Foreigners again scrawl graffiti on walls along downtown Ho Chi Minh City street?
Ho Chi Minh City 12:54 11/09/2026Graffiti has once again appeared on walls, doors and public structures along Le Loi Street in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, prompting questions over whether foreign youths are among those defacing one of the city’s prominent urban thoroughfares.
Hanoi through the eyes of autumn lovers
Vietnam Life 11:57 11/09/2026From tree-lined streets and quiet lakes to flower vendors and unhurried afternoons, Hanoi takes on a softer, more tranquil character in autumn, drawing both residents and visitors who return year after year to capture its familiar charm.
Vietnam’s coffee 'phin' filter: The beauty of imperfections
In-Depth 12:03 11/09/2026By modern technical standards, Vietnam’s traditional coffee filter may seem imperfect. Yet that simplicity produces a rich, distinctive brew that has become deeply intertwined with Robusta beans and Vietnam’s coffee culture.
Vietnamese beauty predicted to make top 5 at Miss International Queen 2026
Vietnam News 13:14 11/09/2026Nguyen Cao Minh Anh, Vietnam’s representative at Miss International Queen 2026, has been predicted to enter the top five by beauty pageant website The Crown Chronicles, alongside contestants from Venezuela, Thailand, Colombia and the Philippines.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Vietnam seeks bigger role for nighttime tourism, TikTok affiliate invests $196 million in Ho Chi Minh City logistics project
Vietnam News 19:00 10/09/2026Vietnam is seeking to expand nighttime tourism offerings to give visitors more memorable experiences and encourage longer stays and higher spending. A TikTok affiliate has contributed US$196 million to a nearly $1 billion logistics project in Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnamese parents in several cities are struggling to find textbooks days after the new school year began. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Vietnam among region's strongest hiring markets, Ford Ranger recalled over airbag bracket issue
Vietnam News 19:00 09/09/2026Vietnam has emerged as one of the most optimistic hiring markets in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions for the fourth quarter, even as employers struggle to find skilled workers. The country’s declining birth rate could shrink the workforce and accelerate population aging in the coming decades. Ford Ranger vehicles in Vietnam are being recalled over an airbag bracket issue. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Vietnam seeks role in South Korea's AI, chip projects, Ho Chi Minh City to pilot English program for preschoolers
Vietnam News 19:00 08/09/2026Vietnam's National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and South Korea's prime minister agreed to create opportunities for Vietnam to join major South Korean semiconductor and AI projects. Ho Chi Minh City will pilot an integrated English education program for preschoolers starting in the 2026-27 school year. Leipzig has proposed a direct flight route to Ho Chi Minh City to boost tourism and trade. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Expats face fines up to $1,920 for housing violations, Toyota urges Vietnam to allow hybrids in low-emission zones
Vietnam News 19:00 07/09/2026Foreign homeowners in Vietnam face fines of up to $1,920 for violating housing ownership regulations under a new decree. Toyota Vietnam has urged the government to recognize hybrid vehicles alongside electric vehicles in future low-emission zones in Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam Airlines added flights to Jakarta as the city's airport reopens after volcanic ash disruption. And more in our podcast.
Storing Mekong floodwater for an El Nino-hit dry season in 2027
In-Depth 13:23 11/09/2026The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that the 2026-27 El Nino is strengthening and almost certain to last through February 2027, potentially becoming the strongest in 40 years. But even a strong El Nino does not necessarily mean severe drought and saltwater intrusion in the Mekong Delta in Vietnam.
In Vietnam, can businesses refuse cash payments from customers?
In-Depth 23:01 09/09/2026A cashless payment policy adopted by a Starbucks store in Vietnam has sparked debate, with some customers arguing that refusing cash, a legal means of payment, causes inconvenience and raises questions over whether businesses have the right to choose their payment methods.
From check-in to check-deep: A photo is no longer enough for a journey
In-Depth 11:33 09/09/2026A striking photo may capture a place, but increasingly, it does not define the journey.
