Autumn Economic Forum 2026: Gateway for global investors to Ho Chi Minh City int’l financial center
Ho Chi Minh City 15:17 26/10/2026The Autumn Economic Forum 2026, which opened in Ho Chi Minh City on Monday, is expected to provide an important platform for the Vietnam International Financial Center in the southern metropolis to showcase its operating model and expand ties with international investors and financial institutions.
Ho Chi Minh City students win international robotics championship in China
Education 15:20 26/10/2026Students from Phan Van Tri Elementary and Middle School in Ho Chi Minh City have won the 2026 World Robot Olympiad China Invitational Championship, beating more than 400 teams from various countries at the competition in Nanjing, China.
91 foreigners found working without permits in southern Vietnam
Vietnam News 12:49 26/10/2026Authorities in Dong Nai City, southern Vietnam, have discovered 91 foreign nationals working without work permits or confirmation that they are exempt from the requirement at a company in Dong Xoai III Industrial Park.
Vietnam, Poland establish Strategic Partnership
Vietnam News 15:33 26/10/2026Vietnam and Poland have agreed to elevate their bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership, opening up a new chapter in their longstanding friendship and cooperation.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Malaysian tourist falls into 10-meter-deep hole, 9 foreign workers found with immigration violations
Vietnam News 19:00 25/10/2026California Fitness shutters seven more gyms in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Nine foreign workers found with suspected residence, work permit violations in Dong Nai City. BigBang thrills 45,000 fans in spectacular Hanoi concert. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Hanbok photoshoot at Vietnam’s Hue Imperial Citadel sparks controversy, VinFast plans to test driverless taxis by late 2027
Vietnam News 19:00 24/10/2026A video showing a model in a hanbok posing in front of Ngo Mon Gate at the Hue Imperial Citadel has sparked controversy on social media. VinFast plans to test 200 Level 4 autonomous taxis in Can Gio, Ho Chi Minh City, by late 2027.And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Vietnamese doctor revives Australian flight passenger, EuroCham launches Give Back to Vietnam initiative
Vietnam News 19:00 23/10/2026A Vietnamese doctor revived an Australian passenger who stopped breathing aboard a Vietnam Airlines flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City. The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam on Thursday introduced Give Back to Vietnam, starting with home-based marts for families affected by Agent Orange. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Ho Chi Minh City reports 5th meningococcal case in a week, Vietnamese restaurant in Denmark adds Nordic twist to dishes
Vietnam News 19:00 22/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City has confirmed its fifth meningococcal disease case in a week, involving a 12-year-old boy infected with serogroup B bacteria. A Vietnamese restaurateur in Copenhagen is winning over diners with a fusion of Vietnamese and Scandinavian flavors.And more in our podcast.
Ever had a burn-like rash appear overnight? These rove beetles in Vietnam may be to blame
In-Depth 14:54 20/10/2026Have you ever woken up in Vietnam with a red, burning rash that looks like a skin burn? Rove beetles could be the culprit, and knowing how to handle them can help prevent painful skin reactions.
Vietnamese businesses seek to break 'screw-making curse,' join global supply chains
In-Depth 14:38 20/10/2026Vietnam's supporting industries have long been associated with the perception that local manufacturers can produce only screws.
Down 10kg of food in 30 minutes or pay: Vietnamese doctor warns against turning eating into a dangerous game
In-Depth 09:17 20/10/2026A giant spring roll-eating challenge with a prize for finishing within 30 minutes in Ho Chi Minh City has sparked debate on social media, as a doctor warns that consuming large amounts of food in a short time can pose serious health risks.
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.
What’s next for Ho Chi Minh City’s iconic traditional markets?
Ho Chi Minh City 15:50 26/10/2026Several traditional markets in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, including Ben Thanh and Tan Dinh, are set for changes to their stall arrangements, product offerings and infrastructure as authorities seek to improve business operations and enhance the city’s tourism appeal.
Vietnam’s Hoi An sees 20% drop in visitors, bookings surge from November
Travel 15:40 26/10/2026Visitor numbers at Hoi An Ancient Town in central Vietnam have fallen by around 20 percent year on year, but travel bookings for Hoi An are showing strong growth from November onward, according to tourism data and industry representatives.
Japanese companies compensate users as cyberattacks buffet economy
World 14:58 26/10/2026Japanese companies are moving to pay compensation to users following waves of cyberattacks that have disrupted internet services and raised concerns about economic stability.
Autumn Economic Forum 2026 opens in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 14:43 26/10/2026The Autumn Economic Forum 2026 opened in Ho Chi Minh City on Monday, kicking off four days of discussions on technology, innovation and new growth drivers.
Japan shipbuilders ramping up investment to double output
World 14:25 26/10/2026Japanese shipbuilders are stepping up capital investment in shipyards across the country as part of the government's target of doubling domestic shipbuilding volume, with the overall amount on track to exceed 1 trillion yen.
