Vietnam-made offshore wind substations exported to Europe for first time
Economy 10:26 13/09/2026Vietnam has exported locally manufactured offshore wind equipment to Europe for the first time, with four substations built for Poland’s Baltica 2 wind farm now being shipped from the country.
Vietnam launches Data for Life 2026 competition in Singapore
Vietnam News 09:46 13/09/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security and AI Singapore have launched the fourth season of the Data for Life competition in Singapore, seeking practical data- and AI-driven solutions to real-world challenges.
How strong will winds, rain be as tropical depression moves over Vietnam's central coast?
Vietnam News 10:08 13/09/2026A tropical depression over the waters off Vietnam’s central coast from Quang Tri Province to Da Nang City is triggering strong winds and torrential downpours in the central region, which is forecast to face gusts of level 8 (62-74 kph) and receive up to 350 mm of rain, according to the national weather center.
iPhone Duo makes waves, but Vietnamese buyers favor iPhone 18 Pro Max
Economy 09:11 13/09/2026Apple’s new iPhone Duo may be stealing the spotlight, but early demand in Vietnam suggests the iPhone 18 Pro Max remains the model consumers want most, according to several authorized Apple retailers in the country.
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 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.
Vietnamese football’s enfant terrible: How violence is eclipsing Doan Van Hau’s talent
In-Depth 07:59 13/09/2026Once heralded as the generational prodigy of Vietnamese football, Doan Van Hau, born in 1999, now finds himself cast as the ultimate black sheep -- a player whose soaring potential has been increasingly eclipsed by reckless aggression.
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.
From fish farm to sashimi counter: Vietnam’s tilapia finds market in Japan
Economy 11:27 13/09/2026A seafood company in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta has been exporting sashimi-grade tilapia to Japan every month since February, turning a low-cost freshwater fish into a higher-value product for one of the world’s most demanding seafood markets.
Vietnam proposes longer 2027 Tet break, but will private-sector workers get the same?
Vietnam News 11:25 13/09/2026Vietnam has proposed extended breaks for Vietnam Culture Day and the 2027 Lunar New Year for public-sector workers, but employees at private companies may not automatically receive the same number of days off.
Crowds gravitate to Hanoi’s iconic Trang Tien Ice Cream flagship store before closure
Economy 11:14 13/09/2026Crowds have been pouring into the nearly-70-year-old Trang Tien Ice Cream flagship shop at 35 Trang Tien Street in Hanoi, just days before the iconic location is set to close its doors.
PM urges Indian groups to invest in clean energy, infrastructure in Vietnam
Economy 08:17 13/09/2026Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on Saturday called on India's ACME Group and GMR Group to expand investment and cooperation in Vietnam, particularly in clean energy, green industry, high technology and infrastructure, as Hanoi seeks to attract investment in strategic sectors.
Vietnamese football’s enfant terrible: How violence is eclipsing Doan Van Hau’s talent
In-Depth 07:59 13/09/2026Once heralded as the generational prodigy of Vietnamese football, Doan Van Hau, born in 1999, now finds himself cast as the ultimate black sheep -- a player whose soaring potential has been increasingly eclipsed by reckless aggression.
Grab Vietnam responds as drivers call for app blackout over low pay
Economy 23:17 12/09/2026Grab Vietnam has officially addressed widespread driver calls for a coordinated app blackout over low fares and high platform fees, assuring partners they will not face account penalties for pausing work while warning against fraudulent bookings intended to sabotage the platform.
Garbage crisis looms over Vietnam's Da Lat as financially exhausted waste plant threatens shutdown
Vietnam News 22:19 12/09/2026The operator of the Da Lat solid waste treatment plant in Lam Dong Province, Vietnam's Central Highlands, has asked for permission to temporarily suspend operations from October 1, citing financial exhaustion as the state-paid waste treatment rate fails to cover operating costs while mounting debts threaten its assets.
Vietnam's Prime Minister holds talks with Indian counterpart
Vietnam News 22:03 12/09/2026Prime Minister Le Minh Hung held talks with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi in New Delhi on September 12 as part of his trip to India to attend the 18th BRICS Summit.
Vietnam risks losing global recognition for medical degrees without training overhaul: experts
Vietnam News 21:23 12/09/2026Vietnam faces international isolation of its medical credentials unless it aligns its six-year university track with global standards requiring mandatory hospital residency, senior medical experts warn ahead of the country's first licensing exam in 2027.
Vietnamese crew to be honored after risking all to rescue 32 stranded fishermen at sea
Vietnam News 21:05 12/09/2026A fishing boat captain and 14 crew members from Gia Lai Province in Vietnam are set to receive commendations for risking their own vessel and livelihood to save 32 fishermen whose squid-fishing boat sank in the East Vietnam Sea late last month.
Vietnam proposes longer 2027 Tet break, but will private-sector workers get the same?
Vietnam News 11:25 13/09/2026Vietnam has proposed extended breaks for Vietnam Culture Day and the 2027 Lunar New Year for public-sector workers, but employees at private companies may not automatically receive the same number of days off.
Garbage crisis looms over Vietnam's Da Lat as financially exhausted waste plant threatens shutdown
Vietnam News 22:19 12/09/2026The operator of the Da Lat solid waste treatment plant in Lam Dong Province, Vietnam's Central Highlands, has asked for permission to temporarily suspend operations from October 1, citing financial exhaustion as the state-paid waste treatment rate fails to cover operating costs while mounting debts threaten its assets.
Vietnam's Prime Minister holds talks with Indian counterpart
Vietnam News 22:03 12/09/2026Prime Minister Le Minh Hung held talks with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi in New Delhi on September 12 as part of his trip to India to attend the 18th BRICS Summit.
Vietnam risks losing global recognition for medical degrees without training overhaul: experts
Vietnam News 21:23 12/09/2026Vietnam faces international isolation of its medical credentials unless it aligns its six-year university track with global standards requiring mandatory hospital residency, senior medical experts warn ahead of the country's first licensing exam in 2027.
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.
