Ho Chi Minh City destroys over 500kg of narcotics
Ho Chi Minh City 13:06 18/06/2025Ho Chi Minh City’s Civil Judgment Enforcement Department and other authorities on Tuesday destroyed more than 500kg of narcotics seized in connection with 63 criminal cases.
Hanoi airport security officer helps Chinese passenger recover backpack left in taxi
Vietnam News 16:35 18/06/2025A Chinese passenger was able to recover a backpack containing US$13,900 that he had left in a taxi thanks to the assistance of a security officer at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi.
Ho Chi Minh City showcases cultural treasures through multisensory video art
Ho Chi Minh City 13:23 18/06/2025Ho Chi Minh City's most celebrated literary and artistic works are being displayed through an immersive, multisensory video art experience for the first time, offering the public a dynamic new way to engage with the city's cultural heritage.
Da Nang shop fined over $4,200 for repeat sale of counterfeit luxury goods
Economy 13:19 18/06/2025The administration of Da Nang City in central Vietnam has imposed a fine of over VND111 million (US$4,255) on Black Label Shop for repeat violations involving the display of counterfeit luxury handbags, with all 127 seized items ordered to be destroyed.
Crackdown leaves Hanoi’s largest confectionery hub quiet as stores shutter
Economy 09:48 18/06/2025A major enforcement campaign targeting counterfeit and undocumented goods has led to widespread shutdowns in La Phu, a commune long regarded as Hanoi’s confectionery hub.
Nearly 400 counterfeit fashion items seized at Saigon Square
Ho Chi Minh City 16:18 15/06/2025Nearly 400 counterfeit fashion products have been seized at Saigon Square in downtown Ho Chi Minh City as officials are ramping up efforts to crack down on the sale of fake branded goods, according to the Agency for Domestic Market Surveillance and Development under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Vietnamese seafood vendor caught injecting agar into dead lobsters to raise weight
Economy 13:54 09/06/2025Authorities in Phu Yen Province, south-central Vietnam have fined a seafood vendor for injecting agar into 45 kilograms of dead lobsters in an attempt to deceive consumers and increase product weight.
Ho Chi Minh City police bust counterfeit motor oil ring selling 220,000 fake Castrol, Honda products
Ho Chi Minh City 11:17 07/06/2025Ho Chi Minh City police have broken up a counterfeiting operation accused of producing and distributing more than 220,000 fake motor oil products under major brands including Castrol, Motul, Honda and Yamaha, authorities said on Saturday.
Straw traders: Hard life on Vietnam’s Mekong Delta waterways
In-Depth 10:56 18/06/2025Editor’s note: The following article and photos were submitted by Quoc Minh, a contributor to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper. The piece was translated from Vietnamese into English and edited by Tuoi Tre News, the daily’s English edition, for clarity, consistency, and coherence.
Cruise tourism booms in Vietnam
In-Depth 10:16 18/06/2025Vietnam is experiencing an unprecedented surge in cruise tourism, marked by the frequent arrival of luxury cruise ships bringing thousands of international visitors to its shores.
As regional rivals rise, Vietnam’s football strategy sparks debate
In-Depth 17:44 14/06/2025With no international friendlies in June and another senior training camp canceled in September, questions are mounting over Vietnam’s football priorities amid concerns the national team is losing direction.
Nha Trang’s nightlife economy lags despite big tourism potential
In-Depth 11:17 14/06/2025Night-time economic and tourism activities in the coastal city of Nha Trang, located in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, remain insignificant, even as experts believe that the city holds strong untapped potential.
Vietnam's Phu Quoc sets sights on becoming global eco-tourism hub
In-Depth 09:30 11/06/2025With its unique forest-and-marine ecosystem and generous incentives, Phu Quoc Island off the coast of Kien Giang Province in southern Vietnam, dubbed a 'pearl island,' is undergoing a transformation to compete with top global destinations like Bali and Phuket.
What does Vietnamese tourism need to keep visitors coming back?
In-Depth 17:39 09/06/2025European tourists arrive in Quang Ninh Province, northern Vietnam, spend one night on Ha Long Bay, and quietly leave. They do not complain—there’s simply nothing there that truly resonates with what they seek.
In Ho Chi Minh City, doctors heal tiny hearts — one fragile beat at a time
In-Depth 19:05 07/06/2025Wearing an eight-kilogram lead apron and standing for hours, doctors at Children’s Hospital 1 in Ho Chi Minh City perform delicate cardiac catheterizations on some of the country’s tiniest, most vulnerable patients.
Vietnam’s Phu Quoc tourism faces infrastructure, environmental, service quality challenges: officials
In-Depth 14:30 07/06/2025Phu Quoc Island, off Kien Giang Province in southern Vietnam, is struggling with infrastructure overload, environmental concerns and low global tourism standards, officials said at a consultation workshop on Friday aimed at developing the island into a national and international hub for high-quality eco-tourism.
Vietnam becomes key market for US soybeans
Economy 16:26 18/06/2025Vietnam has emerged as one of the biggest buyers of U.S. soybeans in Southeast Asia, ranking 13th globally in soybean consumption.
Japan to fine 12,000 yen for using mobile phone while bicycling
World 16:18 18/06/2025TOKYO -- The Diet, Japan's parliament, on Tuesday enacted a bill to introduce a "blue ticket" system to impose fines on bicycle riders aged 16 or older for minor traffic violations, effective April 1, 2026.
