Why does Vietnam struggle to cut interest rates despite its $410bn stock market?
Vietnam News 14:32 29/10/2026Vietnam's heavy reliance on bank loans is putting pressure on banks' funds and pushing up interest rates. With outstanding loans already equal to 145 percent of GDP, experts say the country needs to make better use of its growing VND10.7 quadrillion (US$410 billion) stock market to help businesses raise capital.
Southernmost Vietnam province to host festival featuring shrimp-catching, fishing contests
Vietnam News 16:03 29/10/2026A shrimp-catching contest, shrimp fishing and virtual reality farming experiences will be among the attractions at the second Ca Mau Shrimp Festival, set to take place next month in Ca Mau Province, southern Vietnam, alongside culinary demonstrations and cultural performances.
What did Doraemon creator do for Vietnamese children before his death?
Vietnam News 13:58 29/10/2026The Doraemon Fund supporting education for Vietnamese children was one of the last major projects that Fujiko F. Fujio, creator of the ‘Doraemon’ manga series, personally took part in, Katsumata Hinako, the second daughter of Fujiko F. Fujio, said.
Ho Chi Minh City police rescue Chinese man trapped in elevator
Ho Chi Minh City 15:03 29/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City police rescued a Chinese man who was trapped in an elevator at the Lavila Nha Be villa complex late on Wednesday.
AEF 2026: Countries urged to balance openness with economic resilience
Economy 19:19 28/10/2026Countries must remain open to global trade and investment while reducing excessive dependence on individual markets and supply chains to withstand economic shocks and capitalize on emerging growth drivers, international officials said at the 2026 Autumn Economic Forum in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday.
Ho Chi Minh City unveils 12 investment projects worth over $13bn at AEF 2026
Ho Chi Minh City 16:45 28/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City has unveiled 12 investment projects worth more than US$13 billion, spanning seaports, logistics, urban development, and high technology, at the Autumn Economic Forum 2026 (AEF 2026).
French consul general urges Autumn Economic Forum to turn connections into concrete projects
Ho Chi Minh City 16:34 28/10/2026The Autumn Economic Forum 2026 is expected to turn goodwill into concrete projects, French Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Etienne Ranaivoson said, as Business France and the Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Ho Chi Minh City (C4IR) signed a memorandum of understanding to connect technology companies and startups.
First 10 firms join Vietnam financial center with nearly $3 billion in planned investment
Ho Chi Minh City 15:11 28/10/2026The Vietnam International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC) has announced its first 10 official members, with the businesses and organizations planning to mobilize and invest a combined US$2.7 billion by 2027 in projects spanning finance, infrastructure, energy, and technology.
Can Vietnam turn its coffee culture into a nightlife magnet?
In-Depth 15:34 27/10/2026From Paris and Rome to Dubai, coffee shops are an integral part of urban nightlife, keeping cities alive after sunset. Vietnam boasts one of the world’s most diverse coffee cultures, yet its potential to fuel a more vibrant nightlife remains largely untapped. Da Lat could hold the key to unlocking that potential.
Beyond a ticket to Miss Universe: What makes a beauty pageant meaningful?
In-Depth 16:35 26/10/2026Winning a national beauty crown is often seen as a ticket to the international stage. But beyond the chance to compete for a global title, what makes a beauty pageant truly worthwhile for its contestants and society?
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?
Ho Chi Minh City seizes 1.3 tonnes of poultry without quarantine certificates
Ho Chi Minh City 15:21 29/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City authorities have detected and handled a case involving the transport of 1.3 tonnes of poultry from Dong Nai City, southern Vietnam, to the city for sale without animal quarantine certificates, the municipal Sub-Department of Livestock Production and Animal Health said on Thursday.
Ho Chi Minh City reports over 44,000 hand, foot and mouth disease cases, 60 samples test positive for EV71
Ho Chi Minh City 15:00 29/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City has recorded more than 44,000 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) so far this year, including 1,850 in the past week, as health authorities warn of the presence of Enterovirus 71 (EV71), which can cause severe complications and death.
California Fitness & Yoga owes over $165,587 in taxes
Vietnam News 14:56 29/10/2026California Fitness & Yoga Centers Co., Ltd., the owner of the California Fitness & Yoga gym chain, owed more than VND4.35 billion (US$165,587) in taxes as of the September 2026 closing period, according to a list published by the Ho Chi Minh City tax authority.
Ho Chi Minh City to enter dry season early, with harsher heat expected
Ho Chi Minh City 14:25 29/10/2026Southern Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City, is gradually entering the dry season, which is forecast to bring hotter temperatures than usual under the influence of El Nino, a meteorologist said.
Tesla recruits for multiple positions in Vietnam
Economy 14:19 29/10/2026Tesla is recruiting for several management and specialist positions in Vietnam, covering sales, service, procurement, human resources and charging infrastructure development, following the establishment of its legal entity in Ho Chi Minh City in September.
