Ho Chi Minh City leaders extend Raya Idil Adha greetings to Muslim community
Ho Chi Minh City 17:50 25/05/2026Ho Chi Minh City officials have visited and extended greetings to the local Muslim community and several mosques on the occasion of Raya Idil Adha 1447, one of the most important Islamic festivals, often regarded as a new year celebration for Muslims worldwide.
50 charged after police raid Vietnam’s Vung Tau bar over drug network
Ho Chi Minh City 17:30 25/05/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City have charged 50 suspects with drug-related offenses after raiding a bar in Vung Tau Ward and uncovering multiple trafficking networks, authorities said on Monday.
Railway station chief rejects rumors of tourist steam train service in Vietnam’s Gia Lai
Travel 16:24 25/05/2026The chief of Quy Nhon Station in Gia Lai Province, Vietnam has rejected conjectures circulating on social media that a tourist steam train service will be launched in Quy Nhon Ward after a restored steam locomotive recently appeared on the Quy Nhon - Dieu Tri railway route.
Vietnam’s top leader to visit Singapore, address Shangri-La Dialogue this week
Vietnam News 15:18 25/05/2026Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, accompanied by his spouse and a high-level delegation, will pay a state visit to Singapore and attend the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue 2026 from May 29 to 31, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Vietnam’s prosecution of copyright violators marks turning point in intellectual property enforcement
In-Depth 16:48 25/05/2026Vietnamese authorities have launched an unprecedented crackdown on copyright infringement, prosecuting multiple companies and individuals in what industry insiders describe as a turning point for intellectual property enforcement and the end of the long-tolerated culture of using copyrighted content without permission or payment.
Couple indicted for allegedly selling fake Gucci, Hermès, Rolex goods at Ho Chi Minh City store
Ho Chi Minh City 13:02 24/05/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City have indicted a couple accused of selling counterfeit products bearing luxury brand names including Gucci, Hermès, and Rolex after investigators uncovered thousands of suspected fake items and alleged illicit profits totaling nearly US$171,000 from early 2024.
Ho Chi Minh City police charge man over sale of counterfeit Nike, Adidas shoes online
Ho Chi Minh City 16:25 23/05/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday launched legal proceedings against a man accused of selling counterfeit Nike, Adidas, and Converse footwear through online platforms including Shopee.
Ho Chi Minh City intensifies clampdown on counterfeit goods at Ben Thanh Market, Saigon Square
Ho Chi Minh City 14:36 22/05/2026Ho Chi Minh City’s market surveillance authority is intensifying inspections at major tourist shopping destinations such as Ben Thanh Market and Saigon Square following repeated violations involving counterfeit and trademark-infringing goods.
Vietnam’s prosecution of copyright violators marks turning point in intellectual property enforcement
In-Depth 16:48 25/05/2026Vietnamese authorities have launched an unprecedented crackdown on copyright infringement, prosecuting multiple companies and individuals in what industry insiders describe as a turning point for intellectual property enforcement and the end of the long-tolerated culture of using copyrighted content without permission or payment.
Children cannot be left to social media: Building digital resilience among youth in Vietnam
In-Depth 15:56 19/05/2026What matters is not shutting the door on social media, but equipping young people with the resilience and skills to avoid losing themselves in the digital world.
Vietnamese children remain vulnerable to social media risks: opinion
In-Depth 15:05 18/05/2026Teaching children in Vietnam how to use social media is necessary, but not enough. As digital platforms are designed to keep users constantly engaged, protecting children requires far more than individual awareness.
In Vietnam, handwriting classes thrive in time of AI
In-Depth 20:52 16/05/2026Rows of students bent over lined notebooks on a weekday evening in Ho Chi Minh City carefully traced each pen stroke under a teacher’s guidance, part of a growing number of handwriting classes drawing learners of all ages even as artificial intelligence and digital devices increasingly dominate work and study.
Vietnam steps up crackdown on intellectual property infringement to preserve innovation
In-Depth 17:51 14/05/2026An economy does not begin to weaken when it runs out of ideas, but it begins to weaken when those who create value are forced to compete with those who simply copy it.
Vietnamese agriculture at new crossroads
In-Depth 15:53 10/05/2026Agriculture has remained one of the key pillars of Vietnam’s economy, contributing roughly 12-14 percent of the country’s GDP and providing livelihoods for tens of millions of workers, but the sector is under greater pressure than ever before as Vietnam moves deeper into the 21st century.
From screens to streets: Online disputes among youths alarm Vietnamese authorities
In-Depth 21:12 09/05/2026Disputes that once remained confined to social media are increasingly leading to real-life confrontations among children and teenagers in Vietnam, with recent police investigations in Ho Chi Minh City drawing attention to the risks associated with excessive exposure to online platforms and games.
Meet Sam and Chad: The deeper chefs go into Vietnamese cuisine, the more it captivates them
In-Depth 17:45 08/05/2026Tuoi Tre News invited Sam Aisbett and Chad Kubanoff, two seasoned chefs who share a passion for Vietnamese street food, to join a lively, wide-ranging conversation reflecting on the factors that define Vietnamese cuisine in the eyes of international diners.
Nagasaki University-led team finds crab walk dates back 200 million years
World 17:40 25/05/2026TOKYO -- Crabs walking sideways originated from an ancestor that roamed the Earth some 200 million years ago, according to a team led by Yuki Kawabata, an associate professor of Nagasaki University's Graduate School of Integrated Science and Technology.
