Int’l visitors drawn to Tet traditions on Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island
Travel 17:15 09/02/2026International visitors arriving on Phu Quoc Island, An Giang Province ahead of Vietnam’s Lunar New Year (Tet) have been drawn to traditional Tet-themed activities, from calligraphy and folk games to wearing ‘ao dai’ (long gown) for photos, as tourist sites and fishing villages embrace the festive season.
Secret Garden highlights Vietnam’s Ninh Binh landscapes in tourism-promoting music video
Vietnam Life 17:03 09/02/2026Norwegian-Irish duo Secret Garden have released a music video showcasing their performance amid scenic landscapes in Vietnam’s Ninh Binh Province, as part of a cultural project aimed at promoting the country’s tourism.
Bookings for Hyundai Stargazer 2026 open in Vietnam
Economy 16:50 09/02/2026Several Hyundai dealerships in Hanoi have begun accepting early deposits for the 2026 Hyundai Stargazer, with customer deliveries expected from March.
Foreign volunteers bring early Tet cheer to orphans at Da Nang center
Expat Life 16:37 09/02/2026Children at the Orphans Nurturing Center in Da Nang, central Vietnam enjoyed an early celebration of Vietnam’s Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday on Sunday, receiving new clothes, lucky money, and warm companionship from Vietnamese and foreign volunteers.
Da Nang police bust fake coffee operation producing nearly 1 tonne daily
Vietnam News 15:03 07/02/2026Police in Da Nang City, central Vietnam have dismantled a large-scale counterfeit coffee operation that mixed chemicals and soy powder to produce nearly one metric ton of fake coffee each day, officials announced on Friday.
Ho Chi Minh City launches comprehensive review of school meals over safety concerns
Education 11:48 31/01/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training ordered on Friday a comprehensive review of school meal programs, following reports that a food supplier used products that did not meet safety standards.
How 3,000 tonnes of chemical-soaked snail meat slipped past Vietnamese authorities for years
Ho Chi Minh City 17:11 30/01/2026The recent dismantling of a Ho Chi Minh City-based facility that allegedly soaked some 3,000 metric tons of apple snail meat in an estimated 500 metric tons of industrial chemicals has sparked an inquiry into how it managed to evade detection for years.
Suspect details ‘formula’ behind 3,000 tonnes of chemical-soaked snail meat in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 17:34 28/01/2026The investigation into a massive food safety scandal in Ho Chi Minh City has uncovered chilling details about how Huynh Van Truong processed thousands of metric tons of snail meat using industrial chemicals purchased from Kim Bien Market.
For some young Vietnamese, renting a holiday ‘partner’ eases Lunar New Year pressure
In-Depth 10:29 08/02/2026Lunar New Year is traditionally a time for family reunions in Vietnam, but for many young, unmarried adults it has also become a season of social pressure, as parents and relatives press them about relationships and marriage.
Dog walking emerges as profitable line of work in Ho Chi Minh City
In-Depth 09:19 05/02/2026During the Lunar New Year holiday, pet services enter their busiest season, with dog walking increasingly sought after by busy owners and emerging as a lucrative line of work in Ho Chi Minh City.
Op-ed: Do not let violence drive tourists away from Vietnam
In-Depth 15:42 04/02/2026Vietnam needs exemplary court rulings and tough closure orders against tourism businesses where violence against visitors occurs.
Vietnam positioned as EU’s strategic anchor in ASEAN: ambassador
In-Depth 12:28 31/01/2026The elevation of EU-Vietnam relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership comes at an important moment.
Vietnam’s biggest cities push to reclaim sidewalks, drawing praise, nostalgia, and skepticism
In-Depth 12:18 30/01/2026Efforts by authorities in Vietnam’s largest cities to clear sidewalk encroachments and restore pedestrian space are gaining momentum and reshaping street life, but they are also sparking debate over how to balance urban order, safety, and a deeply ingrained street culture.
When Vietnamese children go online every day, are parents truly present?
In-Depth 10:29 29/01/2026There was a time when many Vietnamese parents believed online safety was someone else’s problem, trusting that their well-behaved children were immune. Yet the moment such confidence takes hold is also when the protective line shielding children from fake news, harmful content and toxic information online becomes dangerously thin.
From Russian vodka to Vietnamese kombucha: Ivan Fomenko’s journey to building life in Vietnam
In-Depth 10:05 28/01/2026Without a background in business or formal culinary training, Russian Ivan Fomenko came to kombucha largely by chance, sparked by an idea from his ex-girlfriend and a simple motivation: finding a way to earn a living in Vietnam.
Vietnam projected to enter aging society within next decade
In-Depth 17:47 27/01/2026Vietnam is approaching a major demographic turning point, with projections showing the country will exit its ‘golden’ population period within just over a decade and move rapidly toward an aging and eventually ‘super-aged’ society by mid-century.
Ho Chi Minh City police indict 4 over sales of more than 10,000 fake perfume bottles
Ho Chi Minh City 17:10 09/02/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s southern hub, have arrested and prosecuted four suspects accused of selling more than 10,000 bottles of counterfeit perfumes bearing well-known brand names, with the goods valued at nearly US$387,000 if they were genuine.
European leaders vow to deepen cooperation with Japan
World 17:07 09/02/2026BRUSSELS -- European leaders vowed to deepen cooperation with Japan after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ruling Liberal Democratic Party won a landslide victory in Sunday's House of Representatives election.
