Tropical depression expected to bring heavy rain along Vietnam's central coast
Vietnam News 17:50 12/09/2026A tropical depression is forecast to move along Vietnam’s central coast from Da Nang to Quang Tri over the next two days before potentially making landfall, bringing heavy rain from Quang Ngai northward to Nghe An and later expanding into the northern region, the national weather agency said.
Vietnam signals new phase of capital-market development to global investors in London
Vietnam News 19:31 12/09/2026Vietnam has signaled a new phase of development for its capital market, with continued reforms aimed at improving global investors’ access and expanding fundraising channels, the Vietnamese Ministry of Finance said at the conference ‘Vietnam Capital Markets Day 2026’ in London, the UK, on Friday.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: 4-day break proposed for Vietnamese Culture Day, Vietnam targets up to 50 million foreign tourists by 2030
Vietnam News 19:00 12/09/2026Vietnam sets 3 tourism growth scenarios, with top target of 50 million foreign visitors by 2030. Ho Chi Minh City's hospitality sector faces widening labor gap. Vietnam launches national child protection program for 2026-30. Ministry proposes 4-day break for Vietnamese Culture Day in November.
Vietnam's footwear, bag exports to US top $8 billion in eight months
Economy 18:22 12/09/2026Vietnam's exports of footwear and handbags to the U.S. exceeded US$8 billion in the first eight months of 2026, as the U.S. and EU remained the country's biggest markets despite sluggish growth in footwear shipments.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: 'Sleep pods' raise fire safety concerns, Vietravel Airlines signs deal for 50 Airbus jets
Vietnam News 19:00 11/09/2026Heavy rainfall forecasts for central Vietnam remain uncertain. 2.4-square-meter 'sleep pods' raise fire safety concerns in Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam's Vietravel Airlines signs deal to buy 50 Airbus aircraft. Graffiti seen again on walls along downtown Ho Chi Minh City street.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Vietnam seeks bigger role for nighttime tourism, TikTok affiliate invests $196 million in Ho Chi Minh City logistics project
Vietnam News 19:00 10/09/2026Vietnam is seeking to expand nighttime tourism offerings to give visitors more memorable experiences and encourage longer stays and higher spending. A TikTok affiliate has contributed US$196 million to a nearly $1 billion logistics project in Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnamese parents in several cities are struggling to find textbooks days after the new school year began. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Vietnam among region's strongest hiring markets, Ford Ranger recalled over airbag bracket issue
Vietnam News 19:00 09/09/2026Vietnam has emerged as one of the most optimistic hiring markets in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions for the fourth quarter, even as employers struggle to find skilled workers. The country’s declining birth rate could shrink the workforce and accelerate population aging in the coming decades. Ford Ranger vehicles in Vietnam are being recalled over an airbag bracket issue. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Vietnam seeks role in South Korea's AI, chip projects, Ho Chi Minh City to pilot English program for preschoolers
Vietnam News 19:00 08/09/2026Vietnam's National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and South Korea's prime minister agreed to create opportunities for Vietnam to join major South Korean semiconductor and AI projects. Ho Chi Minh City will pilot an integrated English education program for preschoolers starting in the 2026-27 school year. Leipzig has proposed a direct flight route to Ho Chi Minh City to boost tourism and trade. And more in our podcast.
A Belgian professor and 20 years of pediatric liver transplants in Vietnam
In-Depth 14:36 12/09/2026For more than 20 years, Belgian liver transplant expert Professor Raymond Reding has made countless trips to Children’s Hospital 2 in Ho Chi Minh City, helping build pediatric liver transplantation into a sustainable capability at the hospital.
Storing Mekong floodwater for an El Nino-hit dry season in 2027
In-Depth 13:23 11/09/2026The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that the 2026-27 El Nino is strengthening and almost certain to last through February 2027, potentially becoming the strongest in 40 years. But even a strong El Nino does not necessarily mean severe drought and saltwater intrusion in the Mekong Delta in Vietnam.
