Vietnamese Party chief, State President To Lam visits tech, rail test facilities in Singapore
Vietnam News 18:55 30/05/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam, accompanied by a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, on Saturday visited the Singaporean Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) Model Factory and the Singapore Rail Test Center, as part of his ongoing state visit to Singapore.
'Peace' features 19 times in Vietnamese top leader To Lam's Shangri-La Dialogue address
Vietnam News 16:18 30/05/2026Vietnamese General Secretary and State President To Lam set out Vietnam's views and conveyed its message at the Shangri-La Dialogue on Friday, emphasizing peace as a central theme and mentioning the word 19 times during his keynote address at the leading regional security forum of Asia.
Hanoi considers overnight business zones to increase visitor spending
Vietnam News 16:48 30/05/2026Hanoi plans to allow selected streets, tourism quarters, and commercial areas to operate through the night under a draft resolution aimed at boosting visitor spending and expanding the Vietnamese capital's nighttime economy.
Ho Chi Minh City seeks CNN partnership to promote itself to global audience
Ho Chi Minh City 19:06 30/05/2026Ho Chi Minh City is seeking to collaborate with CNN to showcase its economic potential, cultural attractions, and vision for sustainable development to a global audience, city leaders said during a recent meeting with representatives of the international broadcaster.
Vietnam police dismantle ‘Bun Cha TV’ illegal football streaming network
Vietnam News 15:07 29/05/2026Vietnamese police have uncovered and dismantled another large-scale illegal sports streaming operation known as ‘Bun Cha TV,’ following previous crackdowns on pirate platforms such as ‘Xoi Lac TV.’
Ho Chi Minh City targets counterfeit goods sold on social media, e-commerce platforms
Ho Chi Minh City 16:25 27/05/2026Ho Chi Minh City has launched a major campaign to combat intellectual property violations and counterfeit goods, focusing on e-commerce platforms, social media networks, and live-stream sales.
Da Nang ranks 2nd in Vietnam’s crackdown on counterfeit goods, intellectual property violations
Vietnam News 21:12 26/05/2026Da Nang City in central Vietnam has ranked second nationwide in the number of cases involving counterfeit goods and intellectual property violations handled by authorities, the municipal Market Surveillance Department said on Tuesday.
Vietnam’s prosecution of copyright violators marks turning point in intellectual property enforcement
In-Depth 16:48 25/05/2026Vietnamese authorities have launched an unprecedented crackdown on copyright infringement, prosecuting multiple companies and individuals in what industry insiders describe as a turning point for intellectual property enforcement and the end of the long-tolerated culture of using copyrighted content without permission or payment.
Vietnam should build child-friendly social media platforms instead of imposing blanket bans
In-Depth 16:28 30/05/2026Amid growing concerns in Vietnam over the impact of social media on children, many people say the focus should shift from imposing outright bans to developing Vietnamese child-friendly digital platforms instead.
Children cannot be left to social media: What Australia’s experience means for Vietnam
In-Depth 11:22 29/05/2026Australia’s decision to ban children under 16 from holding social media accounts is rooted in a simple principle: young people deserve the same protections online that they receive in the physical world.
Visit by Vietnam’s top leader to Thailand aimed at deepening strategic partnership
In-Depth 16:49 28/05/2026Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President To Lam arrived in Thailand on Wednesday for an official visit expected to strengthen the Vietnam–Thailand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership through deeper cooperation in digital economy, supply chains, green transition, and regional security.
Social media, smartphone overuse fuel concern over school bullying in Vietnam
In-Depth 15:01 28/05/2026In Vietnam, educators and authorities are expressing concern over the growing impact of excessive smartphone and social media use on student behavior, as cases of school bullying and violence continue to draw public attention.
Vietnamese preservationist races to revive disappearing craft villages
In-Depth 11:28 28/05/2026In Hue City, central Vietnam, 40-year-old Ngo Quy Duc spends his days moving between workshops, archives, and traditional craft villages, trying to keep fading folk traditions alive before they disappear entirely.
