High tides severely flood streets, homes in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 23:00 11/10/2026High tides submerged multiple streets and residential areas across Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday, leaving motorbikes stranded, disrupting traffic and forcing residents to build makeshift barriers to keep water out of their homes.
Car caught dragging entire metal roof down Vietnamese street, prompting police hunt
Vietnam News 21:12 11/10/2026Authorities in Quang Ninh City, northern Vietnam, have launched an investigation after a 15-second video captured a sedan recklessly towing heavy, loose metal sheets right past unsuspecting traffic.
In this Vietnamese city, arrival of swallows brings both good fortune and cleaning challenges
Vietnam News 22:01 11/10/2026Arriving nearly 40 days earlier than last year, thousands of migrating swallows have swarmed power lines and shopfronts in Can Tho City, delighting locals with a symbol of luck while leaving a heavy daily cleanup in their wake.
Vietnam quality for 2027 U-17 Women's Asian Cup with perfect qualifying record
Vietnam News 22:51 11/10/2026Vietnam's under-17 women's football team secured a place at the 2027 AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup finals in China after a 2-0 victory over Kyrgyzstan on Sunday, topping Group D with a perfect qualifying record.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Café owner fined over unauthorized sidewalk trees, Hanoi AI cameras catch over 18,000 offenses
Vietnam News 19:00 11/10/2026Hanoi AI cameras detect over 18,500 traffic violations in September. Vietnam café owner fined $483 for unauthorized sidewalk tree planting. Vietnamese police bust massive money laundering network linked to Japan. 55 hospitalized with suspected food poisoning after eating 'banh mi'. All in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Vietnam ranks 10th among world’s favorite countries, survey finds teachers’ English proficiency not encouraging
Vietnam News 19:00 09/10/2026Vietnam ranked 10th among the world’s 20 favorite countries as voted by readers of U.S. travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler. A survey of 35,000 teachers in six Vietnamese provinces and cities has found their English proficiency to be generally not encouraging, an executive at the Educational Testing Service said. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: FIFA ASEAN Cup loss sparks naturalized player debate, AEON breaks ground on massive Da Nang mall
Vietnam News 19:00 08/10/2026Vietnam finished fourth at the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup in Indonesia, raising questions over whether naturalized players can make the national team stronger in the long run. AEON Vietnam will start work next month on its largest retail project in central Vietnam. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Over 400 coffee, tea brands gather at Hanoi cafe show; rare storks spotted in Central Highlands
Vietnam News 19:00 07/10/2026Cafe Show and Tea Show Hanoi 2026 will bring together more than 400 brands from 20 countries to tap Vietnam's US$17 billion food and beverage market. A flock of nine rare Asian woolly-necked storks was spotted foraging in Yok Don National Park, the largest group of the species recorded there. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam to tighten controls on low-cost imported meat nearing expiry
In-Depth 09:35 10/10/2026Vietnam will step up controls on imported meat to address concerns over quality, origin and suspicions that discarded or near-expiry products are entering the market at low prices, an official from the Department of Livestock Production and Animal Health has responded.
85,800 hectares of Mekong Delta rice at risk as El Nino may surpass historic record
In-Depth 21:52 09/10/2026El Nino is forecast by meteorological and hydrological authorities to reach very strong intensity and possibly peak in November 2026, surpassing the historic record set in Vietnam in the 2015-16 period.
Can naturalized players make Vietnam’s football team stronger?
In-Depth 13:47 08/10/2026Naturalized players have given Vietnam’s attack a boost, but the national team’s recent struggles have raised questions over whether they can make Vietnamese football stronger in the long run.
Difficult journey of Vietnamese children living with rare Alagille syndrome
In-Depth 18:47 07/10/2026After being diagnosed with Alagille syndrome, a rare disease, at nearly two months old, three-year-old N.M. and the child’s family have gradually become accustomed to frequent hospital visits in Vietnam.
Vietnamese Robusta needs consistent quality before stronger branding
In-Depth 12:09 07/10/2026Vietnam exported nearly US$8.9 billion worth of coffee in 2025, with shipments reaching about 1.59 million metric tons, cementing its status as a global Robusta powerhouse. Yet its brand recognition still falls short of that scale.
Why Vietnam’s world-leading Robusta is still treated as a ‘filler’ coffee
In-Depth 08:40 07/10/2026Vietnam supplies nearly 40 percent of the world’s Robusta, yet much of it is still treated as a “filler” in blends rather than a coffee with its own identity, origin and premium value.
Robusta needs trust before Vietnam builds global brand for it
In-Depth 21:31 05/10/2026“It smells so good that I suspect it has been flavored,” a customer exclaimed after tasting my naturally roasted coffee. I am a coffee producer, and that reaction has stayed with me ever since.
Are Vietnam’s naturalized players good enough?
In-Depth 11:23 05/10/2026Based on transfer values, Vietnam’s naturalized players cannot match their Indonesian counterparts, raising questions over whether the country should rely on naturalized talent to strengthen its national team.
What is the most common health condition among elderly in Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City 23:43 11/10/2026Data from the citywide health screening program show that hypertension is the most prominent health condition among older people in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnam, China to boost legislative, people-to-people exchanges
Vietnam News 22:38 11/10/2026National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man met with Wang Huning, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) in Beijing on October 11 during his official visit to China.
