Vietnam orders push to slash lending rates amid surging borrowing costs
Economy 14:44 18/10/2026Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang has urged banks to cut lending rates by 1.5-2 percentage points for businesses and priority sectors as high borrowing costs squeeze economic activity.
Vietnam, EFTA sign free trade agreement after 14 years of negotiations
Vietnam News 13:52 18/10/2026Vietnam's Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung and representatives of the member states of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) officially signed the Vietnam-EFTA Free Trade Agreement (VEFTA) in Hanoi on Sunday.
Ho Chi Minh City, France look to deepen cultural, educational ties
Ho Chi Minh City 13:26 18/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City and France have agreed to expand cultural, artistic, and educational exchanges, creating more opportunities to connect people from both countries, particularly younger generations.
Vietnamese farmer preserves rural memories through collection of centuries-old stone mills
Vietnam News 11:03 18/10/2026A farmer from Ca Mau, Vietnam's southernmost province, has spent nearly a decade collecting hundreds of traditional stone mills, including some more than 200 years old, turning his home into a showcase of rural history and memories of generations past.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Vietnamese social media users criticize Indian tourist over alleged taxi fare evasion, Vietnam’s Miss Universe 2026 eligibility remains unresolved
Vietnam News 19:00 17/10/2026A video appearing to show a foreign passenger believed to be an Indian trying to leave a taxi without paying has sparked criticism on Vietnamese social media. Miss Universe CEO Ronald Day said representatives from Vietnam remain ineligible for Miss Universe 2026. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Very strong El Nino may bring fewer storms, Phu Quoc plans to lease forest for ecotourism
Vietnam News 19:00 16/10/2026Vietnam may experience fewer storms in the coming months as a very strong El Nino continues. Phu Quoc National Park has earmarked more than 5,358 hectares of forest land for ecotourism development. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: More than 40,000 girls never born each year due to sex selection, police rescue foreign tourists lost in Da Nang forest
Vietnam News 19:00 15/10/2026A reproductive medicine doctor in Ho Chi Minh City has raised concerns that more than 40,000 girls are estimated to be missing at birth each year. Police in Da Nang rescued two foreign tourists who went missing after entering a forest to camp. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Elon Musk posts about satellite Internet for remote islands, new paid public holiday proposed
Vietnam News 19:00 14/10/2026Billionaire Elon Musk shared a post on X on Wednesday about Hai Phong's partnership with Starlink to bring satellite Internet to remote islands in northern Vietnam. Vietnamese workers could soon enjoy an additional paid public holiday on November 24. And more in our podcast.
How can Vietnam stop $4bn in agricultural losses from vanishing on way to market?
In-Depth 16:06 18/10/2026Vietnam’s agricultural exports continue to set new records year after year, yet post-harvest losses remain a persistent challenge, costing the country an estimated US$3.5-4.1 billion annually.
How can Vietnam race to become rich before it grows old: expert
In-Depth 12:49 14/10/2026Experts from RMIT University Vietnam warn that Vietnam and other ASEAN countries are aging so rapidly that they risk 'getting old before getting rich.'
Expert on what has happened to Ho Chi Minh City’s tidal flooding over past decade
In-Depth 20:19 13/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City’s high tides have risen over the past decade, with peak levels repeatedly breaking records year after year. What is driving increasingly severe tidal flooding?
Why are Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines so obsessed with beauty pageants?
In-Depth 11:01 13/10/2026From packed arenas and fiercely loyal fan communities to viral social media battles and national celebrations, beauty pageants have become a cultural phenomenon in Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines. But what fuels this extraordinary passion for crowns and contestants across Southeast Asia?
Vietnam to tighten controls on low-cost imported meat nearing expiry
In-Depth 09:35 10/10/2026Vietnam will step up controls on imported meat to address concerns over quality, origin and suspicions that discarded or near-expiry products are entering the market at low prices, an official from the Department of Livestock Production and Animal Health has responded.
85,800 hectares of Mekong Delta rice at risk as El Nino may surpass historic record
In-Depth 21:52 09/10/2026El Nino is forecast by meteorological and hydrological authorities to reach very strong intensity and possibly peak in November 2026, surpassing the historic record set in Vietnam in the 2015-16 period.
Can naturalized players make Vietnam’s football team stronger?
In-Depth 13:47 08/10/2026Naturalized players have given Vietnam’s attack a boost, but the national team’s recent struggles have raised questions over whether they can make Vietnamese football stronger in the long run.
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.
Vietnam’s Da Nang expands digital asset conversion to airports, golf courses, resorts
Economy 16:26 18/10/2026Da Nang City, located in central Vietnam, has expanded the approved operating areas for Basal Pay, a pilot application that enables cryptocurrency holders to convert USDT, Tether's dollar-pegged cryptocurrency, into Vietnamese dong (VND), from three locations to 10 key areas, including the international airport, golf courses and resorts.
How can Vietnam stop $4bn in agricultural losses from vanishing on way to market?
In-Depth 16:06 18/10/2026Vietnam’s agricultural exports continue to set new records year after year, yet post-harvest losses remain a persistent challenge, costing the country an estimated US$3.5-4.1 billion annually.