Why South Korean football coaches succeed where Japanese fail in Vietnam
In-Depth 21:09 08/09/2026South Korean coaches Park Hang-seo and Kim Sang-sik have delivered trophies and breakthroughs for Vietnam in recent years, while their Japanese counterparts have repeatedly struggled. So what lies behind the contrast?
How can Vietnam keep its startups from moving to Singapore?
In-Depth 18:53 07/09/2026Vietnam risks losing promising startups to Singapore as founders take their legal entities, investment capital and intellectual property offshore, even while their engineers, R&D operations and core businesses remain at home.
Int’l arrivals surge in Vietnam, but longer stays remain elusive
In-Depth 14:51 06/09/2026As international arrivals surge, Vietnam is turning its focus from attracting more tourists to getting visitors to stay longer and spend more.
Born in Vietnam, incorporated abroad: The regulatory dilemma facing tech startups
In-Depth 13:40 06/09/2026Vietnamese founders say unclear rules and slow regulatory responses are pushing innovative businesses to seek legal certainty, capital and growth opportunities overseas.
Smartphones in Vietnam hold more sensitive data, but security habits lag
In-Depth 09:23 06/09/2026Vietnamese users are increasingly turning their smartphones into mobile offices and personal vaults, storing ID documents, passwords, bank information, and work data on devices that are often less protected than their computers.
Trump administration proposes axing grace period for H-1B visa holders after job loss
World 16:00 11/09/2026The Trump administration has proposed eliminating a 60-day grace period that allows certain immigrants, including skilled workers on H-1B visas, to stay in the United States and find a new sponsor after losing their job, according to a government notice posted online on Thursday.
Over 13,500 samples of martyrs’ remains sent to Hanoi for DNA testing
Ho Chi Minh City 15:04 11/09/2026A total of 13,563 biological samples from war martyrs’ remains began a special journey from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi on Friday for DNA testing to help identify fallen Vietnamese soldiers.
Sydney Airport flights disrupted due to air traffic controller shortage
World 15:03 11/09/2026SYDNEY - A shortage of air traffic controllers caused flight cancellations and major delays at Sydney Airport on Friday morning, the federal agency responsible for managing Australia's air traffic said.
Vietnam’s Vietravel Airlines signs deal to buy 50 Airbus aircraft
Economy 15:02 11/09/2026Vietravel Airlines has signed an agreement to purchase 50 new Airbus aircraft, including 20 A220s and 30 A321-family aircraft, as the Vietnamese carrier prepares to expand its fleet and international network, with deliveries expected to begin in 2029.
From Maggi noodles to Thums Up: How India became dependent on cheap packaged food
World 14:17 11/09/2026LONDON/NEW DELHI - India's proposal to put health warning labels on some food products has sparked a nationwide debate over how the country came to rely on cheap packaged food while companies sold more nutritious versions of the same brands in other markets.
Storing Mekong floodwater for an El Nino-hit dry season in 2027
In-Depth 13:23 11/09/2026The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that the 2026-27 El Nino is strengthening and almost certain to last through February 2027, potentially becoming the strongest in 40 years. But even a strong El Nino does not necessarily mean severe drought and saltwater intrusion in the Mekong Delta in Vietnam.
Vietnam, France seek to enhance comprehensive strategic partnership
Vietnam News 11:16 11/09/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed on new directions to make the Vietnam-France Comprehensive Strategic Partnership deeper, more substantive and effective at their talks in Paris on September 10 (local time).
An Phu Interchange underpass in Ho Chi Minh City temporarily closed due to flooding
Ho Chi Minh City 10:42 11/09/2026Heavy rain flooded parts of the An Phu Interchange underpass in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday evening, forcing authorities to temporarily close the underpass in both directions and divert traffic while pumps were deployed to drain the water.
