Overnight journey of Mekong Delta patients and the fear of 'missed prescriptions'
In-Depth 22:27 09/11/2026Every night, as darkness falls over the rural hamlets of the Mekong Delta, long-distance buses from Ca Mau, Dong Thap, and Can Tho rumble to life, traveling hundreds of kilometers straight to Ho Chi Minh City, carrying streams of patients seeking medical care. Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper reporters accompanied them on this journey in search of a chance at survival.
Can Vietnam curb students' social media addiction by regulating smartphone use at school?
Education 20:18 09/11/2026Vietnam's plan to regulate smartphone and social media use in schools has sparked debate over whether tighter controls can curb students' social media addiction, with teachers and parents backing restrictions while students and education experts favor digital skills education over outright bans.
Ho Chi Minh City to host 4-day countdown event for 2027 at Nguyen Hue promenade
Ho Chi Minh City 21:05 09/11/2026Ho Chi Minh City will host a four-day countdown event from December 28 to 31 at Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street in Saigon Ward, as part of a series of cultural and entertainment activities marking the transition from 2026 to 2027.
Nearly 900 households flooded in Vietnam's Thanh Hoa
Vietnam News 21:08 09/11/2026Flooding affected 871 households in Nong Cong Commune, Thanh Hoa Province, north-central Vietnam after heavy rain from Sunday night to Monday morning.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Man arrested over $426,000 overseas property scam, central region braces for 700mm torrential rain
Vietnam News 19:00 08/11/2026Central Vietnam braces for torrential rain of over 700mm. Man arrested over US$426,000 overseas property scam. Nha Trang bans beach soccer after stray balls hit tourists. Expprts to West Africa face additional $800 per container surcharge. All in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: US to send largest-ever agricultural trade mission to Vietnam, weak passwords of nearly 1.9 million bank accounts
Vietnam News 19:00 07/11/2026The United States Department of Agriculture announced that it would send its largest-ever agricultural trade mission to Ho Chi Minh City from November 9 to 12. Military engineers in Dak Lak Province safely detonated a 250 kilogram bomb left over from the war. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Response to emergency stockpiling recommendations, Grab to cut fees and refund drivers
Vietnam News 19:00 06/11/2026Vietnamese authorities will assess risks and consider measures to help the public prepare for emergencies without triggering unnecessary anxiety. Grab will cut fees from November 10 and begin refunding VND3.9 billion to affected drivers on Thursday. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Vietnam Airlines announces new rules for passengers flying to US, registered FDI in Vietnam hits 17-year high
Vietnam News 19:00 05/11/2026Vietnam Airlines on Wednesday announced new requirements for passengers traveling to the United States, effective the same day, following updated regulations issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Vietnam attracted US$54.85 billion in registered foreign direct investment in January to October, up 74 percent year on year and the highest level since 2009. And more in our podcast.
Same country, different realities: Which Vietnam are you navigating?
In-Depth 21:39 09/11/2026Previously I wrote about an interesting paradox: Vietnam had ranked fifth among the world's best destinations for expatriates in the 2025 Expat Insider survey, yet many foreigners who enjoyed living here still stumbled at work.
From world stages to home: Vietnam’s acclaimed bamboo circus hits Hanoi with regular shows
In-Depth 21:31 08/11/2026After traveling across 9 countries, performing in 50 cities, and captivating over 100,000 international spectators, Vietnam’s groundbreaking bamboo circus 'Lang Toi' (My Village) has officially returned home.
Ho Chi Minh City sets sights on becoming global city under 100-year master plan
In-Depth 19:24 06/11/2026Ho Chi Minh City is pursuing an ambitious vision to become a smart, modern, and globally competitive metropolis, with its population projected to reach between 18 million and more than 27 million by 2050.
Vietnam has opportunity to strengthen US trade ties amid Washington's post-midterm policy shift: ex-ambassador
In-Depth 22:20 05/11/2026Vietnam has an opportunity to strengthen its position as a strategic and trade partner of the U.S. amid a possible shift in Washington's approach to regional trade partners toward greater differentiation following the U.S. midterm elections, former U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper said.
