Vietnam welcomes EU decision to remove it from tax blacklist
Vietnam News 20:19 10/10/2026Vietnam has welcomed the European Union’s decision to remove the country from its list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes, Pham Thu Hang, spokesperson for Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said on Saturday.
Where to watch Hanoi's fireworks this evening
Vietnam News 16:04 10/10/2026Hanoi will stage 15-minute fireworks displays at Hoan Kiem Lake, West Lake and Van Quan Lake on Saturday evening, October 10, to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of the capital's Liberation Day. Where are the best spots to watch the fireworks?
Vietnamese Robusta needs creative contests to build global brand: experts
Economy 21:16 10/10/2026At a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday focused on building and promoting a distinct brand identity for Vietnam’s Robusta coffee, industry experts called for annual innovation contests to develop new coffee products from the bean.
13 hospitalized after suspected 'banh mi' poisoning in central Vietnam
Vietnam News 17:33 10/10/2026Thirteen people were hospitalized after eating 'banh mi' purchased from a well-known local shop in Cam Thanh Ward, Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam on Saturday morning, prompting authorities to investigate a suspected food poisoning incident.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Vietnam ranks 10th among world’s favorite countries, survey finds teachers’ English proficiency not encouraging
Vietnam News 19:00 09/10/2026Vietnam ranked 10th among the world’s 20 favorite countries as voted by readers of U.S. travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler. A survey of 35,000 teachers in six Vietnamese provinces and cities has found their English proficiency to be generally not encouraging, an executive at the Educational Testing Service said. And more in our podcast.
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 to tighten controls on low-cost imported meat nearing expiry
In-Depth 09:35 10/10/2026Vietnam will step up controls on imported meat to address concerns over quality, origin and suspicions that discarded or near-expiry products are entering the market at low prices, an official from the Department of Livestock Production and Animal Health has responded.
85,800 hectares of Mekong Delta rice at risk as El Nino may surpass historic record
In-Depth 21:52 09/10/2026El Nino is forecast by meteorological and hydrological authorities to reach very strong intensity and possibly peak in November 2026, surpassing the historic record set in Vietnam in the 2015-16 period.
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.
Ho Chi Minh City streets flooded as tide reaches 1.71m
Ho Chi Minh City 22:29 10/10/2026High tides flooded multiple streets in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday, with water levels at Nha Be station reaching 1.71 meters, forcing residents to wade through deep water and push stalled motorcycles home.
Vietnam’s Supreme People’s Court hosts ASEAN-China Justice Forum in Da Nang
Vietnam News 22:04 10/10/2026Vietnam’s Supreme People’s Court hosted the fourth ASEAN-China Justice Forum in Da Nang on Friday, bringing together nearly 130 delegates to discuss cooperation in handling cross-border criminal cases, resolving civil and commercial disputes, and utilizing digital technologies in judicial proceedings.
Vietnamese livestock farmers squeezed by rising feed costs, weak meat and egg prices
Economy 21:08 10/10/2026Vietnamese pig and poultry farmers are facing mounting losses as feed costs rise while prices for pigs, chickens and eggs remain low, prompting some to consider reducing their herds or suspending operations, according to farmers and industry representatives.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Miss Vietnam expected to finish in top 2 at Miss Grand International 2026, Vietnam announces 2027 Lunar New Year schedule
Vietnam News 19:00 10/10/2026Miss Vietnam Emoura Pham was ranked second overall by pageant site Missosology ahead of the Miss Grand International 2026 final this Saturday evening in Thailand. Civil servants and public employees will have seven days off for the 2027 Lunar New Year holiday and four days for National Day. And more in our podcast.
Land surveys begin for Ho Chi Minh City-Binh Duong metro projects
Ho Chi Minh City 18:56 10/10/2026Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have begun meeting residents and surveying land and property along two planned metro lines linking the city with the former Binh Duong Province, aiming to break ground by the end of this year.
16 Vietnamese students win New Zealand government scholarships, with 2 securing record $36,500 each
Education 18:48 10/10/2026Sixteen Vietnamese students have received New Zealand government scholarships for 2026, with two securing combined scholarships worth about US$36,500 each, the highest total scholarship value to date, according to Education New Zealand (ENZ).
Composite boat breaks in two in Vietnam's Can Tho, killing operator
Vietnam Life 16:34 10/10/2026As a young man was killed when a composite speedboat broke in two during a test run, organizers have suspended a planned speedboat race in Can Tho City, southern Vietnam, which was scheduled for Saturday, citing safety concerns.
