Vietnam suspends deployment of workers to Middle East as conflict escalates
Vietnam News 17:06 03/03/2026Vietnam has ordered companies to temporarily suspend sending workers to the Middle East as conflict in the region intensifies, the Department of Overseas Labor Management said.
Hanoi aims for 50% drug-free communes, wards by 2030
Vietnam News 14:55 03/03/2026Hanoi has set an ambitious target of ensuring that 50 percent of its communes and wards are free of drugs by 2030, alongside a commitment to reduce the number of drug users by at least five percent annually.
Vietnam's VinFast unveils 2 ultra-luxury auto models
Economy 17:07 03/03/2026Vietnam’s EV maker VinFast on Tuesday announced the completion of its three strategic automotive brand lines and unveiled two new ultra-luxury models, including the Lac Hong 800S and Lac Hong 900S.
International tourists embrace hands-on river experiences in Phu Quoc
Travel 13:47 03/03/2026Foreign visitors to Phu Quoc Special Zone, an island in An Giang Province, Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, are increasingly seeking immersive activities along the Cua Can River, including traditional fishing and riverside tree planting, in addition to the island’s famed beaches.
Vietnam serves 14mn holiday travelers during Tet
Travel 16:16 23/02/2026The Vietnamese tourism sector welcomed about 14 million visitors during the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, according to newly released figures from the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism.
Highways congested as millions return to Ho Chi Minh City after Tet holiday
Vietnam News 13:30 23/02/2026Millions of people traveling back to Ho Chi Minh City from the Mekong Delta on Sunday, the final day of the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, caused severe congestion on several highways and intersections, especially in Dong Thap Province.
Ho Chi Minh City airport sets 10-year passenger record on 4th day of Tet
Ho Chi Minh City 12:56 21/02/2026Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City handled more than 170,000 passengers on Friday, the fourth day of the Lunar New Year festival, setting a record in over a decade.
Int’l visitors top 51,000 as Vietnam’s Phu Quoc draws strong Lunar New Year arrivals
Travel 19:40 20/02/2026More than 51,000 international visitors traveled to Vietnam’s resort island of Phu Quoc during the ongoing Lunar New Year holiday, accounting for a significant share of the nearly 170,000 arrivals recorded over a five-day period, authorities said.
Degraded collective housing in Hanoi: When concrete fades but memory endures
In-Depth 16:54 02/03/2026As Hanoi evolves, and modern high-rises replace ramshackle apartment blocks, many residents of the city’s tumbledown collective housing estates still find themselves tethered to memories that refuse to fade.
Fragile newborns begin life fighting for every breath at Hanoi hospital
In-Depth 20:23 28/02/2026Inside the intensive care unit at the Pediatric Center of Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi, premature infants, including babies born to mothers living with HIV, fight for survival, as doctors and nurses monitor every breath, heartbeat and fragile sign of life.
Op-ed: Vietnam’s 2045 ambition hinges on building enduring domestic strength
In-Depth 13:39 26/02/2026The year 2045 -- marking the 100th anniversary of the founding of Vietnam -- is steadily becoming a strategic symbol in the nation’s development thinking.
Digital push reshapes daily life in Vietnam, but cyber risks mount
In-Depth 17:03 24/02/2026Vietnam’s rapid digital transformation has changed how people work, pay, and access services as government platforms and tech firms scale adoption nationwide, while a surge in cyberattacks highlights mounting security challenges.
Vietnamese American cooks his way home
In-Depth 17:11 22/02/2026In the ancient town of Hoi An in central Vietnam, where the old lanes carry both memory and movement, there is a restaurant chain popular with international visitors, known to many as Mango. It is not the kind of place that tries too hard to stand out, yet it stays with people.
New standing and a $37.2bn thrust for Vietnam
In-Depth 16:25 22/02/2026The recent working visit of Party General Secretary To Lam to the United States was more than a series of diplomatic engagements between nations sharing an interest in global peace. It marked a pivotal high-level encounter between two comprehensive strategic partners at a decisive historical juncture.
Vietnamese UAV ingenuity lights up the skies
In-Depth 14:00 22/02/2026When historic floods swept through several northern provinces such as Thai Nguyen in early October 2025, cutting off many communes and bringing rescue vehicles to a halt, made-in-Vietnam unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) played a vital role in supporting flood-hit residents.
Vietnam’s Mekong Delta int’l airport still awaits a global air link
In-Depth 16:46 21/02/2026Can Tho International Airport, the first and oldest international airport in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, operated no international flights in 2025.
Vietnam police indict captain for organizing unlawful exit of crew members
Vietnam News 18:31 03/03/2026Police in Dak Lak Province, located in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, have initiated criminal proceedings against a fishing boat captain accused of organizing the illegal exit of four crew members by steering them aboard his vessel into Philippine waters to conduct unauthorized fishing, where it was later detained by local authorities.
Vietnam to observe nearly 1 hour of ‘blood moon’ tonight
Vietnam Life 16:53 03/03/2026People across Vietnam will have the chance to watch a rare total lunar eclipse, widely known as a ‘blood moon,’ for just over 58 minutes on Tuesday evening, as the country lies within a favorable viewing zone for the celestial event.
Middle East airlines cancel more Vietnam flights amid airspace closures
Vietnam News 15:44 03/03/2026Several Middle Eastern airlines canceled flights between Vietnam and the region on Monday and Tuesday as conflict led to airspace closures and restrictions across parts of the Middle East, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) said.
