Vietnam needs tens thousands of green energy workers, but training falls short
Vietnam News 20:47 19/10/2026Vietnam's renewable energy sector is projected to need tens of thousands of workers by 2030, but training institutions lack practical equipment and lecturers have limited opportunities to gain experience in large-scale projects, according to industry experts.
In Vietnam, revealing fetal gender is illegal except in these cases
Vietnam News 20:32 19/10/2026In Vietnam, disclosing fetal gender is a violation of the law unless it falls within the list of diseases for which such disclosure is permitted to support diagnosis and treatment, as prescribed by the Ministry of Health.
Powerlifter Le Van Cong wins Vietnam's first medal at 2026 Asian Para Games
Vietnam News 19:15 19/10/2026Vietnamese powerlifter Le Van Cong won silver in the men's 49-kilogram category at the fifth Asian Para Games in Japan on Monday, securing the first medal for Vietnam's para-sports delegation at the Games.
Photos at any cost? Tourists risk their lives at dangerous spots across Vietnam
Travel 14:58 19/10/2026From sitting in the middle of a road on Hai Van Pass in central Vietnam to climbing precarious cliffs in Ho Chi Minh City and scaling stacked rocks in Quang Ninh City in the northern region, tourists have continued to seek out risky locations for photographs, raising concerns over traffic safety and the danger of falls.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: School cluster of meningococcal cases in Ho Chi Minh City under control, airlines expand international routes
Vietnam News 19:00 19/10/2026A cluster of four meningococcal cases at a Ho Chi Minh City middle school has been brought under control, with classes continuing as usual and three infected students in stable condition. A barge carrying the 3,400-metric-ton steel arch of a pedestrian bridge over the Saigon River arrived in downtown Ho Chi Minh City on Monday. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Foreign workers entitled to additional salary payment, 42 foreigners fined over immigration violations
Vietnam News 19:00 18/10/2026Foreign workers entitled to additional 1% salary payment. Two Vietnamese train journeys rank among world's 20 best in 2026. Six women fined for posing for photos on dangerous bend on Hai Van pass. Forty-two foreigners fined over immigration violations. All in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Vietnamese social media users criticize Indian tourist over alleged taxi fare evasion, Vietnam’s Miss Universe 2026 eligibility remains unresolved
Vietnam News 19:00 17/10/2026A video appearing to show a foreign passenger believed to be an Indian trying to leave a taxi without paying has sparked criticism on Vietnamese social media. Miss Universe CEO Ronald Day said representatives from Vietnam remain ineligible for Miss Universe 2026. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Very strong El Nino may bring fewer storms, Phu Quoc plans to lease forest for ecotourism
Vietnam News 19:00 16/10/2026Vietnam may experience fewer storms in the coming months as a very strong El Nino continues. Phu Quoc National Park has earmarked more than 5,358 hectares of forest land for ecotourism development. And more in our podcast.
How can Vietnam stop $4bn in agricultural losses from vanishing on way to market?
In-Depth 16:06 18/10/2026Vietnam’s agricultural exports continue to set new records year after year, yet post-harvest losses remain a persistent challenge, costing the country an estimated US$3.5-4.1 billion annually.
How can Vietnam race to become rich before it grows old: expert
In-Depth 12:49 14/10/2026Experts from RMIT University Vietnam warn that Vietnam and other ASEAN countries are aging so rapidly that they risk 'getting old before getting rich.'
Expert on what has happened to Ho Chi Minh City’s tidal flooding over past decade
In-Depth 20:19 13/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City’s high tides have risen over the past decade, with peak levels repeatedly breaking records year after year. What is driving increasingly severe tidal flooding?
Why are Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines so obsessed with beauty pageants?
In-Depth 11:01 13/10/2026From packed arenas and fiercely loyal fan communities to viral social media battles and national celebrations, beauty pageants have become a cultural phenomenon in Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines. But what fuels this extraordinary passion for crowns and contestants across Southeast Asia?
Vietnam to tighten controls on low-cost imported meat nearing expiry
In-Depth 09:35 10/10/2026Vietnam will step up controls on imported meat to address concerns over quality, origin and suspicions that discarded or near-expiry products are entering the market at low prices, an official from the Department of Livestock Production and Animal Health has responded.
