Vietnam's 5G subscriptions surge, mobile Internet ranks ninth globally
Vietnam News 22:45 07/10/2026The number of 5G subscriptions in Vietnam reached 27.2 million as of August, up 94 percent in just one year. The country also completed the nationwide shutdown of 2G networks on September 16, as its digital infrastructure accelerates to create more room for the digital economy.
AEON to break ground on its largest mall in central Vietnam next month
Economy 22:25 07/10/2026AEON Vietnam Co., Ltd., under Japanese retail giant AEON, has announced it will start work on AEON Mall Da Nang Hoa Xuan in Da Nang City next month.
Vietnam fines Mister Cosmopolitan 2026 organizer over unapproved pageant
Vietnam News 22:33 07/10/2026A project director linked to the Mister Cosmopolitan 2026 pageant has been fined VND22.5 million (US$866) for organizing a beauty and modeling contest without approval from authorities in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam.
Why imported meat can be cheaper than domestic products in Vietnam despite traveling halfway around the world
Economy 21:06 07/10/2026Some imported meats sold in Vietnam, such as pork, beef, and poultry, can be cheaper than domestic products despite traveling thousands of kilometers thanks to large-scale production, lower feed costs, differences in consumer preferences, and more efficient distribution, according to industry insiders.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Over 400 coffee, tea brands gather at Hanoi cafe show; rare storks spotted in Central Highlands
Vietnam News 19:00 07/10/2026Cafe Show and Tea Show Hanoi 2026 will bring together more than 400 brands from 20 countries to tap Vietnam's US$17 billion food and beverage market. A flock of nine rare Asian woolly-necked storks was spotted foraging in Yok Don National Park, the largest group of the species recorded there. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh step up youth exchanges; Da Nang casinos pay over $46mn in taxes
Vietnam News 19:00 06/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh have agreed to strengthen people-to-people exchanges, particularly among young generations, ahead of 60 years of Vietnam-Cambodia diplomatic ties. Two major casino operators in Da Nang paid more than $46 million in taxes as the city's major businesses posted strong results since the beginning of 2026. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Vietnam's financial center climbs global rankings, Ho Chi Minh City places among world's top 10 coffee destinations
Vietnam News 19:00 05/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City climbed 17 places and gained 27 points to reach 692 in the latest Global Financial Centres Index. Vietnam's banking sector is pushing digital innovation, but financing constraints continue to hold back startups and technology firms. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Ho Chi Minh City nears completion of $385mn flood system, new expressway promises big logistics savings
Vietnam News 19:00 04/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City’s $385-million flood control project nears completion. Newly opened expressway promises big logistics savings. Expert minimizes risk of order shifts from Vietnam after US-China tariff deal. Vietnam falls short of gold-medal target at Asian Games. All in our podcast.
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.
Vietnamese Robusta needs consistent quality before stronger branding
In-Depth 12:09 07/10/2026Vietnam exported nearly US$8.9 billion worth of coffee in 2025, with shipments reaching about 1.59 million metric tons, cementing its status as a global Robusta powerhouse. Yet its brand recognition still falls short of that scale.
Why Vietnam’s world-leading Robusta is still treated as a ‘filler’ coffee
In-Depth 08:40 07/10/2026Vietnam supplies nearly 40 percent of the world’s Robusta, yet much of it is still treated as a “filler” in blends rather than a coffee with its own identity, origin and premium value.
Robusta needs trust before Vietnam builds global brand for it
In-Depth 21:31 05/10/2026“It smells so good that I suspect it has been flavored,” a customer exclaimed after tasting my naturally roasted coffee. I am a coffee producer, and that reaction has stayed with me ever since.
Are Vietnam’s naturalized players good enough?
In-Depth 11:23 05/10/2026Based on transfer values, Vietnam’s naturalized players cannot match their Indonesian counterparts, raising questions over whether the country should rely on naturalized talent to strengthen its national team.
How can Vietnamese Robusta coffee become Fine Robusta?
In-Depth 16:52 04/10/2026‘Fine Robusta’ is opening up a new approach to Robusta coffee–from the selection of raw materials, harvesting and processing to storage and the expression of quality in the cup. For Vietnam, this journey requires changes not only in how coffee is produced, but also in how quality is assessed.
Ho Chi Minh City’s TOD puzzle: Balancing development and infrastructure funding
In-Depth 16:09 02/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City’s transit-oriented development (TOD) ambitions hinge not only on building metro lines, but also on finding viable ways to finance surrounding infrastructure while ensuring that development projects remain commercially feasible.
Why Vietnam, why now? APAC F&B expert on country’s 'unique moment'
In-Depth 21:14 30/09/2026After watching Vietnam’s developments over the past five to 10 years, Stanley Ko, president of Ko Hospitality Group, believes the timing is right to make a move into the country, citing its young workforce, economic growth, and increasingly sophisticated consumers.
Ho Chi Minh City rangers capture 9kg long-tailed macaque causing trouble in residential area
Ho Chi Minh City 22:01 07/10/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Forest Protection Sub-Department, in coordination with local authorities and residents, has captured a large long-tailed macaque, listed among endangered, precious and rare forest animals, after it repeatedly entered homes and caused trouble for residents in Cat Lai Ward.
Heavy rain hits central Ho Chi Minh City, traffic congestion reported
Ho Chi Minh City 21:52 07/10/2026Heavy rain hit central Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday evening before spreading to many other areas, causing localized flooding and traffic congestion during rush hour.
