Why are Ho Chi Minh City flood-prone areas now flooding for longer?
Ho Chi Minh City 20:00 08/10/2026After heavy rains in recent days, several parts of Ho Chi Minh City have experienced severe flooding, with water taking longer than usual to recede.
Vietnamese city deploys troops, amphibious armored vehicles for flood response
Vietnam News 21:39 08/10/2026The Da Nang City Military Command in central Vietnam has activated an emergency disaster response plan, deploying nearly 130 personnel to key areas and placing amphibious armored vehicles on standby, as relentless heavy rain triggers severe flooding and forces local evacuations.
121 Vietnamese scientists named among world’s top 2% in 2026
Education 21:18 08/10/2026A 2026 ranking by a Stanford University research group lists 121 scientists in Vietnam from 44 institutions among the world’s top 2 percent based on career-long impact.
Lao student uses Vietnamese to build bridge of friendship
Education 20:59 08/10/2026From just 12 days of learning Vietnamese, Chanthaphone Kittilat, a Laotian student, has worked tirelessly to master the language, eventually turning it into a bridge connecting young people from the two nations.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: FIFA ASEAN Cup loss sparks naturalized player debate, AEON breaks ground on massive Da Nang mall
Vietnam News 19:00 08/10/2026Vietnam finished fourth at the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup in Indonesia, raising questions over whether naturalized players can make the national team stronger in the long run. AEON Vietnam will start work next month on its largest retail project in central Vietnam. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Over 400 coffee, tea brands gather at Hanoi cafe show; rare storks spotted in Central Highlands
Vietnam News 19:00 07/10/2026Cafe Show and Tea Show Hanoi 2026 will bring together more than 400 brands from 20 countries to tap Vietnam's US$17 billion food and beverage market. A flock of nine rare Asian woolly-necked storks was spotted foraging in Yok Don National Park, the largest group of the species recorded there. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh step up youth exchanges; Da Nang casinos pay over $46mn in taxes
Vietnam News 19:00 06/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh have agreed to strengthen people-to-people exchanges, particularly among young generations, ahead of 60 years of Vietnam-Cambodia diplomatic ties. Two major casino operators in Da Nang paid more than $46 million in taxes as the city's major businesses posted strong results since the beginning of 2026. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Vietnam's financial center climbs global rankings, Ho Chi Minh City places among world's top 10 coffee destinations
Vietnam News 19:00 05/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City climbed 17 places and gained 27 points to reach 692 in the latest Global Financial Centres Index. Vietnam's banking sector is pushing digital innovation, but financing constraints continue to hold back startups and technology firms. And more in our podcast.
Can naturalized players make Vietnam’s football team stronger?
In-Depth 13:47 08/10/2026Naturalized players have given Vietnam’s attack a boost, but the national team’s recent struggles have raised questions over whether they can make Vietnamese football stronger in the long run.
Difficult journey of Vietnamese children living with rare Alagille syndrome
In-Depth 18:47 07/10/2026After being diagnosed with Alagille syndrome, a rare disease, at nearly two months old, three-year-old N.M. and the child’s family have gradually become accustomed to frequent hospital visits in Vietnam.
Vietnamese Robusta needs consistent quality before stronger branding
In-Depth 12:09 07/10/2026Vietnam exported nearly US$8.9 billion worth of coffee in 2025, with shipments reaching about 1.59 million metric tons, cementing its status as a global Robusta powerhouse. Yet its brand recognition still falls short of that scale.
Why Vietnam’s world-leading Robusta is still treated as a ‘filler’ coffee
In-Depth 08:40 07/10/2026Vietnam supplies nearly 40 percent of the world’s Robusta, yet much of it is still treated as a “filler” in blends rather than a coffee with its own identity, origin and premium value.
Robusta needs trust before Vietnam builds global brand for it
In-Depth 21:31 05/10/2026“It smells so good that I suspect it has been flavored,” a customer exclaimed after tasting my naturally roasted coffee. I am a coffee producer, and that reaction has stayed with me ever since.
Are Vietnam’s naturalized players good enough?
In-Depth 11:23 05/10/2026Based on transfer values, Vietnam’s naturalized players cannot match their Indonesian counterparts, raising questions over whether the country should rely on naturalized talent to strengthen its national team.
How can Vietnamese Robusta coffee become Fine Robusta?
In-Depth 16:52 04/10/2026‘Fine Robusta’ is opening up a new approach to Robusta coffee–from the selection of raw materials, harvesting and processing to storage and the expression of quality in the cup. For Vietnam, this journey requires changes not only in how coffee is produced, but also in how quality is assessed.
Ho Chi Minh City’s TOD puzzle: Balancing development and infrastructure funding
In-Depth 16:09 02/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City’s transit-oriented development (TOD) ambitions hinge not only on building metro lines, but also on finding viable ways to finance surrounding infrastructure while ensuring that development projects remain commercially feasible.
$9mn project approved to save Vietnam’s national scenic bay from wastewater
Vietnam News 22:46 08/10/2026Khanh Hoa Province in south-central Vietnam has approved a nearly US$9 million investment to collect and treat wastewater before discharge, aiming to end long-standing pollution in the national scenic site of Nha Trang Bay.
17 rescued animals reintroduced to Vietnam’s Phong Nha-Ke Bang forest
Vietnam Life 22:41 08/10/202617 rescued wild animals, including pig-tailed macaques, Hatinh langurs, pangolins and pygmy lorises, have been returned to their natural habitat in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park after rehabilitation, care and quarantine.
6 of Italy’s best films coming to Vietnam for free
Vietnam Life 22:07 08/10/2026Italian Film Week in Vietnam will bring six films to Hanoi from October 27 to November 1, exploring what defines a 'human' in a rapidly changing world.