85,800 hectares of Mekong Delta rice at risk as El Nino may surpass historic record
In-Depth 21:52 09/10/2026El Nino is forecast by meteorological and hydrological authorities to reach very strong intensity and possibly peak in November 2026, surpassing the historic record set in Vietnam in the 2015-16 period.
Can naturalized players make Vietnam’s football team stronger?
In-Depth 13:47 08/10/2026Naturalized players have given Vietnam’s attack a boost, but the national team’s recent struggles have raised questions over whether they can make Vietnamese football stronger in the long run.
Difficult journey of Vietnamese children living with rare Alagille syndrome
In-Depth 18:47 07/10/2026After being diagnosed with Alagille syndrome, a rare disease, at nearly two months old, three-year-old N.M. and the child’s family have gradually become accustomed to frequent hospital visits in Vietnam.
Vietnam coffee export revenue hits record $8.5bn, but raw beans still dominate
Economy 21:31 19/10/2026Vietnam’s coffee exports have reached their highest value on record, but the industry still faces challenges in shifting from raw bean shipments to deeply processed products, building stronger brands and meeting increasingly stringent international requirements, according to the Vietnam Coffee-Cocoa Association (VICOFA).
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: School cluster of meningococcal cases in Ho Chi Minh City under control, airlines expand international routes
Vietnam News 19:00 19/10/2026A cluster of four meningococcal cases at a Ho Chi Minh City middle school has been brought under control, with classes continuing as usual and three infected students in stable condition. A barge carrying the 3,400-metric-ton steel arch of a pedestrian bridge over the Saigon River arrived in downtown Ho Chi Minh City on Monday. And more in our podcast.
EU ambassador invokes Vietnamese proverb to highlight strength of Vietnam-EU ties
Vietnam News 17:15 19/10/2026A familiar Vietnamese saying captures the strength of working together: “Mot cay lam chang nen non, ba cay chum lai nen hon nui cao” (One tree alone cannot make a hill; three trees together form a high mountain). Its message is simple: by joining the efforts of Vietnam and the European Union (EU), both can achieve far more than they could alone, said Julien Guerrier, EU Ambassador to Vietnam.
Police question man who smashed truck window in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 16:33 19/10/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City have taken a man in for questioning after he was filmed using a wooden stick to smash a truck’s windows in Vinh Loc Commune, with officers working to clarify the incident.
Vietnam's top leader arrives in Copenhagen, beginning state visit to Denmark
Vietnam News 16:25 19/10/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam, his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived at Copenhagen Airport on Monday morning (local time), beginning a three-day state visit to Denmark at the invitation of King Frederik X and Queen Mary.
Nam A Bank partners with JPMorgan Chase: Enhancing international payment capabilities, import-export trade financing
Economy 16:00 19/10/2026Nam A Bank (HOSE: NAB) and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JPMorgan Chase) – a member of the financial group with the largest market capitalization in the world – have just held the signing ceremony for the Master Trade Loan Agreement.
Barge carrying 3,400-tonne pedestrian bridge arch arrives in downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 15:36 19/10/2026After a two-day, 124-kilometer journey, a barge carrying the steel arch of a nipa palm leaf-shaped pedestrian bridge over the Saigon River and its supporting framework, weighing a total of 3,400 metric tons, arrived at Bach Dang Wharf in downtown Ho Chi Minh City at around 3:00 pm on Monday.
School cluster of meningococcal cases in Ho Chi Minh City under control
Ho Chi Minh City 15:29 19/10/2026A cluster of four meningococcal cases at Hai Ba Trung Middle School in Hiep Phuoc Commune, Ho Chi Minh City has been brought under control, with classes continuing as usual and three infected students in stable condition, health authorities said on Monday.
Which Vietnamese beauty queens will shine on international stages later this year?
Vietnam News 15:19 19/10/2026Following strong performances by Vietnamese contestants at major international beauty pageants this year, four more representatives are preparing to compete on the global stage in the coming months.
