In the age of selfies, Ho Chi Minh City’s aging street photographers still wait to frame your memories
Ho Chi Minh City 22:40 15/11/2026Surrounded by tourists armed with flagship smartphones outside Saigon’s iconic landmarks, a handful of elderly street photographers refuse to fade away -- offering not just a professional eye and a warm smile, but a tangible printed memory you can hold in your hands.
Vietnam - A bridge between the Francophone community and ASEAN: French Consul General
In-Depth 22:35 15/11/2026As a member of both ASEAN and the Francophonie, Vietnam is well positioned to promote exchanges between the two communities, Etienne Ranaivoson, French Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, told Tuoi Tre as the Francophonie Summit is taking place in Phnom Penh on November 15 and 16.
'Vietnamese and Japanese people are a great match': Kanagawa governor
Vietnam News 20:37 15/11/2026Governor Yuji Kuroiwa of Japan’s Kanagawa Prefecture believes Vietnamese and Japanese people are a great match, drawing on more than a decade of personal engagement with Vietnam, as the prefecture seeks to strengthen its deep-rooted relationship and multifaceted cooperation with the country.
Long-awaited dream comes true for 12 worker couples at mass wedding in central Vietnam
Vietnam News 21:24 15/11/2026The Nghe An Province Labor Federation in central Vietnam organized a mass wedding on Sunday for 12 worker couples from disadvantaged backgrounds, covering all wedding expenses and presenting each couple with gold wedding rings, essential household items and a honeymoon trip.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Pop singer places third at Eurovision Asia, artists probed over YouTube gang movie
Vietnam News 19:00 15/11/2026Years-old YouTube film lands local artists in criminal investigation. Air traffic authorities reviews technical infrastructure after U.S. nationwide flight grounding. Vietnam finishes third in first-ever Eurovision Song Contest Asia. 247 Russian visitors arrive on inaugural Moscow-Phu Quoc direct flight. All in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Man killed in UXO explosion, hundreds mobilized to search for missing Kuwaiti
Vietnam News 19:00 13/11/2026A man was found dead following a loud explosion at his home in Da Nang City, and authorities seized four metal objects suspected to be 105 millimeter warheads left over from wartime. Authorities in Sa Pa have mobilized around 250 people to search for a Kuwaiti tourist who has been missing since November 7. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: 5 more Ho Chi Minh City housing projects cleared for foreign ownership, TikToker honored for reimagining traditional markets
Vietnam News 19:00 12/11/2026Ho Chi Minh City has approved five additional commercial housing projects for foreign ownership, bringing the total to nearly 170. A TikToker with 4.7 million followers was honored for reimagining Vietnam’s traditional markets for the digital generation. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Phu Quoc tightens vehicle rentals after tourist crashes; smartphone ban proposed for under-16s
Vietnam News 19:00 11/11/2026Authorities on Phu Quoc Island are tightening controls on self-drive vehicle rentals after four traffic accidents involving foreign nationals this year. A National Assembly deputy has proposed studying a smartphone ban for children under 16. And more in our podcast.
Are foreigners treated differently when it comes to prices in Vietnam?
In-Depth 15:11 14/11/2026Some foreigners in Vietnam said they have been quoted higher prices than locals for the same goods and services, while others believe the difference is understandable or simply part of everyday bargaining.
Vietnam’s top leader’s Japan visit marks historic turning point in bilateral ties: former ambassador
In-Depth 22:07 12/11/2026Former Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Cuong, who served as Vietnam’s ambassador to Japan from 2015 to 2018, has described General Secretary and State President To Lam’s visit to Japan as a historic turning point, ushering bilateral relations into an entirely new phase.
Flexible jobs, fragile livelihoods: Vietnam's ride-hailing drivers face a dilemma
In-Depth 09:44 12/11/2026Platform economy offers ride-hailing drivers flexible earning opportunities, but as more workers rely on these jobs for a living, unstable incomes and limited social protection raise concerns about their long-term financial security.
Ho Chi Minh City's 100-year master plan: Tourism must be part of urban restructuring
In-Depth 19:10 10/11/2026Ho Chi Minh City's master plan for 2025-50, with a 100-year vision, is not merely about expanding urban space. It also calls for restructuring the city's growth model and pursuing sustainable development.
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.
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 ready to partner with Francophone countries in AI, digital technology: Top leader
Vietnam News 21:55 15/11/2026Vietnam stands ready to work with Francophone countries and partners in promising fields such as AI, digital technology, the semiconductor industry and green transformation, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam said at the 2026 Francophone Business and Innovation Forum (FrancoTech 2026) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on November 15 as part of the 20th Francophonie Summit.
Japan defense ministry to release AI guidelines at end-Nov
World 21:04 15/11/2026Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Sunday unveiled plans to release guidelines for the defense-related use of artificial intelligence at the end of this month.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Pop singer places third at Eurovision Asia, artists probed over YouTube gang movie
Vietnam News 19:00 15/11/2026Years-old YouTube film lands local artists in criminal investigation. Air traffic authorities reviews technical infrastructure after U.S. nationwide flight grounding. Vietnam finishes third in first-ever Eurovision Song Contest Asia. 247 Russian visitors arrive on inaugural Moscow-Phu Quoc direct flight. All in our podcast.
Party General Secretary, President To Lam meets with foreign leaders on 20th Francophonie Summit sidelines
Vietnam News 18:14 15/11/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam held meetings with leaders of Romania, Senegal, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Switzerland on November 15 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on the sidelines of the 20th Francophonie Summit.
