Storm Fung Wong may enter East Vietnam Sea as 14th storm of 2025
Vietnam News 08:34 08/11/2025Meteorologists have warned that tropical storm Fung Wong could enter the East Vietnam Sea around November 10-11, potentially becoming the 14th storm to affect the maritime region in 2025.
As Typhoon Kalmaegi wreaks havoc in Southeast Asia, scientists say rising temperatures are to blame
World 15:15 07/11/2025SINGAPORE - As the year's deadliest typhoon sweeps into Vietnam after wreaking havoc in the Philippines earlier this week, scientists warn such extreme events can only become more frequent as global temperatures rise.
Vietnam sets penalties of up to $1,200 for coerced spousal sex
Vietnam News 16:59 07/11/2025Vietnam will impose administrative fines of up to VND30 million (US$1,200) for forcing a spouse to have sex against their will from December 15, and offenders may be required to issue a public apology at the victim’s request, the Phap Luat Thanh pho Ho Chi Minh (Ho Chi Minh City Law) newspaper reported.
Can foreign nationals seek court approval for mutual consent divorce in Vietnam?
Expat Life 15:17 07/11/2025Foreign nationals who live and work long-term in Vietnam and hold permanent resident cards are legally entitled to request Vietnamese courts to recognize their mutual consent divorce, according to a legal expert who cites current civil and immigration laws.
Beyond borders and blackboards
Education 17:00 21/10/2025Transnational education is reshaping how Vietnam prepares for its future. For RMIT University’s leaders, it goes beyond delivering foreign degrees; it is about building a globally connected, locally grounded education system that equips students to lead in a rapidly changing world.
Vietnam’s smart shift in education
Education 17:00 20/10/2025With a tech-savvy young population, strong digital adoption, and deep cultural respect for learning, Vietnam has “a tremendous opportunity to reimagine how people learn and how technology can extend and enhance learning experiences.”
In 2050: Your doctor could be AI
Ho Chi Minh City 17:00 07/10/2025Vietnam’s healthcare faces growing pressure from a lack of doctors, lack of facilities, and an aging population. As AI advances, the country must choose whether to lead or lag in healthcare innovation.
Paving Vietnam’s path to food security amidst climate change
Vietnam News 17:00 06/10/2025By 2050, what is on a typical Vietnamese family’s dinner table and how much it costs could look very different. Amidst a changing climate and growing demand, Vietnam’s food security will depend on how sustainably, safely, and equitably the agriculture and food systems can develop.
When AI becomes ‘soulmate’ for Vietnam’s young people
In-Depth 12:23 03/11/2025For many young Vietnamese, artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool — it is a companion. From students and office workers to factory employees, an increasing number of people are turning to chatbots for advice, comfort, and conversation.
Three decades of progress: Vietnam’s organ transplant journey
In-Depth 10:36 02/11/2025Vietnam performed its first organ transplant in 1992 with support from foreign experts. Today, the country has become fully proficient in transplant techniques and even improved procedures to better suit local conditions.
Should Vietnam make traffic offenders do community service, traffic law classes at the same time?
In-Depth 18:45 01/11/2025Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Duc Loc recently shared his perspective with Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper on combining community service with educational and public awareness initiatives for traffic offenders. He argued that community service should go beyond punishment and be paired with efforts to educate offenders and raise public awareness.
In this mountainous commune in Vietnam, people learn to live with frequent earthquakes and fear
In-Depth 10:58 31/10/2025After thousands of earthquakes over the past years, residents in Mang But Commune, Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam have learned to live with the unexpected tremors from beneath the ground.
Vietnam’s miracle transformation: From rice fields to global green powerhouse
In-Depth 10:31 30/10/2025No longer merely a 'low-cost factory,' Vietnam is redefining itself as a hub of green innovation where farmers generate clean electricity, small businesses access global markets, and the Net Zero 2050 commitment takes shape through technology and policy.
After-work drinks in Vietnam: A social ritual or a risky habit?
In-Depth 11:56 26/10/2025Reader Hoang Ngoc Doanh recently submitted to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper his perspective on after-work drinking habits in Vietnam. According to the author, the practice can be considered a ‘culture’ if drinkers know their limits.
Battery from coffee grounds: When Vietnamese economics students build green technology
In-Depth 19:56 18/10/2025A group of students from the International School (Vietnam National University, Hanoi) has gained attention for successfully creating a battery from discarded coffee grounds—an ambitious innovation by young people with no technical background, majoring instead in economics, management, and marketing.
Electric bicycle modifications on the rise among students in Vietnam
In-Depth 11:32 15/10/2025Over the past few months, it has become increasingly common to see middle school students riding modified electric bicycles at speeds rivaling motorbikes in Vietnam.
Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, sons establish aerospace company
Economy 17:03 07/11/2025Vietnam's richest man Pham Nhat Vuong and his two sons have established Vinspace, which focuses on scientific research and technology development in natural sciences, alongside activities such as air cargo transport, aircraft and spacecraft manufacturing, and satellite telecommunications.