From gourmet meals to private rooms: How cats live like royalty in Vietnam
In-Depth 16:26 01/11/2026From private air-conditioned rooms and gourmet meals to grooming sessions, some cats in Vietnam are living like royalty, with owners spending thousands of U.S. dollars to keep their beloved pets happy and healthy.
Vietnam’s Mekong Delta seeks to create better-paying, stable jobs to stem worker outflow
In-Depth 14:39 30/10/2026The Mekong Delta in southern Vietnam is looking to create more stable, better-paying jobs, attract manufacturing investment and modernize agriculture to prevent workers from leaving their hometowns in search of better opportunities.
Big-name gyms are closing their doors in Vietnam. What's behind the shake-up?
In-Depth 13:55 30/10/2026From California Fitness's sweeping shutdowns to Core Fitness & Yoga's sudden suspension, major gym chains in Vietnam are struggling to stay afloat. With interest in fitness showing little sign of fading, what is going wrong with the gym business?
Can Vietnam turn its coffee culture into a nightlife magnet?
In-Depth 15:34 27/10/2026From Paris and Rome to Dubai, coffee shops are an integral part of urban nightlife, keeping cities alive after sunset. Vietnam boasts one of the world’s most diverse coffee cultures, yet its potential to fuel a more vibrant nightlife remains largely untapped. Da Lat could hold the key to unlocking that potential.
Party General Secretary and President meets with Japanese parliamentary leaders
Vietnam News 22:30 09/11/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam met with Speaker of Japan's House of Representatives Mori Eisuke and President of the House of Councillors Sekiguchi Masakazu in Tokyo on November 9 afternoon (local time), as part of his official visit to Japan.
Vietnam, Sweden step up cooperation in telecom infrastructure, cybersecurity
Vietnam News 22:04 09/11/2026Vietnam is accelerating institutional reforms, improving its investment and business environment, developing infrastructure and enhancing human resources quality. The Government stands ready to cooperate with leading global corporations investing in sectors of strategic importance to the country's development.
Phu Quoc special zone envisioned as new growth engine
Vietnam News 21:58 09/11/2026For 2026–2030, the Phu Quoc special economic zone will focus on high-value-added services, marine ecotourism and the digital economy. Total investment across society is expected to surpass 195 trillion VND.
Nearly 20% of Vietnamese students report being bullied several times a month: PISA
Education 21:56 09/11/2026Nearly one in five Vietnamese students surveyed said they had been bullied a few times a month, according to the 2025 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), as mental health experts call for psychological support for both children who are bullied and those who bully others.
Da Nang to host Vietnam's 1st International Smartphone Film Festival
Vietnam News 21:52 09/11/2026Da Nang will host Vietnam’s first International Smartphone Film Festival in December, bringing together filmmakers from the country and abroad to showcase films made entirely on smartphones.
Same country, different realities: Which Vietnam are you navigating?
In-Depth 21:39 09/11/2026Previously I wrote about an interesting paradox: Vietnam had ranked fifth among the world's best destinations for expatriates in the 2025 Expat Insider survey, yet many foreigners who enjoyed living here still stumbled at work.
Nearly 700,000 Vietnamese in Japan help boost business opportunities
Vietnam News 20:58 09/11/2026Nearly 700,000 Vietnamese living in Japan are creating business opportunities and strengthening market links between the two countries by generating demand for Vietnamese products and services and helping businesses navigate Japan's language, consumer preferences, and business environment.
Japanese capital inflows into Vietnam set to rise as SSIAM, DCI seek financial partners
Economy 20:10 09/11/2026Japanese capital is expected to flow into Vietnam through expanded investment and business channels, as Vietnam's SSI Asset Management Company (SSIAM) and Japan's Daiwa Corporate Investment (DCI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote investment cooperation and seek to connect Vietnamese businesses with more than 20 regional banks, as well as Japanese credit rating agencies.
Vietnamese female grandmaster wins Southeast Asian blitz chess title
Vietnam News 20:01 09/11/2026Vietnamese female Grandmaster Hoang Thi Bao Tram won the women's gold medal in the blitz event at the ASEAN+ Individual Chess Championship 2026 on Monday, scoring eight points from nine rounds.
