Ho Chi Minh City tests AI education in high schools
Education 13:29 20/01/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training has announced a pilot program to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) education in selected high schools, with an emphasis on integration rather than adding academic pressure.
Vietnam name full-strength squad for U23 Asian Cup semi against China
Vietnam News 13:00 20/01/2026Vietnam will field their strongest available line-up when they face China in the semifinals of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup later on Tuesday, with key players cleared to start after completing training.
Sidewalk encroachment crackdown intensified on some Ho Chi Minh City streets
Ho Chi Minh City 11:31 20/01/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City on Monday night stepped up enforcement against sidewalk and roadway encroachment along Pham Van Dong and Nguyen Xi Streets, ordering eateries and establishments to restore pathways for pedestrian use.
Inside Viettel’s chip plant: Extreme standards behind Vietnam’s semiconductor leap
Economy 11:27 20/01/2026Vietnam has taken a historic step into the most complex segment of the global semiconductor value chain as its military-run telecom company Viettel broke ground on a chip manufacturing plant in mid-January, marking the country’s first official entry into chip fabrication.
Ho Chi Minh City to install 4 giant LED screens for fans to cheer Vietnam U23s
Ho Chi Minh City 16:51 19/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City will install four giant LED screens along Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street to allow fans to watch and cheer for Vietnam's under-23 team at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia this week.
History casts shadow over Vietnam ahead of U23 Asian Cup semifinal with China
Vietnam News 16:27 19/01/2026Vietnam’s under-23 team head into their semifinal at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup buoyed by recent progress and rising confidence among supporters, but the historical record against China remains a lingering concern.
Vietnam to face China in AFC U23 Asian Cup semifinals
Vietnam News 10:17 18/01/2026Following the conclusion of the final two quarterfinal matches on Saturday, the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup confirmed its four semifinalists, with Vietnam’s U23 team set to face China next Tuesday.
Vietnam beat UAE after extra time to reach U23 Asian Cup semis
Vietnam News 10:16 17/01/2026Vietnam advanced to the semifinals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup on Saturday after beating the United Arab Emirates 3-2 after extra time in their quarterfinal.
In Vietnam, food safety risks lurk from street eateries to fine dining: experts
In-Depth 09:35 20/01/2026Weak law enforcement, gaps in staff training, and light penalties continue to allow unsafe food practices to persist across Vietnam’s food service industry, exposing consumers to serious health risks despite existing regulations, said industry experts and lawyers.
Programmed drones sow green seeds over Vietnam’s desert forest
In-Depth 17:17 19/01/2026Facing harsh dry conditions, Nui Chua National Park in south-central Khanh Hoa Province has teamed up with OMO, a brand under major consumer goods company Unilever Vietnam, to pilot a drone-based reforestation initiative to restore vegetation in areas where conventional tree planting is nearly impossible.
Vietnam artisans strive to preserve mother-of-pearl inlay craft
In-Depth 14:42 18/01/2026In the heart of Vietnam’s former imperial capital Hue, Phan Tan Dat, a craftsman born in the 1990s, patiently spends his days sawing and polishing tiny fragments of shell, determined to keep alive the centuries-old mother-of-pearl inlay craft long associated with the city.
In Vietnam, higher fines for apartment pets fail to curb violations
In-Depth 15:56 17/01/2026Under Vietnam’s latest regulations, fines for keeping or letting dogs and cats roam freely in apartment buildings or public spaces have doubled. Yet on the ground, the problem appears far from resolved.
Beyond big money: Real test behind Ho Chi Minh City’s data center expansion
In-Depth 14:30 16/01/2026In a short span of time, Ho Chi Minh City has seen a flurry of large-scale data center projects emerge, but the real challenge lies not in attracting capital, rather in whether power supply, infrastructure planning, and ecosystem readiness can keep pace with the scale of investment.
Investigation: Behind glittering wedding halls in Ho Chi Minh City are lapses in food safety, oversight
In-Depth 17:13 13/01/2026Crystal chandeliers, mirror-polished tables, and uniformed staff project an image of luxury at wedding and banquet halls in Ho Chi Minh City. A Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper exposé, however, found a far less glamorous reality behind the polished façade.
Expanding bicycle lanes in Ho Chi Minh City requires careful planning: experts
In-Depth 14:54 13/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City’s recent launch of a dedicated bicycle lane along Mai Chi Tho Boulevard has drawn significant public attention.
From bike lane to bicycle city: Ho Chi Minh City’s long road ahead
In-Depth 09:14 10/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City has just opened a pilot bicycle-priority lane along a roughly-six-kilometer stretch of Mai Chi Tho Avenue. It is a welcome experiment, but one that also highlights how far the city still has to go.
Italy uncovers basilica designed by Vitruvius, the 'father of architecture'
World 14:34 20/01/2026ROME -- Italian officials on Monday hailed the discovery of a more than 2,000-year-old public building attributed to Vitruvius, the ancient Roman architect and engineer known as the "father of architecture."
