Ho Chi Minh City races to break ground for Ben Thanh - Thu Thiem metro link
Ho Chi Minh City 18:23 14/03/2026Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have launched an intensive push to begin work on the Ben Thanh – Thu Thiem section of the second metro line in April.
Drunk driving must end in mind first in Vietnam
In-Depth 16:04 14/03/2026A recent crash on Nguyen Chanh Street in Hanoi, in which a man driving under the influence of alcohol plowed into several cars and motorcycles, leaving one dead, forces society to confront, more honestly than ever, the issue of drinking and driving.
Freight train derails on Hai Van Pass as rockslide damages track, disrupting North–South railway
Vietnam News 15:59 14/03/2026A freight train derailed on the Hai Van Pass in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, on Saturday morning after running over a section of track broken by rocks that fell from the mountainside after heavy rain, disrupting traffic on the country’s North–South railway line.
Starbucks opens Asia’s highest store on Vietnam’s Mount Fansipan
Economy 13:43 14/03/2026Starbucks Vietnam will open its highest store in Asia on Saturday on the country’s Mount Fansipan, offering visitors the chance to enjoy coffee while gazing at clouds from the ‘roof of Indochina.’
Vietnam’s Truong Sa ready for national election
Vietnam News 15:59 14/03/2026All preparations have been completed in Truong Sa (Spratly) Special Zone, administered by Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, for the election of deputies to the country’s law-making National Assembly and local People’s Councils for the 2026-31 term, slated for March 15, or Sunday.
Ho Chi Minh City uses VNeID to verify over 9.6 million voters ahead of national election
Ho Chi Minh City 17:10 12/03/2026Ho Chi Minh City has completed the review of more than 9.6 million voters through the national digital ID system, VNeID, finalizing preparations for the upcoming national election slated for March 15.
Voters hope for stronger transport links between Ho Chi Minh City, coastal destinations
Ho Chi Minh City 14:53 12/03/2026Voters in Ho Chi Minh City voiced their hope for the development of transport infrastructure connecting the city with key coastal destinations such as Can Gio, Vung Tau, and Con Dao to boost tourism and economic growth at a voter meeting on Wednesday afternoon.
Ho Chi Minh City issues medical readiness plan for national election
Ho Chi Minh City 12:55 11/03/2026Ho Chi Minh City’s election committee has issued a plan to ensure medical readiness during the March 15 vote for Vietnam’s National Assembly and the municipal People’s Council for the 2026–31 term.
Vietnam’s Internet infrastructure ready to power low-altitude economy
In-Depth 16:28 09/03/2026Vietnam’s expanding 5G coverage and the arrival of low-Earth-orbit satellite Internet are positioning the country to accelerate its digital economy, particularly the emerging low-altitude economy, in the years ahead.
Op-ed: Vietnam can turn street vending into urban development asset
In-Depth 13:34 08/03/2026On Tuesday, Tran Luu Quang, secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, raised a point that struck directly at the heart of the city’s sidewalk economy.
Property ID cards expected to redefine Vietnam’s real estate market
In-Depth 11:21 05/03/2026Granting each property a unique identification code and publishing transaction data on a state-managed information system are poised to fundamentally reshape the rules of Vietnam’s real estate market in the years ahead.
Degraded collective housing in Hanoi: When concrete fades but memory endures
In-Depth 16:54 02/03/2026As Hanoi evolves, and modern high-rises replace ramshackle apartment blocks, many residents of the city’s tumbledown collective housing estates still find themselves tethered to memories that refuse to fade.
Fragile newborns begin life fighting for every breath at Hanoi hospital
In-Depth 20:23 28/02/2026Inside the intensive care unit at the Pediatric Center of Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi, premature infants, including babies born to mothers living with HIV, fight for survival, as doctors and nurses monitor every breath, heartbeat and fragile sign of life.
Op-ed: Vietnam’s 2045 ambition hinges on building enduring domestic strength
In-Depth 13:39 26/02/2026The year 2045 -- marking the 100th anniversary of the founding of Vietnam -- is steadily becoming a strategic symbol in the nation’s development thinking.
Digital push reshapes daily life in Vietnam, but cyber risks mount
In-Depth 17:03 24/02/2026Vietnam’s rapid digital transformation has changed how people work, pay, and access services as government platforms and tech firms scale adoption nationwide, while a surge in cyberattacks highlights mounting security challenges.
Vietnamese American cooks his way home
In-Depth 17:11 22/02/2026In the ancient town of Hoi An in central Vietnam, where the old lanes carry both memory and movement, there is a restaurant chain popular with international visitors, known to many as Mango. It is not the kind of place that tries too hard to stand out, yet it stays with people.
Japan grants $140,000 to support organic agriculture in Vietnam’s Dong Thap
Economy 18:22 14/03/2026The Japanese government has provided a non-refundable grant of US$140,000 to support organic agriculture development and eco-friendly communities in Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam.
97 people sick after suspected salted egg cake poisoning in southern Vietnam
Vietnam News 16:01 14/03/2026Authorities in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam are investigating a suspected food poisoning incident that left 97 people ill after consuming salted egg sponge cake, with health officials confirming the presence of Salmonella bacteria but no cake samples available for testing.
