In Ho Chi Minh City, Halloween fever hits walking street as youths turn out in all-out costumes
Vietnam Life 13:53 31/10/2026Hundreds of young people dressed in an array of spooky and creative costumes flocked to Nguyen Hue walking street in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday evening to celebrate Halloween, bringing a lively atmosphere to the downtown area.
Vietnam set to receive $25 million in FIFA funding
Vietnam News 12:00 31/10/2026Vietnam is expected to receive US$25 million in FIFA funding for the 2027-30 period under a proposed increase in financial support for the governing body's 211 member associations.
Chinese man detained over alleged mercury trade in Vietnam
Vietnam News 13:54 31/10/2026Police in Cao Bang Province, northern Vietnam, have detained eight people, including a Chinese national, in connection with the illegal storage, trading and transport of nearly 2kg of mercury.
Foreign ambassadors explore Vietnam’s tea culture
Vietnam News 11:58 31/10/2026Foreign ambassadors to Vietnam enjoyed a heritage train ride to Tan Cuong tea-growing area in Thai Nguyen Province, northern Vietnam, where they picked tea leaves and experienced traditional tea processing.
Int’l experts highlight key priorities for Vietnam’s high-income ambition
Economy 16:04 30/10/2026International experts have outlined a series of measures Vietnam needs to take to sustain economic growth and improve productivity to become a high-income country.
Ex-Bosch Vietnam CEO maps out path for Ho Chi Minh City to become a high-tech hub
Ho Chi Minh City 20:10 29/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City should support business investment in research and development (R&D), ensure research leads to competitive products, and strengthen international technology cooperation as it seeks to become a high-tech hub, an expert recommended.
Vietnam seeks to turn robotics boom into homegrown technology
Ho Chi Minh City 19:47 29/10/2026A showcase of humanoid and service robots at the 2026 Green Growth Products & Services Exhibition (GRECO 2026) in Ho Chi Minh City, alongside international partnerships in technology development and workforce training, has opened up new opportunities for Vietnamese businesses to move deeper into the robotics and automation industries.
AEF 2026: Vietnam, China step up supply chain cooperation
Economy 18:30 29/10/2026Stronger cooperation in production, logistics and technology is key to enhancing the competitiveness of Vietnamese and Chinese businesses and integrating them more deeply into global supply chains, delegates said at a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on October 29.
Vietnam’s Mekong Delta seeks to create better-paying, stable jobs to stem worker outflow
In-Depth 14:39 30/10/2026The Mekong Delta in southern Vietnam is looking to create more stable, better-paying jobs, attract manufacturing investment and modernize agriculture to prevent workers from leaving their hometowns in search of better opportunities.
Big-name gyms are closing their doors in Vietnam. What's behind the shake-up?
In-Depth 13:55 30/10/2026From California Fitness's sweeping shutdowns to Core Fitness & Yoga's sudden suspension, major gym chains in Vietnam are struggling to stay afloat. With interest in fitness showing little sign of fading, what is going wrong with the gym business?
Can Vietnam turn its coffee culture into a nightlife magnet?
In-Depth 15:34 27/10/2026From Paris and Rome to Dubai, coffee shops are an integral part of urban nightlife, keeping cities alive after sunset. Vietnam boasts one of the world’s most diverse coffee cultures, yet its potential to fuel a more vibrant nightlife remains largely untapped. Da Lat could hold the key to unlocking that potential.
Beyond a ticket to Miss Universe: What makes a beauty pageant meaningful?
In-Depth 16:35 26/10/2026Winning a national beauty crown is often seen as a ticket to the international stage. But beyond the chance to compete for a global title, what makes a beauty pageant truly worthwhile for its contestants and society?
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.
Over 96% of Ho Chi Minh City preschool teachers fall short of B2 proficiency
Education 15:30 31/10/2026Just 3.11 percent of preschool teachers in Ho Chi Minh City have attained B2-level English proficiency or higher, prompting the municipal Department of Education and Training to map out a training program to raise standards and allocate funding for its 2026-45 strategy to make English a second language.
With nothing but AI, woman in central Vietnam learns English to share brocade with the world
Vietnam Life 14:50 31/10/2026By modernizing traditional brocade and teaching herself English with AI, Le Thi Chung Nhi, an ethnic minority woman from central Vietnam, is using online videos to introduce her village, promote local culture and bring traditional handicrafts to international visitors.
Vietnam needs deeper reforms to sustain foreign investment after stock market upgrade: capital forum
Economy 13:46 31/10/2026To sustain international capital inflows after its stock market upgrade, Vietnam needs to remove foreign ownership barriers, improve the quality of listed companies, and strengthen transparency and corporate governance.
S&P Global revises Meta's outlook to 'negative' on AI spending, cash flow worries
World 11:55 31/10/2026S&P Global Ratings on Friday revised its outlook on Meta Platforms to "negative" from "stable", citing significant uncertainty around the social media giant's capital spending and free operating cash flow.