Vietnam’s coffee 'phin' filter: The beauty of imperfections
In-Depth 12:03 11/09/2026By modern technical standards, Vietnam’s traditional coffee filter may seem imperfect. Yet that simplicity produces a rich, distinctive brew that has become deeply intertwined with Robusta beans and Vietnam’s coffee culture.
In Vietnam, can businesses refuse cash payments from customers?
In-Depth 23:01 09/09/2026A cashless payment policy adopted by a Starbucks store in Vietnam has sparked debate, with some customers arguing that refusing cash, a legal means of payment, causes inconvenience and raises questions over whether businesses have the right to choose their payment methods.
From check-in to check-deep: A photo is no longer enough for a journey
In-Depth 11:33 09/09/2026A striking photo may capture a place, but increasingly, it does not define the journey.
Why South Korean football coaches succeed where Japanese fail in Vietnam
In-Depth 21:09 08/09/2026South Korean coaches Park Hang-seo and Kim Sang-sik have delivered trophies and breakthroughs for Vietnam in recent years, while their Japanese counterparts have repeatedly struggled. So what lies behind the contrast?
How can Vietnam keep its startups from moving to Singapore?
In-Depth 18:53 07/09/2026Vietnam risks losing promising startups to Singapore as founders take their legal entities, investment capital and intellectual property offshore, even while their engineers, R&D operations and core businesses remain at home.
Int’l arrivals surge in Vietnam, but longer stays remain elusive
In-Depth 14:51 06/09/2026As international arrivals surge, Vietnam is turning its focus from attracting more tourists to getting visitors to stay longer and spend more.
BRICS priorities align with Vietnam's 2045 development vision: Indian diplomat
Vietnam News 20:08 12/09/2026India’s priorities for its 2026 BRICS chairmanship closely align with Vietnam’s development vision toward 2045, Dr. Vipra Pandey, Consul General of India in Ho Chi Minh City said, highlighting opportunities for the two countries to deepen both multilateral and bilateral cooperation.
APEC ministers agree to cooperate on power supply for AI
World 18:10 12/09/2026Energy ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum have vowed in a joint statement to boost energy security cooperation, including by fortifying supply chains, amid soaring crude oil prices and growing artificial intelligence-related power demand.
11 most beautiful places in Vietnam named on British newspaper
Travel 16:20 12/09/2026British newspaper The Times has named 11 of Vietnam’s most beautiful destinations to explore in 2026, with Hue, Hanoi, Sa Pa, Cao Bang, Phong Nha Ke Bang and Con Dao making the list.
Thanh Hoa's authorities tighten safety measures at Bat Cave after rockfall
Travel 15:11 12/09/2026Authorities in Thanh Hoa Province, northern Vietnam, are stepping up safety measures at Bat Cave in Pu Luong Commune after falling rocks were reported inside the cave, following a recommendation from the Pu Luong Nature Reserve management board.
A Belgian professor and 20 years of pediatric liver transplants in Vietnam
In-Depth 14:36 12/09/2026For more than 20 years, Belgian liver transplant expert Professor Raymond Reding has made countless trips to Children’s Hospital 2 in Ho Chi Minh City, helping build pediatric liver transplantation into a sustainable capability at the hospital.
Smoking, cigarette butts mar Da Nang beaches
Vietnam News 14:20 12/09/2026Beaches in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, are popular destinations for locals and tourists, but many people continue to smoke, flick ash and stub cigarette butts out in the sand despite the open-air setting.
Ebola infections top 7,000 in Congo as virus spreads to new province
World 14:19 12/09/2026The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Democratic Republic of Congo has passed 7,000, with the virus spreading to a new province, government data showed on Friday.
Vietnamese PM arrives in New Delhi, beginning India trip for BRICS Summit, bilateral activities
Vietnam News 13:44 12/09/2026Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on the morning of September 12, beginning their trip to India for the 18th BRICS Summit and bilateral activities.
