Chaos in Ho Chi Minh City as sudden deluge and rising tides leave commuters stranded
Ho Chi Minh City 23:18 01/10/2026Raging floodwaters and severe gridlock brought key corridors across Ho Chi Minh City to a standstill late Thursday, with water levels mysteriously rising long after torrential rains had stopped.
The $3.3 banh mi: An American chef’s supersized twist draws lines in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 22:30 01/10/2026An American chef is drawing long queues in Ho Chi Minh City for VND88,000 (US$3.3) banh mi, nearly three to four times the usual price, as his meat-packed take on the Vietnamese staple wins over an increasing number of local and foreign diners.
Bringing heritage to life: Many Ho Chi Minh City’s sites embrace digital experiences
Ho Chi Minh City 22:21 01/10/2026Digital technologies such as AI, VR, AR and 3D scanning are transforming how people experience cultural heritage, bringing historic sites, artifacts and stories to wider audiences beyond museum walls.
In Vietnam's Quang Tri, durian trial bears sweet fruit on coffee soil
Economy 21:45 01/10/2026Farmers in Quang Tri Province, north-central Vietnam, have been experimenting with durian cultivation, and some orchards are now producing good-quality fruit, according to the provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment and local authorities.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Vietnam braces for El Nino-driven drought, Ben Luc-Long Thanh Expressway fully opens after 12 years
Vietnam News 19:00 01/10/2026Vietnam is bracing for severe drought and saltwater intrusion across its southern and Central Highlands regions starting in November, driven by a strong El Nino event. The Ben Luc-Long Thanh Expressway officially opened to traffic after 12 years, shortening travel across southern Vietnam. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: New rules for foreign employers hiring Vietnamese workers, Ho Chi Minh City tests integrated English program at kindergartens
Vietnam News 19:00 30/09/2026Vietnam ranked 43rd out of 139 economies in the 2026 Global Innovation Index, improving by one place from 2025. The United States and China have unveiled tariff-cut lists covering about $30 billion worth of goods each, a move that could reshape competition for some Vietnamese exports. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Ho Chi Minh City targets 20 million international visitors by 2030, Nha Trang plans $303 million flood control project
Vietnam News 19:00 29/09/2026Ho Chi Minh City aims to receive 20 million international visitors by 2030 under a new tourism action program. Khanh Hoa Province is seeking approval for a nearly $303 million project to improve flood drainage in western Nha Trang. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Da Nang seeks UNESCO status for Ngu Hanh Son Mountains, Ho Chi Minh City tourism revenue jumps 43 percent
Vietnam News 19:00 28/09/2026Da Nang is preparing a nomination dossier seeking UNESCO recognition of the Ngu Hanh Son Mountains as a mixed World Heritage site. Ho Chi Minh City's tourism revenue reached an estimated VND282.7 trillion, or $10.7 billion, in the first nine months of 2026, up 43.4 percent year on year. And more in our podcast.
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.
What can Vietnam learn from Singapore’s HDB model for affordable social housing?
In-Depth 14:09 29/09/2026As Vietnam accelerates social housing construction, the focus should go beyond the number and price of homes to a broader question: what kind of life will the people living in them have, with Singapore’s HDB model offering lessons in designing homes and neighborhoods around residents’ everyday needs.
Future of Vietnam-Singapore ties built on trust, delivery: Consul General Pang Te Cheng
In-Depth 18:30 26/09/2026Over the past five decades, Vietnam and Singapore have built one of the most dynamic, forward-looking strategic partnerships in Southeast Asia, spanning trade, smart infrastructure, and the new frontiers of green and digital transformation.
KRAFTON faces multinational boycott calls after banning 2 Vietnamese PUBG stars
In-Depth 16:16 25/09/2026South Korea-based game publisher KRAFTON is facing growing criticism from PUBG communities in several countries after permanently banning Vietnamese players Himass and TanVuu, with the backlash spreading from Vietnam to China, Thailand and international esports forums.