Japan enacts bill to ban online casino ads
World 15:52 18/06/2025TOKYO -- Japan's parliament Wednesday enacted a bill chiefly aimed at banning advertisements and information that lure people to online casino sites.
Longer exposure, more pollen: climate change worsens allergies
World 15:04 18/06/2025PARIS -- Runny nose, itching eyes, worsening asthma symptoms -- the effects of hay fever are nothing to sneeze at, experts say, warning of an "explosion" of allergies as climate change lengthens and intensifies pollen seasons.
Many flights to Indonesia's Bali cancelled after volcano eruption
World 15:03 18/06/2025JAKARTA -- Several flights to the Indonesian resort island of Bali were cancelled or delayed and the airport in Maumere in East Nusa Tenggara province was closed due to the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, officials said on Wednesday.
18 Vietnamese evacuated from Iran amid heightened Israel-Iran tensions
Vietnam News 14:44 18/06/2025Eighteen Vietnamese citizens in Iran have been evacuated to a third country amid escalating military tensions between Israel and Iran, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to Iran Nguyen Luong Ngoc.
Monsoon-loving Indian expats chase rain in UAE desert
World 14:43 18/06/2025After Muhammed Sajjad moved from India to the United Arab Emirates a decade ago, he missed his native Kerala's monsoon season, so he embarked on an unlikely quest: finding rain in the desert.
New Zealand approves medicinal use of 'magic mushrooms'
World 14:43 18/06/2025New Zealand on Wednesday approved the medicinal use of psilocybin, a hallucinogenic compound notably found in so-called "magic mushrooms".
Singaporean businesses seek sustainable investment in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 13:09 18/06/2025Singaporean businesses are seeking sustainable and long-term investments in Ho Chi Minh City, aiming not only for economic returns but also contributions to the community and the city’s sustained development, Singapore Consul General Pang Te Cheng said during a meeting with Ho Chi Minh City chairman Nguyen Van Duoc on Tuesday.
Airbus seals VietJet deal as hopes rise at air show for tariff rollback
Economy 13:01 18/06/2025PARIS -- Airbus struck a deal with budget airline VietJet for up to 150 single-aisle jets at the Paris Airshow on Tuesday, where industry hopes for a return to tariff-free trade were given a boost by U.S. Transport Secretary Sean Duffy.
All new Facebook videos to be classified as Reels soon, Meta says
World 12:59 18/06/2025All new videos uploaded on Facebook will soon be classified as Reels, simplifying how users publish visual content, social media giant Meta Platforms said on Tuesday.
18 Vietnamese evacuated from Iran amid heightened Israel-Iran tensions
Vietnam News 14:44 18/06/2025Eighteen Vietnamese citizens in Iran have been evacuated to a third country amid escalating military tensions between Israel and Iran, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to Iran Nguyen Luong Ngoc.
Vietnam football body says no to mass player naturalization amid regional trend
Vietnam News 10:09 18/06/2025The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) said on Tuesday it would not pursue the mass naturalization of foreign players to achieve short-term success, instead focusing on youth development and strengthening the domestic league system as part of a long-term strategy.
Over 100,000 visitors attend Vietnam culture, food festival in Japan
Vietnam News 10:03 18/06/2025The Vietnam Culture and Food Festival showcased the richness of Vietnamese culture and cuisine during its two-day run from June 14 to 15 at Osaka’s Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park, drawing more than 100,000 visitors.
Vietnam dissolves National Financial Supervisory Commission
Vietnam News 19:12 17/06/2025The Vietnamese government has passed a plan to dissolve the National Financial Supervisory Commission.
Singaporean businesses seek sustainable investment in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 13:09 18/06/2025Singaporean businesses are seeking sustainable and long-term investments in Ho Chi Minh City, aiming not only for economic returns but also contributions to the community and the city’s sustained development, Singapore Consul General Pang Te Cheng said during a meeting with Ho Chi Minh City chairman Nguyen Van Duoc on Tuesday.
Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro line serves over 10 million passengers after 6 months of operation
Ho Chi Minh City 17:25 16/06/2025As of June 14, Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line No. 1 in Ho Chi Minh City had recorded over 9.997 million passengers and the number is estimated to have surpassed the 10-million mark to date – just six months after commencing operations.
THACO proposes 150ha ecological park, central square projects in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 17:02 16/06/2025Vietnamese conglomerate Truong Hai Group (THACO) has proposed to the Ho Chi Minh City administration the development of a 150.2-hectare ecological park project and a 27.3-hectare central square and riverside park project in the Thu Thiem New Urban Area.
Nearly 400 counterfeit fashion items seized at Saigon Square
Ho Chi Minh City 16:18 15/06/2025Nearly 400 counterfeit fashion products have been seized at Saigon Square in downtown Ho Chi Minh City as officials are ramping up efforts to crack down on the sale of fake branded goods, according to the Agency for Domestic Market Surveillance and Development under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Slow progress at An Phu Intersection project in Ho Chi Minh City despite 6-month deadline
Ho Chi Minh City 11:56 15/06/2025The An Phu Intersection project in Ho Chi Minh City has only six months left to meet its scheduled completion by the end of 2025, but many components are still progressing slowly, with some areas nearly at a standstill.
