Vietnam court sentences man to death for drug trafficking, weapons possession
Vietnam News 13:49 18/04/2025A court in Quang Binh Province, north-central Vietnam on Thursday sentenced a 38-year-old man to death for trafficking more than 24 kilograms of illegal drugs and illegally possessing a firearm.
573 fake milk powder products distributed widely in Vietnam
Vietnam News 13:52 18/04/2025Authorities have dismantled a large-scale operation involving 573 types of counterfeit milk powder, sparking serious concern among consumers about the extent of its distribution over the past four years.
Vietnam ups wind, solar targets as energy demand soars
Vietnam News 09:15 18/04/2025Vietnam has dramatically increased its wind and solar targets as it looks to up its energy production by 2030 to meet soaring demand, according to a revised version of its national power plan.
Spanish groom uses Ho Chi Minh City metro line for wedding procession
Expat Life 09:46 18/04/2025Manu Menendez, a Spanish man born in 1983, chose to use Ho Chi Minh City's first metro line for his wedding procession, instead of the traditional wedding cars, starting from Thao Dien, a popular expatriate neighborhood.
Bien Hoa hosts another full-scale military parade rehearsal ahead of Vietnam’s 50th Reunification Day
Vietnam News 14:02 18/04/2025Patriotic spirit swept across Bien Hoa Airbase in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam on Wednesday morning as military and police forces held another full-scale rehearsal for Vietnam’s upcoming grand parade, marking the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day (April 30).
Ho Chi Minh City district honors over 300 individuals for contributions to post-war recovery
Ho Chi Minh City 17:24 17/04/2025As many as 324 individuals were honored for their contributions to the rebuilding and development of District 3 in Ho Chi Minh City after April 30, 1975 at a ceremony held by the district administration on Thursday morning to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day (April 30, 1975-2025).
Police officers, cadets endure scorching heat in final rehearsals for Vietnam’s Reunification Day parade
Vietnam News 10:40 16/04/2025Nearly 3,000 officers and cadets from 17 police units have been training relentlessly under the blazing April sun, preparing for Vietnam's grand parade commemorating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day (April 30).
Ho Chi Minh City restricts vehicles from downtown boulevard for Reunification Day celebration
Ho Chi Minh City 11:14 15/04/2025Ho Chi Minh City started traffic restrictions on Le Duan Boulevard in District 1 from 9:00 pm on Monday to facilitate the construction and installation of a stage area for the Reunification Day celebration on April 30.
In Vietnam, illegal wildlife pet trade thrives online, on streets despite legal risks
In-Depth 10:30 18/04/2025Despite regulations requiring permits and registration to keep wildlife such as otters, monkeys, crocodiles, turtles and pythons, some people in Vietnam continue to illegally buy and raise these animals as pets, authorities say.
Serving businesses, devoting to the Vietnamese nation
In-Depth 15:44 17/04/2025The mindset of ‘serving businesses, devoting to the nation’ is not merely a slogan in economic policy, but a demand for a fundamental shift in the thinking behind state governance.
A new golden chapter in Vietnam-China relations
In-Depth 11:58 15/04/2025Chinese General Secretary and President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Vietnam from Monday to Tuesday marks his first overseas trip in 2025, underscoring the special significance of the bilateral relationship.
Dark side of social fame in Vietnam: When influencers sacrifice truth for profit
In-Depth 15:56 11/04/2025While Vietnam has witnessed an explosive rise in social media usage, particularly on e-commerce platforms TikTok and YouTube, countless individuals, businesses, and influencers have been launching content channels over the past few years in the hope of achieving rapid fame, and even faster profits regardless of the truth.
Why Hanoi’s air pollution season has yet to end
In-Depth 11:47 11/04/2025Although Hanoi’s air pollution season typically spans from October to March, Vietnam's capital city continues to suffer from dangerously poor air quality into April, raising concerns about the long-term impact on public health, the economy, and sustainable development, according to an environmental expert.
A new trade landscape takes shape given US tariffs
In-Depth 14:52 10/04/2025U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to impose reciprocal tariffs sent shockwaves through the global economy, with consequences far beyond the usual economic impacts.
Formula for success of Vietnam’s private sector
In-Depth 08:00 10/04/2025The view that the private sector plays a crucial role in Vietnam’s development is absolutely correct.
Vietnamese seafood exporters voice concerns over 46% US tariff
In-Depth 19:33 08/04/2025Vietnamese seafood companies are expressing worries about the impact of a 46-percent reciprocal tariff that the United States is set to impose on Vietnam goods from April 9, as seafood is expected to be one of the hardest-hit industries.
Bien Hoa hosts another full-scale military parade rehearsal ahead of Vietnam’s 50th Reunification Day
Vietnam News 14:02 18/04/2025Patriotic spirit swept across Bien Hoa Airbase in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam on Wednesday morning as military and police forces held another full-scale rehearsal for Vietnam’s upcoming grand parade, marking the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day (April 30).
Can Tho registers 4 projects for Vietnam’s Reunification Day celebration
Vietnam News 13:59 18/04/2025The Can Tho People’s Committee in southern Vietnam on Thursday announced that it had registered to break ground on, complete or inaugurate four projects to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day (April 30).
