91 foreigners found working without permits in southern Vietnam
Vietnam News 12:49 26/10/2026Authorities in Dong Nai City, southern Vietnam, have discovered 91 foreign nationals working without work permits or confirmation that they are exempt from the requirement at a company in Dong Xoai III Industrial Park.
Vietnam hospital sets kidney transplant milestone with 18-hour preservation
Vietnam News 12:24 26/10/2026Hue Central Hospital in Hue City, central Vietnam has successfully performed two kidney transplants using a LifePort organ transporter, bringing the hospital’s total number of such procedures to five, including one involving a record 18-hour cold ischemia period, the hospital said on Monday.
Vietnamese gamer finishes third at FC Mobile World Championship, bags $20,000
Vietnam News 12:21 26/10/2026Vietnamese gamer Pham Anh Tu secured a joint third-place finish at the FC Pro Mobile World Championship 2026 in South Korea on Sunday, earning US$20,000 in prize money after narrowly losing to Thailand's KOG.RYU77 in the semifinals.
Vietnam develops next-generation Japanese encephalitis vaccine
Vietnam News 12:27 26/10/2026A next-generation Japanese encephalitis vaccine developed in Vietnam has demonstrated a strong immune response in clinical studies and is undergoing final preparations for market registration, according to research findings presented at a recent scientific conference.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Malaysian tourist falls into 10-meter-deep hole, 9 foreign workers found with immigration violations
Vietnam News 19:00 25/10/2026California Fitness shutters seven more gyms in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Nine foreign workers found with suspected residence, work permit violations in Dong Nai City. BigBang thrills 45,000 fans in spectacular Hanoi concert. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Hanbok photoshoot at Vietnam’s Hue Imperial Citadel sparks controversy, VinFast plans to test driverless taxis by late 2027
Vietnam News 19:00 24/10/2026A video showing a model in a hanbok posing in front of Ngo Mon Gate at the Hue Imperial Citadel has sparked controversy on social media. VinFast plans to test 200 Level 4 autonomous taxis in Can Gio, Ho Chi Minh City, by late 2027.And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Vietnamese doctor revives Australian flight passenger, EuroCham launches Give Back to Vietnam initiative
Vietnam News 19:00 23/10/2026A Vietnamese doctor revived an Australian passenger who stopped breathing aboard a Vietnam Airlines flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City. The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam on Thursday introduced Give Back to Vietnam, starting with home-based marts for families affected by Agent Orange. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Ho Chi Minh City reports 5th meningococcal case in a week, Vietnamese restaurant in Denmark adds Nordic twist to dishes
Vietnam News 19:00 22/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City has confirmed its fifth meningococcal disease case in a week, involving a 12-year-old boy infected with serogroup B bacteria. A Vietnamese restaurateur in Copenhagen is winning over diners with a fusion of Vietnamese and Scandinavian flavors.And more in our podcast.
Ever had a burn-like rash appear overnight? These rove beetles in Vietnam may be to blame
In-Depth 14:54 20/10/2026Have you ever woken up in Vietnam with a red, burning rash that looks like a skin burn? Rove beetles could be the culprit, and knowing how to handle them can help prevent painful skin reactions.
Vietnamese businesses seek to break 'screw-making curse,' join global supply chains
In-Depth 14:38 20/10/2026Vietnam's supporting industries have long been associated with the perception that local manufacturers can produce only screws.
Down 10kg of food in 30 minutes or pay: Vietnamese doctor warns against turning eating into a dangerous game
In-Depth 09:17 20/10/2026A giant spring roll-eating challenge with a prize for finishing within 30 minutes in Ho Chi Minh City has sparked debate on social media, as a doctor warns that consuming large amounts of food in a short time can pose serious health risks.
How can Vietnam stop $4bn in agricultural losses from vanishing on way to market?
In-Depth 16:06 18/10/2026Vietnam’s agricultural exports continue to set new records year after year, yet post-harvest losses remain a persistent challenge, costing the country an estimated US$3.5-4.1 billion annually.