International partners praise Ho Chi Minh City Friendship Dialogue
Ho Chi Minh City 13:29 12/09/2026International partners have praised the Ho Chi Minh City Friendship Dialogue as a valuable platform for strengthening ties, building trust and expanding cooperation among cities and local governments around the world.
Ministry proposes 4-day break for Vietnamese Culture Day in November
Vietnam News 13:28 12/09/2026Vietnam's Ministry of Home Affairs has submitted a plan to the government to arrange a four-day break for Vietnamese Culture Day on November 24 by swapping a working day with a weekly day off.
Da Nang sets requirements for experts, talents in free trade zone
Economy 13:23 12/09/2026The Da Nang Hi-Tech Park and Industrial Zones Management Board is seeking public feedback on a draft decision setting criteria for experts, scientists, talented professionals, managers and highly skilled workers employed in the Da Nang Free Trade Zone.
BRICS priorities align with Vietnam's 2045 development vision: Indian diplomat
Vietnam News 20:08 12/09/2026India’s priorities for its 2026 BRICS chairmanship closely align with Vietnam’s development vision toward 2045, Dr. Vipra Pandey, Consul General of India in Ho Chi Minh City said, highlighting opportunities for the two countries to deepen both multilateral and bilateral cooperation.
Smoking, cigarette butts mar Da Nang beaches
Vietnam News 14:20 12/09/2026Beaches in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, are popular destinations for locals and tourists, but many people continue to smoke, flick ash and stub cigarette butts out in the sand despite the open-air setting.
Vietnamese PM arrives in New Delhi, beginning India trip for BRICS Summit, bilateral activities
Vietnam News 13:44 12/09/2026Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on the morning of September 12, beginning their trip to India for the 18th BRICS Summit and bilateral activities.
Ministry proposes 4-day break for Vietnamese Culture Day in November
Vietnam News 13:28 12/09/2026Vietnam's Ministry of Home Affairs has submitted a plan to the government to arrange a four-day break for Vietnamese Culture Day on November 24 by swapping a working day with a weekly day off.
Vietnam-Japan Exchange Program 2026 opens in Can Tho
Vietnam News 12:46 12/09/2026The Vietnam-Japan Exchange Program 2026 in Can Tho is open to the public free of charge from September 11 to 13, offering cultural, arts and food experiences for residents and visitors.
International partners praise Ho Chi Minh City Friendship Dialogue
Ho Chi Minh City 13:29 12/09/2026International partners have praised the Ho Chi Minh City Friendship Dialogue as a valuable platform for strengthening ties, building trust and expanding cooperation among cities and local governments around the world.
Ho Chi Minh City’s hospitality sector faces widening labor gap
Ho Chi Minh City 10:54 12/09/2026Ho Chi Minh City needs 23,000-28,000 new accommodation-sector workers each year, while training institutions train only 5,000-6,000 hospitality students annually, a local official said at a conference on developing the city’s hotel workforce on Friday.
Traditional bakeries in Ho Chi Minh City’s Cho Lon area keep the Mid-Autumn spirit alive
Ho Chi Minh City 08:12 12/09/2026As the eighth lunar month begins, traditional Chinese bakeries in Ho Chi Minh City’s Cho Lon area, home to the Chinese Vietnamese community in the city, fire up their ovens for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
100-y-o trees at Saigon Zoo earn Heritage status
Ho Chi Minh City 16:25 11/09/2026Forty-six trees more than 100 years old at the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden have been recognized as Vietnam Heritage Trees. Some belong to species with only one tree left at the garden.
Over 13,500 samples of martyrs’ remains sent to Hanoi for DNA testing
Ho Chi Minh City 15:04 11/09/2026A total of 13,563 biological samples from war martyrs’ remains began a special journey from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi on Friday for DNA testing to help identify fallen Vietnamese soldiers.
