Vietnam announces 2027 Lunar New Year, National Day holiday schedules
Vietnam News 11:32 10/10/2026Vietnamese civil servants and public employees will have seven days off for the 2027 Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet, and four days for National Day, according to a notice from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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.
Ho Chi Minh City to host Autumn Economic Forum late this month
Economy 11:24 10/10/2026The 2026 Autumn Economic Forum will be held in Ho Chi Minh City from October 26 to 29, with Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung expected to attend and hold a 60-minute dialogue with World Economic Forum (WEF) leaders and experts.
Water fireworks ready to light up Hanoi’s West Lake this evening
Vietnam News 10:33 10/10/2026On Friday morning, crews were rushing to install the fireworks setup on West Lake, preparing for the show on Saturday evening to mark Hanoi’s Liberation Day. For the first time, 200 water fireworks will be combined with 900 pyrotechnic rigs on the lake.
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.
Miss Vietnam expected to finish in top 2 at Miss Grand International 2026
Vietnam Life 11:34 10/10/2026Ahead of the Miss Grand International 2026 final, Miss Vietnam Emoura Pham was ranked No. 2 overall by pageant site Missosology. Sash Factor placed her in its top five, while both pageant sites predicted Tanzania’s representative to win the title.
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.
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.
Vietnam, Cambodia look to elevate economic links
Vietnam News 09:29 10/10/2026Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and his Cambodian counterpart Hun Manet co-chaired the Vietnam-Cambodia Business Forum 2026 in Phnom Penh on the afternoon of October 9.
Vietnam, Cambodia seek to bolster all-round ties
Vietnam News 08:07 10/10/2026Prime Minister Le Minh Hung held talks with his Cambodian counterpart Hun Manet in Phnom Penh on October 9, during which the two sides sought measures to bolster bilateral ties in all fields.
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.
Agencies explain increasingly frequent heavy rain in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 21:44 09/10/2026Heavy rain has become more frequent and intense in Ho Chi Minh City, while high tides exacerbate flooding, as low-lying terrain, climate change, rising sea levels, rapid urbanization and limited drainage capacity contribute to the problem, according to relevant agencies.
Concert fever sends Vietnamese fans across Southeast Asia, with trips booked months ahead
Vietnam Life 21:24 09/10/2026From BIGBANG in Hanoi to BTS in Singapore, Vietnamese music fans are turning concerts into travel getaways, sending flight and hotel bookings soaring as they secure trips up to four months in advance.
'Robusta Origin Passport' needed to boost recognition for Vietnam: experts
Economy 20:49 09/10/2026Vietnam accounts for nearly 40 percent of global Robusta production, yet much of its coffee is exported as raw material for foreign brands, highlighting the need to increase export value and establish a distinct brand identity for Vietnamese coffee, experts said at a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday.
Many complex medical conditions once requiring treatment abroad can now be treated in Vietnam: expert
Vietnam News 20:18 09/10/2026Many medical techniques that once required patients to seek treatment abroad can now be performed in Vietnam, with quality increasingly approaching that of advanced medical centers around the world.
Vietnam, Cambodia look to elevate economic links
Vietnam News 09:29 10/10/2026Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and his Cambodian counterpart Hun Manet co-chaired the Vietnam-Cambodia Business Forum 2026 in Phnom Penh on the afternoon of October 9.
Vietnam, Cambodia seek to bolster all-round ties
Vietnam News 08:07 10/10/2026Prime Minister Le Minh Hung held talks with his Cambodian counterpart Hun Manet in Phnom Penh on October 9, during which the two sides sought measures to bolster bilateral ties in all fields.
Many complex medical conditions once requiring treatment abroad can now be treated in Vietnam: expert
Vietnam News 20:18 09/10/2026Many medical techniques that once required patients to seek treatment abroad can now be performed in Vietnam, with quality increasingly approaching that of advanced medical centers around the world.
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.
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.
Agencies explain increasingly frequent heavy rain in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 21:44 09/10/2026Heavy rain has become more frequent and intense in Ho Chi Minh City, while high tides exacerbate flooding, as low-lying terrain, climate change, rising sea levels, rapid urbanization and limited drainage capacity contribute to the problem, according to relevant agencies.
Ho Chi Minh City adds 10 housing projects eligible for foreign buyers
Ho Chi Minh City 16:58 09/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City authorities have added 10 housing projects to the list of developments where foreign organizations and individuals are permitted to buy homes, bringing the total number of eligible projects in the city to around 160.
Green city does not mean saving every tree: Vietnamese expert
Ho Chi Minh City 15:27 09/10/2026A green city is not one that preserves every tree at all costs as urban trees vary in their risks, suitability, and maintenance requirements. Managing urban greenery requires more than the simplistic principle that every tree must be preserved simply because it is green.
2 drainage projects underway to ease flooding near Ho Chi Minh City airport
Ho Chi Minh City 10:09 09/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City is implementing two drainage projects to reduce flooding on roads leading to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, where recent heavy downpours have caused localized traffic congestion, particularly during rush hour.
