Soldiers, police, residents battle forest fire in Vietnam’s Nghe An amid extreme heat
Vietnam News 11:15 23/06/2026Soldiers, police officers, militia members, and residents battled a forest fire for a second day in Nghe An Province, north-central Vietnam on Monday as temperatures exceeded 40 degrees Celsius and strong dry winds hampered containment efforts.
Sea festival in Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa to feature over 40 activities, draw up to 800,000 visitors
Travel 11:38 23/06/2026The Khanh Hoa Sea Festival 2026 will take place from July 17 to 19, featuring more than 40 cultural, artistic, sports, and tourism activities expected to attract between 600,000 and 800,000 domestic and international visitors, provincial authorities announced at a press briefing on Monday.
Da Nang to relocate tobacco factory from residential area to make way for new school
Vietnam News 10:29 23/06/2026Authorities in Da Nang City, central Vietnam have moved forward with plans to relocate a tobacco plant managed by Da Nang Tobacco Company from a densely populated residential area, clearing the site for the construction of a second campus of Hoa Vang High School.
Tuoi Tre launches special platform marking 50th anniversary of city named after President Ho Chi Minh
Ho Chi Minh City 10:09 23/06/2026Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper has launched a special multimedia platform celebrating the 50th anniversary of Saigon-Gia Dinh being officially renamed after President Ho Chi Minh (July 2, 1976 - 2026), offering readers an interactive look at Ho Chi Minh City's history, achievements, and future aspirations.
Illegal World Cup streaming sites continue to flourish in Vietnam despite crackdown
Vietnam News 19:30 14/06/2026Although Vietnamese authorities have dismantled major piracy networks, illegal live streams of 2026 FIFA World Cup matches continue to proliferate online through countless copycat websites.
Vietnam charges 15 in counterfeit luxury jewelry, gold smuggling cases
Vietnam News 09:18 12/06/2026Police in Thanh Hoa Province, north-central Vietnam have pressed charges against 15 suspects for allegedly smuggling and infringing industrial property rights after uncovering a large-scale counterfeit jewelry operation and a separate gold smuggling ring.
Vietnam files first criminal case over pirated Windows, Microsoft Office software
Vietnam News 15:50 11/06/2026Police in Phu Tho Province, northern Vietnam have launched Vietnam’s first criminal case involving the illegal use of copyrighted computer software, including unlicensed versions of Windows and Microsoft Office.
Police bust ring allegedly making fake Nike, Adidas, Crocs, Gucci slippers in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 18:31 07/06/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City have dismantled a large-scale network allegedly led by a married couple that produced and sold slippers bearing international luxury brand names being protected in Vietnam, including Nike, Adidas, Crocs, and Gucci.
How Singapore’s covered walkways could help shape Ho Chi Minh City’s public transportation future
In-Depth 14:29 18/06/2026Editor’s note: The following opinion piece is authored by Trinh Phuong Quan, a Vietnamese architect. The piece was originally published in Vietnamese and has been translated into English and edited by Tuoi Tre News for clarity, consistency, and coherence.
Vietnamese teen born without limbs sets sights on artistic career
In-Depth 14:58 17/06/2026Eleven years after drawing public attention with her optimism and cheerfulness as a seven-year-old born without limbs, Nguyen Hoai Thuong, a resident of Ho Chi Minh City, has overcome adversity, discovered a passion for painting, and is now pursuing a future of independence built on her own talent.
Social media seems to become stage in Vietnam: opinion
In-Depth 15:26 15/06/2026Every day, with a few swipes on a phone, Vietnamese social media users are met with a familiar stream of images, including someone on a luxurious vacation, a newly purchased car, an expensive restaurant meal, or an unboxing of a branded item.
World Cup brings cautious merchandise sales while cafés invest in big screens in Ho Chi Minh City
In-Depth 15:10 15/06/2026As the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway, sales of football merchandise in Ho Chi Minh City have remained subdued as retailers limit inventory amid fears of unsold stock lingering for years, while cafés are investing heavily in large-screen projection systems in hopes of attracting customers.
Hanoi provides platform for Thai, Cambodian PMs to voice commitment to peace
In-Depth 17:49 10/06/2026During the ASEAN Future Forum, held in Hanoi on June 9-10, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet both spoke in support of border peace, delivering a message that experts described as a vivid demonstration of ASEAN’s unique diplomatic strength.
In Vietnam, more young people opt for DINK lifestyle
In-Depth 11:45 10/06/2026The DINK lifestyle, an acronym for ‘Dual Income, No Kids,’ is increasingly becoming a notable choice among many young people, particularly in big cities.
Vietnam’s hospitality shouldn’t be mistaken for tolerance of misconduct
In-Depth 07:56 08/06/2026Recent incidents involving unruly foreign visitors in tourism hubs across central Vietnam have gone beyond the bounds of ordinary cultural differences.
Vietnam’s ban on filming, sharing school violence videos raises legal, ethical questions
In-Depth 17:16 07/06/2026The Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training’s recent directive calling for an absolute ban on filming, photographing, and distributing footage of school violence has raised questions about whether the education sector wants students to put their phones away, or to learn when recording is appropriate and when sharing should stop.
Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with a stunning double
World 10:37 23/06/2026Lionel Messi became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history, netting twice during Argentina's 2-0 Group J win over Austria on Monday.