Kyoto University succeeds in creating thymus cells from iPS cells
World 16:57 07/11/2025KYOTO -- A team at Kyoto University's Center for iPS Cell Research and Application, or CiRA, has succeeded in creating component cells for the thymus using human induced pluripotent stem cells.
Saigon Marina IFC Tower shines to mark Vietnam-UK comprehensive strategic partnership
Vietnam Life 16:22 07/11/2025Saigon Marina IFC Tower in Ho Chi Minh City has been illuminated in the colors and symbols of Vietnam and the United Kingdom since Thursday to celebrate the newly established comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations.
Flu cases exceed alert level in Japan
World 16:21 07/11/2025TOKYO -- The average number of new influenza cases per regularly monitored medical institution in Japan in the week through Sunday stood at 14.90, exceeding the alert level of 10, the health ministry said Friday.
Storm Kalmaegi wipes out Vietnamese fishing village
Vietnam News 15:51 07/11/2025When residents of the coastal Xuan Thanh fishing village in Vietnam’s Gia Lai Province returned home after a night sheltering from storm Kalmaegi, they were met with an unthinkable sight — their homes were gone.
Amazon aims to make Vietnam high-quality e-commerce export hub in SE Asia
Economy 15:47 07/11/2025U.S.-based e-commerce giant Amazon has announced plans to make Vietnam a high-quality e-commerce export hub in Southeast Asia, as Vietnamese goods sold on its platform rose nearly 35 percent in the first seven months of 2025, indicating the country’s growing role in global online trade.
Ho Chi Minh City blames surge in vehicles, roadworks for worsening traffic jams
Ho Chi Minh City 15:23 07/11/2025Traffic congestion in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest city, has intensified as vehicle numbers soar and roadworks narrow key routes, local authorities said on Thursday.
Vietnam’s coconut industry targets greener, low-emission growth
Economy 15:20 07/11/2025Vietnam’s coconut industry is shifting toward greener, low-emission farming practices as the country aims to meet global demand for sustainable and traceable agricultural products, government and industry officials said on Thursday.
British woman on death row leaves Indonesia after repatriation deal
World 15:12 07/11/2025A 69-year-old British woman who was on death row in Indonesia on drug offences departed the country early on Friday after Jakarta and London reached a deal to repatriate her and another prisoner on humanitarian grounds.
The roar that haunts him: Japanese bear attack survivor calls for ruthless response
World 15:12 07/11/2025KITAAKITA, Japan -- Japanese confectioner Keiji Minatoya's brush with death began when he lifted the shutter of his garage and came face to face with a black bear waiting on the other side.
Storm Kalmaegi wipes out Vietnamese fishing village
Vietnam News 15:51 07/11/2025When residents of the coastal Xuan Thanh fishing village in Vietnam’s Gia Lai Province returned home after a night sheltering from storm Kalmaegi, they were met with an unthinkable sight — their homes were gone.
Coastal residents in southernmost Vietnam paddle boats on flooded roads despite not being in flood zone
Vietnam News 14:13 07/11/2025More than 160 households in a resettlement area in Ca Mau Province, southern Vietnam have been living in floodwaters for nearly half a month. Roads there have turned into canals and motorbikes are unusable, forcing residents to rely on boats for daily travel.
About 70 Vietnamese flee online scam hubs in Myanmar for Thailand
Vietnam News 14:03 07/11/2025Around 70 Vietnamese nationals have fled from Myanmar into Thailand after local authorities in Myanmar launched a crackdown on criminal networks and online scam operations, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Deadly Typhoon Kalmaegi ravages Vietnam, Philippines
Vietnam News 14:01 07/11/2025Typhoon Kalmaegi churned across Vietnam early Friday, claiming five more lives after its devastating passage through the Philippines where the death toll rose to 188.
Ho Chi Minh City blames surge in vehicles, roadworks for worsening traffic jams
Ho Chi Minh City 15:23 07/11/2025Traffic congestion in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest city, has intensified as vehicle numbers soar and roadworks narrow key routes, local authorities said on Thursday.
Ho Chi Minh City hospital spends 12 hours reattaching man’s severed hands
Ho Chi Minh City 14:07 07/11/2025Doctors at Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City have successfully reattached both hands of a male patient in a complex and grueling 12-hour operation after a severe assault left them nearly severed.
Louis Koo, Sammo Hung thrill fans at Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation opening in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 10:02 07/11/2025Hong Kong superstars Louis Koo and Sammo Hung set the red carpet abuzz as they attended the opening of the Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday night.
Ho Chi Minh City schools prepare for online learning as storm Kalmaegi nears
Ho Chi Minh City 15:15 06/11/2025Schools across Ho Chi Minh City have been instructed to prepare for online learning and suspend outdoor activities if storm Kalmaegi, the 13th to affect the East Vietnam Sea this year, develops into a more serious threat, according to the municipal Department of Education and Training.
Dense fog blankets Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 13:15 06/11/2025A thick layer of fog covered Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday morning, shrouding the skyline in a misty haze and bringing a cool, calm start to the day.