Japan biz bankruptcies hit 13-year high in January
World 17:02 09/02/2026TOKYO -- The number of corporate bankruptcies in Japan in January involving liabilities of at least 10 million yen totaled 887, the highest level in 13 years, Tokyo Shoko Research Ltd. said Monday.
Vietnam ranked among top 10 retirement destinations: French site
Vietnam News 16:56 09/02/2026Vietnam has been named one of the world’s top 10 countries for retirees, according to the latest ranking by France-based information website Retraite sans Frontières (Retirement without Borders).
Contender for Bank of Korea governor backs higher property taxes to contain inflation
World 15:04 09/02/2026SEOUL - Lee Seung-heon, one of the leading candidates to become the next Bank of Korea governor, backs raising taxes on property ownership to stop surging home prices from stoking inflation but a policy pivot to more monetary tightening would be premature.
Sports tourism booms with Super Bowl driving demand for experiences
World 14:49 09/02/2026SAN FRANCISCO -- Forget flashy cars and mansion photos – today's ultimate flex is posting pictures from the Super Bowl field while making snow angels in celebratory confetti and people are paying big bucks for the privilege.
Asia stocks rally as Nikkei jumps, chip sector rebounds
World 14:22 09/02/2026SYDNEY -- Asian markets jumped on Monday as a resounding win for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi whetted appetites for more reflationary policies, while there was widespread investor relief at a last-gasp rebound in U.S. chip stocks.
South Korean military helicopter crashes during training, killing 2
World 14:22 09/02/2026SEOUL -- A South Korean Army AH-1S Cobra attack helicopter crashed on Monday during a training flight in the northern county of Gapyeong, killing both crew members on board, the country's military said.
Ho Chi Minh City launches $2bn hyperscale data center
Ho Chi Minh City 14:22 09/02/2026Ho Chi Minh City has moved to deploy a US$2 billion artificial intelligence (AI)-based hyperscale data center project jointly developed by a UAE-based group and domestic investors, a landmark step toward becoming a regional hub for data, technology, and international finance.
Vietnam reports multiple mistaken bank transfers returned, including nearly $200,500 case
Vietnam News 12:58 09/02/2026In a series of notable cases in Vietnam over the past weeks, individuals and businesses who received large sums of money erroneously credited to their bank accounts have returned the funds to their rightful owners, underscoring legal obligations under Vietnamese law to give back mistakenly transferred money.
Indian couple chooses Da Nang for luxury wedding party
Travel 12:48 09/02/2026An Indian couple has recently hosted a lavish wedding in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, welcoming 250 guests at a luxury venue in the coastal city.
Vietnam ranked among top 10 retirement destinations: French site
Vietnam News 16:56 09/02/2026Vietnam has been named one of the world’s top 10 countries for retirees, according to the latest ranking by France-based information website Retraite sans Frontières (Retirement without Borders).
Vietnam reports multiple mistaken bank transfers returned, including nearly $200,500 case
Vietnam News 12:58 09/02/2026In a series of notable cases in Vietnam over the past weeks, individuals and businesses who received large sums of money erroneously credited to their bank accounts have returned the funds to their rightful owners, underscoring legal obligations under Vietnamese law to give back mistakenly transferred money.
Vietnam wins silver medal at Asian shooting championships
Vietnam News 12:00 09/02/2026Vietnam won a silver medal in the men’s 25m standard pistol team event at the 2026 Asian Rifle and Pistol Championships in India on Sunday, the Vietnam Shooting Federation said.
11 foreign motorcyclists fined for riding on expressway in northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 11:09 09/02/2026Vietnamese traffic police have fined a group of 11 foreign motorcyclists after they were found riding large-displacement motorcycles at high speed on Tuyen Quang - Phu Tho Expressway in northern Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh City police indict 4 over sales of more than 10,000 fake perfume bottles
Ho Chi Minh City 17:10 09/02/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s southern hub, have arrested and prosecuted four suspects accused of selling more than 10,000 bottles of counterfeit perfumes bearing well-known brand names, with the goods valued at nearly US$387,000 if they were genuine.
Ho Chi Minh City launches $2bn hyperscale data center
Ho Chi Minh City 14:22 09/02/2026Ho Chi Minh City has moved to deploy a US$2 billion artificial intelligence (AI)-based hyperscale data center project jointly developed by a UAE-based group and domestic investors, a landmark step toward becoming a regional hub for data, technology, and international finance.
Ho Chi Minh City police bust armed cat-theft ring, recover stolen pets
Ho Chi Minh City 12:34 09/02/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City have dismantled a gang of cat thieves who used pepper spray to resist capture, recovering 18 stolen cats and arresting multiple suspects.
Fireworks light up Vinhomes Green Paradise Can Gio in Ho Chi Minh City to open spring fest
Ho Chi Minh City 17:19 08/02/2026A vibrant fireworks display lit up the sky over Vinhomes Green Paradise Can Gio in Ho Chi Minh City, marking the opening of the Can Gio Spring Festival on Saturday night.
Foreign diplomats enjoy Lunar New Year program in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 15:23 08/02/2026More than 30 foreign diplomats and their families joined a spring friendship tour in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday morning, immersing themselves in the colors, rituals, and warmth of Vietnam’s traditional Tet, or Lunar New Year, in the days leading up to the holiday.
