Vietnam's ethanol demand nears 11 billion liters, creating export opportunities for US suppliers
Economy 18:48 16/07/2026Vietnam's roll-out of E10 biofuel blend is expected to drive ethanol consumption to nearly 11 billion liters this year, creating significant export opportunities for the United States, which is already the Southeast Asian country’s largest ethanol supplier, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
El Niño expected to intensify in Vietnam late this year
Vietnam News 18:27 16/07/2026Vietnam’s national weather agency said there is an 81-percent chance of an El Niño event reaching very strong intensity from October to December this year, raising concerns about extreme weather and water management challenges nationwide.
FDI firms invest in developing Vietnamese workforce
Economy 18:19 16/07/2026As foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises expand production in Vietnam, many are increasing investment in training Vietnamese employees, transferring technical expertise, and improving foreign language skills to build a long-term pipeline of local managers.
Ho Chi Minh City police arrest suspect in South Korean tourist bag snatching within 3 hours
Ho Chi Minh City 18:14 16/07/2026Police in Tan Hung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday said they had arrested a 31-year-old man within about three hours of receiving a report that he had allegedly snatched a handbag from a South Korean tourist.
Soldiers risk lives clearing mines on Vietnam's Vi Xuyen battlefield
Vietnam News 16:11 16/07/2026Under the scorching July sun in Tuyen Quang Province, northern Vietnam, soldiers carefully probe the ground with slender metal rods in search of landmines and unexploded ordnance left behind on the former Vi Xuyen battlefield.
Inside Vietnam's DNA testing center identifying fallen soldiers
In-Depth 12:59 15/07/2026Inside a laboratory, bone fragments are cleaned, ground into powder, DNA is extracted and sequenced, and the results are compared with genetic profiles of fallen soldiers' relatives. It is a painstaking process to restore the identities of Vietnamese soldiers who died in wartime after decades without names.
More martyrs' remains recovered at Ho Chi Minh City's Le Thi Rieng Park
Ho Chi Minh City 16:19 14/07/2026Authorities recovered 20 more sets of martyrs' remains at Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City on Monday, bringing the total number of remains found at the site to 69 individual sets and one communal burial, according to the Ho Chi Minh City High Command's martyrs' remains recovery team.
Da Nang launches search for remains of 8 fallen soldiers at wartime cave
Vietnam News 11:28 13/07/2026Authorities in Da Nang City, central Vietnam on Sunday launched a military-led operation to search for the remains of eight war martyrs inside the wartime Da Sap Cave in Ha Nha Commune.
Inside Vietnam's DNA testing center identifying fallen soldiers
In-Depth 12:59 15/07/2026Inside a laboratory, bone fragments are cleaned, ground into powder, DNA is extracted and sequenced, and the results are compared with genetic profiles of fallen soldiers' relatives. It is a painstaking process to restore the identities of Vietnamese soldiers who died in wartime after decades without names.
Vietnamese entrepreneurs share lessons from building businesses in France
In-Depth 18:03 12/07/2026A growing number of Vietnamese entrepreneurs are viewing France not only as an export market but also as a destination for investment and business expansion, following the entry into force of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement in 2020 and the elevation of Vietnam-France ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2024.
Why do people keep littering in this canal in Ho Chi Minh City?
In-Depth 13:00 12/07/2026Editor’s note: The following opinion piece is authored by Thuy Chi, a reader of Tuoi Tre (Youth) online newspaper. The piece was originally published in Vietnamese and has been translated into English and edited by Tuoi Tre News for clarity, consistency, and coherence.
How can Vietnam attract high-quality FDI?
In-Depth 15:59 09/07/2026To attract high-quality foreign direct investment (FDI), Vietnam must offer a competitive business environment with predictable costs, reliable infrastructure, skilled talent, and stable policies, not just investment incentives.
Vietnam intensifies search for war martyrs' remains as 500-day campaign gains momentum
In-Depth 13:13 08/07/2026More than 50 years after the war ended, Vietnam is intensifying efforts to recover and identify the remains of fallen soldiers through expanded field searches, ground-penetrating radar, and DNA analysis, offering renewed hope to thousands of families still seeking their loved ones.
Explainer: Why Vietnam’s coffee shops can no longer play background music for free
In-Depth 11:24 07/07/2026Playing background music in cafés and restaurants across Vietnam was long considered a routine part of doing business, with little attention paid to the copyright obligations behind the songs that set the mood. But now, things have changed.
Vietnam strengthens IP protection to improve business climate, drive innovation
In-Depth 18:15 06/07/2026Vietnam is strengthening the protection and enforcement of intellectual property (IP) rights to safeguard legitimate business interests, foster innovation, and bolster its international credibility as part of broader efforts to create a more transparent and predictable investment and business environment that supports long-term economic growth.
Vietnam targets bigger share of global medical tourism as hospitals expand int'l services
In-Depth 18:55 04/07/2026Vietnam is stepping up efforts to attract more international patients as public and private hospitals expand specialized services and invest in advanced medical technology, aiming to tap into the fast-growing global medical tourism market.
European business confidence in Vietnam rebounds in Q2
Economy 18:06 16/07/2026European business confidence in Vietnam rebounded strongly in the second quarter of 2026, reflecting investors' continued confidence in the country's long-term growth prospects despite ongoing uncertainty in the global trading environment.
Over $14bn planned for metro network linking Ho Chi Minh City, Long Thanh airport
Ho Chi Minh City 18:02 16/07/2026Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai City have been joining hands to capitalize on special investment mechanisms and mobilize funding to develop a metro network connecting Tan Son Nhat International Airport with the underway Long Thanh International Airport, with five metro projects carrying a price tag of nearly VND368.8 trillion (US$14.2 billion).