Vietnam’s Phu Quoc airport opens second runway ahead of APEC 2027
Vietnam News 13:48 29/10/2026Phu Quoc International Airport in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam, officially opened its second runway on Thursday, marking a major milestone in its expansion ahead of the APEC 2027 summit.
Ho Chi Minh City, Japan’s Hyogo seek closer tourism, talent ties
Ho Chi Minh City 13:41 29/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City is seeking to expand cooperation with Japan’s Hyogo Prefecture in trade, investment, tourism, energy transition and high-quality workforce development, city officials said at a meeting on Wednesday.
Japanese judge admits charges of online gambling
World 13:29 29/10/2026A Japanese judge admitted charges of online gambling in the first hearing of his impeachment trial in Tokyo on Wednesday.
What does Ho Chi Minh City need to become magnet for global capital?
Ho Chi Minh City 13:14 29/10/2026Economic experts, investors and people who channel foreign investment into Vietnam have shared their views on how Ho Chi Minh City can become a hub for international capital during discussions at the Autumn Economic Forum 2026.
At least 68 people dead in Spain's second major train crash this year
World 13:00 29/10/2026At least 68 people died when a Spanish high-speed express slammed into a stationary train on Wednesday, with rescuers scouring mangled carriages for more bodies after Spain's second fatal rail crash this year and Europe's deadliest since 2013.
500-day campaign to recover and identify fallen soldiers' remains: 'A command from the heart'
Vietnam News 12:35 29/10/2026Vietnam has recovered the remains of more than 3,600 fallen soldiers under a nationwide 500-day campaign to locate, recover, and identify those who died in wartime, reaching more than half of its target as of October 13.
California Fitness & Yoga owes over $165,587 in taxes
Vietnam News 14:56 29/10/2026California Fitness & Yoga Centers Co., Ltd., the owner of the California Fitness & Yoga gym chain, owed more than VND4.35 billion (US$165,587) in taxes as of the September 2026 closing period, according to a list published by the Ho Chi Minh City tax authority.
Vietnam’s Phu Quoc airport opens second runway ahead of APEC 2027
Vietnam News 13:48 29/10/2026Phu Quoc International Airport in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam, officially opened its second runway on Thursday, marking a major milestone in its expansion ahead of the APEC 2027 summit.
500-day campaign to recover and identify fallen soldiers' remains: 'A command from the heart'
Vietnam News 12:35 29/10/2026Vietnam has recovered the remains of more than 3,600 fallen soldiers under a nationwide 500-day campaign to locate, recover, and identify those who died in wartime, reaching more than half of its target as of October 13.
Vietnam Morning Monitor: South Korea invests VND3.9 trillion in "Vietnam Valley," Vietravel Airlines has added new aircraft and plans new international routes
Vietnam News 07:30 29/10/2026South Korea is building a "K-Vietnam Valley" in Bonghwa County aimed at attracting Vietnamese families to settle long term. Vietravel Airlines has added a new aircraft and plans new international routes. Vietnam's U15 team lost 4-2 on penalties to Rwanda after a 2-2 draw in regulation time in a placement match at the U15 World Cup & Festival 2026. And there's more in your morning news round-up.
Vietnam joins Artemis Accords on space exploration
Vietnam News 22:24 28/10/2026Vietnam views space science and technology as a strategic sector that can lift national science-technology capacity and support sustainable growth. The country wants to work with member nations on peaceful, safe, equitable, transparent and sustainable space exploration under international law, with tangible benefits for people and the planet.
Ho Chi Minh City seizes 1.3 tonnes of poultry without quarantine certificates
Ho Chi Minh City 15:21 29/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City authorities have detected and handled a case involving the transport of 1.3 tonnes of poultry from Dong Nai City, southern Vietnam, to the city for sale without animal quarantine certificates, the municipal Sub-Department of Livestock Production and Animal Health said on Thursday.
Ho Chi Minh City reports over 44,000 hand, foot and mouth disease cases, 60 samples test positive for EV71
Ho Chi Minh City 15:00 29/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City has recorded more than 44,000 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) so far this year, including 1,850 in the past week, as health authorities warn of the presence of Enterovirus 71 (EV71), which can cause severe complications and death.
Ho Chi Minh City to enter dry season early, with harsher heat expected
Ho Chi Minh City 14:25 29/10/2026Southern Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City, is gradually entering the dry season, which is forecast to bring hotter temperatures than usual under the influence of El Nino, a meteorologist said.
Ho Chi Minh City, Japan’s Hyogo seek closer tourism, talent ties
Ho Chi Minh City 13:41 29/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City is seeking to expand cooperation with Japan’s Hyogo Prefecture in trade, investment, tourism, energy transition and high-quality workforce development, city officials said at a meeting on Wednesday.
What does Ho Chi Minh City need to become magnet for global capital?
Ho Chi Minh City 13:14 29/10/2026Economic experts, investors and people who channel foreign investment into Vietnam have shared their views on how Ho Chi Minh City can become a hub for international capital during discussions at the Autumn Economic Forum 2026.