Penguins bring forward breeding season as Antarctica warms: study
World 14:33 20/01/2026Penguins are bringing forward their breeding season at record rates as Antarctica rapidly warms due to climate change, according to research published by a global team of scientists on Tuesday.
'I do not want to reconcile with my family' says Brooklyn Peltz Beckham
World 14:15 20/01/2026Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, son of the British celebrity couple David and Victoria Beckham, said he did not want to reconcile with his parents after a family rift he described in a lengthy post on social media on Monday.
14th National Party Congress opens in Hanoi
Vietnam News 11:13 20/01/2026The Communist Party of Vietnam opened its 14th National Congress on Tuesday in Hanoi, bringing together 1,586 delegates representing more than 5.6 million party members nationwide to set the country’s political, economic, and development direction for the coming decades.
Ho Chi Minh City announces Lunar New Year holiday schedule for 2026
Ho Chi Minh City 11:01 20/01/2026The Ho Chi Minh City administration has confirmed the official Lunar New Year holiday schedule for 2026, granting five days off to government employees, public workers, and staff in political and social organizations.
IMF sees steady global growth in 2026 as AI boom offsets trade headwinds
World 11:00 20/01/2026The International Monetary Fund again edged its 2026 global growth forecast higher on Monday as businesses and economies adapt to U.S. tariffs that have eased in recent months and a continued AI investment boom that has fueled asset wealth and expectations of productivity gains.
India's top renewable state needs more coal power by 2036, adviser says
World 11:00 20/01/2026NEW DELHI -- Rajasthan will need 4,400 megawatts of new coal-fired power capacity by 2036 to meet rising electricity demand despite India's top renewable energy–producing state adding more clean energy as it retires some ageing thermal plants, according to a government document.
Australia shuts dozens of east coast beaches after shark attacks
World 11:00 20/01/2026SYDNEY -- Dozens of beaches along Australia's east coast, including in Sydney, closed on Tuesday after four shark attacks in two days, as heavy rains left waters murky and more likely to attract the animals.
Chile wildfires kill 19 amid extreme heat; scores evacuated
World 10:59 20/01/2026Wildfires in Chile have killed at least 19 people, authorities said on Monday, as the government carried out mass evacuations and fought over 30 blazes exacerbated by intense heat and high winds.
In Vietnam, food safety risks lurk from street eateries to fine dining: experts
In-Depth 09:35 20/01/2026Weak law enforcement, gaps in staff training, and light penalties continue to allow unsafe food practices to persist across Vietnam’s food service industry, exposing consumers to serious health risks despite existing regulations, said industry experts and lawyers.
14th National Party Congress opens in Hanoi
Vietnam News 11:13 20/01/2026The Communist Party of Vietnam opened its 14th National Congress on Tuesday in Hanoi, bringing together 1,586 delegates representing more than 5.6 million party members nationwide to set the country’s political, economic, and development direction for the coming decades.
History casts shadow over Vietnam ahead of U23 Asian Cup semifinal with China
Vietnam News 16:27 19/01/2026Vietnam’s under-23 team head into their semifinal at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup buoyed by recent progress and rising confidence among supporters, but the historical record against China remains a lingering concern.
Scenes from Vietnam’s 14th National Party Congress preparatory session
Vietnam News 15:50 19/01/2026The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam held its preparatory session at the National Convention Center in Hanoi on Monday, electing a 16-member presidium, a five-member secretariat, and a 13-member committee to verify delegate credentials.
In Hanoi, man fined $95 for offering drugs to entice foreign tourists into massage parlors
Vietnam News 12:09 19/01/2026Hanoi police have fined a local man VND2.5 million (US$95) after he was filmed offering illegal drugs to foreign tourists in the Old Quarter to draw them into massage parlors.
Ho Chi Minh City announces Lunar New Year holiday schedule for 2026
Ho Chi Minh City 11:01 20/01/2026The Ho Chi Minh City administration has confirmed the official Lunar New Year holiday schedule for 2026, granting five days off to government employees, public workers, and staff in political and social organizations.
Ho Chi Minh City to install 4 giant LED screens for fans to cheer Vietnam U23s
Ho Chi Minh City 16:51 19/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City will install four giant LED screens along Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street to allow fans to watch and cheer for Vietnam's under-23 team at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia this week.
Ho Chi Minh City to expand drone delivery trials with harsh weather scenarios
Ho Chi Minh City 16:35 19/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City will expand its unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) delivery trials to longer routes and more complex scenarios, including flights in heavy rain, strong winds, signal loss, and technical failures, officials announced.
Road collapses along Tau Hu Canal in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 14:43 19/01/2026A section of road along the Tau Hu Canal in Ho Chi Minh City collapsed on Sunday, authorities said, prompting traffic restrictions as officials investigated the cause.
Urban facelift planned for major landmarks in Ho Chi Minh City ahead of Tet
Ho Chi Minh City 11:16 19/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City is set to carry out a comprehensive urban facelift across several iconic public spaces and arterial roads, with completion targeted prior to February 10, in time for the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet.