Chilean President arrives in Hanoi for official visit to Vietnam
Vietnam News 18:04 15/11/2026President of the Republic of Chile José Antonio Kast and his wife, María Pia Adriasola de Kast, arrived in Hanoi on Sunday, beginning an official visit to Vietnam from November 15 to 17 at the invitation of Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and his wife Ngo Phuong Ly.
Japan to consider promoting use of unnecessary inherited land
World 18:02 15/11/2026Japan's Justice Ministry is set to start full-scale discussions on a review of a system in which the state takes over inherited land plots under certain conditions, in order to promote transactions of such land.
Vietnam expels 5 Chinese suspected of involvement in online scams
Vietnam News 16:38 15/11/2026Authorities in the northern port city of Hai Phong have dismantled a suspected online fraud operation involving foreign nationals, expelling five Chinese citizens from Vietnam.
Years-old YouTube film lands Vietnamese artists in criminal investigation
Vietnam News 16:15 15/11/2026Although action music film ‘Huy Ben Xe’ was uploaded to YouTube several years ago, those involved in its production and performance, including well-known artists Hoang Meo, Tan Bo, and Duong Chan Huy, are still facing criminal proceedings under Vietnamese law.
Da Nang takes local cuisine onto digital map
Travel 16:13 15/11/2026Cuisine is a major attraction for visitors to Da Nang, with traditional dishes offering not only distinctive flavours but also rich stories that reflect the region's culture, people, and heritage. The city is now developing a digital culinary ecosystem through e-commerce platforms and online services, creating new opportunities to showcase local cuisine, boost tourism, and support the local economy.
Vietnam’s digital economy gains momentum with AI adoption
Economy 16:12 15/11/2026Vietnam’s digital economy is expanding beyond high-tech manufacturing into banking, other economic sectors and the public sector.
Vietnam’s achievements bring opportunities for Cambodia: Cambodian leader
Vietnam News 14:35 15/11/2026Congratulating Vietnam on its significant achievements, President of the Cambodian People’s Party and President of the Senate Hun Sen emphasized that Vietnam’s successes also represent achievements and development opportunities for Cambodia, the Cambodian leader said during a meeting with Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on Saturday.
Vietnam ready to partner with Francophone countries in AI, digital technology: Top leader
Vietnam News 21:55 15/11/2026Vietnam stands ready to work with Francophone countries and partners in promising fields such as AI, digital technology, the semiconductor industry and green transformation, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam said at the 2026 Francophone Business and Innovation Forum (FrancoTech 2026) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on November 15 as part of the 20th Francophonie Summit.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Pop singer places third at Eurovision Asia, artists probed over YouTube gang movie
Vietnam News 19:00 15/11/2026Years-old YouTube film lands local artists in criminal investigation. Air traffic authorities reviews technical infrastructure after U.S. nationwide flight grounding. Vietnam finishes third in first-ever Eurovision Song Contest Asia. 247 Russian visitors arrive on inaugural Moscow-Phu Quoc direct flight. All in our podcast.
Party General Secretary, President To Lam meets with foreign leaders on 20th Francophonie Summit sidelines
Vietnam News 18:14 15/11/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam held meetings with leaders of Romania, Senegal, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Switzerland on November 15 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on the sidelines of the 20th Francophonie Summit.
Chilean President arrives in Hanoi for official visit to Vietnam
Vietnam News 18:04 15/11/2026President of the Republic of Chile José Antonio Kast and his wife, María Pia Adriasola de Kast, arrived in Hanoi on Sunday, beginning an official visit to Vietnam from November 15 to 17 at the invitation of Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and his wife Ngo Phuong Ly.
Vietnam expels 5 Chinese suspected of involvement in online scams
Vietnam News 16:38 15/11/2026Authorities in the northern port city of Hai Phong have dismantled a suspected online fraud operation involving foreign nationals, expelling five Chinese citizens from Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh City opens door to two-way partnerships with content creators
Ho Chi Minh City 22:06 14/11/2026Ho Chi Minh City is encouraging content creators and digital media companies not only to help promote culture and tourism but also to propose projects and ideas directly to the city, creating a two-way partnership to develop commercially valuable cultural products.
Ho Chi Minh City to offer students free English, AI, STEM classes and school meals
Ho Chi Minh City 15:53 14/11/2026Students at public schools and educational institutions in Ho Chi Minh City are expected to receive free instruction in subjects including English, STEM, artificial intelligence, life skills, arts and sports, as well as free lunch meals.
Ho Chi Minh City seeks to turn concerts into tourism products to keep visitors longer
Ho Chi Minh City 13:25 14/11/2026Ho Chi Minh City aims to turn the appeal of concerts and festivals into tourism products by linking live performances with sightseeing, food, shopping and entertainment to extend visitors' stays and increase their spending.
2 dead, 12 injured as suspected gas explosion collapses 2 houses in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 20:05 13/11/2026Two people died and 12 others were injured after a suspected gas explosion caused two adjoining houses to collapse in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday, with one victim suffering burns over 90 percent of his body.
Dutch ambassador impressed by Ho Chi Minh City’s identity, rapid development
Ho Chi Minh City 14:35 13/11/2026Ho Chi Minh City has consistently impressed Dutch Ambassador to Vietnam Remco van Wijngaarden with its distinctive cultural identity and rapid development, heard a meeting on Thursday afternoon between Ho Chi Minh City vice-chairman Nguyen Manh Cuong and the newly-appointed ambassador.
