Where to watch fireworks across Vietnam this National Day vacation
Vietnam News 11:07 01/09/2026From north to south, cities across Vietnam will light up the night sky with fireworks on September 2, the country’s 81st National Day. Here is where to catch the celebrations.
Vietnam's Nha Trang Bay draws tourists with coral reef diving, freediving during National Day holiday
Travel 21:45 31/08/2026Nha Trang Bay in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, has attracted large numbers of visitors over the past few days during the five-day National Day holiday that began last Saturday, with experiences ranging from diving to see a coral nursery and freediving to planting corals by hand, according to a local tourism company.
Vietnam’s Mekong Delta tourism seeks ways to break from the sameness and draw tourists back
Travel 20:41 31/08/2026Representatives of major tourism companies have offered ideas to make tourism in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta less repetitive and give visitors more reasons to return.
River life, garden treats, chocolate making in Vietnam's Can Tho charm local, int'l visitors
Vietnam News 20:18 31/08/2026A two-day, one-night trip to Can Tho City in Vietnam's Mekong Delta offers travelers a chance to slow down amid lush gardens and waterways, from watching the Cai Rang floating market to making handmade chocolate and experiencing the laid-back lifestyle of locals on Son Islet, according to the Can Tho Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: International content creators surprised by Vietnam's diversity, banning smoking while riding
Vietnam News 19:00 30/08/2026An eight-day journey across Vietnam left 127 international content creators from 17 countries with a different perspective on the country. A new opinion piece argues Vietnam should ban smoking while riding to protect others from second-hand smoke. A climate researcher warned Vietnam's mountainous terrain leaves it vulnerable to flash floods like the one that hit Nepal. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Ho Chi Minh City inaugurates four major projects, Vietnam to promote Fine Robusta coffee in South Korea
Vietnam News 19:00 29/08/2026Ho Chi Minh City inaugurates four major infrastructure projects to mark Vietnam's National Day; local entities sign an MoU to promote Fine Robusta coffee in South Korea; and Tan Son Nhat Airport opens a new T2–T1 connector to ease holiday traffic. All this and more in today's episode.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Vietnam eyes more favorable entry-exit policies for tourists, Da Nang airport gets $380mn expansion
Vietnam News 19:00 28/08/2026Vietnam will study more favorable entry and exit policies for international tourists, aiming to welcome 70 million foreign visitors by 2045. Da Nang International Airport's T1 terminal will undergo a US$380 million expansion to raise capacity to 14 million passengers a year. Vietnam's national football team gained two more naturalized players ahead of the 2026-27 season. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Vietnam retain ASEAN Cup title, Ho Chi Minh City targets life expectancy of 77
Vietnam News 19:00 27/08/2026Vietnam head coach Kim Sang Sik made history as the national team retained their ASEAN Cup title with a 4-2 aggregate win over Thailand. Ho Chi Minh City set a goal of raising residents' average life expectancy to 77 by 2030 under a new healthcare plan. Singer and actress Chi Pu was nominated for TC Candler's 100 most beautiful faces list. And more in our podcast.
How Vietnam's naturalized heroes found their hearts in golden glory
In-Depth 08:17 30/08/2026Following Vietnam's ASEAN Cup defense against Thailand this month, debates resurfaced over the team's naturalized talent. Yet for the whole tournament, there were no ‘foreigners’ -- only eleven men fighting under the red flag as true Vietnamese sons, whose journey home was paved by quiet sacrifice and deep personal devotion.
The homeschooling debate: school is more than a classroom
In-Depth 11:39 26/08/2026The recent discussion around homeschooling in Vietnam deserves to be considered as more than a question of where children study. It is a question of what we believe education is for.
In Vietnam, who protects the reputation of genuine local specialties?
In-Depth 14:43 25/08/2026To many consumers in Vietnam, a package of dried buffalo meat marketed as a "Northwestern Vietnam specialty" can make them imagine much more than the food inside.
Beyond master plan: Building Ho Chi Minh City’s urban operating system for next century
In-Depth 15:17 24/08/2026A century is far too long for any blueprint to accurately predict. The real question for Ho Chi Minh City is not what the city will look like in 2125, but how it can function and adapt to unprecedented changes.
Vietnam’s carbon market takes shape, but real test lies beyond trading
In-Depth 17:22 21/08/2026Vietnam’s emerging carbon market could reshape how businesses invest and cut emissions. Its real test, however, will be whether it drives genuine decarbonization rather than mere compliance.
Special report: Why Vietnam is winning over foreign retirees
In-Depth 11:53 21/08/2026Vietnam is emerging as an increasingly attractive retirement destination for foreigners, particularly Americans, thanks to its relatively low cost of living, friendly communities, rich food and culture, and natural beauty.
Explainer: Why do Vietnam’s Mekong Delta residents look forward to a timely flood season?
In-Depth 21:51 19/08/2026The annual flood season is an important part of life in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, but the natural cycle of rising waters has changed in recent years, with floods tending to arrive later and reach lower levels.
The regional pitch: How football shaped modern Southeast Asian identity
In-Depth 15:45 19/08/2026Speaking to reporters on Tuesday following Singapore’s 2-1 second-leg victory over Thailand, which resulted in a 4-3 aggregate defeat in the ASEAN Championship semifinals, Lions head coach Gavin Lee shared a sentiment that resonated across the tournament.
No fairytale ending, but Messi leaves defining legacy for Argentina
World 10:29 01/09/2026Lionel Messi brought down the curtain on his extraordinary international career on Monday, announcing his retirement soon after inspiring Argentina to within one victory of a second successive World Cup triumph.