Korean Broadcasting System reopens office in Vietnam
Vietnam News 21:48 08/10/2026Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang on October 8 presented a licence for the reopening of the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) bureau in Vietnam, describing the move as an important milestone in media cooperation between the two countries.
Vietnamese PM Le Minh Hung holds talks with Lao counterpart Saleumxay Kommasith
Vietnam News 21:24 08/10/2026Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and his Lao counterpart Saleumxay Kommasith held talks in Vientiane on October 8, agreeing to further deepen the Vietnam-Laos special relationship, with political ties continuing to serve as the core for bilateral relations.
14th Party Central Committee wraps up fourth meeting
Vietnam News 21:20 08/10/2026The fourth meeting of the 14th Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee concluded in Hanoi on October 8 afternoon after four days of work, completing all of its agenda.
Young Vietnamese AI researchers turn research into real-world applications
Vietnam News 20:19 08/10/2026Young Vietnamese AI researchers are turning academic research into practical AI projects in healthcare, language, safety and other fields, as Saigon AI Hub (SAIH), an open AI research and development space based in Ho Chi Minh City, and its partners seek to connect AI talent with real-world problems, data, testing opportunities and investment.
Fraud at Prudential Life attributed to sales-oriented culture
World 20:06 08/10/2026A corporate culture that placed excessive emphasis on sales performance was cited as a cause of fraud by employees of Prudential Life Insurance Co. who defrauded customers of money, a third-party investigation report showed Thursday.
Panasonic Vietnam starts buying back old air conditioners for recycling
Economy 20:01 08/10/2026Starting this month, Panasonic Vietnam will launch a pilot electronic waste recycling program to promote a circular economy, including a buyback scheme for used air conditioners for recycling.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: FIFA ASEAN Cup loss sparks naturalized player debate, AEON breaks ground on massive Da Nang mall
Vietnam News 19:00 08/10/2026Vietnam finished fourth at the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup in Indonesia, raising questions over whether naturalized players can make the national team stronger in the long run. AEON Vietnam will start work next month on its largest retail project in central Vietnam. And more in our podcast.
Ho Chi Minh City eatery staff go above and beyond for Singaporean tourists' lost travel budget
Ho Chi Minh City 18:32 08/10/2026Believing they had accidentally tossed their entire travel budget, two Singaporean visitors received heartfelt help from Ho Chi Minh City eatery staff and sanitation workers who sifted through three garbage trucks in the rain.
$9mn project approved to save Vietnam’s national scenic bay from wastewater
Vietnam News 22:46 08/10/2026Khanh Hoa Province in south-central Vietnam has approved a nearly US$9 million investment to collect and treat wastewater before discharge, aiming to end long-standing pollution in the national scenic site of Nha Trang Bay.
Korean Broadcasting System reopens office in Vietnam
Vietnam News 21:48 08/10/2026Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang on October 8 presented a licence for the reopening of the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) bureau in Vietnam, describing the move as an important milestone in media cooperation between the two countries.
Vietnamese PM Le Minh Hung holds talks with Lao counterpart Saleumxay Kommasith
Vietnam News 21:24 08/10/2026Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and his Lao counterpart Saleumxay Kommasith held talks in Vientiane on October 8, agreeing to further deepen the Vietnam-Laos special relationship, with political ties continuing to serve as the core for bilateral relations.
14th Party Central Committee wraps up fourth meeting
Vietnam News 21:20 08/10/2026The fourth meeting of the 14th Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee concluded in Hanoi on October 8 afternoon after four days of work, completing all of its agenda.
Young Vietnamese AI researchers turn research into real-world applications
Vietnam News 20:19 08/10/2026Young Vietnamese AI researchers are turning academic research into practical AI projects in healthcare, language, safety and other fields, as Saigon AI Hub (SAIH), an open AI research and development space based in Ho Chi Minh City, and its partners seek to connect AI talent with real-world problems, data, testing opportunities and investment.
Ho Chi Minh City eatery staff go above and beyond for Singaporean tourists' lost travel budget
Ho Chi Minh City 18:32 08/10/2026Believing they had accidentally tossed their entire travel budget, two Singaporean visitors received heartfelt help from Ho Chi Minh City eatery staff and sanitation workers who sifted through three garbage trucks in the rain.
Ho Chi Minh City offers free IVF support as birth rate stays low
Ho Chi Minh City 15:52 08/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City's total fertility rate stood at just 1.51 children per woman in 2025 and is showing no signs of recovery, while the relatively high cost of in vitro fertilization (IVF) has forced many low-income couples struggling with infertility to put their plans to have children on hold.
Ho Chi Minh City has nearly $45.5 million natural disaster prevention fund ready for emergencies
Ho Chi Minh City 15:13 08/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City currently has nearly VND1.18 trillion (US$45.5 million) in its natural disaster prevention fund, with at least VND200 billion ($7.7 million) earmarked as a reserve to provide support when disasters actually occur.
Ho Chi Minh City seeks closer international cooperation to curb drug crime involving foreigners
Ho Chi Minh City 14:55 08/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City police are strengthening international cooperation to prevent and combat drug-related crime involving foreigners amid increasingly complex developments in crimes involving foreign nationals.
Ho Chi Minh City rangers capture 9kg long-tailed macaque causing trouble in residential area
Ho Chi Minh City 22:01 07/10/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Forest Protection Sub-Department, in coordination with local authorities and residents, has captured a large long-tailed macaque, listed among endangered, precious and rare forest animals, after it repeatedly entered homes and caused trouble for residents in Cat Lai Ward.
