Int’l KOLs, KOCs surprised by a very different Vietnam
Travel 09:22 30/08/2026An eight-day journey across Vietnam has left 127 international key opinion leaders (KOLs), key opinion consumers (KOCs), and content creators from 17 countries and territories with a striking realization: the country offers far more than the familiar image many of them had before arriving.
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.
Ho Chi Minh City turns streets, bus stops into 'mini gardens'
Ho Chi Minh City 22:06 29/08/2026Ho Chi Minh City is transforming major gateway roads and bus stops with multilayered greenery, flowers and landscaped public spaces to create a greener, more nature-friendly urban environment ahead of the country's National Day (September 2), according to the municipal Department of Construction.
In Vietnam, villagers enjoy one-day fishing festival after preserving wetland year-round
Vietnam News 22:06 29/08/2026Hundreds of villagers and visitors waded into the muddy waters of a large freshwater wetland in Quang Tri Province, north-central Vietnam, on Saturday to catch fish during a traditional one-day fishing festival, after villagers had kept the wetland closed to fishing for an entire year.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Ho Chi Minh City inaugurates four major projects, Vietnam to promote Fine Robusta coffee in South Korea
Vietnam News 19:00 29/08/2026Ho Chi Minh City inaugurates four major infrastructure projects to mark Vietnam's National Day; local entities sign an MoU to promote Fine Robusta coffee in South Korea; and Tan Son Nhat Airport opens a new T2–T1 connector to ease holiday traffic. All this and more in today's episode.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Vietnam eyes more favorable entry-exit policies for tourists, Da Nang airport gets $380mn expansion
Vietnam News 19:00 28/08/2026Vietnam will study more favorable entry and exit policies for international tourists, aiming to welcome 70 million foreign visitors by 2045. Da Nang International Airport's T1 terminal will undergo a US$380 million expansion to raise capacity to 14 million passengers a year. Vietnam's national football team gained two more naturalized players ahead of the 2026-27 season. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Vietnam retain ASEAN Cup title, Ho Chi Minh City targets life expectancy of 77
Vietnam News 19:00 27/08/2026Vietnam head coach Kim Sang Sik made history as the national team retained their ASEAN Cup title with a 4-2 aggregate win over Thailand. Ho Chi Minh City set a goal of raising residents' average life expectancy to 77 by 2030 under a new healthcare plan. Singer and actress Chi Pu was nominated for TC Candler's 100 most beautiful faces list. And more in our podcast.
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.
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.
Old Australian courthouse finds new life as Nihon Univ. facility
World 19:24 29/08/2026A 134-year-old former courthouse in Newcastle, Australia, is now a facility of Japan's Nihon University, with its preserved courtrooms offering students a hands-on lesson in the justice system.
Morocco - gateway for Vietnamese goods to access North African market
Economy 19:19 29/08/2026Trade relations between Vietnam and Morocco have maintained positive growth in recent years, making the country a gateway for Vietnamese goods to access the North African market.
Over 100 int'l volunteers build disaster-resilient homes for poor families in Vietnam's Da Nang
Vietnam News 19:07 29/08/2026More than 100 international volunteers from the U.S., Australia, Japan, South Korea, the Philippines and other countries have joined local residents in building disaster-resilient homes for disadvantaged families in two communes in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, according to local authorities.
Vietnam's Da Lat tourism sees unprecedented surge ahead of National Day holiday
Travel 19:02 29/08/2026Da Lat’s tourism industry is seeing a boost as the local airport resumes operations, with many accommodation providers reporting a roughly 40 percent increase in bookings that is expected to extend beyond the holiday period through September.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Ho Chi Minh City inaugurates four major projects, Vietnam to promote Fine Robusta coffee in South Korea
Vietnam News 19:00 29/08/2026Ho Chi Minh City inaugurates four major infrastructure projects to mark Vietnam's National Day; local entities sign an MoU to promote Fine Robusta coffee in South Korea; and Tan Son Nhat Airport opens a new T2–T1 connector to ease holiday traffic. All this and more in today's episode.
Vietnam's top leader inspects key transport, education infrastructure projects in Hanoi
Vietnam News 18:22 29/08/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam on August 29 inspected the Hoang Cau–Voi Phuc section of the Ring Road No. 1 project and the Hoang Quan Chi High School project in Hanoi, urging municipal authorities to ensure timely completion of the transport project and provide quality conditions for students in the new school year.
