Head coach Kim Sang Sik makes history as Vietnam retain ASEAN Cup title
Vietnam News 09:51 27/08/2026Vietnam head coach Kim Sang Sik has further etched his name into the country’s football history after guiding the national team to a second consecutive ASEAN Cup championship.
Vietnam's Chi Pu nominated for TC Candler’s 100 most beautiful faces alongside Kim Ji Won, Alexandra Daddario
Vietnam News 10:14 27/08/2026Singer and actress Chi Pu has been nominated for TC Candler’s annual list of the 100 most beautiful faces, becoming the latest Vietnamese representative to appear among this year’s candidates.
Ho Chi Minh City man arrested 82 minutes after gold shop robbery
Vietnam News 09:57 27/08/2026A man smashed a gold shop display case with a concrete brick and stole 10 18-karat gold bracelets in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday before police arrested him just 82 minutes later.
Vietnam weighs solar power pricing by location
Economy 18:12 26/08/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed calculating solar power prices by locality or socio-economic region, replacing the current three-region pricing system.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Vietnam’s football team eyes first home win over Thailand in 20 years, actress admits drug use
Vietnam News 19:00 26/08/2026Vietnam's national football team looks to end a 20-year winless streak against Thailand at My Dinh Stadium in the second leg of the ASEAN Cup final. Actress and Meritorious Artist Kieu Thanh has admitted to using synthetic drugs after being detained on narcotics charges. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: International school closure disrupts Ho Chi Minh City students, city drafts criteria for smart, green, boutique hotels
Vietnam News 19:00 25/08/2026Hoa Hung Ward authorities called an emergency meeting after an international school in Ho Chi Minh City abruptly closed on the first day of the new school year. Police in Ho Chi Minh City questioned a young man after he was filmed catching pigeons near Lam Son Square. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Foreigners charged over forged university diplomas, National Assembly bans overseas massage jobs for guest workers
Vietnam News 19:00 24/08/2026Two foreign nationals have been charged in Hung Yen Province for allegedly forging Vietnamese university diplomas. Vietnam's National Assembly has expanded a ban on sending workers abroad for massage jobs. Vietnam's vehicle imports rose 47.6 percent in July, with Indonesia remaining the top supplier. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: New cybersecurity rules for businesses, Sacombank writes off $64,500 debt for couple who died from electrocution
Vietnam News 19:00 23/08/2026Vietnam has issued a new decree detailing cybersecurity rules for domestic and foreign businesses. Sacombank has waived a debt owed by the parents of two brothers who died in an electric shock accident in Da Nang. Several tourist attractions in Ninh Binh Province have suspended operations as storm Narra brings heavy rain and flooding. And more in our podcast.
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.
Beyond master plan: Building Ho Chi Minh City’s urban operating system for next century
In-Depth 15:17 24/08/2026A century is far too long for any blueprint to accurately predict. The real question for Ho Chi Minh City is not what the city will look like in 2125, but how it can function and adapt to unprecedented changes.
Vietnam’s carbon market takes shape, but real test lies beyond trading
In-Depth 17:22 21/08/2026Vietnam’s emerging carbon market could reshape how businesses invest and cut emissions. Its real test, however, will be whether it drives genuine decarbonization rather than mere compliance.
Special report: Why Vietnam is winning over foreign retirees
In-Depth 11:53 21/08/2026Vietnam is emerging as an increasingly attractive retirement destination for foreigners, particularly Americans, thanks to its relatively low cost of living, friendly communities, rich food and culture, and natural beauty.
Explainer: Why do Vietnam’s Mekong Delta residents look forward to a timely flood season?
In-Depth 21:51 19/08/2026The annual flood season is an important part of life in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, but the natural cycle of rising waters has changed in recent years, with floods tending to arrive later and reach lower levels.
The regional pitch: How football shaped modern Southeast Asian identity
In-Depth 15:45 19/08/2026Speaking to reporters on Tuesday following Singapore’s 2-1 second-leg victory over Thailand, which resulted in a 4-3 aggregate defeat in the ASEAN Championship semifinals, Lions head coach Gavin Lee shared a sentiment that resonated across the tournament.
Why Vietnam's flashiest TikTok influencers are falling to the taxman
In-Depth 12:48 19/08/2026In the traditional world of organized crime, the golden rule is simple: stay in the shadows. But in the neon-lit era of Vietnamese social media, a new breed of 'celebrity' has turned that logic on its head.
Vietnam retain 2026 ASEAN Cup after 2-2 draw with Thailand
Vietnam News 22:21 26/08/2026Vietnam retained the 2026 ASEAN Cup after a 2-2 draw with Thailand in the second leg of the final on Wednesday, securing a 4-2 aggregate victory and their second consecutive regional title.
US ambassador visits Quang Tri site in search for American servicemen missing in action
Vietnam News 20:57 26/08/2026U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Jennifer Wicks walked about 1.5 kilometers along a mountainous trail to a remote site in Quang Tri Province, northern Vietnam, on Wednesday to visit the area where a search team is looking for American servicemen missing in action during the war in Vietnam.
