Heritage train service between Hanoi and Vietnam's renowned tea land officially launched
Travel 19:29 14/11/2026A new heritage train connecting Hanoi and Thai Nguyen Province officially began regular weekend operations on Saturday, offering travelers a cultural journey into northern Vietnam's famous tea-growing region, with package tours starting at just VND790,000 (US$30.75).
Diabetes cases rise rapidly in Vietnam, 55% of patients have complications
Vietnam News 18:07 14/11/2026The number of people living with diabetes in Vietnam continues to climb, with 55 percent of patients already having complications and around 60 percent of cases remaining undiagnosed, according to the Hanoi-based National Hospital of Endocrinology.
Hydropower reservoirs in northern Vietnam may lack water for power generation in early summer 2027
Vietnam News 20:44 14/11/2026Water supplies at seven major hydropower reservoirs in northern Vietnam may fall short of electricity generation needs from May or June 2027 due to a very strong El Nino, with the worst-case scenario projecting a shortage of up to 4.2 billion cubic meters for domestic use and environmental needs.
Ho Chi Minh City to offer students free English, AI, STEM classes and school meals
Ho Chi Minh City 15:53 14/11/2026Students at public schools and educational institutions in Ho Chi Minh City are expected to receive free instruction in subjects including English, STEM, artificial intelligence, life skills, arts and sports, as well as free lunch meals.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Man killed in UXO explosion, hundreds mobilized to search for missing Kuwaiti
Vietnam News 19:00 13/11/2026A man was found dead following a loud explosion at his home in Da Nang City, and authorities seized four metal objects suspected to be 105 millimeter warheads left over from wartime. Authorities in Sa Pa have mobilized around 250 people to search for a Kuwaiti tourist who has been missing since November 7. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: 5 more Ho Chi Minh City housing projects cleared for foreign ownership, TikToker honored for reimagining traditional markets
Vietnam News 19:00 12/11/2026Ho Chi Minh City has approved five additional commercial housing projects for foreign ownership, bringing the total to nearly 170. A TikToker with 4.7 million followers was honored for reimagining Vietnam’s traditional markets for the digital generation. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Phu Quoc tightens vehicle rentals after tourist crashes; smartphone ban proposed for under-16s
Vietnam News 19:00 11/11/2026Authorities on Phu Quoc Island are tightening controls on self-drive vehicle rentals after four traffic accidents involving foreign nationals this year. A National Assembly deputy has proposed studying a smartphone ban for children under 16. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Man arrested over $426,000 overseas property scam, central region braces for 700mm torrential rain
Vietnam News 19:00 08/11/2026Central Vietnam braces for torrential rain of over 700mm. Man arrested over US$426,000 overseas property scam. Nha Trang bans beach soccer after stray balls hit tourists. Expprts to West Africa face additional $800 per container surcharge. All in our podcast.
Are foreigners treated differently when it comes to prices in Vietnam?
In-Depth 15:11 14/11/2026Some foreigners in Vietnam said they have been quoted higher prices than locals for the same goods and services, while others believe the difference is understandable or simply part of everyday bargaining.
Vietnam’s top leader’s Japan visit marks historic turning point in bilateral ties: former ambassador
In-Depth 22:07 12/11/2026Former Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Cuong, who served as Vietnam’s ambassador to Japan from 2015 to 2018, has described General Secretary and State President To Lam’s visit to Japan as a historic turning point, ushering bilateral relations into an entirely new phase.
Flexible jobs, fragile livelihoods: Vietnam's ride-hailing drivers face a dilemma
In-Depth 09:44 12/11/2026Platform economy offers ride-hailing drivers flexible earning opportunities, but as more workers rely on these jobs for a living, unstable incomes and limited social protection raise concerns about their long-term financial security.
Ho Chi Minh City's 100-year master plan: Tourism must be part of urban restructuring
In-Depth 19:10 10/11/2026Ho Chi Minh City's master plan for 2025-50, with a 100-year vision, is not merely about expanding urban space. It also calls for restructuring the city's growth model and pursuing sustainable development.
