Vietnam announces 22 days off across 6 public holiday breaks in 2027
Vietnam News 17:04 11/10/2026Vietnamese civil servants, public employees, and workers are set to enjoy a total of 22 days off across six public holiday periods in 2027, including weekends adjoining the holidays.
Tourists can explore northern Vietnam heritage by train for just $7.7
Travel 16:24 11/10/2026Local and international visitors can enjoy traditional Then singing, the sounds of the handmade gourd lute, called Dan Tinh, tea tasting, and local delicacies on a heritage train journey from Hanoi to Thai Nguyen Province, located in northern Vietnam, for an expected return fare of just VND 200,000 (US$7.7).
Foreign tourists rave about Vietnam’s scenic train rides, call them worth every minute
Travel 15:26 11/10/2026From breathtaking coastal views to luxurious cross-country adventures, Vietnam’s train journeys are charming foreign tourists who find that slowing down makes the travel experience all the more rewarding.
Hanoi AI cameras detect over 18,500 traffic violations in September, nearly 90% involving motorbikes
Vietnam News 13:40 11/10/2026Hanoi’s AI-powered traffic camera system recorded 18,512 road traffic violations in September, nearly 90 percent of which involved motorbikes, according to the traffic police division of the capital’s Department of Public Security.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Vietnam ranks 10th among world’s favorite countries, survey finds teachers’ English proficiency not encouraging
Vietnam News 19:00 09/10/2026Vietnam ranked 10th among the world’s 20 favorite countries as voted by readers of U.S. travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler. A survey of 35,000 teachers in six Vietnamese provinces and cities has found their English proficiency to be generally not encouraging, an executive at the Educational Testing Service said. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: FIFA ASEAN Cup loss sparks naturalized player debate, AEON breaks ground on massive Da Nang mall
Vietnam News 19:00 08/10/2026Vietnam finished fourth at the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup in Indonesia, raising questions over whether naturalized players can make the national team stronger in the long run. AEON Vietnam will start work next month on its largest retail project in central Vietnam. And more in our podcast.
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 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.
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.
Japan's major electronics firms bombarded with cyber defense inquiries
World 18:01 11/10/2026With an increasing number of firms in Japan falling prey to unauthorized access to their computer systems, major electronics makers are receiving a flurry of inquiries about their cyber defense services.
Vietnam's tax policy stability now key to keeping foreign investors: officials
Economy 17:54 11/10/2026Stable, transparent and predictable tax policy is fast becoming a deciding factor for foreign-invested enterprises already operating in Vietnam as they weigh whether to maintain or expand production and trade and commit to long-term investment.
Driver's license data breaches becoming major concern in Japan
World 17:47 11/10/2026Massive driver's license data breaches that recently hit the Times Car vehicle-sharing service in Japan due to a cyberattack have made many people in the country scramble to seek reissuance of their licenses.
Indonesia moves 8 endangered orangutans to safety after Borneo fires
World 17:45 11/10/2026Indonesian authorities and conservation workers successfully moved eight orangutans to a safe location after the endangered primates' homes were destroyed by wildfires in the forests of Borneo, they said on Sunday.
Hong Kong arrests 127 in Vietnamese-led loan-sharking syndicate
World 17:40 11/10/2026Hong Kong police have arrested 127 people, including 37 Vietnamese nationals, in a crackdown on a Vietnamese-led crime syndicate accused of loan sharking, operating illegal gambling dens and unlicensed bars, and helping undocumented immigrants find accommodation and work, according to Hong Kong media.
Vietnamese-made gowns make a splash on global stage at Miss Grand International 2026
Vietnam News 17:12 11/10/2026Beauty queens from Brazil, China, the Netherlands, and other countries turned to Vietnamese fashion talent for their evening gowns at Miss Grand International 2026, highlighting the growing international appeal of local designers.
Vietnam café owner fined $483 for unauthorized sidewalk tree planting
Vietnam News 13:33 11/10/2026A coffee shop owner in Dak Lak Province, located in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, has been fined VND12.5 million (US$483) for damaging a grass-covered area and planting trees on the sidewalk without approval from the relevant authorities.