Vietnam seeks stronger reproductive healthcare as safe sex awareness remains low
In-Depth 19:27 26/05/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has proposed measures to strengthen reproductive healthcare services amid growing concerns over increasingly early sexual activity and persistently low levels of safe sex practices.
Tech platforms cannot escape responsibility for harmful content targeting children in Vietnam
In-Depth 14:04 26/05/2026Simply urging Vietnamese parents to supervise their children on social media is not enough as tech platforms continue using algorithms to push harmful content toward young users without being held accountable.
Vietnam’s prosecution of copyright violators marks turning point in intellectual property enforcement
In-Depth 16:48 25/05/2026Vietnamese authorities have launched an unprecedented crackdown on copyright infringement, prosecuting multiple companies and individuals in what industry insiders describe as a turning point for intellectual property enforcement and the end of the long-tolerated culture of using copyrighted content without permission or payment.
International media praise top Vietnamese leader’s message at 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue
Vietnam News 19:07 30/05/2026International media outlets have given significant attention to the keynote address delivered by General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and State President To Lam at the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Friday, describing it as one of the most notable highlights of this year’s security summit.
Social media companies to pay $27 million to settle Kentucky school district's lawsuit, records show
World 16:31 30/05/2026A Kentucky school district secured roughly $27 million in settlements from Meta Platforms and other social media companies over claims they fueled a student mental‑health crisis, according to records seen by Reuters on Friday.
Vietnam should build child-friendly social media platforms instead of imposing blanket bans
In-Depth 16:28 30/05/2026Amid growing concerns in Vietnam over the impact of social media on children, many people say the focus should shift from imposing outright bans to developing Vietnamese child-friendly digital platforms instead.
Da Nang tackles tourist harassment, littering at popular attractions
Travel 16:25 30/05/2026Authorities in Da Nang City, central Vietnam have stepped up efforts to address a range of issues affecting the city's tourism sector, including aggressive street vending, littering, unauthorized camping, and sanitation concerns at popular beach destinations.
Officers to stage firearms, motorcycle, cavalry performances in Vietnam’s Hue in June
Vietnam News 16:24 30/05/2026Hue City, central Vietnam will treat residents and visitors to a series of spectacular firearms demonstrations, motorcycle and cavalry performances, martial arts displays and other showcases by public security forces along major streets and in front of Ngo Mon Gate, the main gate to the Hue Imperial Citadel, in early June.
Canadian who sold lethal chemical online pleads guilty to aiding suicides, avoids murder trial
World 15:12 30/05/2026NEWMARKET, Ontario - A Canadian man who sold a legal but potentially deadly chemical and other items online to dozens of people who took their own lives pleaded guilty on Friday to aiding suicide, ending the prospect of a murder trial in a case with international reach.
Shangri-La Dialogue signals Vietnam's evolving position
Vietnam News 13:42 30/05/2026Vietnamese leader To Lam used a keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue on Friday to present Vietnam as a country seeking to play a more active role in shaping the international agenda amid growing global uncertainty.
The Golden Trailer Awards: Hollywood's 'Oscars' for movie previews
World 13:30 30/05/2026LOS AGNELES, United States -- When Monica Brady and Evelyn Watters were looking for a team to produce a trailer, they were shocked to find that creatives working in the field were practically anonymous.
Former head of China's 'kung fu' temple sentenced to 24 years, state media reports
World 13:27 30/05/2026BEIJING - The former abbot of a Chinese temple famed as the birthplace of kung fu has been sentenced to 24 years in prison and fined 3.5 million yuan ($517,000) for crimes including embezzlement and bribery, state media reported on Friday.