Vietnam's Khanh Hoa, home to Nha Trang, plans evacuation scenarios for flood season
Vietnam News 21:25 07/10/2026Khanh Hoa Province, home to the famed beach destination of Nha Trang in south-central Vietnam, has prepared detailed evacuation plans for more than 100,000 residents in case of historic flooding during the 2026 rainy season.
Sand floods repeatedly wash onto road to Vietnam’s Mui Ne resort area
Vietnam News 21:12 07/10/2026Red sand carried by run-off has repeatedly flooded a major road leading into Mui Ne, a resort area in Phu Thuy Ward, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam, disrupting traffic and posing risks to residents and visitors after heavy rain.
Central, southern Vietnam brace for heavy rain, localized flooding
Vietnam News 20:00 07/10/2026Central and southern Vietnam are forecast to see heavy to very heavy rain from Wednesday evening through Saturday, with urban and low-lying areas in Hue, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City at risk of flooding.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Over 400 coffee, tea brands gather at Hanoi cafe show; rare storks spotted in Central Highlands
Vietnam News 19:00 07/10/2026Cafe Show and Tea Show Hanoi 2026 will bring together more than 400 brands from 20 countries to tap Vietnam's US$17 billion food and beverage market. A flock of nine rare Asian woolly-necked storks was spotted foraging in Yok Don National Park, the largest group of the species recorded there. And more in our podcast.
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.
Da Nang allows local authorities to decide school closures amid heavy rain
Vietnam News 18:32 07/10/2026Da Nang City in central Vietnam has authorized its education sector and local authorities to decide whether to suspend classes based on local conditions as heavy rain raises the risk of flooding, flash floods, and landslides.
Kagan and Soai win 2026 Nobel chemistry prize
World 18:23 07/10/2026STOCKHOLM -- Scientists Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry "for the discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis," the award-giving body said on Wednesday.
What is driving Vietnam’s FDI to its highest 9-month level since 2009?
Economy 16:27 07/10/2026Foreign direct investment (FDI) registered in Vietnam reached US$50.36 billion in January-September of 2026, the highest level for the period since 2009, as a handful of large projects drove a sharp increase in new capital commitments.
Super firefighting robot joins fire drill at 50-story Da Nang hotel
Vietnam Life 16:18 07/10/2026More than 1,100 people and 93 specialized vehicles were mobilized for a hotel fire drill at a 50-story beachfront building in Da Nang City, central Vietnam.
Vietnam's Khanh Hoa, home to Nha Trang, plans evacuation scenarios for flood season
Vietnam News 21:25 07/10/2026Khanh Hoa Province, home to the famed beach destination of Nha Trang in south-central Vietnam, has prepared detailed evacuation plans for more than 100,000 residents in case of historic flooding during the 2026 rainy season.
Sand floods repeatedly wash onto road to Vietnam’s Mui Ne resort area
Vietnam News 21:12 07/10/2026Red sand carried by run-off has repeatedly flooded a major road leading into Mui Ne, a resort area in Phu Thuy Ward, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam, disrupting traffic and posing risks to residents and visitors after heavy rain.
Central, southern Vietnam brace for heavy rain, localized flooding
Vietnam News 20:00 07/10/2026Central and southern Vietnam are forecast to see heavy to very heavy rain from Wednesday evening through Saturday, with urban and low-lying areas in Hue, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City at risk of flooding.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Over 400 coffee, tea brands gather at Hanoi cafe show; rare storks spotted in Central Highlands
Vietnam News 19:00 07/10/2026Cafe Show and Tea Show Hanoi 2026 will bring together more than 400 brands from 20 countries to tap Vietnam's US$17 billion food and beverage market. A flock of nine rare Asian woolly-necked storks was spotted foraging in Yok Don National Park, the largest group of the species recorded there. And more in our podcast.
Da Nang allows local authorities to decide school closures amid heavy rain
Vietnam News 18:32 07/10/2026Da Nang City in central Vietnam has authorized its education sector and local authorities to decide whether to suspend classes based on local conditions as heavy rain raises the risk of flooding, flash floods, and landslides.
Ho Chi Minh City rangers capture 9kg long-tailed macaque causing trouble in residential area
Ho Chi Minh City 22:01 07/10/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Forest Protection Sub-Department, in coordination with local authorities and residents, has captured a large long-tailed macaque, listed among endangered, precious and rare forest animals, after it repeatedly entered homes and caused trouble for residents in Cat Lai Ward.
Heavy rain hits central Ho Chi Minh City, traffic congestion reported
Ho Chi Minh City 21:52 07/10/2026Heavy rain hit central Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday evening before spreading to many other areas, causing localized flooding and traffic congestion during rush hour.
Ho Chi Minh City financial center makes early strides on global stage
Ho Chi Minh City 13:16 07/10/2026In its early stages of development, the Vietnam International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City is already showing positive signs, with the city climbing 17 places in the 40th edition of the Global Financial Centres Index and expectations that its role on the global financial map will continue to grow.
Bodhi tree crashes down at busy Ho Chi Minh City intersection, causing major traffic jam
Ho Chi Minh City 12:16 07/10/2026A tree outside a building on Dinh Tien Hoang Street in Ho Chi Minh City toppled across the road on Wednesday morning, temporarily blocking access to the Vo Thi Sau-Dinh Tien Hoang intersection.
Ho Chi Minh City traffic police warn of 122 flood-prone spots
Ho Chi Minh City 10:56 07/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City traffic police have warned of 83 flood-prone spots at risk of flooding from heavy rain and 39 others affected by high tides, while advising motorists on how to travel safely through flooded areas.
