Ordinary people, extraordinary kindness: Free services across Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 22:09 12/11/2026Along Ho Chi Minh City’s streets, it is not uncommon to come across free drinking water, bread cabinets offering loaves at no cost, or repair shops willing to tighten a loose bolt or pump up a flat tire without charging for their labor.
No storm, but torrential rain: What is behind central Vietnam’s downpour?
Vietnam News 22:15 12/11/2026Central Vietnam is experiencing widespread heavy rain despite being outside the influence of any storm, prompting experts to warn that disaster preparedness must extend beyond storms, as other weather hazards can be equally dangerous.
Bride rides styrofoam raft to reach groom's home amid floods in Vietnam's Dak Lak
Vietnam News 22:13 12/11/2026A bride in a red wedding dress had to be ferried on a makeshift raft to reach her groom's home as floodwaters severely inundated her neighborhood in Dak Lak Province, Vietnam's Central Highlands, on Thursday, turning her wedding day into an unforgettable experience marked by family support and community solidarity.
Vietnam’s top leader’s Japan visit marks historic turning point in bilateral ties: former ambassador
In-Depth 22:07 12/11/2026Former Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Cuong, who served as Vietnam’s ambassador to Japan from 2015 to 2018, has described General Secretary and State President To Lam’s visit to Japan as a historic turning point, ushering bilateral relations into an entirely new phase.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: 5 more Ho Chi Minh City housing projects cleared for foreign ownership, TikToker honored for reimagining traditional markets
Vietnam News 19:00 12/11/2026Ho Chi Minh City has approved five additional commercial housing projects for foreign ownership, bringing the total to nearly 170. A TikToker with 4.7 million followers was honored for reimagining Vietnam’s traditional markets for the digital generation. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Phu Quoc tightens vehicle rentals after tourist crashes; smartphone ban proposed for under-16s
Vietnam News 19:00 11/11/2026Authorities on Phu Quoc Island are tightening controls on self-drive vehicle rentals after four traffic accidents involving foreign nationals this year. A National Assembly deputy has proposed studying a smartphone ban for children under 16. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Man arrested over $426,000 overseas property scam, central region braces for 700mm torrential rain
Vietnam News 19:00 08/11/2026Central Vietnam braces for torrential rain of over 700mm. Man arrested over US$426,000 overseas property scam. Nha Trang bans beach soccer after stray balls hit tourists. Expprts to West Africa face additional $800 per container surcharge. All in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: US to send largest-ever agricultural trade mission to Vietnam, weak passwords of nearly 1.9 million bank accounts
Vietnam News 19:00 07/11/2026The United States Department of Agriculture announced that it would send its largest-ever agricultural trade mission to Ho Chi Minh City from November 9 to 12. Military engineers in Dak Lak Province safely detonated a 250 kilogram bomb left over from the war. And more in our podcast.
Flexible jobs, fragile livelihoods: Vietnam's ride-hailing drivers face a dilemma
In-Depth 09:44 12/11/2026Platform economy offers ride-hailing drivers flexible earning opportunities, but as more workers rely on these jobs for a living, unstable incomes and limited social protection raise concerns about their long-term financial security.
Ho Chi Minh City's 100-year master plan: Tourism must be part of urban restructuring
In-Depth 19:10 10/11/2026Ho Chi Minh City's master plan for 2025-50, with a 100-year vision, is not merely about expanding urban space. It also calls for restructuring the city's growth model and pursuing sustainable development.
Overnight journey of Mekong Delta patients and the fear of 'missed prescriptions'
In-Depth 22:27 09/11/2026Every night, as darkness falls over the rural hamlets of the Mekong Delta, long-distance buses from Ca Mau, Dong Thap, and Can Tho rumble to life, traveling hundreds of kilometers straight to Ho Chi Minh City, carrying streams of patients seeking medical care. Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper reporters accompanied them on this journey in search of a chance at survival.
Same country, different realities: Which Vietnam are you navigating?
In-Depth 21:39 09/11/2026Previously I wrote about an interesting paradox: Vietnam had ranked fifth among the world's best destinations for expatriates in the 2025 Expat Insider survey, yet many foreigners who enjoyed living here still stumbled at work.
