Vietnam's top leader arrives in Canada for historic visit
Vietnam News 11:36 24/09/2026Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President To Lam arrived in Canada on Wednesday evening (local time), beginning a historic state visit to the country at the invitation of Canadian Governor General Louise Arbour.
Vietnam's football team rank low in squad market value at FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026
Vietnam News 11:50 24/09/2026Vietnam's football team are regarded as one of the title contenders at the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, but they rank only fifth among the eight teams in the tournament’s top tier by market value.
Vietnamese SMEs struggle to secure loans despite steady orders, cash flow
Economy 11:03 24/09/2026Many small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Vietnam continue to struggle to obtain bank loans despite having orders, steady cash flow, and viable business plans, as lenders still place heavy emphasis on collateral.
Vietnam’s Mid-Autumn Festival weather forecast: Little rain in north, heavy downpours in central, south
Vietnam News 10:57 24/09/2026Vietnam’s national weather agency has said northern provinces will see little rain during the Mid-Autumn Festival on Thursday and Friday, while the country's central and southern regions may face heavy downpours.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: New time restrictions on wedding, funeral music, route safety reviews for Ho Chi Minh City students during heavy rains
Vietnam News 19:00 23/09/2026Wedding, funeral music not allowed before 6am, after 10pm. Emergency declared over landslides on Prenn Pass, gateway to Da Lat. Million-dong luxury mooncakes fly off shelves in Hanoi. Ho Chi Minh City orders safety review of routes to school amid heavy rain. All in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Military parade planned for Party's 100th anniversary in 2030, Phu Quoc emerges as next MICE hotspot
Vietnam News 19:00 22/09/2026Vietnam is planning a national ceremony and military parade at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi on February 3, 2030 to mark the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party's founding. Phu Quoc is expected to emerge as a major MICE destination ahead of APEC 2027. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Unusual haze, heavy rain raise illness risk for children; Vietnam joins FTSE Russell emerging market benchmark
Vietnam News 18:58 21/09/2026Unusual haze and heavy rain in Ho Chi Minh City are putting children at greater risk of illness. Vietnamese stocks were added to FTSE Russell's emerging market indexes on Monday. A record-breaking downpour in Vinh, Nghe An Province left the moat surrounding the city's ancient citadel clogged with household waste. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Ho Chi Minh City weighs future of 4,000 aging trees; proposed halt to IELTS bonus points
Vietnam News 19:00 20/09/2026Ho Chi Minh City is debating whether to preserve or replace about 4,000 aging trees following the death of a motorcyclist hit by a falling branch. Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training has proposed removing bonus points for IELTS and other foreign-language certificates from the 2027 university admissions season. And more in our podcast.
Cai Rang floating market’s recipe for a better visitor experience: expert
In-Depth 15:31 23/09/2026Recent criticism from visitors has put Cai Rang Floating Market in Can Tho City, southern Vietnam, under fresh scrutiny, raising questions over how to improve the tourist experience without eroding the cultural character of the market.
What could Apple’s new product cycle mean for Vietnam’s economy?
In-Depth 16:12 22/09/2026Apple’s new product cycle could give Vietnam’s exports a boost while creating opportunities to strengthen domestic manufacturing capacity and help local businesses move deeper into the high-tech supply chain, according to an industry expert.
Why ‘speak up more’ isn’t enough for Vietnamese teams in Western companies?
In-Depth 11:15 22/09/2026“We should speak up more.” I hear this often from Vietnamese professionals working in American, European, and other Western companies. And the interesting thing is: many of them are already trying.
Tesla's Vietnam entity: Commercial distribution or a step toward manufacturing?
In-Depth 15:34 20/09/2026Tesla's establishment of a legal entity in Vietnam marks an organized commercial presence, but questions remain over whether the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) maker will limit itself to importing and distributing vehicles or develop deeper links with manufacturing in the Southeast Asian country.
A two-way partnership: How Vietnam is shaping global solutions at the United Nations
In-Depth 18:38 18/09/2026As the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly convenes in New York under the theme "Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations That Delivers for All", global multilateralism stands at a critical crossroads. Against the backdrop of compounding geopolitical friction, climate vulnerability, and economic headwinds, Viet Nam’s high-level engagement marks a pivotal moment in its relationship with the global body.
The enduring appeal of Vietnam’s sidewalk coffee
In-Depth 15:54 18/09/2026A tiny seat on the sidewalk can be much more than a place for coffee; it is where city dwellers meet, catch up, share stories, and take in the bustle of everyday life.
Ho Chi Minh City’s transit-oriented development: More value around transit, but who gets the gains?
In-Depth 20:32 14/09/2026As Ho Chi Minh City expands transit-oriented development (TOD), higher densities and better accessibility could unlock significant land value around transit hubs. The harder question is how to share that value so that affordable housing and public benefits can grow alongside investor returns.
What do soaring global bond yields mean for Vietnam?
In-Depth 13:36 14/09/2026Government bond yields around the world have just reached multi-decade highs. Behind the surge is a more important message: the era of cheap capital may truly be coming to an end.
Vietnam to contribute $1.3mn to int’l peacekeeping budget: Party chief
Vietnam News 12:08 24/09/2026Vietnam will contribute nearly US$1.3 million to the international peacekeeping budget and is ready to host major international conferences, the country’s Party General Secretary and State President To Lam said during a meeting with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in New York on Wednesday (local time).
Philippines’ Jollibee to cede Highlands Coffee control to Vietnamese shareholder
Economy 11:29 24/09/2026The Philippines-based fast-food restaurant operator Jollibee Foods Corporation will sell an 11-percent stake in the company that operates Highlands Coffee to Viet Thai International Joint Stock Company, raising the Vietnamese partner’s ownership to 51 percent and giving it control of the coffee chain.