Ho Chi Minh City's TOD model: Beyond rising land prices around metro stations
Ho Chi Minh City 14:15 26/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City's first metro line is already boosting property markets along its route, but experts say the real potential of transit-oriented development (TOD) lies in creating new economic hubs, improving urban productivity, and reshaping the city's development.
PM Le Minh Hung hosts welcome ceremony for Polish counterpart
Vietnam News 12:50 26/10/2026Prime Minister Le Minh Hung presided over an official welcome ceremony in Hanoi on Monday morning for his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk, who is paying an official visit to Vietnam from October 24 to 26.
Vietnam develops next-generation Japanese encephalitis vaccine
Vietnam News 12:27 26/10/2026A next-generation Japanese encephalitis vaccine developed in Vietnam has demonstrated a strong immune response in clinical studies and is undergoing final preparations for market registration, according to research findings presented at a recent scientific conference.
Vietnam hospital sets kidney transplant milestone with 18-hour preservation
Vietnam News 12:24 26/10/2026Hue Central Hospital in Hue City, central Vietnam has successfully performed two kidney transplants using a LifePort organ transporter, bringing the hospital’s total number of such procedures to five, including one involving a record 18-hour cold ischemia period, the hospital said on Monday.
Vietnamese gamer finishes third at FC Mobile World Championship, bags $20,000
Vietnam News 12:21 26/10/2026Vietnamese gamer Pham Anh Tu secured a joint third-place finish at the FC Pro Mobile World Championship 2026 in South Korea on Sunday, earning US$20,000 in prize money after narrowly losing to Thailand's KOG.RYU77 in the semifinals.
Polish premier takes nighttime stroll through Hanoi
Vietnam News 11:08 26/10/2026Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk swapped his formal suit for a casual shirt and sneakers to take a leisurely walk through the streets of Hanoi just hours after arriving in the Vietnamese capital on Sunday.
PM Le Minh Hung hosts welcome ceremony for Polish counterpart
Vietnam News 12:50 26/10/2026Prime Minister Le Minh Hung presided over an official welcome ceremony in Hanoi on Monday morning for his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk, who is paying an official visit to Vietnam from October 24 to 26.
Vietnam develops next-generation Japanese encephalitis vaccine
Vietnam News 12:27 26/10/2026A next-generation Japanese encephalitis vaccine developed in Vietnam has demonstrated a strong immune response in clinical studies and is undergoing final preparations for market registration, according to research findings presented at a recent scientific conference.
Vietnam hospital sets kidney transplant milestone with 18-hour preservation
Vietnam News 12:24 26/10/2026Hue Central Hospital in Hue City, central Vietnam has successfully performed two kidney transplants using a LifePort organ transporter, bringing the hospital’s total number of such procedures to five, including one involving a record 18-hour cold ischemia period, the hospital said on Monday.
Vietnamese gamer finishes third at FC Mobile World Championship, bags $20,000
Vietnam News 12:21 26/10/2026Vietnamese gamer Pham Anh Tu secured a joint third-place finish at the FC Pro Mobile World Championship 2026 in South Korea on Sunday, earning US$20,000 in prize money after narrowly losing to Thailand's KOG.RYU77 in the semifinals.
Polish premier takes nighttime stroll through Hanoi
Vietnam News 11:08 26/10/2026Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk swapped his formal suit for a casual shirt and sneakers to take a leisurely walk through the streets of Hanoi just hours after arriving in the Vietnamese capital on Sunday.
What’s next for Ho Chi Minh City’s iconic traditional markets?
Ho Chi Minh City 15:50 26/10/2026Several traditional markets in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, including Ben Thanh and Tan Dinh, are set for changes to their stall arrangements, product offerings and infrastructure as authorities seek to improve business operations and enhance the city’s tourism appeal.
Autumn Economic Forum 2026 opens in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 14:43 26/10/2026The Autumn Economic Forum 2026 opened in Ho Chi Minh City on Monday, kicking off four days of discussions on technology, innovation and new growth drivers.
Ho Chi Minh City's TOD model: Beyond rising land prices around metro stations
Ho Chi Minh City 14:15 26/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City's first metro line is already boosting property markets along its route, but experts say the real potential of transit-oriented development (TOD) lies in creating new economic hubs, improving urban productivity, and reshaping the city's development.
‘I Love You’: Saigon Zoo welcomes three adorable baby capybaras
Ho Chi Minh City 23:58 25/10/2026Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens has introduced a charming trio of newborn capybaras named Anh, Yeu, and Em -- a phrase translating to "I love you" -- bringing fresh joy to visitors following the recent passing of its beloved lion.
Ho Chi Minh City launches $14bn plan to tackle 28 traffic congestion hotspots with key projects
Ho Chi Minh City 20:15 25/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City has rolled out a comprehensive plan featuring 98 infrastructure projects with a total investment of approximately VND360.841 trillion (nearly US$14 billion) to resolve 28 critical traffic congestion hotspots across the city, according to the municipal Department of Construction.