Vietnam’s Truong Sa ready for national election
Vietnam News 15:59 14/03/2026All preparations have been completed in Truong Sa (Spratly) Special Zone, administered by Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, for the election of deputies to the country’s law-making National Assembly and local People’s Councils for the 2026-31 term, slated for March 15, or Sunday.
England paceman Wood making slow progress from knee injury
World 15:55 14/03/2026England paceman Mark Wood said his recovery from a knee injury is "real slow going" but the 36-year-old knows that at this stage of his career it could all be over if he pushes too hard.
In modern Netherlands, one local keeps traditional Dutch dress alive
World 15:53 14/03/2026VOLENDAM, Netherlands -- The Volendam women's costume, with its high pointed bonnet (hul), is one of the most recognizable forms of traditional Dutch dress, appearing often on postcards from the Netherlands.
Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong surpasses Samsung Electronics chairman in Forbes global rich list
Economy 13:42 14/03/2026Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, chairman of Vietnam's leading private conglomerate Vingroup, has ranked 93rd on the latest global rich list released by Forbes, surpassing several prominent billionaires, including the chairman of Samsung Electronics.
Adobe reaches $150 million settlement of US lawsuit over termination fees, subscription cancellations
World 13:37 14/03/2026Adobe reached a $150 million settlement to resolve a U.S. government lawsuit accusing the Photoshop and Acrobat maker of harming consumers by concealing hefty termination fees and making it difficult to cancel subscriptions, the Department of Justice said on Friday.
Vietnam lacks structures to absorb capital for growth: Deloitte
Economy 12:26 14/03/2026Vietnam does not lack capital for economic growth but needs stronger structures to absorb investment effectively, a partner at Deloitte Vietnam said on Thursday.
In Vietnam, railway safety risks demand more attention
Vietnam News 11:24 14/03/2026A series of deadly railway accidents across Vietnam since early this year has raised alarms about poor compliance with traffic signals and barriers at rail crossings.
Apple MacBook Neo emerges as company’s most repairable laptop in more than a decade
World 11:22 14/03/2026SAN FRANCISCO -- Apple's (AAPL.O) MacBook Neo, the laptop it announced last week that starts at $499 for students, is the most repairable laptop the company has released since 2014, according to an analysis released Friday by iFixit.
Hyundai issues stop sale for some 2026 Palisade SUVs after fatal incident
World 11:16 14/03/2026Hyundai Motor said on Friday it is stopping sales of some new Palisade SUVs in the United States and Canada and will recall them over an issue with power seats following an incident in which a two-year-old girl was killed in Ohio on March 7.
97 people sick after suspected salted egg cake poisoning in southern Vietnam
Vietnam News 16:01 14/03/2026Authorities in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam are investigating a suspected food poisoning incident that left 97 people ill after consuming salted egg sponge cake, with health officials confirming the presence of Salmonella bacteria but no cake samples available for testing.
Vietnam’s Truong Sa ready for national election
Vietnam News 15:59 14/03/2026All preparations have been completed in Truong Sa (Spratly) Special Zone, administered by Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, for the election of deputies to the country’s law-making National Assembly and local People’s Councils for the 2026-31 term, slated for March 15, or Sunday.
In Vietnam, railway safety risks demand more attention
Vietnam News 11:24 14/03/2026A series of deadly railway accidents across Vietnam since early this year has raised alarms about poor compliance with traffic signals and barriers at rail crossings.
Hanoi blocks 1.2km of Nguyen Trai Street for anti-flood project
Vietnam News 11:14 14/03/2026The Hanoi Department of Construction on Saturday began fencing off a 1.2-kilometer section of Nguyen Trai Street in Thanh Xuan Ward to build an underground drainage system, as part of a flood control project in the city.
Vietnam’s health ministry proposes compensation of $3,800 for severe adverse events after mandatory vaccination
Vietnam News 10:12 14/03/2026The Ministry of Health has proposed a compensation of up to VND100 million (US$3,800) for individuals who suffer serious adverse reactions following mandatory vaccinations.
Unseasonal rain drenches Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 11:13 14/03/2026An unseasonal thunderstorm swept across parts of Ho Chi Minh City on Friday evening, with rainfall forming in the city center before spreading to southern areas.
Ho Chi Minh City orders tighter inspections of karaoke bars, massage parlors to clamp down on hidden prostitution
Ho Chi Minh City 16:24 13/03/2026The Ho Chi Minh City administration has ordered tighter inspections of hotels, karaoke bars, massage parlors, and other service businesses to prevent disguised prostitution and related illegal activities.
Ho Chi Minh City aims to add 1,000 classrooms for new school year
Ho Chi Minh City 13:30 13/03/2026Ho Chi Minh City has launched a 150-day campaign to complete 1,000 new classrooms before the start of the 2026-27 academic year in early September.
Ho Chi Minh City resumes helicopter sightseeing tours
Ho Chi Minh City 12:28 13/03/2026Helicopter sightseeing tours over Ho Chi Minh City were resumed on Wednesday, offering travelers aerial views of the southern hub and surrounding areas after a hiatus since 2022.
Ho Chi Minh City metro ridership rises nearly 25% after fuel price increases
Ho Chi Minh City 10:18 13/03/2026Passenger numbers on Ho Chi Minh City’s metro line No. 1 rose nearly 25 percent this week compared to the ridership before fuel prices increased, the operator said.