Overnight journey of Mekong Delta patients and the fear of 'missed prescriptions'
In-Depth 22:27 09/11/2026Every night, as darkness falls over the rural hamlets of the Mekong Delta, long-distance buses from Ca Mau, Dong Thap, and Can Tho rumble to life, traveling hundreds of kilometers straight to Ho Chi Minh City, carrying streams of patients seeking medical care. Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper reporters accompanied them on this journey in search of a chance at survival.
Same country, different realities: Which Vietnam are you navigating?
In-Depth 21:39 09/11/2026Previously I wrote about an interesting paradox: Vietnam had ranked fifth among the world's best destinations for expatriates in the 2025 Expat Insider survey, yet many foreigners who enjoyed living here still stumbled at work.
From world stages to home: Vietnam’s acclaimed bamboo circus hits Hanoi with regular shows
In-Depth 21:31 08/11/2026After traveling across 9 countries, performing in 50 cities, and captivating over 100,000 international spectators, Vietnam’s groundbreaking bamboo circus 'Lang Toi' (My Village) has officially returned home.
Ho Chi Minh City sets sights on becoming global city under 100-year master plan
In-Depth 19:24 06/11/2026Ho Chi Minh City is pursuing an ambitious vision to become a smart, modern, and globally competitive metropolis, with its population projected to reach between 18 million and more than 27 million by 2050.
Ho Chi Minh City opens door to two-way partnerships with content creators
Ho Chi Minh City 22:06 14/11/2026Ho Chi Minh City is encouraging content creators and digital media companies not only to help promote culture and tourism but also to propose projects and ideas directly to the city, creating a two-way partnership to develop commercially valuable cultural products.
Authorities warn visitors against unauthorized rope-swinging at Otuksa Waterfall in Vietnam's An Giang
Travel 21:42 14/11/2026Local authorities in An Giang Province, Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, have warned visitors against attempting a dangerous rope-swinging activity at Otuksa Waterfall on Cam Mountain after a group of people were filmed tying ropes and swinging down the steep waterfall, an unauthorized activity that poses safety risks.
Vietnam among 3 countries with startups winning prizes totaling $585,000 at Net Zero Challenge 2026
Economy 19:58 14/11/2026Vietnam is among three countries whose climate tech startups have won top prizes worth a combined US$585,000 at the Net Zero Challenge 2026, a global climate technology innovation competition, with Vietnamese startup Phuc Sang Minh Gas taking first place in the circular economy and waste management category.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Ho Chi Minh City seeks to turn concerts into tourism products, Vietnam to scrap IELTS bonus points in university admissions from 2028
Vietnam News 19:00 14/11/2026Ho Chi Minh City aims to link concerts and festivals with sightseeing, food, shopping and entertainment to extend visitors’ stays and increase their spending. Universities in Vietnam will no longer be allowed to award bonus points to applicants holding IELTS certificates or other foreign language qualifications from the 2028 admission cycle. And more in our podcast.
4 charged in fake trademark case at major gold shops in Vietnam’s Quy Nhon
Vietnam News 17:50 14/11/2026Police in Gia Lai Province, central Vietnam have charged four people in connection with the alleged sale of counterfeit luxury-brand jewelry at three major gold shops in Quy Nhon, after authorities seized hundreds of fake products worth over VND3.42 billion (US$133,275), authorities announced on Saturday.
Video: Traditional rattan weaving, hat making sustain livelihoods in Quang Tri village
Vietnam News 16:13 14/11/2026More than 500 households in La Ha Village, Quang Tri Province, continue to earn a living from rattan weaving and conical hat making, two traditional crafts passed down through generations.
IELTS no longer earns bonus points: Is it still worth the investment?
Education 16:11 14/11/2026IELTS certificates will earn applicants fewer bonus points in Vietnam's university admissions from 2027, before the incentive is abolished entirely in 2028. However, education experts said the qualification can still offer advantages in admissions and university studies beyond additional points.
African swine fever forces culling of 4,453 pigs in Vietnam's Vinh Long
Vietnam News 15:14 14/11/2026African swine fever has spread to 39 communes and wards in Vinh Long Province since the beginning of 2026, prompting the culling of 4,453 pigs weighing more than 254 tonnes in total.
Are foreigners treated differently when it comes to prices in Vietnam?