How can Vietnam race to become rich before it grows old: expert
In-Depth 12:49 14/10/2026Experts from RMIT University Vietnam warn that Vietnam and other ASEAN countries are aging so rapidly that they risk 'getting old before getting rich.'
Expert on what has happened to Ho Chi Minh City’s tidal flooding over past decade
In-Depth 20:19 13/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City’s high tides have risen over the past decade, with peak levels repeatedly breaking records year after year. What is driving increasingly severe tidal flooding?
Why are Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines so obsessed with beauty pageants?
In-Depth 11:01 13/10/2026From packed arenas and fiercely loyal fan communities to viral social media battles and national celebrations, beauty pageants have become a cultural phenomenon in Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines. But what fuels this extraordinary passion for crowns and contestants across Southeast Asia?
Vietnam to tighten controls on low-cost imported meat nearing expiry
In-Depth 09:35 10/10/2026Vietnam will step up controls on imported meat to address concerns over quality, origin and suspicions that discarded or near-expiry products are entering the market at low prices, an official from the Department of Livestock Production and Animal Health has responded.
Ho Chi Minh City's TOD model: Beyond rising land prices around metro stations
Ho Chi Minh City 14:15 26/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City's first metro line is already boosting property markets along its route, but experts say the real potential of transit-oriented development (TOD) lies in creating new economic hubs, improving urban productivity, and reshaping the city's development.
PM Le Minh Hung hosts welcome ceremony for Polish counterpart
Vietnam News 12:50 26/10/2026Prime Minister Le Minh Hung presided over an official welcome ceremony in Hanoi on Monday morning for his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk, who is paying an official visit to Vietnam from October 24 to 26.
Polish premier takes nighttime stroll through Hanoi
Vietnam News 11:08 26/10/2026Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk swapped his formal suit for a casual shirt and sneakers to take a leisurely walk through the streets of Hanoi just hours after arriving in the Vietnamese capital on Sunday.
Northern Vietnam's rocky highlands turn pink as buckwheat flower season begins
Travel 10:58 26/10/2026Northern Vietnam's rugged limestone mountains are beginning to bloom in shades of pink and white as the annual buckwheat flower season gets underway, drawing crowds of tourists to the scenic Dong Van Karst Plateau in Tuyen Quang Province.
Man dies of rabies after dog bite in Vietnam’s Dong Nai
Vietnam News 10:51 26/10/2026A 27-year-old ethnic man in Dong Nai City, southern Vietnam has died of rabies following a stray dog bite, sending the city’s death toll linked to rabies to four in the year to date, the Dong Nai Center for Disease Control said on Sunday.
Vietnam Morning Monitor: Revamp planned for iconic Ho Chi Minh City markets, police bust $15.6mn AI scam ring
Vietnam News 07:30 26/10/2026Proposals to relax IPO conditions in draft Securities Law. About $22.4bn in investments from Europe pledged for Vietnam. Police crack down on AI livestream scam ring defrauding over $15.6mn. And there's more in today's morning news round-up.
‘I Love You’: Saigon Zoo welcomes three adorable baby capybaras
Ho Chi Minh City 23:58 25/10/2026Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens has introduced a charming trio of newborn capybaras named Anh, Yeu, and Em -- a phrase translating to "I love you" -- bringing fresh joy to visitors following the recent passing of its beloved lion.
Liver cancer deaths near new cases in Vietnam, experts highlight culprits, offer advice
Vietnam News 21:11 25/10/2026Liver cancer fatalities in Vietnam closely mirror its new infection rates, primarily driven by chronic hepatitis B and C infections, heavy alcohol consumption, and delayed diagnoses, according to a report released at a communication health event in Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday.
Mien Doi terraced field festival attracts visitors to Vietnam's Phu Tho
Travel 20:38 25/10/2026The festival helps promote the area’s natural beauty, Muong cultural identity and local agricultural products, while linking heritage preservation with tourism development to improve residents’ livelihoods.