Vietnamese woman shares experience of devastating Nepal flash floods, gives updates on missing citizen
Vietnam News 17:39 29/08/2026A Vietnamese woman living in Nepal has recounted the devastation caused by the catastrophic flash floods that struck the country's northern region on Wednesday, while providing new information about a Vietnamese citizen who remains missing.
Hungry bears wander into US West homes, shops in record numbers
World 17:14 29/08/2026Thousands of bears have been spotted heading into towns and cities across the U.S. West in record numbers.
Vietnam taps community tourism potential for sustainable development
Travel 16:57 29/08/2026Vietnam has strong potential to develop sustainable tourism, particularly through community-based and agricultural tourism that preserves local culture, creates livelihoods and delivers lasting value to both visitors and communities, experts and local officials said at the ongoing 20th Ho Chi Minh City International Travel Expo (ITE HCMC 2026).
People flock to bus stations as National Day holiday gets under way
Vietnam News 16:28 29/08/2026Bus stations across Ha Noi are bustling on Saturday morning as people carrying luggage hurried to leave the capital for their home provinces and cities, marking the start of the five-day National Day holiday from Saturday to Wednesday next week.
Over 100 int'l volunteers build disaster-resilient homes for poor families in Vietnam's Da Nang
Vietnam News 19:07 29/08/2026More than 100 international volunteers from the U.S., Australia, Japan, South Korea, the Philippines and other countries have joined local residents in building disaster-resilient homes for disadvantaged families in two communes in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, according to local authorities.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Ho Chi Minh City inaugurates four major projects, Vietnam to promote Fine Robusta coffee in South Korea
Vietnam News 19:00 29/08/2026Ho Chi Minh City inaugurates four major infrastructure projects to mark Vietnam's National Day; local entities sign an MoU to promote Fine Robusta coffee in South Korea; and Tan Son Nhat Airport opens a new T2–T1 connector to ease holiday traffic. All this and more in today's episode.
Vietnam's top leader inspects key transport, education infrastructure projects in Hanoi
Vietnam News 18:22 29/08/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam on August 29 inspected the Hoang Cau–Voi Phuc section of the Ring Road No. 1 project and the Hoang Quan Chi High School project in Hanoi, urging municipal authorities to ensure timely completion of the transport project and provide quality conditions for students in the new school year.
Vietnamese woman shares experience of devastating Nepal flash floods, gives updates on missing citizen
Vietnam News 17:39 29/08/2026A Vietnamese woman living in Nepal has recounted the devastation caused by the catastrophic flash floods that struck the country's northern region on Wednesday, while providing new information about a Vietnamese citizen who remains missing.
Heading out of Ho Chi Minh City? Expect heavy traffic as holiday exodus clogs eastern gateway
Ho Chi Minh City 14:15 29/08/2026Foreign residents and travelers planning to leave Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday should allow extra travel time, as severe congestion has built up along the city’s eastern gateway on the first day of the National Day holiday.
Tan Son Nhat Airport opens new exit linking international and domestic terminals
Ho Chi Minh City 11:42 29/08/2026Tan Son Nhat International Airport has opened a new internal road linking International Terminal T2 with Domestic Terminal T1 to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion during the September 2 holiday.
Renovated Ho Chi Minh Museum to be inaugurated alongside major projects
Ho Chi Minh City 07:50 29/08/2026Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday will inaugurate the renovated Ho Chi Minh Museum as part of a series of projects marking the 81st anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day.
Nearly 3,500 join major fire drill at factory in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 22:11 28/08/2026Nearly 3,500 people and around 100 specialized firefighting vehicles took part in a city-level fire prevention and rescue drill at a large sofa factory of a company in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday, according to the municipal Department of Public Security.
Ho Chi Minh City proposes up to $32,600 monthly salary for International Financial Center CEO
Ho Chi Minh City 21:49 28/08/2026The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has proposed a draft resolution governing salaries, benefits and bonuses for personnel working at the executive agency of the Vietnam International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC - HCMC), with the CEO position expected to earn up to US$32,600 monthly.
