Vietnam’s largest hot-air balloon steals the show in Ca Mau
Vietnam News 10:05 31/08/2026Vietnam’s southernmost province of Ca Mau drew thousands of visitors over the weekend as 34 hot-air balloons filled the sky, with the country’s largest balloon emerging as the festival’s main attraction.
Female passengers attack taxi driver over extra pickup in northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 08:48 31/08/2026Police in Quang Ninh Province, northern Vietnam have identified a group of people, including four women, allegedly involved in assaulting a taxi driver after he refused to take additional passengers.
3 dead, dozens injured as long-haul bus overturns in Vietnam’s Gia Lai
Vietnam News 09:12 31/08/2026A long-haul bus overturned on National Highway 19 in Gia Lai Province in the Central Highlands region early on Monday morning, leaving three people dead and dozens of others injured.
Indonesian, Vietnamese prosecuted for allegedly smuggling over 180,000 lobster seedlings from Singapore to Vietnam
Vietnam News 09:14 31/08/2026Police in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, said on Sunday that they had initiated legal proceedings against an Indonesian man and a Vietnamese man for allegedly smuggling more than 180,000 live lobster seedlings from Singapore to Vietnam, after the lobsters were discovered in their checked luggage at Cam Ranh International Airport on August 17.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: International content creators surprised by Vietnam's diversity, banning smoking while riding
Vietnam News 19:00 30/08/2026An eight-day journey across Vietnam left 127 international content creators from 17 countries with a different perspective on the country. A new opinion piece argues Vietnam should ban smoking while riding to protect others from second-hand smoke. A climate researcher warned Vietnam's mountainous terrain leaves it vulnerable to flash floods like the one that hit Nepal. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Ho Chi Minh City inaugurates four major projects, Vietnam to promote Fine Robusta coffee in South Korea
Vietnam News 19:00 29/08/2026Ho Chi Minh City inaugurates four major infrastructure projects to mark Vietnam's National Day; local entities sign an MoU to promote Fine Robusta coffee in South Korea; and Tan Son Nhat Airport opens a new T2–T1 connector to ease holiday traffic. All this and more in today's episode.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Vietnam eyes more favorable entry-exit policies for tourists, Da Nang airport gets $380mn expansion
Vietnam News 19:00 28/08/2026Vietnam will study more favorable entry and exit policies for international tourists, aiming to welcome 70 million foreign visitors by 2045. Da Nang International Airport's T1 terminal will undergo a US$380 million expansion to raise capacity to 14 million passengers a year. Vietnam's national football team gained two more naturalized players ahead of the 2026-27 season. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Vietnam retain ASEAN Cup title, Ho Chi Minh City targets life expectancy of 77
Vietnam News 19:00 27/08/2026Vietnam head coach Kim Sang Sik made history as the national team retained their ASEAN Cup title with a 4-2 aggregate win over Thailand. Ho Chi Minh City set a goal of raising residents' average life expectancy to 77 by 2030 under a new healthcare plan. Singer and actress Chi Pu was nominated for TC Candler's 100 most beautiful faces list. And more in our podcast.
How Vietnam's naturalized heroes found their hearts in golden glory
In-Depth 08:17 30/08/2026Following Vietnam's ASEAN Cup defense against Thailand this month, debates resurfaced over the team's naturalized talent. Yet for the whole tournament, there were no ‘foreigners’ -- only eleven men fighting under the red flag as true Vietnamese sons, whose journey home was paved by quiet sacrifice and deep personal devotion.
The homeschooling debate: school is more than a classroom
In-Depth 11:39 26/08/2026The recent discussion around homeschooling in Vietnam deserves to be considered as more than a question of where children study. It is a question of what we believe education is for.
In Vietnam, who protects the reputation of genuine local specialties?
In-Depth 14:43 25/08/2026To many consumers in Vietnam, a package of dried buffalo meat marketed as a "Northwestern Vietnam specialty" can make them imagine much more than the food inside.
