Elite commandos train shirtless in 16°C cold ahead of Vietnam Defence Expo 2026
Vietnam Life 17:56 11/11/2026With the Vietnam International Defence Expo 2026 only a month away, commandos are undergoing intensive training, undeterred by the biting cold sweeping across northern Vietnam.
Residents risk lives to collect firewood from flood-swollen river in central Vietnam
Vietnam News 17:52 11/11/2026Residents in An Phu Commune, Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam, continued risking their lives to collect floating firewood from the swollen Tra Khuc River on Wednesday, despite warnings from local authorities.
Vietnam Foodexpo 2026 opens in Ho Chi Minh City
Economy 17:49 11/11/2026The Vietnam International Food Industry Exhibition 2026 (Vietnam Foodexpo 2026) opened on the morning of November 11 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnam’s Phu Quoc tightens rental vehicle checks after accidents involving foreign tourists
Travel 15:10 11/11/2026Authorities on Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island are tightening controls on self-drive vehicle rentals after four traffic accidents involving foreign nationals driving rented vehicles were recorded since the beginning of 2026, including three cases linked to unlicensed drivers.
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.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: US to send largest-ever agricultural trade mission to Vietnam, weak passwords of nearly 1.9 million bank accounts
Vietnam News 19:00 07/11/2026The United States Department of Agriculture announced that it would send its largest-ever agricultural trade mission to Ho Chi Minh City from November 9 to 12. Military engineers in Dak Lak Province safely detonated a 250 kilogram bomb left over from the war. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Response to emergency stockpiling recommendations, Grab to cut fees and refund drivers
Vietnam News 19:00 06/11/2026Vietnamese authorities will assess risks and consider measures to help the public prepare for emergencies without triggering unnecessary anxiety. Grab will cut fees from November 10 and begin refunding VND3.9 billion to affected drivers on Thursday. And more in our podcast.
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.
Vietnam has opportunity to strengthen US trade ties amid Washington's post-midterm policy shift: ex-ambassador
In-Depth 22:20 05/11/2026Vietnam has an opportunity to strengthen its position as a strategic and trade partner of the U.S. amid a possible shift in Washington's approach to regional trade partners toward greater differentiation following the U.S. midterm elections, former U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper said.
From gourmet meals to private rooms: How cats live like royalty in Vietnam
In-Depth 16:26 01/11/2026From private air-conditioned rooms and gourmet meals to grooming sessions, some cats in Vietnam are living like royalty, with owners spending thousands of U.S. dollars to keep their beloved pets happy and healthy.
Vietnam’s Mekong Delta seeks to create better-paying, stable jobs to stem worker outflow
In-Depth 14:39 30/10/2026The Mekong Delta in southern Vietnam is looking to create more stable, better-paying jobs, attract manufacturing investment and modernize agriculture to prevent workers from leaving their hometowns in search of better opportunities.
Vietnam's 11.11 shopping frenzy heats up ahead of Black Friday
Economy 19:59 11/11/2026E-commerce platforms and retailers across Vietnam rolled out discounts of up to 80 percent on Wednesday, November 11, drawing shoppers to livestream sales, shopping malls and retail streets as the year-end shopping competition intensified even before Black Friday.
Beyond summer beaches: How Vietnam's northern coastal hub plans to link UNESCO sites and rivers for year-round travel
Travel 19:52 11/11/2026By pairing high-speed waterways with ancient heritage and island ecosystems, Hai Phong, a port city in northern Vietnam, is shedding its single-season resort image to position itself as a four-season destination anchored by a "symphony of rivers and islands."
Vibrant in Every Experience: Ho Chi Minh City refreshes tourism brand around 5 defining values
Ho Chi Minh City 19:14 11/11/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism is standardizing the identity of its refreshed tourism brand, 'Ho Chi Minh City – Vibrant in Every Experience,' around five defining values – Green, Interwoven, Connected, Serene and Radiant – to promote a unified image and showcase the diverse experiences available across the city.
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.
Japan FTC approves Amazon plan to ease seller pricing rules
World 17:19 11/11/2026Japan's Fair Trade Commission on Wednesday approved a business improvement plan submitted by Amazon Japan G.K. to ease the pricing requirements imposed on sellers, following an investigation into allegations that the company pressured sellers on its e-commerce website to lower prices.