Experts to discuss English learning strategies for students in age of AI in Ho Chi Minh City
Education 17:55 16/07/2026Educators and high-achieving students will discuss how elementary- and middle-school students can learn English effectively in the age of artificial intelligence (AI) at a discussion, set to take place in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday afternoon.
Ho Chi Minh City opens Digital Citizen Station offering free healthcare services
Ho Chi Minh City 17:32 16/07/2026Ho Chi Minh City has opened a Digital Citizen Station on Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street, offering residents and visitors free digital healthcare services while providing a reliable point of assistance during medical emergencies and unexpected illnesses.
Vietnam coffee exporters await official guidance as EUDR deadline nears
Economy 17:25 16/07/2026Vietnamese coffee exporters are stepping up preparations for the European Union's Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), but many say they are still waiting for official guidance as the compliance deadline draws closer.
Japan considering stockpiling naphtha again
World 17:07 16/07/2026TOKYO -- The Japanese government is considering reviving naphtha stockpiling amid concerns over supply disruptions stemming from the Middle East tensions.
Majority back higher fees for foreign residents in Japan: Jiji poll
World 17:06 16/07/2026TOKYO -- The majority of respondents to a Jiji Press poll held this month have expressed support for the Japanese government's plan to sharply raise fees for residence procedures for foreign nationals.
Over 700 people take part in fire drill at Ho Chi Minh City shopping mall
Ho Chi Minh City 16:25 16/07/2026More than 700 people joined a large-scale fire prevention, firefighting, and rescue drill at AEON Tan Phu shopping mall in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday morning, as authorities tested emergency response capabilities under a simulated major fire scenario.
Vietnamese coffee start-up raises $8mn in Series A funding
Economy 16:12 16/07/2026Vietnamese specialty coffee startup Every Half Coffee Roasters (Every Half) has successfully closed a US$8 million Series A funding round.
Soldiers risk lives clearing mines on Vietnam's Vi Xuyen battlefield
Vietnam News 16:11 16/07/2026Under the scorching July sun in Tuyen Quang Province, northern Vietnam, soldiers carefully probe the ground with slender metal rods in search of landmines and unexploded ordnance left behind on the former Vi Xuyen battlefield.
Vietnamese travelers open wallets for music tourism boom
Travel 13:22 16/07/2026Music tourism is gaining momentum as a new travel trend, with more Vietnamese travelers planning entire trips around live concerts, music festivals, and entertainment events, turning their passion for music into a reason to explore new destinations.
Soldiers risk lives clearing mines on Vietnam's Vi Xuyen battlefield
Vietnam News 16:11 16/07/2026Under the scorching July sun in Tuyen Quang Province, northern Vietnam, soldiers carefully probe the ground with slender metal rods in search of landmines and unexploded ordnance left behind on the former Vi Xuyen battlefield.
Outgoing South Korean ambassador honored for strengthening Vietnam ties
Vietnam News 11:41 16/07/2026Outgoing South Korean Ambassador to Vietnam Choi Young Sam has been awarded the 'For the Cause of Vietnam's Diplomacy' insignia by the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in recognition of his contributions to strengthening bilateral relations during his tenure.
Organ donation from brain-dead man in Hanoi gives 7 patients second chance at life
Vietnam News 11:25 16/07/2026The family of a 49-year-old man from Thu Lam Commune in Hanoi donated seven of his organs after he was declared brain-dead following a traffic accident, helping save or improve the lives of seven patients through a multi-organ retrieval procedure performed at Saint Paul General Hospital on Tuesday.
Hanoi police arrest 3 publishing executives over anti-state propaganda book case
Vietnam News 21:06 15/07/2026Hanoi police have arrested three senior executives of the Writers’ Association Publishing House as part of an expanded investigation into violations related to the book 'Chuyen voi Thanh – Loi ke moi ve anh sang,' whose content distorts Vietnam's history, insults senior Party and state leaders, and breaches national security laws.
Over $14bn planned for metro network linking Ho Chi Minh City, Long Thanh airport
Ho Chi Minh City 18:02 16/07/2026Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai City have been joining hands to capitalize on special investment mechanisms and mobilize funding to develop a metro network connecting Tan Son Nhat International Airport with the underway Long Thanh International Airport, with five metro projects carrying a price tag of nearly VND368.8 trillion (US$14.2 billion).
Ho Chi Minh City opens Digital Citizen Station offering free healthcare services
Ho Chi Minh City 17:32 16/07/2026Ho Chi Minh City has opened a Digital Citizen Station on Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street, offering residents and visitors free digital healthcare services while providing a reliable point of assistance during medical emergencies and unexpected illnesses.
Over 700 people take part in fire drill at Ho Chi Minh City shopping mall
Ho Chi Minh City 16:25 16/07/2026More than 700 people joined a large-scale fire prevention, firefighting, and rescue drill at AEON Tan Phu shopping mall in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday morning, as authorities tested emergency response capabilities under a simulated major fire scenario.
Public art unveiled at Ho Chi Minh City’s largest metro station
Ho Chi Minh City 13:13 16/07/2026Public art has been introduced to Ben Thanh Metro Station in downtown Ho Chi Minh City following the inauguration of an art decoration project aimed at bringing culture closer to commuters through the city's public transport system.
Vietnam police charge 3 jewelry store owners in cross-border diamond smuggling investigation
Ho Chi Minh City 11:08 15/07/2026Vietnamese investigators have charged the owners of three prominent jewelry businesses, including Kim Ly, Ngoc Tam, and Ngoc Chau Au, in Ho Chi Minh City, following an expanded probe into a transnational diamond smuggling network allegedly operated by Indian nationals from Hong Kong.