Liberian cargo ship collides with Vietnamese fishing boat, killing 1, injuring 5
Vietnam News 10:59 31/10/2026One person was killed and five others injured after a Vietnamese fishing boat sank following a collision with a Liberian-flagged cargo ship in waters between Hai Phong and Quang Ninh cities in northern Vietnam.
7 Yrs after fire, final preparations underway to reopen Shuri Castle
World 10:54 31/10/2026Final preparations are underway to reopen the main hall of Shuri Castle in Okinawa Prefecture in November, as Saturday marked the seventh anniversary of the fire that destroyed the landmark in the southwestern Japan prefecture.
Toyota, Waymo to start driverless taxi operations in Japan
World 10:26 31/10/2026Toyota Motor Corp. said Friday that it will launch the first driverless taxis in Japan in 2027, in partnership with Waymo LLC, a unit of U.S. technology giant Alphabet Inc.
Vietnam Capital Market Forum launched as annual event
Economy 10:20 31/10/2026The Vietnam Capital Market Forum was launched on Friday as an annual platform for policy dialogue, with regulators, financial institutions and businesses expected to discuss solutions for developing a transparent, efficient and sustainable capital market.
Vietnam's aviation sector handles over 110 million passengers in Jan-Oct
Economy 10:18 31/10/2026A total of 110.4 million passengers passed through Vietnam's airports in January-October 2026, up 10.2 percent year on year, prompting airlines to add aircraft and consider expanding their flight networks.
Many companies offer 4-day break for Vietnam Culture Day 2026
Vietnam News 10:16 31/10/2026Many businesses in Vietnam have proactively rearranged working schedules to give employees a four-day break for Vietnam Culture Day.
Vietnamese community establishes 'ao dai' association in Finland
Vietnam News 10:08 31/10/2026The Vietnamese 'Ao Dai' Association in Finland was officially launched in Helsinki in late October 2026 with support from the Vietnamese Embassy to preserve Vietnamese cultural identity, connect the local Vietnamese community and promote the country's culture.
Liberian cargo ship collides with Vietnamese fishing boat, killing 1, injuring 5
Vietnam News 10:59 31/10/2026One person was killed and five others injured after a Vietnamese fishing boat sank following a collision with a Liberian-flagged cargo ship in waters between Hai Phong and Quang Ninh cities in northern Vietnam.
Many companies offer 4-day break for Vietnam Culture Day 2026
Vietnam News 10:16 31/10/2026Many businesses in Vietnam have proactively rearranged working schedules to give employees a four-day break for Vietnam Culture Day.
Vietnamese community establishes 'ao dai' association in Finland
Vietnam News 10:08 31/10/2026The Vietnamese 'Ao Dai' Association in Finland was officially launched in Helsinki in late October 2026 with support from the Vietnamese Embassy to preserve Vietnamese cultural identity, connect the local Vietnamese community and promote the country's culture.
In Vietnam, man swallows razor blade while eating instant noodles
Vietnam News 08:13 31/10/2026Doctors at Bach Mai Hospital's Ninh Binh facility removed a razor blade that had pierced both walls of a 45-year-old man's esophagus after he swallowed it while eating instant noodles.
Vietnam Morning Monitor: 7 indicted in $12mn movie piracy case, 2 more die of meningococcal disease in Ca Mau
Vietnam News 07:30 31/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City plans to transform a park where hundreds of wartime remains have been discovered into a memorial site. Meanwhile, authorities have arrested three suspects in a cross-border drug trafficking ring involving 55 kilograms of methamphetamine. In other news, Standard Chartered forecasts Vietnam's economy could grow by 11 percent in 2027. And more in today's morning news round-up.
Owl with clipped wings dies despite days of rescue efforts in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 07:55 31/10/2026A barn owl with clipped feathers on both wings and bleeding injuries that left it unable to fly has died despite several days of treatment and care by a veterinary clinic and forest rangers in Ho Chi Minh City.
Video: Saigon River pedestrian bridge construction accelerated ahead of planned 2027 Lunar New Year opening
Ho Chi Minh City 21:37 30/10/2026The project investor and contractors of the pedestrian bridge across the Saigon River are accelerating construction to complete the remaining work and put the bridge into operation before the 2027 Lunar New Year.
Ho Chi Minh City In'l Photography Festival to kick off next month, gathering 100 local, foreign photographers
Ho Chi Minh City 21:27 30/10/2026Around 100 Vietnamese and international photographers will join a creative camp, exhibitions, photography contests and cultural exchange activities at the third Ho Chi Minh City International Photography Festival from November 19 to 24, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Photography Association.
Ho Chi Minh City approves master plan through 2050, outlining 100-year vision
Ho Chi Minh City 18:19 30/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City's People's Council approved a master plan for 2025-50 on Friday, setting out a 100-year vision to transform Vietnam's southern economic hub into a global metropolis with a population exceeding 27 million by 2050.
Vietnam’s 2026 green festival to bring sustainable living closer to public
Ho Chi Minh City 17:24 30/10/2026Leading businesses from a wide range of industries will showcase their latest green products, advanced manufacturing technologies and eco-friendly solutions at the Vietnam Green Festival 2026, offering visitors an opportunity to explore practical ways to embrace sustainable living.