Vietnamese woman arrested after 43 years on the run for killing friend, stealing gold
Vietnam News 15:15 19/10/2026A Vietnamese woman sentenced to life in prison for killing a friend and stealing her gold jewelry was arrested in Lam Dong Province, Vietnam’s Central Highlands, after escaping from prison in 1983 and living under a false identity for 43 years.
175 hospitalized after eating 'banh mi' in Vietnam: Salmonella detected in 4 patient samples
Vietnam News 15:01 19/10/2026Four of nine patient samples linked to a food poisoning outbreak involving a banh mi shop in Vietnam's central Quang Ngai Province have tested positive for Salmonella, health authorities said on Monday.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: School cluster of meningococcal cases in Ho Chi Minh City under control, airlines expand international routes
Vietnam News 19:00 19/10/2026A cluster of four meningococcal cases at a Ho Chi Minh City middle school has been brought under control, with classes continuing as usual and three infected students in stable condition. A barge carrying the 3,400-metric-ton steel arch of a pedestrian bridge over the Saigon River arrived in downtown Ho Chi Minh City on Monday. And more in our podcast.
EU ambassador invokes Vietnamese proverb to highlight strength of Vietnam-EU ties
Vietnam News 17:15 19/10/2026A familiar Vietnamese saying captures the strength of working together: “Mot cay lam chang nen non, ba cay chum lai nen hon nui cao” (One tree alone cannot make a hill; three trees together form a high mountain). Its message is simple: by joining the efforts of Vietnam and the European Union (EU), both can achieve far more than they could alone, said Julien Guerrier, EU Ambassador to Vietnam.
Vietnam's top leader arrives in Copenhagen, beginning state visit to Denmark
Vietnam News 16:25 19/10/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam, his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived at Copenhagen Airport on Monday morning (local time), beginning a three-day state visit to Denmark at the invitation of King Frederik X and Queen Mary.
Which Vietnamese beauty queens will shine on international stages later this year?
Vietnam News 15:19 19/10/2026Following strong performances by Vietnamese contestants at major international beauty pageants this year, four more representatives are preparing to compete on the global stage in the coming months.
Vietnamese woman arrested after 43 years on the run for killing friend, stealing gold
Vietnam News 15:15 19/10/2026A Vietnamese woman sentenced to life in prison for killing a friend and stealing her gold jewelry was arrested in Lam Dong Province, Vietnam’s Central Highlands, after escaping from prison in 1983 and living under a false identity for 43 years.
Police question man who smashed truck window in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 16:33 19/10/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City have taken a man in for questioning after he was filmed using a wooden stick to smash a truck’s windows in Vinh Loc Commune, with officers working to clarify the incident.
Barge carrying 3,400-tonne pedestrian bridge arch arrives in downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 15:36 19/10/2026After a two-day, 124-kilometer journey, a barge carrying the steel arch of a nipa palm leaf-shaped pedestrian bridge over the Saigon River and its supporting framework, weighing a total of 3,400 metric tons, arrived at Bach Dang Wharf in downtown Ho Chi Minh City at around 3:00 pm on Monday.
School cluster of meningococcal cases in Ho Chi Minh City under control
Ho Chi Minh City 15:29 19/10/2026A cluster of four meningococcal cases at Hai Ba Trung Middle School in Hiep Phuoc Commune, Ho Chi Minh City has been brought under control, with classes continuing as usual and three infected students in stable condition, health authorities said on Monday.
Heavy rain raises flooding risk in Ho Chi Minh City through Tuesday
Ho Chi Minh City 13:43 19/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City could experience heavy rain during the evening rush hour on Monday and Tuesday, raising the risk of flooding, as southern Vietnam braces for another two days of downpours, according to the Southern Regional Hydro-Meteorological Station.
Ho Chi Minh City ‘homeschooling’ centers offer full-day programs in cramped conditions
Ho Chi Minh City 22:14 18/10/2026Following recent warnings from the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training regarding the risks of pulling children from formal schools for homeschooling, a Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper investigation has revealed that several unauthorized centers are operating full-day programs in cramped conditions.