Ho Chi Minh City launches $14bn plan to tackle 28 traffic congestion hotspots with key projects
Ho Chi Minh City 20:15 25/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City has rolled out a comprehensive plan featuring 98 infrastructure projects with a total investment of approximately VND360.841 trillion (nearly US$14 billion) to resolve 28 critical traffic congestion hotspots across the city, according to the municipal Department of Construction.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Malaysian tourist falls into 10-meter-deep hole, 9 foreign workers found with immigration violations
Vietnam News 19:00 25/10/2026California Fitness shutters seven more gyms in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Nine foreign workers found with suspected residence, work permit violations in Dong Nai City. BigBang thrills 45,000 fans in spectacular Hanoi concert. And more in our podcast.
PM Le Minh Hung hosts welcome ceremony for Polish counterpart
Vietnam News 12:50 26/10/2026Prime Minister Le Minh Hung presided over an official welcome ceremony in Hanoi on Monday morning for his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk, who is paying an official visit to Vietnam from October 24 to 26.
Polish premier takes nighttime stroll through Hanoi
Vietnam News 11:08 26/10/2026Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk swapped his formal suit for a casual shirt and sneakers to take a leisurely walk through the streets of Hanoi just hours after arriving in the Vietnamese capital on Sunday.
Man dies of rabies after dog bite in Vietnam’s Dong Nai
Vietnam News 10:51 26/10/2026A 27-year-old ethnic man in Dong Nai City, southern Vietnam has died of rabies following a stray dog bite, sending the city’s death toll linked to rabies to four in the year to date, the Dong Nai Center for Disease Control said on Sunday.
Vietnam Morning Monitor: Revamp planned for iconic Ho Chi Minh City markets, police bust $15.6mn AI scam ring
Vietnam News 07:30 26/10/2026Proposals to relax IPO conditions in draft Securities Law. About $22.4bn in investments from Europe pledged for Vietnam. Police crack down on AI livestream scam ring defrauding over $15.6mn. And there's more in today's morning news round-up.
Liver cancer deaths near new cases in Vietnam, experts highlight culprits, offer advice
Vietnam News 21:11 25/10/2026Liver cancer fatalities in Vietnam closely mirror its new infection rates, primarily driven by chronic hepatitis B and C infections, heavy alcohol consumption, and delayed diagnoses, according to a report released at a communication health event in Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday.
Ho Chi Minh City's TOD model: Beyond rising land prices around metro stations
Ho Chi Minh City 14:15 26/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City's first metro line is already boosting property markets along its route, but experts say the real potential of transit-oriented development (TOD) lies in creating new economic hubs, improving urban productivity, and reshaping the city's development.
‘I Love You’: Saigon Zoo welcomes three adorable baby capybaras
Ho Chi Minh City 23:58 25/10/2026Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens has introduced a charming trio of newborn capybaras named Anh, Yeu, and Em -- a phrase translating to "I love you" -- bringing fresh joy to visitors following the recent passing of its beloved lion.
Ho Chi Minh City launches $14bn plan to tackle 28 traffic congestion hotspots with key projects
Ho Chi Minh City 20:15 25/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City has rolled out a comprehensive plan featuring 98 infrastructure projects with a total investment of approximately VND360.841 trillion (nearly US$14 billion) to resolve 28 critical traffic congestion hotspots across the city, according to the municipal Department of Construction.
Beyond pink church: Why is Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Dinh a must-visit for foreign tourists?
Ho Chi Minh City 15:59 25/10/2026From its iconic pink church to bustling markets, traditional eateries, and trendy cafés, Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Dinh neighborhood is capturing the attention of foreign tourists looking for a taste of authentic local life.
141 households urged to urgently evacuate unsafe apartment complex in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 11:37 25/10/2026Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have urged 141 households living in the Vinh Hoi apartment complex to urgently relocate to temporary accommodation to protect their lives and property.
