Vietnam seeks to attract more US capital to stock market
Economy 10:40 29/08/2026Vietnam is seeking to strengthen its connections with international investors as the country advances efforts to improve its stock market, with State Securities Commission (SSC) chairwoman Vu Thi Chan Phuong holding meetings with executives from S&P Dow Jones Indices and Nasdaq in New York.
Da Nang authorities identify 7 types of foreign-language signs violating rules
Travel 07:20 29/08/2026Local authorities in An Hai Ward, Da Nang City, central Vietnam, are stepping up efforts to address the use of foreign languages and scripts on business signs and advertising billboards in violation of regulations, with seven categories identified for inspection and enforcement.
Vietnam’s national airline looks to lighter flights to cut fuel use, emissions
Economy 07:23 29/08/2026From loading only the water needed onboard to using lighter cargo containers, Vietnam Airlines is exploring how small weight reductions can help cut fuel use and emissions.
Renovated Ho Chi Minh Museum to be inaugurated alongside major projects
Ho Chi Minh City 07:50 29/08/2026Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday will inaugurate the renovated Ho Chi Minh Museum as part of a series of projects marking the 81st anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day.
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.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Vietnam’s football team eyes first home win over Thailand in 20 years, actress admits drug use
Vietnam News 19:00 26/08/2026Vietnam's national football team looks to end a 20-year winless streak against Thailand at My Dinh Stadium in the second leg of the ASEAN Cup final. Actress and Meritorious Artist Kieu Thanh has admitted to using synthetic drugs after being detained on narcotics charges. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: International school closure disrupts Ho Chi Minh City students, city drafts criteria for smart, green, boutique hotels
Vietnam News 19:00 25/08/2026Hoa Hung Ward authorities called an emergency meeting after an international school in Ho Chi Minh City abruptly closed on the first day of the new school year. Police in Ho Chi Minh City questioned a young man after he was filmed catching pigeons near Lam Son Square. And more in our podcast.
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.
Why Vietnam's flashiest TikTok influencers are falling to the taxman
In-Depth 12:48 19/08/2026In the traditional world of organized crime, the golden rule is simple: stay in the shadows. But in the neon-lit era of Vietnamese social media, a new breed of 'celebrity' has turned that logic on its head.
Vietnamese citizen missing in Nepal disaster
Vietnam News 10:54 29/08/2026A Vietnamese citizen is among those missing following flash floods and landslides that struck northern Nepal, in an area bordering Tibet, China, on August 26, according to a notice from the Nepal Tourism Board.
Nepal needs help in technical areas, not search and rescue, foreign minister says
World 10:25 29/08/2026Nepal needs foreign help in specialised and technical areas in which it does not have expertise in the aftermath of the devastating flood that hit its Himalayan border with China this week, but not in search and rescue, its foreign minister told Reuters.
Nearly 3,500 join major fire drill at factory in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 22:11 28/08/2026Nearly 3,500 people and around 100 specialized firefighting vehicles took part in a city-level fire prevention and rescue drill at a large sofa factory of a company in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday, according to the municipal Department of Public Security.
Ho Chi Minh City proposes up to $32,600 monthly salary for International Financial Center CEO
Ho Chi Minh City 21:49 28/08/2026The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has proposed a draft resolution governing salaries, benefits and bonuses for personnel working at the executive agency of the Vietnam International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC - HCMC), with the CEO position expected to earn up to US$32,600 monthly.
32 rescued after squid-fishing vessel sinks off Vietnam, search continues for 18 missing
Vietnam News 21:23 28/08/2026Rescuers have saved 32 of 50 people aboard a squid-fishing vessel from Da Nang, central Vietnam, that sank at sea, while a search is underway for the remaining 18, local authorities said on Friday.
Vietnam’s ASEAN Cup 2026 title built on more than naturalized talent
Vietnam News 20:40 28/08/2026Vietnam fielded three Brazil-born naturalized attackers at the ASEAN Cup 2026, but the defending champions’ success was also built on standout performances from their homegrown core.
QTSC in Ho Chi Minh City digitizes nearly 1,800 trees for smart management
Ho Chi Minh City 20:22 28/08/2026Quang Trung Software City (QTSC) in Ho Chi Minh City has digitized nearly 1,800 trees on a geographic information system (GIS) map to improve management and monitoring, with plans to test sensors, artificial intelligence (AI) and AI of Things (AIoT) technologies and potentially propose the model for wider use across the city.
Hanoi to offer free admission to 17 tourist attractions, historic sites on National Day
Travel 20:21 28/08/2026Hanoi will offer free admission to a range of tourist attractions, historical sites, and cultural venues on September 2 to mark Vietnam’s 81st National Day.
PayPal shares tumble on report Advent-Stripe consortium drops buyout bid
World 19:44 28/08/2026PayPal shares slumped 13% in premarket trading on Friday, after Bloomberg News reported that a consortium of buyout firm Advent International and payment processor Stripe had abandoned its pursuit of the fintech pioneer.
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.
Vietnamese citizen missing in Nepal disaster
Vietnam News 10:54 29/08/2026A Vietnamese citizen is among those missing following flash floods and landslides that struck northern Nepal, in an area bordering Tibet, China, on August 26, according to a notice from the Nepal Tourism Board.
32 rescued after squid-fishing vessel sinks off Vietnam, search continues for 18 missing
Vietnam News 21:23 28/08/2026Rescuers have saved 32 of 50 people aboard a squid-fishing vessel from Da Nang, central Vietnam, that sank at sea, while a search is underway for the remaining 18, local authorities said on Friday.
Vietnam’s ASEAN Cup 2026 title built on more than naturalized talent
Vietnam News 20:40 28/08/2026Vietnam fielded three Brazil-born naturalized attackers at the ASEAN Cup 2026, but the defending champions’ success was also built on standout performances from their homegrown core.
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.
Nearly 3,500 join major fire drill at factory in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 22:11 28/08/2026Nearly 3,500 people and around 100 specialized firefighting vehicles took part in a city-level fire prevention and rescue drill at a large sofa factory of a company in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday, according to the municipal Department of Public Security.
Ho Chi Minh City proposes up to $32,600 monthly salary for International Financial Center CEO
Ho Chi Minh City 21:49 28/08/2026The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has proposed a draft resolution governing salaries, benefits and bonuses for personnel working at the executive agency of the Vietnam International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC - HCMC), with the CEO position expected to earn up to US$32,600 monthly.
QTSC in Ho Chi Minh City digitizes nearly 1,800 trees for smart management
Ho Chi Minh City 20:22 28/08/2026Quang Trung Software City (QTSC) in Ho Chi Minh City has digitized nearly 1,800 trees on a geographic information system (GIS) map to improve management and monitoring, with plans to test sensors, artificial intelligence (AI) and AI of Things (AIoT) technologies and potentially propose the model for wider use across the city.
Ho Chi Minh City needs TOD to make metro work, ease traffic congestion
Ho Chi Minh City 18:21 28/08/2026Ho Chi Minh City needs to effectively implement transit-oriented development (TOD) alongside its expanding metro network to ensure the mass transit system attracts passengers and helps ease road congestion, urban experts said at a seminar on Friday.
Ho Chi Minh City rolls out all-in-one public transport card
Ho Chi Minh City 16:50 28/08/2026Ho Chi Minh City is launching a compact public transport card that integrates passengers’ personal information and can be used across multiple modes of public transportation, including buses, the metro and public bicycles.