Vietnam's National Economics University urged to rank among world’s top 150 universities by 2030
Education 17:15 11/11/2026Prime Minister Le Minh Hung attended a ceremony in Hanoi on November 11 marking the 70th anniversary of the National Economics University (NEU) (1956-2026), during which he asked the university to strive to rank among the world's top 150 universities in selected fields by 2030 and top 100 by 2035, and become an internationally renowned university by 2045.
Three direct routes launched between Vietnam and the Philippines
Vietnam News 17:12 11/11/2026Vietjet has launched three new direct routes linking Vietnam and the Philippines, expanding its regional network and strengthening air connectivity between the two countries.
Exhausted 13-year-old rescued after cycling for 2 days from Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
Ho Chi Minh City 16:22 11/11/2026A 13-year-old boy who cycled hundreds of kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta in search of his relatives was found exhausted along the way and given assistance by traffic police in Can Tho City a few days ago.
GM corn accounts for half of Vietnam’s total corn-growing area
Economy 16:09 11/11/2026Genetically modified (GM) corn represented some 50 percent of Vietnam’s total corn-growing area in 2025, reflecting farmers’ growing acceptance of agricultural biotechnology.
India pollution monitors overwhelmed by toxic smog
World 16:06 11/11/2026India's air pollution monitors were overwhelmed this week by toxic smog so severe that concentrations exceeded their upper measurement limit, equivalent to 66 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum, regulators said.
Vietnamese ride-hailing firm Be Group fined $24,400 for violating consumer protection regulations
Economy 16:06 11/11/2026Be Group, a ride-hailing company in Vietnam, has been fined VND625 million (US$24,400) for multiple violations involving general transaction terms and consumers' rights to choose whether to share their personal information.
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.
Three direct routes launched between Vietnam and the Philippines
Vietnam News 17:12 11/11/2026Vietjet has launched three new direct routes linking Vietnam and the Philippines, expanding its regional network and strengthening air connectivity between the two countries.
Top Vietnamese leader, his spouse meet with Japanese Emperor, Empress
Vietnam News 16:02 11/11/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and his spouse, Ngo Phuong Ly, met with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako in Tokyo on November 11.
Lawmaker proposes studying smartphone ban for children under 16 in Vietnam
Vietnam News 12:53 11/11/2026A Vietnamese National Assembly deputy has proposed that the government considers banning children under the age of 16 from using smartphones, amid growing concerns over excessive screen time, social media addiction, and online safety risks among minors.
Tobacco smoke kills nearly 19,000 non-smokers annually in Vietnam
Vietnam News 12:43 11/11/2026More than 103,000 people die from tobacco-related causes in Vietnam every year, including some 84,500 deaths attributed to active smoking and 18,800 resulting from second-hand smoke exposure, according to statistics.
Vibrant in Every Experience: Ho Chi Minh City refreshes tourism brand around 5 defining values
Ho Chi Minh City 19:14 11/11/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism is standardizing the identity of its refreshed tourism brand, 'Ho Chi Minh City – Vibrant in Every Experience,' around five defining values – Green, Interwoven, Connected, Serene and Radiant – to promote a unified image and showcase the diverse experiences available across the city.
Exhausted 13-year-old rescued after cycling for 2 days from Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
Ho Chi Minh City 16:22 11/11/2026A 13-year-old boy who cycled hundreds of kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta in search of his relatives was found exhausted along the way and given assistance by traffic police in Can Tho City a few days ago.
Belgium seeks to link Europe’s second-largest seaport with Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 14:59 11/11/2026Belgian Ambassador to Vietnam Pieter Leenknegt has proposed establishing a partnership between Ho Chi Minh City and Antwerp, home to Europe’s second-largest seaport, opening up opportunities for cooperation in port operations, logistics, and technology.
FOMO-driven parents in Ho Chi Minh City rush their first-graders into English certificate race
Ho Chi Minh City 16:36 10/11/2026Seeing fifth- and sixth-graders already holding international English certificates, with some even starting to prepare for the IELTS test, many Vietnamese parents are rushing to enroll their first-graders in test preparation classes for fear that their children will fall behind.
Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation to bring filmmakers, four films to Ho Chi Minh City this month
Ho Chi Minh City 16:14 10/11/2026Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation will return to Ho Chi Minh City for the second year from November 21 to 23, with this year's edition co-organized by Autumn Meeting and Fulbright University Vietnam.