Vietnam keep unchanged lineup for 2026 ASEAN Cup final second leg against Thailand
Vietnam News 20:10 26/08/2026Vietnam's head coach Kim Sang Sik has kept an unchanged starting lineup for the second leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 final against Thailand at My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi on Wednesday night.
Ho Chi Minh City turns red as Vietnam fans rally ahead of 2026 ASEAN Cup final
Vietnam News 20:00 26/08/2026The atmosphere in Ho Chi Minh City heated up on Wednesday as large crowds of football fans gathered at public viewing spots, eagerly awaiting Vietnam's second-leg ASEAN Cup 2026 final against Thailand.
President of Côte d’Ivoire NA concludes official visit to Vietnam
Vietnam News 19:59 26/08/2026President of the National Assembly (NA) of Côte d’Ivoire Patrick Achi and his accompanying high-level delegation left Hanoi on August 26, concluding a four-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President of the Vietnamese NA Tran Thanh Man.
Self-drive car rentals see strong demand ahead of Vietnam National Day holiday
Economy 19:12 26/08/2026Self-drive car rental demand is rising ahead of Vietnam's National Day holiday, while rental apps are allowing customers to book vehicles, locate them at airports and unlock them without meeting the owners.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrives in Hanoi
Vietnam News 19:08 26/08/2026FIFA president Gianni Infantino arrived in Hanoi on Wednesday to attend the second leg of the 2026 ASEAN Cup final between Vietnam and Thailand at My Dinh Stadium.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Vietnam’s football team eyes first home win over Thailand in 20 years, actress admits drug use
Vietnam News 19:00 26/08/2026Vietnam's national football team looks to end a 20-year winless streak against Thailand at My Dinh Stadium in the second leg of the ASEAN Cup final. Actress and Meritorious Artist Kieu Thanh has admitted to using synthetic drugs after being detained on narcotics charges. And more in our podcast.
PM urges Chinese firms to increase investment with higher quality, advanced technologies
Vietnam News 18:53 26/08/2026Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has urged Chinese companies to continue regarding Vietnam as a long-term production and trade base, while boosting investment into higher-quality projects with more advanced technologies and stronger spillover effects.
Ho Chi Minh City expected to offer 19,245 bus, 1,320 metro trips free daily over National Day holiday
Ho Chi Minh City 17:40 26/08/2026Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's southern hub, is expected to offer 19,245 bus trips and 1,320 metro trips free of charge each day during the five-day National Day holiday from August 29 to September 2, according to the municipal Department of Construction.
Vietnam retain 2026 ASEAN Cup after 2-2 draw with Thailand
Vietnam News 22:21 26/08/2026Vietnam retained the 2026 ASEAN Cup after a 2-2 draw with Thailand in the second leg of the final on Wednesday, securing a 4-2 aggregate victory and their second consecutive regional title.
US ambassador visits Quang Tri site in search for American servicemen missing in action
Vietnam News 20:57 26/08/2026U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Jennifer Wicks walked about 1.5 kilometers along a mountainous trail to a remote site in Quang Tri Province, northern Vietnam, on Wednesday to visit the area where a search team is looking for American servicemen missing in action during the war in Vietnam.
Vietnam keep unchanged lineup for 2026 ASEAN Cup final second leg against Thailand
Vietnam News 20:10 26/08/2026Vietnam's head coach Kim Sang Sik has kept an unchanged starting lineup for the second leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 final against Thailand at My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi on Wednesday night.
Ho Chi Minh City turns red as Vietnam fans rally ahead of 2026 ASEAN Cup final
Vietnam News 20:00 26/08/2026The atmosphere in Ho Chi Minh City heated up on Wednesday as large crowds of football fans gathered at public viewing spots, eagerly awaiting Vietnam's second-leg ASEAN Cup 2026 final against Thailand.
Ho Chi Minh City expected to offer 19,245 bus, 1,320 metro trips free daily over National Day holiday
Ho Chi Minh City 17:40 26/08/2026Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's southern hub, is expected to offer 19,245 bus trips and 1,320 metro trips free of charge each day during the five-day National Day holiday from August 29 to September 2, according to the municipal Department of Construction.
Ho Chi Minh City races to put new urban development regulations into action
Ho Chi Minh City 17:03 26/08/2026Ho Chi Minh City has launched a 30-day push to complete all documents guiding the implementation of the Urban Development Law, with the full system of guiding documents set to take effect alongside the law on October 1.
Which areas of Ho Chi Minh City will become low-emission zones from mid-2027?
Ho Chi Minh City 15:02 26/08/2026Ho Chi Minh City plans to designate several areas as low-emission zones from mid-2027, where gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles will face restrictions.
Ho Chi Minh City welcomes 7.77mn international visitors in January-August
Ho Chi Minh City 09:43 26/08/2026Ho Chi Minh City has welcomed 7.77 million international visitors so far this year, with an estimated 635,000 arrivals recorded in August alone, according to local authorities.
Ho Chi Minh City venture capital fund eyes first disbursements in Q4 2026
Ho Chi Minh City 18:03 25/08/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Venture Capital Fund, with an initial charter capital of VND500 billion (US$19.2 million), has received about 50 investment proposals and expects to make its first one or two disbursements in the fourth quarter of 2026.