Shangri-La Dialogue keynote address reflects Vietnam’s strategic rise: Malaysian expert
Vietnam News 13:26 30/05/2026The invitation extended to General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam to deliver a keynote address at the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Friday was not only a ceremonial gesture, but also a strategic signal, according to Collins Chong Yew Keat, a foreign affairs and security analyst at the University of Malaya, Malaysia.
Teen sensation Fonseca comes of age by taming Djokovic at French Open
World 13:19 30/05/2026PARIS -- Novak Djokovic's latest bid to capture a record 25th Grand Slam title was left in tatters after a stunning third-round defeat by Brazilian teen sensation Joao Fonseca in an entertaining epic at the French Open on Friday.
International media praise top Vietnamese leader’s message at 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue
Vietnam News 19:07 30/05/2026International media outlets have given significant attention to the keynote address delivered by General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and State President To Lam at the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Friday, describing it as one of the most notable highlights of this year’s security summit.
Officers to stage firearms, motorcycle, cavalry performances in Vietnam’s Hue in June
Vietnam News 16:24 30/05/2026Hue City, central Vietnam will treat residents and visitors to a series of spectacular firearms demonstrations, motorcycle and cavalry performances, martial arts displays and other showcases by public security forces along major streets and in front of Ngo Mon Gate, the main gate to the Hue Imperial Citadel, in early June.
Shangri-La Dialogue signals Vietnam's evolving position
Vietnam News 13:42 30/05/2026Vietnamese leader To Lam used a keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue on Friday to present Vietnam as a country seeking to play a more active role in shaping the international agenda amid growing global uncertainty.
Shangri-La Dialogue keynote address reflects Vietnam’s strategic rise: Malaysian expert
Vietnam News 13:26 30/05/2026The invitation extended to General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam to deliver a keynote address at the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Friday was not only a ceremonial gesture, but also a strategic signal, according to Collins Chong Yew Keat, a foreign affairs and security analyst at the University of Malaya, Malaysia.
French box office hit 'Marsupilami' set for Vietnam release next week
Vietnam News 09:48 30/05/2026French family comedy adventure 'Marsupilami' will be released in Vietnamese cinemas on June 5 after drawing more than 6.1 million admissions in France, where it became one of the country's biggest local box-office hits of 2026.
Warning loudspeakers installed on Ho Chi Minh City bridge to reduce accidents during bad weather
Ho Chi Minh City 11:01 30/05/2026The Department of Construction in Ho Chi Minh City has installed warning loudspeakers on the Saigon Bridge to improve traffic safety during heavy rain and strong winds.
South Australia seeks stronger ties with Ho Chi Minh City, eyes trade representative office
Ho Chi Minh City 17:16 29/05/2026South Australia, one of Australia’s states, is seeking to boost cooperation with Ho Chi Minh City across key sectors, including trade, investment, energy and education, while also looking to establish a representative office in the city, South Australian Minister for State Development Chris Picton said on Thursday.
France offers support for int’l financial center development in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 17:06 29/05/2026French Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Etienne Ranaivoson and the Paris Europlace financial association have expressed readiness to support the city in developing its international financial center by sharing experience in financial market management, digital assets, sustainable finance, and maritime finance.
Thousands gather around Ho Chi Minh City pagoda for lantern floating ceremony to celebrate Vesak Day
Ho Chi Minh City 13:25 29/05/2026Crowds of Buddhist followers and residents on Thursday afternoon gathered around Phap Hoa Pagoda in Nhieu Loc Ward, Ho Chi Minh City to release lotus-shaped lanterns onto the water in Nhieu Loc Canal in celebration of Vesak Day.
Ho Chi Minh City seeks ties with Silicon Valley-based platform to boost start-ups, global tech investment
Ho Chi Minh City 08:25 29/05/2026Ho Chi Minh City is seeking closer ties with Silicon Valley-based Plug and Play Tech Center, whose network has supported more than 30 technology unicorns, as the southern Vietnamese business hub looks to expand opportunities for local start-ups.
