Vietnam for first-timers, beach lovers and nightlife seekers: Where to go?
Travel 14:35 22/10/2026From Hanoi’s historic streets and Ho Chi Minh City’s vibrant nightlife to Phu Quoc’s sandy beaches and Ha Giang’s spectacular mountain passes, Vietnam offers destinations for every kind of traveler, according to travel magazine Lonely Planet.
From ‘pho’ to ‘banh xeo’: Vietnamese restaurant in Denmark brings Nordic twist to traditional dishes
Vietnam News 14:19 22/10/2026From crispy Vietnamese pancakes to steaming bowls of 'pho,' a Vietnamese restaurateur is winning over diners in Copenhagen with a creative fusion of Vietnamese and Scandinavian flavors.
2 Vietnamese students die in ferry accident, 27 others hospitalized after bee attack
Vietnam News 14:38 22/10/2026Two students died after a makeshift ferry capsized in Can Tho City, southern Vietnam, while 27 others were hospitalized after a swarm of bees attacked them at a school in the north-central province of Quang Tri on Wednesday.
Vietnam shop owner prosecuted for selling counterfeit Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Dior clothing
Vietnam News 14:41 22/10/2026The owner of a clothing store in Dong Nai City, southern Vietnam, has been prosecuted for allegedly selling counterfeit products bearing luxury brands including Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Dior, with the goods valued at VND232 million (US$8,979).
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Miss Universe 2026 spot remains uncertain, tax exemption for innovative startups
Vietnam News 18:58 21/10/2026Vietnam ranked fourth on Lonely Planet’s list of 15 destinations leading autumn travel trends in 2026, behind only Japan, Italy and Thailand. Miss Universe 2026 is set to feature up to 120 contestants, but Vietnam’s spot remains uncertain. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Doctor warns against giant food-eating challenges, local businesses seek to join global supply chains
Vietnam News 19:00 20/10/2026A giant spring roll-eating challenge at a restaurant in downtown Ho Chi Minh City has sparked debate on social media, as a doctor warns of serious health risks. Vingroup held a conference in Hanoi on October 16 on developing its network of local suppliers. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: School cluster of meningococcal cases in Ho Chi Minh City under control, airlines expand international routes
Vietnam News 19:00 19/10/2026A cluster of four meningococcal cases at a Ho Chi Minh City middle school has been brought under control, with classes continuing as usual and three infected students in stable condition. A barge carrying the 3,400-metric-ton steel arch of a pedestrian bridge over the Saigon River arrived in downtown Ho Chi Minh City on Monday. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Foreign workers entitled to additional salary payment, 42 foreigners fined over immigration violations
Vietnam News 19:00 18/10/2026Foreign workers entitled to additional 1% salary payment. Two Vietnamese train journeys rank among world's 20 best in 2026. Six women fined for posing for photos on dangerous bend on Hai Van pass. Forty-two foreigners fined over immigration violations. All in our podcast.
Ever had a burn-like rash appear overnight? These rove beetles in Vietnam may be to blame
In-Depth 14:54 20/10/2026Have you ever woken up in Vietnam with a red, burning rash that looks like a skin burn? Rove beetles could be the culprit, and knowing how to handle them can help prevent painful skin reactions.
Vietnamese businesses seek to break 'screw-making curse,' join global supply chains
In-Depth 14:38 20/10/2026Vietnam's supporting industries have long been associated with the perception that local manufacturers can produce only screws.
Down 10kg of food in 30 minutes or pay: Vietnamese doctor warns against turning eating into a dangerous game
In-Depth 09:17 20/10/2026A giant spring roll-eating challenge with a prize for finishing within 30 minutes in Ho Chi Minh City has sparked debate on social media, as a doctor warns that consuming large amounts of food in a short time can pose serious health risks.
How can Vietnam stop $4bn in agricultural losses from vanishing on way to market?
In-Depth 16:06 18/10/2026Vietnam’s agricultural exports continue to set new records year after year, yet post-harvest losses remain a persistent challenge, costing the country an estimated US$3.5-4.1 billion annually.
How can Vietnam race to become rich before it grows old: expert
In-Depth 12:49 14/10/2026Experts from RMIT University Vietnam warn that Vietnam and other ASEAN countries are aging so rapidly that they risk 'getting old before getting rich.'
Expert on what has happened to Ho Chi Minh City’s tidal flooding over past decade
In-Depth 20:19 13/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City’s high tides have risen over the past decade, with peak levels repeatedly breaking records year after year. What is driving increasingly severe tidal flooding?
Why are Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines so obsessed with beauty pageants?
In-Depth 11:01 13/10/2026From packed arenas and fiercely loyal fan communities to viral social media battles and national celebrations, beauty pageants have become a cultural phenomenon in Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines. But what fuels this extraordinary passion for crowns and contestants across Southeast Asia?
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.
Hotels near BigBang concert venue in Hanoi fully booked as travel demand surges
Vietnam News 15:46 22/10/2026Hotels near Hanoi’s My Dinh National Stadium are fully booked ahead of BigBang’s concerts on October 24 and 25, as the K-pop group's highly anticipated performances drive a surge in travel demand.
From high-tech fraud to staged scams: unmasking recent foreign fraud cases in Vietnam
Vietnam News 15:40 22/10/2026A series of police raids across Vietnam has brought to light a troubling pattern involving foreign nationals operating illicit schemes within the country. From high-tech boiler rooms hidden in quiet provinces to staged gambling scams in bustling tourist hubs, law enforcement agencies are actively dismantling cross-border criminal networks that use Vietnam as an operational base.