Vietnamese firms need industry leaders to break into global supply chains
Economy 15:58 18/10/2026Vietnam needs major domestic corporations to lead the way into global supply chains, helping them expand into international markets and tap into the multibillion-dollar supporting industries.
Digital transformation opens new prospects for sports medicine in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 14:35 18/10/2026Digital transformation is opening up new prospects for sports medicine in Ho Chi Minh City, with data and artificial intelligence (AI) expected to improve injury prevention, athlete care and training efficiency.
Unlocking resources, expanding digital services across Vietnam
Vietnam News 14:30 18/10/2026The Politburo’s Resolution No. 57, dated December 22, 2024, on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation and national digital transformation is being translated into practical initiatives to meet development needs.
Vietnamese, Swiss leaders, their spouses take evening stroll around Hanoi’s iconic lake
Vietnam News 13:20 18/10/2026Swiss President Guy Parmelin and his wife joined Vietnamese Party chief and State President To Lam and his spouse for a walk around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi on Saturday night, immersing themselves in the lively weekend atmosphere of the capital.
From Vietnam's mountains to Swiss Alps: How medicinal herbs bridge two nations
Vietnam News 12:45 18/10/2026A shared appreciation for medicinal plants brought Vietnam and Switzerland closer together on Saturday as the spouses of the two countries' leaders explored traditional remedies, exchanged stories, and discovered common ground in healthcare.
Mass protests in France spiral into worst riots in years
World 11:41 18/10/2026PARIS -- Rioting erupted in cities across France on Saturday as demonstrations against rising living costs and declining public services spiralled out of control in some of the worst violence the country has witnessed for decades.
19 dead, 25 hurt in stampede at India religious gathering
World 11:33 18/10/2026At least 19 people were killed and two dozen more injured Saturday in eastern India after a stampede that occurred during sudden rainfall at a Hindu religious gathering, officials and Indian media said.
Foreign workers in Vietnam entitled to additional 1% salary payment in lieu of unemployment insurance
Economy 11:07 18/10/2026Foreign workers in Vietnam who are covered by compulsory social insurance are entitled to an additional payment equivalent to one percent of their monthly salary in lieu of unemployment insurance contributions, with employers required to make the payment alongside regular wages, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs.
6 women fined $58 for posing for photos on dangerous bend on Da Nang pass
Vietnam News 10:52 18/10/2026Police in Da Nang City, located in central Vietnam, have penalized six women for sitting in the middle of a dangerous bend on Hai Van Pass to pose for photographs on Saturday.
Unlocking resources, expanding digital services across Vietnam
Vietnam News 14:30 18/10/2026The Politburo’s Resolution No. 57, dated December 22, 2024, on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation and national digital transformation is being translated into practical initiatives to meet development needs.
Vietnamese, Swiss leaders, their spouses take evening stroll around Hanoi’s iconic lake
Vietnam News 13:20 18/10/2026Swiss President Guy Parmelin and his wife joined Vietnamese Party chief and State President To Lam and his spouse for a walk around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi on Saturday night, immersing themselves in the lively weekend atmosphere of the capital.
From Vietnam's mountains to Swiss Alps: How medicinal herbs bridge two nations
Vietnam News 12:45 18/10/2026A shared appreciation for medicinal plants brought Vietnam and Switzerland closer together on Saturday as the spouses of the two countries' leaders explored traditional remedies, exchanged stories, and discovered common ground in healthcare.
6 women fined $58 for posing for photos on dangerous bend on Da Nang pass
Vietnam News 10:52 18/10/2026Police in Da Nang City, located in central Vietnam, have penalized six women for sitting in the middle of a dangerous bend on Hai Van Pass to pose for photographs on Saturday.
Vietnam premier calls on Switzerland to share expertise in developing int’l financial center
Vietnam News 10:09 18/10/2026Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has proposed Switzerland share its experience and support Vietnam in developing an international financial center, citing finance as one of Switzerland’s key strengths and a strategic priority for the Southeast Asian.
Digital transformation opens new prospects for sports medicine in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 14:35 18/10/2026Digital transformation is opening up new prospects for sports medicine in Ho Chi Minh City, with data and artificial intelligence (AI) expected to improve injury prevention, athlete care and training efficiency.
4th meningococcal case confirmed at Ho Chi Minh City school
Ho Chi Minh City 08:07 18/10/2026Health authorities in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday reported a fourth case of meningococcal infection at Hai Ba Trung Middle School in Hiep Phuoc Commune, where several students have also tested positive for seasonal flu and rhinovirus.
Chinese Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City seeks to promote Chinese language education
Ho Chi Minh City 17:29 17/10/2026The Chinese Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City has expressed its commitment to supporting Chinese language education in southern Vietnam, providing more opportunities for youth exchanges.
Ho Chi Minh City metro line suspends service for nearly an hour due to power outage
Ho Chi Minh City 16:15 17/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City’s Metro Line 1, known as the Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien route, suspended services for nearly an hour on Saturday morning due to a power outage that affected 14 train trips.
Ho Chi Minh City targets vocational training, job support for 7,000 people with disabilities by 2030
Ho Chi Minh City 08:18 17/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City is stepping up efforts to improve the lives of people with disabilities, with targets including early screening for children aged under six, wider access to education and healthcare, and vocational training and job support for 7,000 people by 2030.