Vietnamese PUBG stars Himass, TanVuu handed lifetime bans as ruling sparks backlash
Vietnam News 10:24 24/09/2026Two of Vietnam’s top PUBG players, Himass and TanVuu, have been permanently banned from PUBG: Battlegrounds and all official KRAFTON-sanctioned tournaments worldwide over the use of outside information during an exhibition event.
Vietnamese steelmakers face uneven impact from EU’s new import quotas: analysts
Economy 08:06 24/09/2026Vietnam’s steel exports surged in July and August this year to their highest levels in two years, shortly after the European Union imposed stricter import quotas, with the impact varying significantly across steel products, analysts said.
VNVC, Pfizer cooperate to strengthen Vietnam’s long-term healthcare capacity
Economy 08:00 24/09/2026Pharmaceutical group Pfizer and Vietnam Vaccine Joint Stock Company (VNVC) recently exchanged cooperation documents in the United States to strengthen Vietnam's preventive healthcare capacity, witnessed by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam.
US elevates funding for Vietnam's Bien Hoa dioxin clean-up project to $430mn
Vietnam News 22:44 23/09/2026The U.S. has increased its non-refundable ODA funding for a project to remediate dioxin contamination at Bien Hoa Airbase in Dong Nai City, southern Vietnam by about US$130 million to approximately $430 million, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense.
Vietnamese airlines expand fleets ahead of 2027 Tet travel rush
Travel 22:29 23/09/2026Vietnamese carriers are adding aircraft and opening new routes to prepare for peak travel during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday in early 2027, though ticket prices on popular routes are unlikely to drop significantly.
Vietnam’s Vietjet launches direct Moscow-Cam Ranh route with first flight carrying 370 Russian tourists
Economy 20:46 23/09/2026A Vietjet flight from Moscow carrying 370 passengers landed at Cam Ranh International Airport in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam on Wednesday.
Vietnam needs to do more after market upgrade to lure up to $20bn in int'l capital: experts
Economy 20:17 23/09/2026Vietnam needs to undertake further reforms following its recent stock market upgrade to attract and retain international capital, with an improved sovereign credit rating key to attracting greater inflows into the bond market, potentially worth US$10-20 billion, according to securities and bond market experts.
Vietnam’s Phu Quoc airport expands terminal to welcome more int’l visitors ahead of APEC 2027
Economy 20:13 23/09/2026Leading Vietnamese conglomerate Sun Group said on Wednesday it had invested about VND500 billion (US$19.2 million) in expanding and upgrading Terminal 1 at Phu Quoc International Airport in southern Vietnam, aiming to boost capacity ahead of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in 2027 (APEC 2027).
Vietnam to contribute $1.3mn to int’l peacekeeping budget: Party chief
Vietnam News 12:08 24/09/2026Vietnam will contribute nearly US$1.3 million to the international peacekeeping budget and is ready to host major international conferences, the country’s Party General Secretary and State President To Lam said during a meeting with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in New York on Wednesday (local time).
Vietnamese PUBG stars Himass, TanVuu handed lifetime bans as ruling sparks backlash
Vietnam News 10:24 24/09/2026Two of Vietnam’s top PUBG players, Himass and TanVuu, have been permanently banned from PUBG: Battlegrounds and all official KRAFTON-sanctioned tournaments worldwide over the use of outside information during an exhibition event.
US elevates funding for Vietnam's Bien Hoa dioxin clean-up project to $430mn
Vietnam News 22:44 23/09/2026The U.S. has increased its non-refundable ODA funding for a project to remediate dioxin contamination at Bien Hoa Airbase in Dong Nai City, southern Vietnam by about US$130 million to approximately $430 million, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: New time restrictions on wedding, funeral music, route safety reviews for Ho Chi Minh City students during heavy rains
Vietnam News 19:00 23/09/2026Wedding, funeral music not allowed before 6am, after 10pm. Emergency declared over landslides on Prenn Pass, gateway to Da Lat. Million-dong luxury mooncakes fly off shelves in Hanoi. Ho Chi Minh City orders safety review of routes to school amid heavy rain. All in our podcast.
Ho Chi Minh City’s ‘backpacker street’ flooded after hour-long downpour
Ho Chi Minh City 18:08 23/09/2026A heavy downpour lasting about an hour flooded Bui Vien Street in downtown Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday afternoon, disrupting businesses and traffic.
Ho Chi Minh City orders safety review of routes to school amid heavy rain
Ho Chi Minh City 13:00 23/09/2026Amid increasingly complicated downpours and flooding, Ho Chi Minh City has ordered schools to review routes used by students and put in place measures to support or transport them through areas considered unsafe.
Low-pressure system forecast to bring peak rainfall to southern Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City 10:17 23/09/2026Southern Vietnam is forecast to experience its most severe weather of the current heavy-rain spell on Wednesday as the intertropical convergence zone remains active and a low-pressure circulation over the sea might move inland across the region.
Western Australia seeks deeper cooperation with Ho Chi Minh City in critical minerals
Ho Chi Minh City 20:50 22/09/2026Western Australia, which accounts for around 50 percent of global lithium production, is seeking to expand cooperation with Vietnam's southern hub Ho Chi Minh City in critical minerals, energy, education, trade and tourism, according to Western Australian Premier Roger Cook.
Rush-hour downpour paralyzes Ho Chi Minh City, stranding commuters in deep floods
Ho Chi Minh City 20:21 22/09/2026Several streets in Ho Chi Minh City were submerged after heavy rain on Tuesday afternoon, with floodwater rising above motorcycle wheels in some areas and disrupting rush-hour travel.
