Traffic restrictions in Ho Chi Minh City ahead of reunification anniversary
Ho Chi Minh City 18:05 19/04/2025Traffic police in Ho Chi Minh City have issued a notice urging residents to avoid driving into designated central areas on the evenings of April 19 and 26, as the city is preparing for a series of events marking the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day (April 30).
Ho Chi Minh City airport’s T3 terminal officially opens
Ho Chi Minh City 16:25 19/04/2025In a major milestone for Vietnam’s aviation infrastructure, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the grand opening of the T3 terminal of Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City on the morning of Saturday.
Vietnamese fugitive arrested after fatally shooting police officer during drug bust
Vietnam News 16:22 19/04/2025Police in Thanh Hoa Province, north-central Vietnam captured 31-year-old Bui Dinh Khanh late Friday evening, a fugitive wanted for fatally shooting a police officer during a major drug raid in northern Quang Ninh Province the previous night.
Ho Chi Minh City hosts first full-scale military parade rehearsal ahead of Vietnam’s reunification anniversary
Ho Chi Minh City 14:19 19/04/2025The streets of downtown Ho Chi Minh City came alive on the evening of Friday as military and police forces conducted a full-scale parade rehearsal for Vietnam’s upcoming grand parade marking the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day (April 30).
Crowds gather in Ho Chi Minh City to welcome military parade rehearsal for reunification anniversary
Ho Chi Minh City 21:27 18/04/2025Thousands of people lined the streets of central Ho Chi Minh City on Friday evening to watch military vehicles and personnel arrive ahead of a major rehearsal for Vietnam’s upcoming grand parade marking the 50th anniversary of reunification on April 30.
Bien Hoa hosts another full-scale military parade rehearsal ahead of Vietnam’s 50th Reunification Day
Vietnam News 14:02 18/04/2025Patriotic spirit swept across Bien Hoa Airbase in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam on Wednesday morning as military and police forces held another full-scale rehearsal for Vietnam’s upcoming grand parade, marking the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day (April 30).
Ho Chi Minh City district honors over 300 individuals for contributions to post-war recovery
Ho Chi Minh City 17:24 17/04/2025As many as 324 individuals were honored for their contributions to the rebuilding and development of District 3 in Ho Chi Minh City after April 30, 1975 at a ceremony held by the district administration on Thursday morning to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day (April 30, 1975-2025).
Police officers, cadets endure scorching heat in final rehearsals for Vietnam’s Reunification Day parade
Vietnam News 10:40 16/04/2025Nearly 3,000 officers and cadets from 17 police units have been training relentlessly under the blazing April sun, preparing for Vietnam's grand parade commemorating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day (April 30).
In Vietnam, illegal wildlife pet trade thrives online, on streets despite legal risks
In-Depth 10:30 18/04/2025Despite regulations requiring permits and registration to keep wildlife such as otters, monkeys, crocodiles, turtles and pythons, some people in Vietnam continue to illegally buy and raise these animals as pets, authorities say.
Serving businesses, devoting to the Vietnamese nation
In-Depth 15:44 17/04/2025The mindset of ‘serving businesses, devoting to the nation’ is not merely a slogan in economic policy, but a demand for a fundamental shift in the thinking behind state governance.
A new golden chapter in Vietnam-China relations
In-Depth 11:58 15/04/2025Chinese General Secretary and President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Vietnam from Monday to Tuesday marks his first overseas trip in 2025, underscoring the special significance of the bilateral relationship.
Dark side of social fame in Vietnam: When influencers sacrifice truth for profit
In-Depth 15:56 11/04/2025While Vietnam has witnessed an explosive rise in social media usage, particularly on e-commerce platforms TikTok and YouTube, countless individuals, businesses, and influencers have been launching content channels over the past few years in the hope of achieving rapid fame, and even faster profits regardless of the truth.
Why Hanoi’s air pollution season has yet to end
In-Depth 11:47 11/04/2025Although Hanoi’s air pollution season typically spans from October to March, Vietnam's capital city continues to suffer from dangerously poor air quality into April, raising concerns about the long-term impact on public health, the economy, and sustainable development, according to an environmental expert.
A new trade landscape takes shape given US tariffs
In-Depth 14:52 10/04/2025U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to impose reciprocal tariffs sent shockwaves through the global economy, with consequences far beyond the usual economic impacts.
Formula for success of Vietnam’s private sector
In-Depth 08:00 10/04/2025The view that the private sector plays a crucial role in Vietnam’s development is absolutely correct.
Vietnamese seafood exporters voice concerns over 46% US tariff
In-Depth 19:33 08/04/2025Vietnamese seafood companies are expressing worries about the impact of a 46-percent reciprocal tariff that the United States is set to impose on Vietnam goods from April 9, as seafood is expected to be one of the hardest-hit industries.
Vietnam’s Deputy PM orders probe into factory collapse that killed 3 workers
Vietnam News 19:09 19/04/2025Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha signed an urgent directive on Friday calling for a swift investigation into a factory collapse in Binh Duong Province, southern Vietnam that killed three workers the previous day.
Vietnam to send military personnel to Russia's Victory Day parade
Vietnam News 18:26 19/04/2025Sixty-eight Vietnamese officers will represent the Vietnam People's Army at Russia’s Victory Day military parade at Moscow’s iconic Red Square on May 9, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory in the Great Patriotic War.