Wikipedia won't let AI edit articles, cofounder says
World 10:23 23/06/2026Wikipedia does not trust artificial intelligence enough to let it play a direct role in editing articles on its platform, cofounder Jimmy Wales told AFP on Monday.
Mbappe scores twice as France beat Iraq at World Cup after two-hour storm delay
World 09:56 23/06/2026Kylian Mbappe marked his 100th cap by scoring two more World Cup goals on Monday as France eased to a 3-0 win over Iraq in a game delayed by two hours by a severe storm.
Tokyo police arrest possible exec of major Asian fraud ring
World 22:50 22/06/2026TOKYO -- Tokyo police have arrested three people, including a man believed to be an executive of Cambodia-based Prince Group, one of the largest international fraud organizations in Asia, for allegedly submitting a false move-in notification, investigative sources said Monday.
Trash bag shortages persist in Japan amid Mideast turmoil
World 22:49 22/06/2026KOBE -- Shortages of local government-designated garbage bags persist in some areas of Japan due to concerns over supplies of petroleum products linked to turmoil in the Middle East, despite a U.S.-Iran agreement to end their conflict.
Vietnam introduces new flight bans ranging from 3 months to lifetime
Vietnam News 18:04 22/06/2026Passengers who cause disturbances, spread false bomb threats, use forged documents to board aircraft, or unlawfully interfere with civil aviation operations shall face flight bans ranging from three months to a lifetime, depending on the severity of their violations.
Ho Chi Minh City launches new-generation social housing project
Ho Chi Minh City 17:59 22/06/2026Ho Chi Minh City on Monday broke ground on the Dragon E-Home social housing project, a large-scale development aimed at providing affordable housing for low-income workers.
Ho Chi Minh City police smash Chinese-led online scam rings
Ho Chi Minh City 17:48 22/06/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City have cracked down on several cyber fraud operations allegedly organized by Chinese nationals, preventing them from launching large-scale scams.
Slimy beans: Japanese natto disgusts and delights the world
World 17:43 22/06/2026KAMAKURA, Japan -- Sticky, translucent strings dangle from Wesley Smith's chopsticks as the American tourist relishes his natto, the loved-and-hated Japanese fermented soybean superfood going global one slimy mouthful at a time.
15 workers hospitalized with lead poisoning after years in battery manufacturing in southern Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City 17:23 22/06/2026Fifteen workers at a battery manufacturing company in Tay Ninh Province, a neighbor of Ho Chi Minh City, have been hospitalized at the Ho Chi Minh City Hospital For Rehabilitation - Professional Diseases in the southern metropolis after being diagnosed with chronic occupational lead poisoning following years of exposure to hazardous working conditions.
Vietnam introduces new flight bans ranging from 3 months to lifetime
Vietnam News 18:04 22/06/2026Passengers who cause disturbances, spread false bomb threats, use forged documents to board aircraft, or unlawfully interfere with civil aviation operations shall face flight bans ranging from three months to a lifetime, depending on the severity of their violations.
Hanoi students collect 8 tonnes of waste paper in recycling drive
Vietnam News 16:58 22/06/2026Around 180 students from high schools across Hanoi collected and sorted about eight tonnes of waste paper, along with bottles and used clothing, during the 12th edition of ‘Luom Day,’ a recycling event held at Tay Son Elementary School on Saturday and Sunday.
Vietnamese defense minister receives acting US Navy secretary
Vietnam News 16:33 22/06/2026General Phan Van Giang, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense of Vietnam, received Acting U.S. Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao on Monday during the latter’s working visit to Vietnam.
Dozens of trees uprooted in Vietnam's Dong Thap after heavy rain, strong winds
Vietnam News 14:28 22/06/2026A heavy downpour on Saturday afternoon uprooted numerous trees across central Cao Lanh Ward in Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam, blocking roads, damaging property, and disrupting electricity supply in several areas.
Ho Chi Minh City launches new-generation social housing project
Ho Chi Minh City 17:59 22/06/2026Ho Chi Minh City on Monday broke ground on the Dragon E-Home social housing project, a large-scale development aimed at providing affordable housing for low-income workers.
Ho Chi Minh City police smash Chinese-led online scam rings
Ho Chi Minh City 17:48 22/06/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City have cracked down on several cyber fraud operations allegedly organized by Chinese nationals, preventing them from launching large-scale scams.
15 workers hospitalized with lead poisoning after years in battery manufacturing in southern Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City 17:23 22/06/2026Fifteen workers at a battery manufacturing company in Tay Ninh Province, a neighbor of Ho Chi Minh City, have been hospitalized at the Ho Chi Minh City Hospital For Rehabilitation - Professional Diseases in the southern metropolis after being diagnosed with chronic occupational lead poisoning following years of exposure to hazardous working conditions.
Ho Chi Minh City police bust drug paraphernalia ring producing over 100,000 items
Ho Chi Minh City 12:23 22/06/2026Ho Chi Minh City police have dismantled a large-scale drug paraphernalia production and distribution ring, seizing more than 100,000 items and semi-finished products used for illegal drug consumption.
Man dies while playing pickleball in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 12:01 22/06/2026Police in Vung Tau Ward, Ho Chi Minh City confirmed on Sunday they were investigating the death of a 51-year-old man who collapsed while playing pickleball at a local court.
