La Dialogue on Friday, saying it opened up new thinking on crisis governance.
Vietnam committed to IP protection amid US Section 301 probe
Vietnam News 11:39 31/05/2026Vietnam is consistently committed to strengthening intellectual property (IP) rights protection and enforcement to foster a transparent business environment, support innovation, and fulfill international commitments following a U.S. probe into the country's IP practices, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Saturday.
Da Nang International Fireworks Festival opens with dazzling displays
Vietnam News 10:35 31/05/2026The 2026 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF 2026) opened on Saturday evening over the Han River in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, with spectacular performances by the host team Da Nang (Vietnam 1) and reigning champion China lighting up the coastal city's skyline.
Ho Chi Minh City seeks CNN partnership to promote itself to global audience
Ho Chi Minh City 19:06 30/05/2026Ho Chi Minh City is seeking to collaborate with CNN to showcase its economic potential, cultural attractions, and vision for sustainable development to a global audience, city leaders said during a recent meeting with representatives of the international broadcaster.
Warning loudspeakers installed on Ho Chi Minh City bridge to reduce accidents during bad weather
Ho Chi Minh City 11:01 30/05/2026The Department of Construction in Ho Chi Minh City has installed warning loudspeakers on the Saigon Bridge to improve traffic safety during heavy rain and strong winds.
South Australia seeks stronger ties with Ho Chi Minh City, eyes trade representative office
Ho Chi Minh City 17:16 29/05/2026South Australia, one of Australia’s states, is seeking to boost cooperation with Ho Chi Minh City across key sectors, including trade, investment, energy and education, while also looking to establish a representative office in the city, South Australian Minister for State Development Chris Picton said on Thursday.
France offers support for int’l financial center development in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 17:06 29/05/2026French Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Etienne Ranaivoson and the Paris Europlace financial association have expressed readiness to support the city in developing its international financial center by sharing experience in financial market management, digital assets, sustainable finance, and maritime finance.
Thousands gather around Ho Chi Minh City pagoda for lantern floating ceremony to celebrate Vesak Day
Ho Chi Minh City 13:25 29/05/2026Crowds of Buddhist followers and residents on Thursday afternoon gathered around Phap Hoa Pagoda in Nhieu Loc Ward, Ho Chi Minh City to release lotus-shaped lanterns onto the water in Nhieu Loc Canal in celebration of Vesak Day.