A meal in the fields: Savoring rice in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
In-Depth 22:34 24/09/2026Why does a simple bowl of rice taste better when eaten beside a rice field? In Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, the answer lies in a generations-old tradition known as 'com cay,' when farmers prepare meals for those working alongside them in the fields.
Cai Rang floating market’s recipe for a better visitor experience: expert
In-Depth 15:31 23/09/2026Recent criticism from visitors has put Cai Rang Floating Market in Can Tho City, southern Vietnam, under fresh scrutiny, raising questions over how to improve the tourist experience without eroding the cultural character of the market.
What could Apple’s new product cycle mean for Vietnam’s economy?
In-Depth 16:12 22/09/2026Apple’s new product cycle could give Vietnam’s exports a boost while creating opportunities to strengthen domestic manufacturing capacity and help local businesses move deeper into the high-tech supply chain, according to an industry expert.
Why ‘speak up more’ isn’t enough for Vietnamese teams in Western companies?
In-Depth 11:15 22/09/2026“We should speak up more.” I hear this often from Vietnamese professionals working in American, European, and other Western companies. And the interesting thing is: many of them are already trying.
Vietnamese judge Nguyen Thi Lan Anh sworn in at ITLOS in Hamburg
Vietnam News 23:25 01/10/2026Vietnamese Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thi Lan Anh and newly elected judges from Ghana, Brazil, Tunisia and India were sworn in at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) in Hamburg, Germany, on October 1.
Top Vietnamese leader receives Chairman of Japan Bank for International Cooperation
Vietnam News 23:05 01/10/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam received Maeda Tadashi, Managing Director, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), in Hanoi on October 1.
Vietnam's Thai Nguyen hosts International Tea Festival, eyes billion-dollar industry
Vietnam News 22:42 01/10/2026Thai Nguyen, a tea-growing province in northern Vietnam, is hosting an international tea festival to celebrate local growers and promote its signature crop as a potential billion-dollar industry.
Ho Chi Minh City strives to turn global talent into long-term residents
Ho Chi Minh City 21:49 01/10/2026For Ho Chi Minh City to transform itself from a short-term stopover into a long-term home for global professionals, the city must address infrastructure constraints, administrative bottlenecks and develop a complete living ecosystem that meets the needs of talented professionals and their families.
Ho Chi Minh City moves to untangle school gate gridlock as summer grace period ends
Ho Chi Minh City 20:18 01/10/2026Outside of three peaceful summer months, passing a Ho Chi Minh City school during drop-off and pickup hours remains a test of patience for local drivers. Police data released Thursday showed 62 campuses still suffer from severe rush-hour congestion, prompting calls for strict parking enforcement and new containment measures for street food traders.
Heavy rain, strong winds sweep Ho Chi Minh City, turning skies dark
Ho Chi Minh City 20:03 01/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City was battered by heavy downpours, strong winds, thunder and lightning on Thursday afternoon. Worse still, the city faces several more days of late-afternoon downpours, with rainfall expected to intensify early next week.
Kyoto eyeing dual pricing for world heritage castle
World 19:42 01/10/2026Kyoto Mayor Koji Matsui announced plans Thursday to introduce a dual pricing system for visitors to the Nijo-jo castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the western Japan city, differentiating between locals and others.
UNESCO delegation explores Trang An heritage complex in Vietnam's Ninh Binh
Travel 19:40 01/10/2026On the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Dialogue on Heritage and Authenticity, a UNESCO delegation conducted a field visit to the Trang An Landscape Complex in northern province of Ninh Binh on October 1.
Hosting APEC 2027 a key foreign affairs task for Vietnam through 2030: official
Vietnam News 19:37 01/10/2026The National APEC 2027 Secretariat under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with the US Department of State, opened a workshop in Hanoi on October 1 to discuss preparations for APEC 2027.