Indonesia to revise state budget law but deficit ceiling not the focus, lawmaker says
World 17:30 25/05/2026JAKARTA - Indonesia's parliament will soon start deliberating on a revision to state finance laws, but the focus will not be on changing rules on fiscal deficit limits, a senior lawmaker said on Monday.
Pungent odor sickens several people in Tokyo's Ginza
Ho Chi Minh City 17:29 25/05/2026TOKYO -- Fifteen people reported throat pain and other symptoms after a pungent odor spread near the Ginza Six shopping complex in Tokyo's Chuo Ward on Monday, according to the Metropolitan Police Department and the Tokyo Fire Department.
Vietnam’s prosecution of copyright violators marks turning point in intellectual property enforcement
In-Depth 16:48 25/05/2026Vietnamese authorities have launched an unprecedented crackdown on copyright infringement, prosecuting multiple companies and individuals in what industry insiders describe as a turning point for intellectual property enforcement and the end of the long-tolerated culture of using copyrighted content without permission or payment.
Vietnam household bank deposits top $390bn as business deposits decline
Economy 16:34 25/05/2026Bank deposits by Vietnamese households exceeded VND10.3 quadrillion (US$390.78 billion) by the end of January, while deposits from businesses and economic organizations continued to decline, according to the latest data from the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).
With ice cream and giant fans, hajj pilgrims battle searing heat
World 16:11 25/05/2026To avoid the punishing sun, Inas Gamal abandoned her ambitious plan of spending the days ahead of the hajj praying in Mecca's Grand Mosque and retreated to the comfort of an air-conditioned hotel room to perform her daytime prayers.
Climate change threatens global plant species as habitats shrink
World 15:56 25/05/2026Some of the plants that make familiar landscapes recognizable may not survive by century's end as climate change becomes an increasingly important driver of species loss, according to scientists, reshaping and often shrinking suitable habitats that the plants need to survive.
Vietnam’s Nha Trang launches night-time beach experience
Travel 15:22 25/05/2026A new beachfront entertainment and dining complex featuring night-time swimming and sunset viewing has officially opened in Nha Trang, attracting thousands of visitors eager to experience the Vietnamese beach town’s latest tourism offering.
Vietnam hit by one of most severe May heatwaves since 2021
Vietnam News 15:04 25/05/2026Vietnam’s current heatwave is among the three most severe recorded in May since 2021, with temperatures reaching more than 40 degrees Celsius across parts of the north and central regions.
Vietnam appreciates Russia’s status as major maritime power
Vietnam News 14:36 25/05/2026Vietnam highly values Russia's position as a major maritime power and desires to deepen cooperation with the Maritime Board of Russia in a more substantive, effective, and comprehensive manner, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense General Phan Van Giang told the second Vietnam-Russia maritime consultation meeting in Moscow last week.
'He's tiny! It's blue!': Scientists find new deep-sea octopus
World 14:26 25/05/2026On the ocean floor near the Galapagos Islands, a submersible controlled by scientists came across a mysterious octopus as blue as the ocean and no bigger than a golf ball.
Vietnam hit by one of most severe May heatwaves since 2021
Vietnam News 15:04 25/05/2026Vietnam’s current heatwave is among the three most severe recorded in May since 2021, with temperatures reaching more than 40 degrees Celsius across parts of the north and central regions.
Vietnam appreciates Russia’s status as major maritime power
Vietnam News 14:36 25/05/2026Vietnam highly values Russia's position as a major maritime power and desires to deepen cooperation with the Maritime Board of Russia in a more substantive, effective, and comprehensive manner, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense General Phan Van Giang told the second Vietnam-Russia maritime consultation meeting in Moscow last week.
Heatwave expected to intensify in Vietnam, with highs likely to exceed 40°C
Vietnam News 12:20 25/05/2026Vietnam is set to face another day of extreme heat nationwide on Monday, with temperatures in parts of the north-central region forecast to exceed 40 degrees Celsius, as a prolonged heatwave continues to grip the nation and is expected to last for several more days.
Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa sets up rapid response teams over Ebola concerns
Vietnam News 11:21 25/05/2026Authorities in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam have established rapid response teams at airports and seaports as the coastal tourism hub steps up Ebola prevention measures following an urgent warning from the Ministry of Health.
Pungent odor sickens several people in Tokyo's Ginza
Ho Chi Minh City 17:29 25/05/2026TOKYO -- Fifteen people reported throat pain and other symptoms after a pungent odor spread near the Ginza Six shopping complex in Tokyo's Chuo Ward on Monday, according to the Metropolitan Police Department and the Tokyo Fire Department.
Ho Chi Minh City installs first solar-powered automated median barrier on Cong Hoa Street
Ho Chi Minh City 12:33 25/05/2026Ho Chi Minh City has installed its first solar-powered automated median barrier at the intersection of Tan Ky Tan Quy and Cong Hoa Streets, as part of efforts to improve traffic regulation during peak hours.
2 suspects arrested in fatal shooting targeting foreigners in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 08:50 25/05/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security and Ho Chi Minh City police have arrested two suspects linked to a shooting attack that left one foreign national dead and another injured in downtown Ho Chi Minh City on May 21.
Ho Chi Minh City’s canals gradually come back to life
Ho Chi Minh City 17:39 24/05/2026Ho Chi Minh City is gradually restoring the landscape of its canal system, which has long been tied to the city’s history and urban development.
Ho Chi Minh City breaks ground on new green park
Ho Chi Minh City 17:00 24/05/2026Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday began construction of the Binh Hung Hoa Xanh Park, a nearly 900-square-meter public green space designed to improve urban living and expand green coverage.