From world stages to home: Vietnam’s acclaimed bamboo circus hits Hanoi with regular shows
In-Depth 21:31 08/11/2026After traveling across 9 countries, performing in 50 cities, and captivating over 100,000 international spectators, Vietnam’s groundbreaking bamboo circus 'Lang Toi' (My Village) has officially returned home.
Ho Chi Minh City sets sights on becoming global city under 100-year master plan
In-Depth 19:24 06/11/2026Ho Chi Minh City is pursuing an ambitious vision to become a smart, modern, and globally competitive metropolis, with its population projected to reach between 18 million and more than 27 million by 2050.
Vietnam has opportunity to strengthen US trade ties amid Washington's post-midterm policy shift: ex-ambassador
In-Depth 22:20 05/11/2026Vietnam has an opportunity to strengthen its position as a strategic and trade partner of the U.S. amid a possible shift in Washington's approach to regional trade partners toward greater differentiation following the U.S. midterm elections, former U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper said.
From gourmet meals to private rooms: How cats live like royalty in Vietnam
In-Depth 16:26 01/11/2026From private air-conditioned rooms and gourmet meals to grooming sessions, some cats in Vietnam are living like royalty, with owners spending thousands of U.S. dollars to keep their beloved pets happy and healthy.
Flooding leaves over 1,800 homes inundated, 17,000 students at home in Vietnam’s Gia Lai
Vietnam News 21:41 12/11/2026Prolonged heavy rainfall and flooding have inundated or isolated more than 1,800 homes in Gia Lai Province, located in central Vietnam, while nearly 17,000 students were given time off school as travel and learning conditions remained unsafe on Thursday.
More signs added to Ho Chi Minh City’s largest metro station to help passengers find exits
Ho Chi Minh City 21:40 12/11/2026Yellow directional signs showing street names, nearby landmarks and bus stops have been installed at exits of Ben Thanh Station on Ho Chi Minh City's Metro Line No. 1, making it easier for passengers to find their way above ground.
Vietnam's top leader receives Chairwoman of Russia’s Federaion Council
Vietnam News 21:07 12/11/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam received Chairwoman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of Russian Valentina Matviyenko in Hanoi on Thursday, discussing measures to strengthen bilateral cooperation and advance the Vietnam-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Vietnam’s Hai Phong targets 4 key markets in FDI attraction drive
Economy 21:06 12/11/2026Hai Phong has identified Japan, South Korea, China and Taiwan as four priority markets in its investment promotion strategy for 2027, as the northern port city seeks to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI) and encourage existing foreign investors to expand their operations.
Vietnam claim men's team gold at SE Asian Table Tennis Championships
Vietnam News 20:17 12/11/2026Vietnam's men's table tennis team has defeated hosts Malaysia 3-1 in the final of the 2026 Southeast Asian Table Tennis Championships, securing the gold medal in the men's team event, according to the Vietnam Table Tennis Federation (VTTF).
Da Nang hospitals keep motorbike parking fees at just $0.03, unchanged for nearly 10 years
Vietnam News 19:40 12/11/2026Motorbike parking fees at hospitals across Da Nang City, located in central Vietnam, have remained at just VND1,000 (US$0.03) per visit during daytime hours, under a pricing framework introduced in 2017.
Ho Chi Minh City hospital to put surgical robot into operation
Ho Chi Minh City 19:11 12/11/2026Thu Duc General Hospital in northeastern Ho Chi Minh City is preparing to bring robotic surgery into its operating rooms as part of a major VND1.4 trillion (US$55 million) medical equipment upgrade.
Japanese businesses seek to boost investment, production cooperation in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 19:05 12/11/2026Japanese businesses are seeking opportunities to boost investment and strengthen production cooperation in Ho Chi Minh City, while looking to connect with local talent and calling for further support with investment procedures and incentive policies.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: 5 more Ho Chi Minh City housing projects cleared for foreign ownership, TikToker honored for reimagining traditional markets
Vietnam News 19:00 12/11/2026Ho Chi Minh City has approved five additional commercial housing projects for foreign ownership, bringing the total to nearly 170. A TikToker with 4.7 million followers was honored for reimagining Vietnam’s traditional markets for the digital generation. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam’s science minister backs possible AI ban for younger students
Education 18:08 12/11/2026Vietnam’s Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan has expressed support for restricting, and potentially banning, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) among younger students, amid concerns that excessive reliance on the technology could undermine their independent thinking, creativity and critical reasoning.