Vietnamese college warns of fake buses taking students toward Cambodian border
Vietnam News 15:28 22/10/2026A college in Dong Nai City, southern Vietnam has issued an urgent warning after a student traveling home for the weekend was taken by a passenger bus to a border area in the country’s Tay Ninh Province, which borders Cambodia to the north.
Vietnam teen performs hands-free dance stunt while riding motorbike, police seize vehicle
Vietnam News 15:11 22/10/2026A 16-year-old boy in northern Vietnam's Tuyen Quang Province has had his motorbike confiscated after a viral video showed him taking both hands off the handlebars to perform dance moves while riding along a winding mountain highway.
Booking.com targeted in EU investigation into phishing scams, fraudulent listings
World 14:56 22/10/2026EU tech regulators will investigate whether online hotel reservation website Booking.com is doing enough to weed out fraudulent listings and phishing scams to comply with EU online content rules, the European Commission said on Wednesday.
UAVs assist farmers in Vietnam's Dien Bien
Vietnam News 14:08 22/10/2026Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are opening up new possibilities for smart farming in Vietnam's northern province of Dien Bien, reducing the need for farmers to carry pesticide tanks through muddy fields or climb steep hillsides.
Ho Chi Minh City reports 5th meningococcal case in a week as infections rise in southern Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City 13:40 22/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City has confirmed its fifth meningococcal disease case in a week, involving a 12-year-old boy infected with serogroup B bacteria, amid rising infections across southern Vietnam.
Japan mulls electricity, city gas subsidies for winter
World 13:31 22/10/2026The Japanese government is considering providing subsidies to lower electricity and city gas costs in the first quarter of 2027, when heating demand rises, as energy prices remain elevated because of the war in the Middle East, people familiar with the matter said Wednesday.
Japan to introduce cashless traffic fine payments from July '27
World 13:18 22/10/2026Japan's National Police Agency plans to introduce cashless payments for minor traffic violations from July 2027, allowing offenders, including cyclists, to pay fines by credit card, smartphone payment services or other cashless means, agency officials said Thursday.
Another Vietlott player wins $1.2 million as $6.7 million jackpot awaits Thursday draw
Vietnam News 10:32 22/10/2026A lucky player has won more than VND31.2 billion (US$1.2 million) in Vietnam's Mega 6/45 lottery, while another jackpot worth over VND177 billion ($6.7 million) remains up for grabs in Thursday's Power 6/55 draw.
General Secretary and President To Lam meets with staff of Vietnamese agencies in Belgium, Vietnamese community in Europe
Vietnam News 09:04 22/10/2026As part of his official visit to the European Union and Belgium, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam, his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam met with officials and staff of the Vietnamese representative agencies in Belgium and representatives of the Vietnamese community in Europe in Brussels on the evening of October 21 (local time).
Hotels near BigBang concert venue in Hanoi fully booked as travel demand surges
Vietnam News 15:46 22/10/2026Hotels near Hanoi’s My Dinh National Stadium are fully booked ahead of BigBang’s concerts on October 24 and 25, as the K-pop group's highly anticipated performances drive a surge in travel demand.
From high-tech fraud to staged scams: unmasking recent foreign fraud cases in Vietnam
Vietnam News 15:40 22/10/2026A series of police raids across Vietnam has brought to light a troubling pattern involving foreign nationals operating illicit schemes within the country. From high-tech boiler rooms hidden in quiet provinces to staged gambling scams in bustling tourist hubs, law enforcement agencies are actively dismantling cross-border criminal networks that use Vietnam as an operational base.
Vietnamese college warns of fake buses taking students toward Cambodian border
Vietnam News 15:28 22/10/2026A college in Dong Nai City, southern Vietnam has issued an urgent warning after a student traveling home for the weekend was taken by a passenger bus to a border area in the country’s Tay Ninh Province, which borders Cambodia to the north.
Vietnam teen performs hands-free dance stunt while riding motorbike, police seize vehicle
Vietnam News 15:11 22/10/2026A 16-year-old boy in northern Vietnam's Tuyen Quang Province has had his motorbike confiscated after a viral video showed him taking both hands off the handlebars to perform dance moves while riding along a winding mountain highway.
UAVs assist farmers in Vietnam's Dien Bien
Vietnam News 14:08 22/10/2026Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are opening up new possibilities for smart farming in Vietnam's northern province of Dien Bien, reducing the need for farmers to carry pesticide tanks through muddy fields or climb steep hillsides.
Ho Chi Minh City reports 5th meningococcal case in a week as infections rise in southern Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City 13:40 22/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City has confirmed its fifth meningococcal disease case in a week, involving a 12-year-old boy infected with serogroup B bacteria, amid rising infections across southern Vietnam.
Trucker fined for honking to urge vehicle ahead to give way in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 23:01 21/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City traffic police on Wednesday took action against a truck driver following public complaints about his road behavior, including repeatedly honking his horn and installing extra front lights.
Beloved lion Mimi dies after 16 years at Saigon Zoo
Ho Chi Minh City 22:24 21/10/2026Mimi, the last lion at Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Ho Chi Minh City, has died of age-related health problems after spending 16 years at the facility, ending a chapter that many citizens associate with childhood memories and family visits to the historic zoo.
Ho Chi Minh City offers 5-year tax exemption for innovative startups
Ho Chi Minh City 13:51 21/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City is implementing a resolution granting five-year exemptions from corporate income tax and personal income tax on income from innovative startup activities, with the policy taking effect from the 2027 tax year.
Ho Chi Minh City seeks stronger US investment in AI, high-tech sectors
Ho Chi Minh City 10:23 21/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City is seeking to attract more U.S. investment in AI, high technology, and other strategic sectors, with local authorities pledging to create favorable conditions for American businesses to expand their operations.