India's elephant warning system tackles deadly conflict
World 13:48 18/04/2025In central India's dry forests, community trackers hunt for signs of elephants to feed into an alert system that is helping prevent some of the hundreds of fatal tramplings each year.
In Vietnam, illegal wildlife pet trade thrives online, on streets despite legal risks
In-Depth 10:30 18/04/2025Despite regulations requiring permits and registration to keep wildlife such as otters, monkeys, crocodiles, turtles and pythons, some people in Vietnam continue to illegally buy and raise these animals as pets, authorities say.
NASA rover finds fresh evidence of the warm and wet past of Mars
World 09:56 18/04/2025WASHINGTON -- A mineral called siderite found abundantly in rock drilled by a NASA rover on the surface of Mars is providing fresh evidence of the planet's warmer and wetter ancient past when it boasted substantial bodies of water and potentially harbored life.
Bodo/Glimt stun Lazio in penalty shoot-out to make Europa League semi-finals
World 09:49 18/04/2025ROME -- Nikita Haikin made the vital save as Bodo/Glimt pulled off a stunning penalty shoot-out win away to Lazio on Thursday to become the first Norwegian team to reach the semi-finals of the Europa League, where they will face Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur.
Maguire's 121st minute winner sends Man Utd through to Europa League semis
World 09:33 18/04/2025MANCHESTER, England -- Harry Maguire scored in the dying seconds of extra time to help Manchester United snatch a place in the Europa League semi-finals on Thursday with a sensational 7-6 aggregate victory over Olympique Lyonnais in their quarter-final clash.
Ho Chi Minh City to treat revelers to largest art performance for Reunification Day celebrations
Ho Chi Minh City 09:30 18/04/2025Residents and tourists in Ho Chi Minh City will have an opportunity to enjoy an artistic and political performance at the Reunification Palace in District 1 on the evening of April 29 to mark the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day (April 30).
Da Nang views medical tourism as strategic breakthrough
Travel 09:25 18/04/2025By integrating its high-quality healthcare infrastructure with existing tourism appeal, Da Nang is rolling out a strategic plan to develop medical tourism, aiming to boost revenue, attract international visitors, and establish a distinctive local brand.
LynkiD showcases paperless loyalty technology at P4G Summit 2025 as Vietnam’s green startup representative
Economy 08:00 18/04/2025LynkiD, an all-in-one customer loyalty platform, was proud to represent Vietnamese tech enterprises at the P4G Summit 2025 – a global event focused on green growth and climate finance.
Bien Hoa hosts another full-scale military parade rehearsal ahead of Vietnam’s 50th Reunification Day
Vietnam News 14:02 18/04/2025Patriotic spirit swept across Bien Hoa Airbase in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam on Wednesday morning as military and police forces held another full-scale rehearsal for Vietnam’s upcoming grand parade, marking the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day (April 30).
Can Tho registers 4 projects for Vietnam’s Reunification Day celebration
Vietnam News 13:59 18/04/2025The Can Tho People’s Committee in southern Vietnam on Thursday announced that it had registered to break ground on, complete or inaugurate four projects to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day (April 30).
Vietnam’s green era: Firm commitment to sustainable transformation
Vietnam News 22:00 17/04/2025Hosting the fourth Partnership for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Summit, Vietnam has firmly reaffirmed its dedication to green transformation and sustainable development.
Vietnam, S.Korea aim for $150bn in bilateral trade by 2030
Vietnam News 17:52 17/04/2025South Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae Yul and top Vietnamese leaders have agreed to enhance multifaceted cooperation, including increasing bilateral trade to US$150 billion by 2030.
Ho Chi Minh City to treat revelers to largest art performance for Reunification Day celebrations
Ho Chi Minh City 09:30 18/04/2025Residents and tourists in Ho Chi Minh City will have an opportunity to enjoy an artistic and political performance at the Reunification Palace in District 1 on the evening of April 29 to mark the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day (April 30).
Ho Chi Minh City district honors over 300 individuals for contributions to post-war recovery
Ho Chi Minh City 17:24 17/04/2025As many as 324 individuals were honored for their contributions to the rebuilding and development of District 3 in Ho Chi Minh City after April 30, 1975 at a ceremony held by the district administration on Thursday morning to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day (April 30, 1975-2025).
First flight takes off from new terminal at Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat Airport
Ho Chi Minh City 17:00 17/04/2025Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City opened trial operations at its new domestic terminal, T3, on Thursday, with Vietnam Airlines operating the first commercial flight, which carried 105 passengers.
A closer look at $426mn new terminal at Ho Chi Minh City airport
Ho Chi Minh City 08:58 17/04/2025By mid-April, the US$426-million T3 terminal at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City has taken on a brand-new, modern, and spacious look. What was once a chaotic construction site has now transformed into polished corridors and wide, open arching ceilings.
Ho Chi Minh City’s healthcare faces staff shortage, calls for policy reform to boost investment
Ho Chi Minh City 08:49 17/04/2025With a drop in resignations but continued pressure from high workloads and low pay, Ho Chi Minh City’s health sector has sought legal clarity and stronger incentives to attract and retain skilled workers while reviving public-private cooperation for medical equipment.