Vietnam steps up fight against counterfeits, IP violations
Vietnam News 13:32 11/10/2026The renewed memorandum between Vietnam's domestic market surveillance force and Procter & Gamble (P&G) is expected to build on the results achieved since 2023, strengthen IP enforcement, safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of businesses and consumers, and contribute to a more transparent and fair business environment.
Vietnamese police bust massive money laundering network linked to Japan
Vietnam News 12:00 11/10/2026Police in Phu Tho Province, northern Vietnam have dismantled a sophisticated transnational money laundering and cross-border currency transfer network linked to fraud in Japan, initially charging seven suspects, according to the Ministry of Public Security.
55 hospitalized with suspected food poisoning after eating 'banh mi' in central Vietnam
Vietnam News 11:45 11/10/2026Fifty-five people have been hospitalized with suspected food poisoning after eating 'banh mi' from a popular sandwich shop in Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam, prompting authorities to suspend its operations pending an investigation.
National Assembly President departs for official visit to China
Vietnam News 11:26 11/10/2026The visit aims to further implement the foreign policy set out at the 14th National Party Congress, enhance the effectiveness of cooperation between Vietnam’s National Assembly and the National People’s Congress of China, and reaffirm the pivotal role of parliamentary cooperation in the overall Vietnam-China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.
Vietnamese-made gowns make a splash on global stage at Miss Grand International 2026
Vietnam News 17:12 11/10/2026Beauty queens from Brazil, China, the Netherlands, and other countries turned to Vietnamese fashion talent for their evening gowns at Miss Grand International 2026, highlighting the growing international appeal of local designers.
Vietnam café owner fined $483 for unauthorized sidewalk tree planting
Vietnam News 13:33 11/10/2026A coffee shop owner in Dak Lak Province, located in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, has been fined VND12.5 million (US$483) for damaging a grass-covered area and planting trees on the sidewalk without approval from the relevant authorities.
Vietnam steps up fight against counterfeits, IP violations
Vietnam News 13:32 11/10/2026The renewed memorandum between Vietnam's domestic market surveillance force and Procter & Gamble (P&G) is expected to build on the results achieved since 2023, strengthen IP enforcement, safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of businesses and consumers, and contribute to a more transparent and fair business environment.
Vietnamese police bust massive money laundering network linked to Japan
Vietnam News 12:00 11/10/2026Police in Phu Tho Province, northern Vietnam have dismantled a sophisticated transnational money laundering and cross-border currency transfer network linked to fraud in Japan, initially charging seven suspects, according to the Ministry of Public Security.
55 hospitalized with suspected food poisoning after eating 'banh mi' in central Vietnam
Vietnam News 11:45 11/10/2026Fifty-five people have been hospitalized with suspected food poisoning after eating 'banh mi' from a popular sandwich shop in Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam, prompting authorities to suspend its operations pending an investigation.
Peak high tides flood Ho Chi Minh City at dawn
Ho Chi Minh City 09:17 11/10/2026High tides peaked early Sunday morning, flooding several streets across Ho Chi Minh City and disrupting residents’ daily activities and travel.
Ho Chi Minh City streets flooded as tide reaches 1.71m
Ho Chi Minh City 22:29 10/10/2026High tides flooded multiple streets in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday, with water levels at Nha Be station reaching 1.71 meters, forcing residents to wade through deep water and push stalled motorcycles home.
Land surveys begin for Ho Chi Minh City-Binh Duong metro projects
Ho Chi Minh City 18:56 10/10/2026Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have begun meeting residents and surveying land and property along two planned metro lines linking the city with the former Binh Duong Province, aiming to break ground by the end of this year.
High tides, afternoon rain threaten flooding in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 09:31 10/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City is bracing for potential flooding as high tides coincide with afternoon and evening rain on Saturday, October 10, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Ho Chi Minh City rangers seize 13 invasive red-eared slider turtles at shops selling animals for release
Ho Chi Minh City 07:22 10/10/2026Forest rangers in Ho Chi Minh City have seized 13 red-eared slider turtles, an invasive alien species, from two shops selling animals for Buddhist release in Hoc Mon Commune, while releasing around 300 munias into the wild, according to the city’s Forest Protection Sub-Department.