2 Vietnamese Xiangqi players defeat Chinese masters at 'soundproof' tournament
Vietnam News 10:27 11/09/2026A unique Xiangqi tournament in Wenzhou, China, saw Vietnamese players Nguyen Minh Nhat Quang and Vu Quoc Dat stun several top Chinese players, delivering impressive victories on home soil.
Heavy rainfall forecasts for central Vietnam remain uncertain as low-pressure system may strengthen
Vietnam News 10:23 11/09/2026The extent and intensity of heavy rain in central Vietnam remain uncertain in the upcoming days as a low-pressure system over the East Vietnam Sea could change its track and strength, the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said on Thursday.
Top Vietnamese leader proposes space network for development and resilience at International Space Summit
Vietnam News 09:17 11/09/2026PARIS (VNA) -- General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam has proposed establishing a “space for development and resilience” network, stressing that outer space must serve peace and people while being used responsibly, safely and sustainably for the benefit of humanity.
Vietnam, France seek to enhance comprehensive strategic partnership
Vietnam News 11:16 11/09/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed on new directions to make the Vietnam-France Comprehensive Strategic Partnership deeper, more substantive and effective at their talks in Paris on September 10 (local time).
2 Vietnamese Xiangqi players defeat Chinese masters at 'soundproof' tournament
Vietnam News 10:27 11/09/2026A unique Xiangqi tournament in Wenzhou, China, saw Vietnamese players Nguyen Minh Nhat Quang and Vu Quoc Dat stun several top Chinese players, delivering impressive victories on home soil.
Heavy rainfall forecasts for central Vietnam remain uncertain as low-pressure system may strengthen
Vietnam News 10:23 11/09/2026The extent and intensity of heavy rain in central Vietnam remain uncertain in the upcoming days as a low-pressure system over the East Vietnam Sea could change its track and strength, the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said on Thursday.
Top Vietnamese leader proposes space network for development and resilience at International Space Summit
Vietnam News 09:17 11/09/2026PARIS (VNA) -- General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam has proposed establishing a “space for development and resilience” network, stressing that outer space must serve peace and people while being used responsibly, safely and sustainably for the benefit of humanity.
2.4-square-meter ‘sleep pods’ raise fire safety concerns in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam News 09:17 11/09/2026Across Ho Chi Minh City, small homes are increasingly being converted into rows of tiny 'sleeping boxes' stacked on top of one another and rented out, particularly in areas near universities and colleges.
Over 13,500 samples of martyrs’ remains sent to Hanoi for DNA testing
Ho Chi Minh City 15:04 11/09/2026A total of 13,563 biological samples from war martyrs’ remains began a special journey from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi on Friday for DNA testing to help identify fallen Vietnamese soldiers.
An Phu Interchange underpass in Ho Chi Minh City temporarily closed due to flooding
Ho Chi Minh City 10:42 11/09/2026Heavy rain flooded parts of the An Phu Interchange underpass in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday evening, forcing authorities to temporarily close the underpass in both directions and divert traffic while pumps were deployed to drain the water.
Heavy rain floods streets, disrupts evening commute in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 20:41 10/09/2026Downpours lashed several parts of Ho Chi Minh City at around 5:00 pm on Thursday, flooding streets and hampering traffic as commuters made their way home.
US veterans visit AO victims at Peace Village, meet association in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 20:33 10/09/2026A group of U.S. veterans visited the Hoa Binh (Peace) Village and met with the Ho Chi Minh City Association for Victims of Agent Orange (AO)/Dioxin on Tuesday, delivering a message of peace, reconciliation, and friendship between the Vietnamese and American peoples.
Ho Chi Minh City plans to launch on-demand minibus service via app
Ho Chi Minh City 19:07 10/09/2026Ho Chi Minh City is planning a Demand-Responsive Transport (DRT) model that would allow passengers to book rides through an app and get picked up or dropped off flexibly at designated locations, helping supplement conventional buses and promote public transport use, according to a draft decision outlining the service.