In-Depth 15:11 14/11/2026Some foreigners in Vietnam said they have been quoted higher prices than locals for the same goods and services, while others believe the difference is understandable or simply part of everyday bargaining.
Vietnam's Quang Ninh welcomes 5 millionth foreign visitor, 1 mln to go to reach target
Travel 15:05 14/11/2026Quang Ninh City, northern Vietnam, welcomed its 5 millionth international visitor of 2026 at Ha Long International Cruise Port on Saturday morning, marking a milestone in the northern province’s tourism growth.
Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2026: Discover the old soul of Hanoi in contemporary arts
Vietnam News 13:55 14/11/2026Hanoi Festival of Creative Design 2026 opened on Friday under the theme 'Thang Long Ke Nghe - Creative Economy,' launching 16 days of activities across the capital.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Ho Chi Minh City seeks to turn concerts into tourism products, Vietnam to scrap IELTS bonus points in university admissions from 2028
Vietnam News 19:00 14/11/2026Ho Chi Minh City aims to link concerts and festivals with sightseeing, food, shopping and entertainment to extend visitors’ stays and increase their spending. Universities in Vietnam will no longer be allowed to award bonus points to applicants holding IELTS certificates or other foreign language qualifications from the 2028 admission cycle. And more in our podcast.
4 charged in fake trademark case at major gold shops in Vietnam’s Quy Nhon
Vietnam News 17:50 14/11/2026Police in Gia Lai Province, central Vietnam have charged four people in connection with the alleged sale of counterfeit luxury-brand jewelry at three major gold shops in Quy Nhon, after authorities seized hundreds of fake products worth over VND3.42 billion (US$133,275), authorities announced on Saturday.
Video: Traditional rattan weaving, hat making sustain livelihoods in Quang Tri village
Vietnam News 16:13 14/11/2026More than 500 households in La Ha Village, Quang Tri Province, continue to earn a living from rattan weaving and conical hat making, two traditional crafts passed down through generations.
African swine fever forces culling of 4,453 pigs in Vietnam's Vinh Long
Vietnam News 15:14 14/11/2026African swine fever has spread to 39 communes and wards in Vinh Long Province since the beginning of 2026, prompting the culling of 4,453 pigs weighing more than 254 tonnes in total.
Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2026: Discover the old soul of Hanoi in contemporary arts
Vietnam News 13:55 14/11/2026Hanoi Festival of Creative Design 2026 opened on Friday under the theme 'Thang Long Ke Nghe - Creative Economy,' launching 16 days of activities across the capital.
Ho Chi Minh City opens door to two-way partnerships with content creators
Ho Chi Minh City 22:06 14/11/2026Ho Chi Minh City is encouraging content creators and digital media companies not only to help promote culture and tourism but also to propose projects and ideas directly to the city, creating a two-way partnership to develop commercially valuable cultural products.
Ho Chi Minh City seeks to turn concerts into tourism products to keep visitors longer
Ho Chi Minh City 13:25 14/11/2026Ho Chi Minh City aims to turn the appeal of concerts and festivals into tourism products by linking live performances with sightseeing, food, shopping and entertainment to extend visitors' stays and increase their spending.
2 dead, 12 injured as suspected gas explosion collapses 2 houses in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 20:05 13/11/2026Two people died and 12 others were injured after a suspected gas explosion caused two adjoining houses to collapse in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday, with one victim suffering burns over 90 percent of his body.
Dutch ambassador impressed by Ho Chi Minh City’s identity, rapid development
Ho Chi Minh City 14:35 13/11/2026Ho Chi Minh City has consistently impressed Dutch Ambassador to Vietnam Remco van Wijngaarden with its distinctive cultural identity and rapid development, heard a meeting on Thursday afternoon between Ho Chi Minh City vice-chairman Nguyen Manh Cuong and the newly-appointed ambassador.
Ordinary people, extraordinary kindness: Free services across Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 22:09 12/11/2026Along Ho Chi Minh City’s streets, it is not uncommon to come across free drinking water, bread cabinets offering loaves at no cost, or repair shops willing to tighten a loose bolt or pump up a flat tire without charging for their labor.