Indonesian woman turns to mangroves to fend off rising tides
World 17:57 19/04/2025DEMAK, Indonesia -- Pasijah, a 55-year-old housewife in Indonesia's Central Java Province, wakes up every morning to the sound of the sea. If that sounds idyllic, it is anything but.
Japan, US finance ministers seen holding meeting Thursday
World 17:53 19/04/2025TOKYO, April 19 (Jiji Press) -- Japan and the United States are arranging to hold a meeting of Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday, sources have said.
'Not the time to discuss future', says Alonso amid Real Madrid links
World 17:52 19/04/2025Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso on Friday refused to shut down speculation he could be set for a move to Real Madrid in the summer.
Vietnam’s Party leader calls for stronger investment from Warburg Pincus
Economy 15:16 19/04/2025Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam has called on Warburg Pincus, a U.S.-based global private equity firm, to maintain and expand its investment in Vietnam while exploring new opportunities in sectors where U.S. firms have strengths and Vietnam has growing demand.
Weather set to favor travel across Vietnam during Reunification Day holiday
Vietnam News 14:52 19/04/2025Most of Vietnam will likely experience favorable weather for travel and outdoor activities, with no extreme conditions expected during the upcoming five-day holiday from April 30 to April 4 in celebration of the country’s 50th Reunification Day (April 30) and International Workers’ Day (May 1), said the national weather center.
At least 148 people die after boat catches fire in Congo, media reports say
World 14:51 19/04/2025At least 148 people were found dead in Democratic Republic of Congo after a motorised wooden boat caught fire and capsized, media reports citing local officials said on Friday.
China pits humanoid robots against humans in half-marathon
World 14:24 19/04/2025BEIJING -- Twenty-one humanoid robots joined thousands of runners at the Yizhuang half-marathon in Beijing on Saturday, the first time these machines have raced alongside humans over a 21km (13-mile) course.
LaLiga to have 5 teams in 2025-26 Champions League
World 14:15 19/04/2025Spain's LaLiga will be represented by at least five teams in the Champions League next season after Italy's Lazio were eliminated from the Europa League on Thursday while Athletic Bilbao progressed to the semi-finals.
Helicopters rehearse flag display in Ho Chi Minh City ahead of Vietnam’s Reunification Day
Ho Chi Minh City 11:56 19/04/2025Ho Chi Minh City residents on Friday morning witnessed a striking display of national pride as helicopters flew overhead, trailing Vietnam's Party and national flags, while artillery crews rehearsed a ceremonial cannon fire by the Saigon River.
Vietnam’s Deputy PM orders probe into factory collapse that killed 3 workers
Vietnam News 19:09 19/04/2025Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha signed an urgent directive on Friday calling for a swift investigation into a factory collapse in Binh Duong Province, southern Vietnam that killed three workers the previous day.
Vietnam to send military personnel to Russia's Victory Day parade
Vietnam News 18:26 19/04/2025Sixty-eight Vietnamese officers will represent the Vietnam People's Army at Russia’s Victory Day military parade at Moscow’s iconic Red Square on May 9, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory in the Great Patriotic War.
Weather set to favor travel across Vietnam during Reunification Day holiday
Vietnam News 14:52 19/04/2025Most of Vietnam will likely experience favorable weather for travel and outdoor activities, with no extreme conditions expected during the upcoming five-day holiday from April 30 to April 4 in celebration of the country’s 50th Reunification Day (April 30) and International Workers’ Day (May 1), said the national weather center.
French ambassador backs EVIPA ratification, removal of IUU ‘yellow card’ on Vietnam
Vietnam News 20:27 18/04/2025French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet has voiced his support for the ratification of the Europe-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) and for the European Commission’s removal of the ‘yellow card’ warning on Vietnamese seafood exports over illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Helicopters rehearse flag display in Ho Chi Minh City ahead of Vietnam’s Reunification Day
Ho Chi Minh City 11:56 19/04/2025Ho Chi Minh City residents on Friday morning witnessed a striking display of national pride as helicopters flew overhead, trailing Vietnam's Party and national flags, while artillery crews rehearsed a ceremonial cannon fire by the Saigon River.
Rare case of bird flu-linked encephalitis detected in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 11:52 19/04/2025The Department of Health in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday reported a rare and serious case of encephalitis caused by H5N1 avian influenza, also known as bird flu, in an eight-year-old girl, currently receiving intensive care at the Children’s Hospital 1.
Crowds gather in Ho Chi Minh City to welcome military parade rehearsal for reunification anniversary
Ho Chi Minh City 21:27 18/04/2025Thousands of people lined the streets of central Ho Chi Minh City on Friday evening to watch military vehicles and personnel arrive ahead of a major rehearsal for Vietnam’s upcoming grand parade marking the 50th anniversary of reunification on April 30.
Detailed schedule for fireworks, drone shows in Ho Chi Minh City for Reunification Day celebrations
Ho Chi Minh City 19:44 18/04/2025Ho Chi Minh City is gearing up for an exciting series of events—including fireworks displays and a record-setting drone light show—to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day (April 30, 1975–2025).
Garbage heaps up along newly-opened street near Ho Chi Minh City airport’s T3 terminal
Ho Chi Minh City 15:07 18/04/2025Sidewalks along Phan Thuc Duyen Street in Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City near the entrance to Tan Son Nhat International Airport’s newly constructed T3 terminal are inundated with trash, drawing public concern and calls for swift action.