Beyond master plan: Building Ho Chi Minh City’s urban operating system for next century
In-Depth 15:17 24/08/2026A century is far too long for any blueprint to accurately predict. The real question for Ho Chi Minh City is not what the city will look like in 2125, but how it can function and adapt to unprecedented changes.
Vietnam’s carbon market takes shape, but real test lies beyond trading
In-Depth 17:22 21/08/2026Vietnam’s emerging carbon market could reshape how businesses invest and cut emissions. Its real test, however, will be whether it drives genuine decarbonization rather than mere compliance.
Special report: Why Vietnam is winning over foreign retirees
In-Depth 11:53 21/08/2026Vietnam is emerging as an increasingly attractive retirement destination for foreigners, particularly Americans, thanks to its relatively low cost of living, friendly communities, rich food and culture, and natural beauty.
Explainer: Why do Vietnam’s Mekong Delta residents look forward to a timely flood season?
In-Depth 21:51 19/08/2026The annual flood season is an important part of life in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, but the natural cycle of rising waters has changed in recent years, with floods tending to arrive later and reach lower levels.
The regional pitch: How football shaped modern Southeast Asian identity
In-Depth 15:45 19/08/2026Speaking to reporters on Tuesday following Singapore’s 2-1 second-leg victory over Thailand, which resulted in a 4-3 aggregate defeat in the ASEAN Championship semifinals, Lions head coach Gavin Lee shared a sentiment that resonated across the tournament.
Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat airport stays smooth despite sharp rise in National Day holiday travel
Ho Chi Minh City 07:34 31/08/2026Passenger traffic is surging during Vietnam’s National Day holiday, but airport procedures and airfares have remained relatively manageable at Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport in the first days of the period.
Indochinese tigers at Vietnam's Phong Nha-Ke Bang receive medical care from int'l, local experts
Vietnam News 21:11 30/08/2026Seven Indochinese tigers at Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri Province, north-central Vietnam, have undergone routine health checks and vaccinations as part of efforts to ensure their long-term care and welfare, according to the park's Wildlife Rescue, Conservation and Development Center.
Enough is enough: An expat’s take on smoking while driving in Vietnam
Expat Life 20:02 30/08/2026"I would be very happy to see laws passed that stamp out the practice of smoking on motorbikes."
Vietnamese billionaire couple own nearly $41bn, top Forbes’ Vietnam rich list
Vietnam News 19:37 30/08/2026Pham Nhat Vuong, chairman of Vingroup, Vietnam's largest private conglomerate, and his wife hold a combined fortune of about US$40.6 billion, accounting for about 74.5 percent of the total wealth of Vietnam's eight billionaires, according to U.S.-based business magazine Forbes.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: International content creators surprised by Vietnam's diversity, banning smoking while riding
Vietnam News 19:00 30/08/2026An eight-day journey across Vietnam left 127 international content creators from 17 countries with a different perspective on the country. A new opinion piece argues Vietnam should ban smoking while riding to protect others from second-hand smoke. A climate researcher warned Vietnam's mountainous terrain leaves it vulnerable to flash floods like the one that hit Nepal. And more in our podcast.
One Vietnamese missing in Nepal border floods; none reported missing on China side
Vietnam News 18:13 30/08/2026No Vietnamese citizens were among the hundreds of foreign nationals reported missing on the Chinese side following deadly flash floods along the China-Nepal border, though authorities in Nepal have reported one Vietnamese national missing in their territory.
Vietnam ethnic minority women’s football tournament stuns international media
Vietnam News 15:40 30/08/2026Tens of thousands of spectators packed Nghia Lo Stadium in northern Lao Cai Province to witness Vietnam’s first national football tournament dedicated to ethnic minority women, where amateur players in redesigned traditional attire captivated fans and drew attention from international media from August 23 to 29.