Vietnamese coffee wins over Amazon shoppers, eyes premium prices
Economy 15:48 10/10/2026On Amazon, searches for Vietnamese coffee, particularly Robusta, have increased by nearly 200 percent.
Thousands gather at Cham tower for Kate Festival in Vietnam's Khanh Hoa
Travel 15:13 10/10/2026Thousands of Cham people and visitors gathered at Po Klong Garai Tower in Khanh Hoa Province, home to the famed beach destination of Nha Trang in south-central Vietnam, on Saturday morning to attend the 2026 Kate Festival, the biggest annual celebration of the Cham Balamon community.
Can Vietnam have both double-digit growth and net zero: Swedish professor
Economy 14:42 10/10/2026For Vietnam, pursuing high economic growth while sharply cutting carbon emissions presents an unprecedented challenge, according to a Swedish expert.
Citigym's tax debt in Vietnam exceeds $361,000
Economy 14:38 10/10/2026Citigym's outstanding tax debt has increased from VND7.53 billion (US$286,000) to more than VND9.5 billion ($361,000), according to the latest figures released by Tax Sub-Department No. 10 in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnam’s Supreme People’s Court hosts ASEAN-China Justice Forum in Da Nang
Vietnam News 22:04 10/10/2026Vietnam’s Supreme People’s Court hosted the fourth ASEAN-China Justice Forum in Da Nang on Friday, bringing together nearly 130 delegates to discuss cooperation in handling cross-border criminal cases, resolving civil and commercial disputes, and utilizing digital technologies in judicial proceedings.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Miss Vietnam expected to finish in top 2 at Miss Grand International 2026, Vietnam announces 2027 Lunar New Year schedule
Vietnam News 19:00 10/10/2026Miss Vietnam Emoura Pham was ranked second overall by pageant site Missosology ahead of the Miss Grand International 2026 final this Saturday evening in Thailand. Civil servants and public employees will have seven days off for the 2027 Lunar New Year holiday and four days for National Day. And more in our podcast.
PM highlights youth’s role in advancing Vietnam–Cambodia ties
Vietnam News 14:34 10/10/2026PM Le Minh Hung hailed the positive development of Vietnam–Cambodia neighbourliness, stressing the important role played by young people in strengthening solidarity, friendship and bonds between the two nations.
Vietnam announces 2027 Lunar New Year, National Day holiday schedules
Vietnam News 11:32 10/10/2026Vietnamese civil servants and public employees will have seven days off for the 2027 Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet, and four days for National Day, according to a notice from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Water fireworks ready to light up Hanoi’s West Lake this evening
Vietnam News 10:33 10/10/2026On Friday morning, crews were rushing to install the fireworks setup on West Lake, preparing for the show on Saturday evening to mark Hanoi’s Liberation Day. For the first time, 200 water fireworks will be combined with 900 pyrotechnic rigs on the lake.
Ho Chi Minh City streets flooded as tide reaches 1.71m
Ho Chi Minh City 22:29 10/10/2026High tides flooded multiple streets in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday, with water levels at Nha Be station reaching 1.71 meters, forcing residents to wade through deep water and push stalled motorcycles home.
Land surveys begin for Ho Chi Minh City-Binh Duong metro projects
Ho Chi Minh City 18:56 10/10/2026Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have begun meeting residents and surveying land and property along two planned metro lines linking the city with the former Binh Duong Province, aiming to break ground by the end of this year.
High tides, afternoon rain threaten flooding in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 09:31 10/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City is bracing for potential flooding as high tides coincide with afternoon and evening rain on Saturday, October 10, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Ho Chi Minh City rangers seize 13 invasive red-eared slider turtles at shops selling animals for release
Ho Chi Minh City 07:22 10/10/2026Forest rangers in Ho Chi Minh City have seized 13 red-eared slider turtles, an invasive alien species, from two shops selling animals for Buddhist release in Hoc Mon Commune, while releasing around 300 munias into the wild, according to the city’s Forest Protection Sub-Department.
Agencies explain increasingly frequent heavy rain in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 21:44 09/10/2026Heavy rain has become more frequent and intense in Ho Chi Minh City, while high tides exacerbate flooding, as low-lying terrain, climate change, rising sea levels, rapid urbanization and limited drainage capacity contribute to the problem, according to relevant agencies.