Stricter screenings halve Japan driver's license conversion pass rates
World 15:43 03/03/2026TOKYO -- The pass rates for tests required to convert driver's licenses issued abroad to Japanese ones fell by more than half following the introduction of stricter screenings last October, the National Police Agency said Monday.
El Nino may return in 2026 and make planet even hotter
World 15:34 03/03/2026PARIS, France -- The warming El Nino weather phenomenon could form later this year, potentially pushing global temperatures to record heights.
Japan eyes Pacific island for nuclear waste disposal site
World 15:34 03/03/2026TOKYO -- The Japanese government is considering Minamitorishima, a remote Tokyo island in the Pacific, as a possible site for the final disposal of highly radioactive waste from nuclear power plants, it was learned Tuesday.
Japan govt may compile extra budget if Iran conflict continues
World 15:34 03/03/2026TOKYO -- Japan may compile a supplementary budget for fiscal 2026 if the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran continues for a prolonged period, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Tuesday.
Global oil, gas shipping costs surge as Iran vows to close Strait of Hormuz
World 14:46 03/03/2026SINGAPORE - Global oil and gas shipping rates soared, with supertanker costs in the Middle East hitting all-time highs, as the U.S.-Iran conflict intensified after Tehran targeted ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to shipping data and industry sources on Tuesday.
Vietnamese Embassy in Israel activates 24-hour citizen protection mechanism
Vietnam News 13:59 03/03/2026Vietnam has stepped up efforts to protect its citizens in Israel around the clock as the Middle East conflict continues to unfold, with all Vietnamese nationals in Israel and across Gulf countries reported safe, according to Vietnam's diplomatic missions.
13 foreign nationals caught illegally gambling in Nha Trang hotel basement
Vietnam News 13:31 03/03/2026Police in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam caught 13 foreign nationals gambling illegally in a hotel basement in Nha Trang late on Sunday, seizing US$3,500 in cash and documents related to the operation.
4 tonnes of untraceable food seized in north-central Vietnam
Vietnam News 13:28 03/03/2026Police in Thanh Hoa Province, north-central Vietnam have teamed up with relevant forces to discover and seize some four metric tons of food products of unknown origin in a crackdown on unsafe food trading in the province.
Vietnam police indict captain for organizing unlawful exit of crew members
Vietnam News 18:31 03/03/2026Police in Dak Lak Province, located in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, have initiated criminal proceedings against a fishing boat captain accused of organizing the illegal exit of four crew members by steering them aboard his vessel into Philippine waters to conduct unauthorized fishing, where it was later detained by local authorities.
Middle East airlines cancel more Vietnam flights amid airspace closures
Vietnam News 15:44 03/03/2026Several Middle Eastern airlines canceled flights between Vietnam and the region on Monday and Tuesday as conflict led to airspace closures and restrictions across parts of the Middle East, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) said.
Vietnamese Embassy in Israel activates 24-hour citizen protection mechanism
Vietnam News 13:59 03/03/2026Vietnam has stepped up efforts to protect its citizens in Israel around the clock as the Middle East conflict continues to unfold, with all Vietnamese nationals in Israel and across Gulf countries reported safe, according to Vietnam's diplomatic missions.
13 foreign nationals caught illegally gambling in Nha Trang hotel basement
Vietnam News 13:31 03/03/2026Police in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam caught 13 foreign nationals gambling illegally in a hotel basement in Nha Trang late on Sunday, seizing US$3,500 in cash and documents related to the operation.
4 tonnes of untraceable food seized in north-central Vietnam
Vietnam News 13:28 03/03/2026Police in Thanh Hoa Province, north-central Vietnam have teamed up with relevant forces to discover and seize some four metric tons of food products of unknown origin in a crackdown on unsafe food trading in the province.
Vietcombank chairman nominated as National Assembly candidate in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 11:13 03/03/2026Nguyen Thanh Tung, chairman of the board of directors of state-run Vietcombank, has been nominated as a candidate for the 16th National Assembly in Ho Chi Minh City.
Charity clinic at Ho Chi Minh City church offers lifeline to needy patients
Ho Chi Minh City 17:46 02/03/2026Tucked inside the grounds of Dong Tien Church in Hoa Hung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, a modest charity clinic has quietly become a lifeline for residents struggling with illness and poverty.
Rabies vaccinations surge fivefold in Ho Chi Minh City after Tet
Ho Chi Minh City 17:43 02/03/2026Rabies vaccinations at the Pasteur Institute in Ho Chi Minh City have surged four to five times compared to normal days during and after the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, according to medical staff.
Ho Chi Minh City police to fine 111 motorcyclists for illegal railway crossing
Ho Chi Minh City 16:34 02/03/2026Traffic police in Ho Chi Minh City said on Monday they had recorded 111 motorcyclists illegally crossing a prohibited railway section on Pham Van Dong Boulevard and would issue fines based on camera footage.
Ho Chi Minh City leader moves to scale back public events on Le Loi Boulevard
Ho Chi Minh City 13:15 01/03/2026Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Van Duoc has called for a sharp reduction, or potentially a complete suspension, of events on Le Loi Boulevard, citing concerns over traffic congestion and noise pollution in the city’s downtown area.