Japan's Kokuyo plans $177mn injection into subsidiary to acquire controlling stake in Vietnam's Thien Long
Economy 19:33 01/10/2026Japanese stationery and office furniture group Kokuyo has approved a US$177 million capital increase for its Singapore subsidiary, which was established specifically to acquire a 65.01 percent stake in Vietnamese stationery maker Thien Long Group Corporation (TLG), according to Kokuyo’s disclosure on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Vietnam braces for El Nino-driven drought, Ben Luc-Long Thanh Expressway fully opens after 12 years
Vietnam News 19:00 01/10/2026Vietnam is bracing for severe drought and saltwater intrusion across its southern and Central Highlands regions starting in November, driven by a strong El Nino event. The Ben Luc-Long Thanh Expressway officially opened to traffic after 12 years, shortening travel across southern Vietnam. And more in our podcast.
Vietnamese judge Nguyen Thi Lan Anh sworn in at ITLOS in Hamburg
Vietnam News 23:25 01/10/2026Vietnamese Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thi Lan Anh and newly elected judges from Ghana, Brazil, Tunisia and India were sworn in at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) in Hamburg, Germany, on October 1.
Top Vietnamese leader receives Chairman of Japan Bank for International Cooperation
Vietnam News 23:05 01/10/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam received Maeda Tadashi, Managing Director, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), in Hanoi on October 1.
Vietnam's Thai Nguyen hosts International Tea Festival, eyes billion-dollar industry
Vietnam News 22:42 01/10/2026Thai Nguyen, a tea-growing province in northern Vietnam, is hosting an international tea festival to celebrate local growers and promote its signature crop as a potential billion-dollar industry.
Hosting APEC 2027 a key foreign affairs task for Vietnam through 2030: official
Vietnam News 19:37 01/10/2026The National APEC 2027 Secretariat under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with the US Department of State, opened a workshop in Hanoi on October 1 to discuss preparations for APEC 2027.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Vietnam braces for El Nino-driven drought, Ben Luc-Long Thanh Expressway fully opens after 12 years
Vietnam News 19:00 01/10/2026Vietnam is bracing for severe drought and saltwater intrusion across its southern and Central Highlands regions starting in November, driven by a strong El Nino event. The Ben Luc-Long Thanh Expressway officially opened to traffic after 12 years, shortening travel across southern Vietnam. And more in our podcast.
Ho Chi Minh City strives to turn global talent into long-term residents
Ho Chi Minh City 21:49 01/10/2026For Ho Chi Minh City to transform itself from a short-term stopover into a long-term home for global professionals, the city must address infrastructure constraints, administrative bottlenecks and develop a complete living ecosystem that meets the needs of talented professionals and their families.
Ho Chi Minh City moves to untangle school gate gridlock as summer grace period ends
Ho Chi Minh City 20:18 01/10/2026Outside of three peaceful summer months, passing a Ho Chi Minh City school during drop-off and pickup hours remains a test of patience for local drivers. Police data released Thursday showed 62 campuses still suffer from severe rush-hour congestion, prompting calls for strict parking enforcement and new containment measures for street food traders.
Heavy rain, strong winds sweep Ho Chi Minh City, turning skies dark
Ho Chi Minh City 20:03 01/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City was battered by heavy downpours, strong winds, thunder and lightning on Thursday afternoon. Worse still, the city faces several more days of late-afternoon downpours, with rainfall expected to intensify early next week.
Nobel laureate David MacMillan brings medal, inspiration to Ho Chi Minh City students
Ho Chi Minh City 18:09 01/10/2026After a scientific forum on chemistry and drug discovery in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday, a large crowd of students gathered around Nobel laureate David MacMillan to talk with him, take photos and get a close look at his Nobel medal.
Water from canal floods hundreds of homes in Ho Chi Minh City overnight
Ho Chi Minh City 14:52 01/10/2026Water suddenly surged from a canal into a residential area in Thu Duc Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, late Wednesday night, flooding hundreds of homes, with water reaching more than one meter in some places and forcing some families to evacuate.