Conservationists, fishermen dive to remove ‘ghost nets’ off central Vietnam island
Vietnam Life 19:35 31/08/2026Twice a year, a small boat carries divers equipped with air tanks, ropes and specialized gear from Con Co Island in Quang Tri Province to the surrounding protected waters, where they dive to the seabed to remove abandoned fishing nets and free marine animals from the deadly traps.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Free metro rides for Vietnam’s National Day, Toyota invests $283 million in electrified vehicles
Vietnam News 19:00 31/08/2026Ho Chi Minh City's Metro Line 1 will offer free rides and extended hours on September 2 to mark Vietnam's 81st National Day. Toyota Motor Vietnam has received approval for a US$283 million project to expand production, including electrified vehicles. Nha Trang saw crowds surge during the holiday. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam’s Da Nang museum housing 12 national treasures opens free on National Day
Travel 16:35 31/08/2026Several major museums in Da Nang will offer free admission on September 2 for Vietnam’s National Day, including the city’s Cham Sculpture Museum, home to 12 national treasures.
Miss World 2026: Who are the frontrunners for the crown?
Vietnam News 15:19 31/08/2026As the Miss World 2026 final approaches, several contestants are emerging as frontrunners after strong performances in preliminary events and high placements in international beauty pageant rankings.
Rescuers battle floods and debris as Himalayan disaster death toll nears 800
World 15:12 31/08/2026Rescuers in Nepal and China raced on Sunday to find thousands of people missing after a glacier collapse unleashed a catastrophic mudslide across the Himalayas, as they faced challenging weather conditions and rising water levels.
6 quakes hit Vietnam’s Quang Ngai in 1 morning
Vietnam News 14:32 31/08/2026Six consecutive earthquakes struck Mang But Commune in central Vietnam’s Quang Ngai Province early Monday, with the strongest measuring magnitude 4.0, according to the Institute of Earth Sciences.
Japan to give schools more discretion over class hours
World 14:31 31/08/2026The Japanese education ministry plans to give elementary and junior high schools more discretion to determine class hours as part of an overhaul of the country's school curriculum guidelines, it was learned Monday.
FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026: Vietnam could get major boost from 3 new overseas-based players
Vietnam News 14:30 31/08/2026Vietnam could become even more formidable at the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 if head coach Kim Sang Sik adds three newly eligible overseas Vietnamese players to the squad that lifted the ASEAN Cup trophy earlier this month.
Nepal buries dead as rescuers seek thousands missing
World 13:56 31/08/2026Nepal was burying on Monday some of the hundreds of bodies retrieved after a deadly, tsunami-like flood crashed through the Himalayan region, sweeping away villages and leaving thousands still missing.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Free metro rides for Vietnam’s National Day, Toyota invests $283 million in electrified vehicles
Vietnam News 19:00 31/08/2026Ho Chi Minh City's Metro Line 1 will offer free rides and extended hours on September 2 to mark Vietnam's 81st National Day. Toyota Motor Vietnam has received approval for a US$283 million project to expand production, including electrified vehicles. Nha Trang saw crowds surge during the holiday. And more in our podcast.
Miss World 2026: Who are the frontrunners for the crown?
Vietnam News 15:19 31/08/2026As the Miss World 2026 final approaches, several contestants are emerging as frontrunners after strong performances in preliminary events and high placements in international beauty pageant rankings.
6 quakes hit Vietnam’s Quang Ngai in 1 morning
Vietnam News 14:32 31/08/2026Six consecutive earthquakes struck Mang But Commune in central Vietnam’s Quang Ngai Province early Monday, with the strongest measuring magnitude 4.0, according to the Institute of Earth Sciences.
FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026: Vietnam could get major boost from 3 new overseas-based players
Vietnam News 14:30 31/08/2026Vietnam could become even more formidable at the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 if head coach Kim Sang Sik adds three newly eligible overseas Vietnamese players to the squad that lifted the ASEAN Cup trophy earlier this month.
Free rides, extended hours on Ho Chi Minh City's Metro Line 1 for National Day
Ho Chi Minh City 13:36 31/08/2026Metro Line 1, connecting Ben Thanh and Suoi Tien, in Ho Chi Minh City will increase train frequency, extend operating hours and offer free rides to all passengers on September 2 to mark Vietnam’s 81st National Day anniversary.
Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat airport stays smooth despite sharp rise in National Day holiday travel
Ho Chi Minh City 07:34 31/08/2026Passenger traffic is surging during Vietnam’s National Day holiday, but airport procedures and airfares have remained relatively manageable at Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport in the first days of the period.
Police hand over 3 South Koreans wanted by Interpol at Ho Chi Minh City airport
Ho Chi Minh City 14:53 30/08/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City, in coordination with the Office of the Investigation Police Agency under the Ministry of Public Security, have arrested and handed over three South Korean nationals wanted by the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) to South Korean authorities at Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Ho Chi Minh City turns streets, bus stops into 'mini gardens'
Ho Chi Minh City 22:06 29/08/2026Ho Chi Minh City is transforming major gateway roads and bus stops with multilayered greenery, flowers and landscaped public spaces to create a greener, more nature-friendly urban environment ahead of the country's National Day (September 2), according to the municipal Department of Construction.
Heading out of Ho Chi Minh City? Expect heavy traffic as holiday exodus clogs eastern gateway
Ho Chi Minh City 14:15 29/08/2026Foreign residents and travelers planning to leave Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday should allow extra travel time, as severe congestion has built up along the city’s eastern gateway on the first day of the National Day holiday.