Hanoi builds four-season tourism appeal
Travel 15:39 30/08/2026Hanoi’s tourism events are increasingly designed to inspire exploration beyond individual festivals. At the Hanoi Tourism Gift Festival, for instance, visitors can make handicrafts with artisans, explore destinations through virtual reality and discover new tours and tourism stimulus programs.
Vietnam moves to build safer crypto asset market
Economy 15:37 30/08/2026As countries tighten rules on crypto assets and investors increasingly favor assets with clear legal backing, Vietnam's approach is opening a new funding channel while strengthening investor protection.
Vietnamese children win top prizes at international art contest in Hong Kong
Vietnam News 15:35 30/08/202613-year-old Hoang Ngoc Han won the gold prize in the youth category with “The Lac Bird of Homeland”, a painting inspired by the Lac bird, a symbol of freedom, independence and enduring vitality associated with Dong Son bronze drums.
Indochinese tigers at Vietnam's Phong Nha-Ke Bang receive medical care from int'l, local experts
Vietnam News 21:11 30/08/2026Seven Indochinese tigers at Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri Province, north-central Vietnam, have undergone routine health checks and vaccinations as part of efforts to ensure their long-term care and welfare, according to the park's Wildlife Rescue, Conservation and Development Center.
Vietnamese billionaire couple own nearly $41bn, top Forbes’ Vietnam rich list
Vietnam News 19:37 30/08/2026Pham Nhat Vuong, chairman of Vingroup, Vietnam's largest private conglomerate, and his wife hold a combined fortune of about US$40.6 billion, accounting for about 74.5 percent of the total wealth of Vietnam's eight billionaires, according to U.S.-based business magazine Forbes.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: International content creators surprised by Vietnam's diversity, banning smoking while riding
Vietnam News 19:00 30/08/2026An eight-day journey across Vietnam left 127 international content creators from 17 countries with a different perspective on the country. A new opinion piece argues Vietnam should ban smoking while riding to protect others from second-hand smoke. A climate researcher warned Vietnam's mountainous terrain leaves it vulnerable to flash floods like the one that hit Nepal. And more in our podcast.
One Vietnamese missing in Nepal border floods; none reported missing on China side
Vietnam News 18:13 30/08/2026No Vietnamese citizens were among the hundreds of foreign nationals reported missing on the Chinese side following deadly flash floods along the China-Nepal border, though authorities in Nepal have reported one Vietnamese national missing in their territory.
Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat airport stays smooth despite sharp rise in National Day holiday travel
Ho Chi Minh City 07:34 31/08/2026Passenger traffic is surging during Vietnam’s National Day holiday, but airport procedures and airfares have remained relatively manageable at Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport in the first days of the period.
Police hand over 3 South Koreans wanted by Interpol at Ho Chi Minh City airport
Ho Chi Minh City 14:53 30/08/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City, in coordination with the Office of the Investigation Police Agency under the Ministry of Public Security, have arrested and handed over three South Korean nationals wanted by the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) to South Korean authorities at Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Ho Chi Minh City turns streets, bus stops into 'mini gardens'
Ho Chi Minh City 22:06 29/08/2026Ho Chi Minh City is transforming major gateway roads and bus stops with multilayered greenery, flowers and landscaped public spaces to create a greener, more nature-friendly urban environment ahead of the country's National Day (September 2), according to the municipal Department of Construction.
Heading out of Ho Chi Minh City? Expect heavy traffic as holiday exodus clogs eastern gateway
Ho Chi Minh City 14:15 29/08/2026Foreign residents and travelers planning to leave Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday should allow extra travel time, as severe congestion has built up along the city’s eastern gateway on the first day of the National Day holiday.
Tan Son Nhat Airport opens new exit linking international and domestic terminals
Ho Chi Minh City 11:42 29/08/2026Tan Son Nhat International Airport has opened a new internal road linking International Terminal T2 with Domestic Terminal T1 to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion during the September 2 holiday.