Hanoi steps up dust suppression with misting during dry season
Vietnam News 21:50 11/10/2026Hanoi Urban Environment Company (URENCO) is conducting training on dust-suppression misting operations on streets within Hanoi’s Ring Road 1 from October 7 to 15.
Vietnamese action-thriller on human trafficking, cross-border scams eyes historic box office record
Vietnam Life 20:42 11/10/2026In a dramatic year for Vietnam’s cinema, a film about a dangerous scam ring has crossed the VND400 billion (US$15 million) mark, positioning it to become the country's highest-grossing film of 2026 as demand surges.
'Vietnam Robusta Origin Passport' proposed to elevate national coffee brand
Economy 19:30 11/10/2026To strengthen international recognition, an expert has proposed the 'Vietnam Robusta Origin Passport' initiative as a common marker for coffee originating in Vietnam, aiming to earn international buyers' trust through verifiable origin and transparent production.
Free access draws crowds of students to Ho Chi Minh City’s history museums
Ho Chi Minh City 19:18 11/10/2026Striking down entrance fees has turned quiet exhibition halls in Ho Chi Minh City into vibrant "classrooms without walls," as local students excitedly trade textbooks for immersive history lessons.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Café owner fined over unauthorized sidewalk trees, Hanoi AI cameras catch over 18,000 offenses
Vietnam News 19:00 11/10/2026Hanoi AI cameras detect over 18,500 traffic violations in September. Vietnam café owner fined $483 for unauthorized sidewalk tree planting. Vietnamese police bust massive money laundering network linked to Japan. 55 hospitalized with suspected food poisoning after eating 'banh mi'. All in our podcast.
Sports club affiliation influences physical strength: survey
World 18:47 11/10/2026The gap in physical strength tends to be wider between people who belong to sports clubs at school or in community and those who do not, the Japan Sports Agency's fiscal 2025 survey has found.
Japan's major electronics firms bombarded with cyber defense inquiries
World 18:01 11/10/2026With an increasing number of firms in Japan falling prey to unauthorized access to their computer systems, major electronics makers are receiving a flurry of inquiries about their cyber defense services.
Vietnam's tax policy stability now key to keeping foreign investors: officials
Economy 17:54 11/10/2026Stable, transparent and predictable tax policy is fast becoming a deciding factor for foreign-invested enterprises already operating in Vietnam as they weigh whether to maintain or expand production and trade and commit to long-term investment.
Driver's license data breaches becoming major concern in Japan
World 17:47 11/10/2026Massive driver's license data breaches that recently hit the Times Car vehicle-sharing service in Japan due to a cyberattack have made many people in the country scramble to seek reissuance of their licenses.
Vietnam, China to boost legislative, people-to-people exchanges
Vietnam News 22:38 11/10/2026National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man met with Wang Huning, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) in Beijing on October 11 during his official visit to China.
Hanoi steps up dust suppression with misting during dry season
Vietnam News 21:50 11/10/2026Hanoi Urban Environment Company (URENCO) is conducting training on dust-suppression misting operations on streets within Hanoi’s Ring Road 1 from October 7 to 15.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Café owner fined over unauthorized sidewalk trees, Hanoi AI cameras catch over 18,000 offenses
Vietnam News 19:00 11/10/2026Hanoi AI cameras detect over 18,500 traffic violations in September. Vietnam café owner fined $483 for unauthorized sidewalk tree planting. Vietnamese police bust massive money laundering network linked to Japan. 55 hospitalized with suspected food poisoning after eating 'banh mi'. All in our podcast.
Vietnamese-made gowns make a splash on global stage at Miss Grand International 2026
Vietnam News 17:12 11/10/2026Beauty queens from Brazil, China, the Netherlands, and other countries turned to Vietnamese fashion talent for their evening gowns at Miss Grand International 2026, highlighting the growing international appeal of local designers.
Vietnam announces 22 days off across 6 public holiday breaks in 2027
Vietnam News 17:04 11/10/2026Vietnamese civil servants, public employees, and workers are set to enjoy a total of 22 days off across six public holiday periods in 2027, including weekends adjoining the holidays.
What is the most common health condition among elderly in Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City 23:43 11/10/2026Data from the citywide health screening program show that hypertension is the most prominent health condition among older people in Ho Chi Minh City.
Free access draws crowds of students to Ho Chi Minh City’s history museums
Ho Chi Minh City 19:18 11/10/2026Striking down entrance fees has turned quiet exhibition halls in Ho Chi Minh City into vibrant "classrooms without walls," as local students excitedly trade textbooks for immersive history lessons.
Peak high tides flood Ho Chi Minh City at dawn
Ho Chi Minh City 09:17 11/10/2026High tides peaked early Sunday morning, flooding several streets across Ho Chi Minh City and disrupting residents’ daily activities and travel.
Ho Chi Minh City streets flooded as tide reaches 1.71m
Ho Chi Minh City 22:29 10/10/2026High tides flooded multiple streets in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday, with water levels at Nha Be station reaching 1.71 meters, forcing residents to wade through deep water and push stalled motorcycles home.
Land surveys begin for Ho Chi Minh City-Binh Duong metro projects
Ho Chi Minh City 18:56 10/10/2026Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have begun meeting residents and surveying land and property along two planned metro lines linking the city with the former Binh Duong Province, aiming to break ground by the end of this year.
