British tourist stranded in forest after Google Maps detour and flat tire, Vietnamese police come to rescue
Expat Life 22:00 04/10/2026A British tourist who followed Google Maps onto a treacherous forest road in central Vietnam was rescued by two police officers after his motorcycle suffered a flat tire in the mountains, an experience he described as one of the best he has ever had in his travels across 34 countries.
Acclaimed American breaking artist: Vietnamese dancers have the foundation and personality to go global
Ho Chi Minh City 19:16 04/10/2026Acclaimed U.S. breaking artist Bboy Morris says Vietnamese breaking dancers have a foundation, identity and potential to make their mark on the global map.
It takes only 30 minutes of rain to flood central Da Lat
Vietnam News 21:31 04/10/2026A sudden half-hour downpour overwhelmed drainage systems on Sunday afternoon, leaving several central streets in Da Lat, a famed tourist destination in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, submerged in up to 50 cm of water.
Vietnam's Nha Trang tightens tourism security, foreigner management
Travel 19:13 04/10/2026Nha Trang, a popular beach destination in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, is stepping up tourism security and tightening management of foreign residents and their tourism-related activities amid a large influx of international visitors, according to local authorities.
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.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Vietnam's Q3 GDP growth hits highest level since 2022, Starbucks Vietnam set to change operator
Vietnam News 19:00 03/10/2026Vietnam's GDP grew 9.95 percent year on year in the third quarter of 2026, the fastest quarterly growth since 2022. More than 1,100 Starbucks stores across seven Asian markets, including Vietnam, will be transferred to DFI Retail Group. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Ho Chi Minh City climbs 17 places in global financial centers ranking, hybrid cars flood Vietnamese market
Vietnam News 19:00 02/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City climbed 17 places to 67th in the latest Global Financial Centres Index, while Da Nang made its debut at 71st. A growing number of hybrid car models are entering the Vietnamese market at increasingly accessible prices. And more in our podcast.
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.
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.
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.
Messi farewell closes a long, hard-won love story with Argentina
World 23:19 04/10/2026When Lionel Messi makes his final appearance for Argentina on Tuesday, it will bring to an end a journey that began with the country's football authorities not even knowing his name and evolved into one of the most enduring relationships in sporting history.
Vietnam climbs seven spots to 52nd in WEF tourism index
Travel 23:12 04/10/2026Vietnam rose seven places from 2024 and 11 from 2019 to rank 52nd among 110 economies in the World Economic Forum (WEF)'s 2026 Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI), the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) said.
Vietnam’s Vietlott player hits $7.68mn jackpot, 10-year record
Vietnam News 22:10 04/10/2026A Vietlott customer has won the Mega 6/45 jackpot worth US$7.68 million, the highest jackpot for the lottery game in 10 years, according to Vietnam Computerized Lottery One Member Co., Ltd. (Vietlott).
Singaporean institute opens Ho Chi Minh City office, joining growing list of global education hubs
Education 20:41 04/10/2026A Singaporean private education provider has opened its first overseas representative office in Ho Chi Minh City, becoming the latest foreign institution to establish a direct presence in the city to tap rising demand for international training.
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.
Asian Games close after fortnight of turmoil and teenage triumph
World 17:39 04/10/2026The 20th Asian Games closed on Sunday after a rocky fortnight lit up by youthful brilliance in the sporting arenas but tempered by logistical dysfunction and subdued public interest.
Hanoi tops Vietnam's 2026 Provincial Innovation Index
Vietnam News 17:22 04/10/2026Hanoi topped the 2026 Provincial Innovation Index (PII), retaining the leading position for the fourth consecutive year, according to results announced by the Ministry of Science and Technology at the 2026 National Innovation Day in Hanoi on October 4.
Convenience stores beef up apparel to attract young shoppers
World 17:21 04/10/2026Major convenience store chains in Japan are expanding their apparel offerings, including clothing and fashion accessories, to attract more young consumers.
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.
OpenAI safety employee quits, says 'time for trial and error is over'
World 16:47 04/10/2026A former OpenAI safety employee who recently resigned criticized the company's approach to AI safety, arguing that a fast-paced culture focused on rapid development increases the risk of failures.
Da Nang sees surge in dengue cases as dangerous virus strain spreads
Vietnam News 16:17 04/10/2026Da Nang City in central Vietnam had recorded more than 4,200 dengue fever cases as of October 1, up 2.4-fold year on year, with a large proportion of infections caused by a virus strain associated with a higher risk of severe disease.
Vietnam’s Vietlott player hits $7.68mn jackpot, 10-year record
Vietnam News 22:10 04/10/2026A Vietlott customer has won the Mega 6/45 jackpot worth US$7.68 million, the highest jackpot for the lottery game in 10 years, according to Vietnam Computerized Lottery One Member Co., Ltd. (Vietlott).
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.
Hanoi tops Vietnam's 2026 Provincial Innovation Index
Vietnam News 17:22 04/10/2026Hanoi topped the 2026 Provincial Innovation Index (PII), retaining the leading position for the fourth consecutive year, according to results announced by the Ministry of Science and Technology at the 2026 National Innovation Day in Hanoi on October 4.
Da Nang sees surge in dengue cases as dangerous virus strain spreads
Vietnam News 16:17 04/10/2026Da Nang City in central Vietnam had recorded more than 4,200 dengue fever cases as of October 1, up 2.4-fold year on year, with a large proportion of infections caused by a virus strain associated with a higher risk of severe disease.
Northern Vietnam braces for cooler weather, heavy rain to persist in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam News 15:46 04/10/2026A cold air mass is moving into northern Vietnam, bringing widespread rain and lower temperatures from Sunday night, while the southern region and Ho Chi Minh City are forecast to see another spell of heavy rain through October 10.
$385mn flood control project in Ho Chi Minh City nears finish line as residents await operations
Ho Chi Minh City 14:13 04/10/2026After years of enduring flooding caused by heavy rains and high tides, residents in parts of Ho Chi Minh City are eagerly awaiting the completion of a VND10-trillion (US$385 million) flood control project, which is now in its final stages and is expected to begin operations in November.
Ben Luc-Long Thanh Expressway promises big savings for Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
Ho Chi Minh City 11:12 04/10/2026The full opening of Ben Luc-Long Thanh Expressway is prompting businesses to rethink transport routes between western and eastern regions, with the new corridor expected to save the Mekong Delta in southern Vietnam billions of Vietnamese dong in fuel, time, and logistics costs.
Motorbikes allowed 2-way traffic on downtown Ho Chi Minh City road from tomorrow
Ho Chi Minh City 22:38 03/10/2026Motorbikes will be allowed to travel in both directions on Vo Van Tan Street in downtown Ho Chi Minh City from Sunday, while cars will remain restricted to one-way traffic.
Numbered exits confuse some Ho Chi Minh City metro passengers at Ben Thanh Station
Ho Chi Minh City 22:18 03/10/2026Passengers, especially first-time riders, older people and tourists, can have difficulty finding the right exit at Ben Thanh Station on Ho Chi Minh City’s metro line No. 1 because the exits are identified only by numbers rather than street names or landmarks, according to passenger feedback.
Ho Chi Minh City unveils anti-flooding plan for 2026-30
Ho Chi Minh City 21:45 03/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City has announced a comprehensive plan to tackle flooding between 2026 and 2030, focusing first on densely populated areas, industrial zones, and major roads.