S.Korea’s Samyang Foods plans $163mn factory in Vietnam: media
Economy 17:07 12/11/2026South Korea’s Samyang Foods on Wednesday unveiled its plan to build a production factory worth 218.6 billion won (US$163 million) in Bac Ninh City, northern Vietnam, as the maker of the popular Buldak noodles expands production to serve growing demand in ASEAN and European markets.
Flooding leaves over 1,800 homes inundated, 17,000 students at home in Vietnam’s Gia Lai
Vietnam News 21:41 12/11/2026Prolonged heavy rainfall and flooding have inundated or isolated more than 1,800 homes in Gia Lai Province, located in central Vietnam, while nearly 17,000 students were given time off school as travel and learning conditions remained unsafe on Thursday.
Vietnam's top leader receives Chairwoman of Russia’s Federaion Council
Vietnam News 21:07 12/11/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam received Chairwoman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of Russian Valentina Matviyenko in Hanoi on Thursday, discussing measures to strengthen bilateral cooperation and advance the Vietnam-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Vietnam claim men's team gold at SE Asian Table Tennis Championships
Vietnam News 20:17 12/11/2026Vietnam's men's table tennis team has defeated hosts Malaysia 3-1 in the final of the 2026 Southeast Asian Table Tennis Championships, securing the gold medal in the men's team event, according to the Vietnam Table Tennis Federation (VTTF).
Da Nang hospitals keep motorbike parking fees at just $0.03, unchanged for nearly 10 years
Vietnam News 19:40 12/11/2026Motorbike parking fees at hospitals across Da Nang City, located in central Vietnam, have remained at just VND1,000 (US$0.03) per visit during daytime hours, under a pricing framework introduced in 2017.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: 5 more Ho Chi Minh City housing projects cleared for foreign ownership, TikToker honored for reimagining traditional markets
Vietnam News 19:00 12/11/2026Ho Chi Minh City has approved five additional commercial housing projects for foreign ownership, bringing the total to nearly 170. A TikToker with 4.7 million followers was honored for reimagining Vietnam’s traditional markets for the digital generation. And more in our podcast.
More signs added to Ho Chi Minh City’s largest metro station to help passengers find exits
Ho Chi Minh City 21:40 12/11/2026Yellow directional signs showing street names, nearby landmarks and bus stops have been installed at exits of Ben Thanh Station on Ho Chi Minh City's Metro Line No. 1, making it easier for passengers to find their way above ground.
Ho Chi Minh City hospital to put surgical robot into operation
Ho Chi Minh City 19:11 12/11/2026Thu Duc General Hospital in northeastern Ho Chi Minh City is preparing to bring robotic surgery into its operating rooms as part of a major VND1.4 trillion (US$55 million) medical equipment upgrade.
Japanese businesses seek to boost investment, production cooperation in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 19:05 12/11/2026Japanese businesses are seeking opportunities to boost investment and strengthen production cooperation in Ho Chi Minh City, while looking to connect with local talent and calling for further support with investment procedures and incentive policies.
Italy's culinary heritage to be celebrated in Vietnam with week-long program
Ho Chi Minh City 16:23 12/11/2026A week-long celebration of Italian cuisine, featuring regional dishes, wine tastings, chef demonstrations, and cultural activities, will take place in Ho Chi Minh City and Lam Dong Province from November 14 to 20, with selected events running until December 15.
Ho Chi Minh City deports 115 Cambodians, prosecutes 6 for allegedly arranging illegal stays
Ho Chi Minh City 14:27 12/11/2026Ho Chi Minh City police have deported 115 Cambodian nationals for illegal entry and residence in Vietnam, while prosecuting six Vietnamese and Cambodian nationals for allegedly organizing illegal stays in the country.