Vietnam records over 100,000 premature births annually, prematurity linked to over half of newborn deaths
Vietnam News 19:57 09/11/2026Vietnam records more than 100,000 premature births every year, with preterm birth and low birth weight accounting for over 50 percent of newborn deaths.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Plan to move all international flights from Noi Bai to Gia Binh Airport, exports to West Africa face $800 container surcharge
Vietnam News 19:00 09/11/2026Vietnam is studying a plan to transfer all international flight operations from Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport to Gia Binh Airport in neighboring Bac Ninh Province. Shipping giant Maersk imposed an additional US$800 surcharge per container on shipments from Vietnam to West Africa. And more in our podcast.
Party General Secretary and President meets with Japanese parliamentary leaders
Vietnam News 22:30 09/11/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam met with Speaker of Japan's House of Representatives Mori Eisuke and President of the House of Councillors Sekiguchi Masakazu in Tokyo on November 9 afternoon (local time), as part of his official visit to Japan.
Vietnam, Sweden step up cooperation in telecom infrastructure, cybersecurity
Vietnam News 22:04 09/11/2026Vietnam is accelerating institutional reforms, improving its investment and business environment, developing infrastructure and enhancing human resources quality. The Government stands ready to cooperate with leading global corporations investing in sectors of strategic importance to the country's development.
Phu Quoc special zone envisioned as new growth engine
Vietnam News 21:58 09/11/2026For 2026–2030, the Phu Quoc special economic zone will focus on high-value-added services, marine ecotourism and the digital economy. Total investment across society is expected to surpass 195 trillion VND.
Da Nang to host Vietnam's 1st International Smartphone Film Festival
Vietnam News 21:52 09/11/2026Da Nang will host Vietnam’s first International Smartphone Film Festival in December, bringing together filmmakers from the country and abroad to showcase films made entirely on smartphones.
Nearly 700,000 Vietnamese in Japan help boost business opportunities
Vietnam News 20:58 09/11/2026Nearly 700,000 Vietnamese living in Japan are creating business opportunities and strengthening market links between the two countries by generating demand for Vietnamese products and services and helping businesses navigate Japan's language, consumer preferences, and business environment.
Green Vietnam Festival 2026 shows how used fishing nets are given a second life instead of becoming ocean trash
Ho Chi Minh City 16:39 09/11/2026Made from used fishing nets, EcoNet bags at the Green Vietnam Festival 2026 offer consumers an environmentally friendly alternative while helping generate additional income for local communities.
Ho Chi Minh City’s largest canal project to displace over 6,100 households
Ho Chi Minh City 16:23 09/11/2026More than 6,100 households along the southern bank of Doi Canal in Ho Chi Minh City are set to make way for a VND49 trillion (US$1.92 billion) urban renewal project, the city’s largest-ever canal-side relocation initiative, aimed at transforming the waterfront landscape and improving living conditions for local residents.
14 foreign nationals suspected of running fake stock trading platform in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 13:00 09/11/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City have discovered 14 foreign nationals suspected of operating a fraudulent online stock trading platform in Tan My Ward, where they allegedly lured victims into investing through a sophisticated online scam, authorities confirmed on Sunday.
Int'l experts tout Ho Chi Minh City’s biosphere reserve as potential global model
Ho Chi Minh City 23:45 08/11/2026International experts visiting the Can Gio Biosphere Reserve in Can Gio District, Ho Chi Minh City, on Sunday found that the area holds considerable potential for further development and could serve as a global model for nature conservation and sustainable growth.
Suspected scrap collector invades Ho Chi Minh City expressway, nearly causes disaster with metal bar
Ho Chi Minh City 21:59 08/11/2026In a bizarre and reckless incident on the Ho Chi Minh City-Long Thanh-Dau Giay Expressway, an alleged scrap collector trespassed onto the busy route, yanked a steel bar from an expansion site, and paid zero attention to oncoming traffic, causing a dangerous collision with a passing car.
