Belarusian wrestler draws crowds at Hanoi village festival wrestling event
Expat Life 20:25 28/02/2026A Belarusian wrestler’s appearance at a traditional village festival in Hanoi drew large crowds and heightened excitement at the annual spring wrestling event, as local competitors took on the heavier foreign contender.
Vietnam health ministry proposes ban on tobacco product displays in shops
Vietnam News 14:31 28/02/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has proposed banning the display of tobacco products at wholesale and retail outlets and requiring shops to keep cigarettes in closed cabinets, as part of draft amendments to the country’s tobacco control law.
6 hospitalized in Ho Chi Minh City after suspected ‘banh mi’ food poisoning
Ho Chi Minh City 16:26 28/02/2026Six people were admitted to Military Hospital 175 in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday with suspected food poisoning symptoms after eating ‘banh mi’ from the same outlet.
Unseasonal rains ease heat in southern Vietnam, showers may return after sunny spell
Vietnam News 16:27 28/02/2026Unseasonal rains affecting southern Vietnam are gradually shifting westward and weakening, making way for a return of hot and sunny conditions, but forecasters said the rains are likely to come back shortly after.
Vietnam serves 14mn holiday travelers during Tet
Travel 16:16 23/02/2026The Vietnamese tourism sector welcomed about 14 million visitors during the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, according to newly released figures from the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism.
Highways congested as millions return to Ho Chi Minh City after Tet holiday
Vietnam News 13:30 23/02/2026Millions of people traveling back to Ho Chi Minh City from the Mekong Delta on Sunday, the final day of the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, caused severe congestion on several highways and intersections, especially in Dong Thap Province.
Ho Chi Minh City airport sets 10-year passenger record on 4th day of Tet
Ho Chi Minh City 12:56 21/02/2026Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City handled more than 170,000 passengers on Friday, the fourth day of the Lunar New Year festival, setting a record in over a decade.
Int’l visitors top 51,000 as Vietnam’s Phu Quoc draws strong Lunar New Year arrivals
Travel 19:40 20/02/2026More than 51,000 international visitors traveled to Vietnam’s resort island of Phu Quoc during the ongoing Lunar New Year holiday, accounting for a significant share of the nearly 170,000 arrivals recorded over a five-day period, authorities said.
Fragile newborns begin life fighting for every breath at Hanoi hospital
In-Depth 20:23 28/02/2026Inside the intensive care unit at the Pediatric Center of Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi, premature infants, including babies born to mothers living with HIV, fight for survival, as doctors and nurses monitor every breath, heartbeat and fragile sign of life.
Op-ed: Vietnam’s 2045 ambition hinges on building enduring domestic strength
In-Depth 13:39 26/02/2026The year 2045 -- marking the 100th anniversary of the founding of Vietnam -- is steadily becoming a strategic symbol in the nation’s development thinking.
Digital push reshapes daily life in Vietnam, but cyber risks mount
In-Depth 17:03 24/02/2026Vietnam’s rapid digital transformation has changed how people work, pay, and access services as government platforms and tech firms scale adoption nationwide, while a surge in cyberattacks highlights mounting security challenges.
Vietnamese American cooks his way home
In-Depth 17:11 22/02/2026In the ancient town of Hoi An in central Vietnam, where the old lanes carry both memory and movement, there is a restaurant chain popular with international visitors, known to many as Mango. It is not the kind of place that tries too hard to stand out, yet it stays with people.
New standing and a $37.2bn thrust for Vietnam
In-Depth 16:25 22/02/2026The recent working visit of Party General Secretary To Lam to the United States was more than a series of diplomatic engagements between nations sharing an interest in global peace. It marked a pivotal high-level encounter between two comprehensive strategic partners at a decisive historical juncture.
Vietnamese UAV ingenuity lights up the skies
In-Depth 14:00 22/02/2026When historic floods swept through several northern provinces such as Thai Nguyen in early October 2025, cutting off many communes and bringing rescue vehicles to a halt, made-in-Vietnam unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) played a vital role in supporting flood-hit residents.
Vietnam’s Mekong Delta int’l airport still awaits a global air link
In-Depth 16:46 21/02/2026Can Tho International Airport, the first and oldest international airport in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, operated no international flights in 2025.
Property ownership certificates for overseas Vietnamese: 'Our home is in Vietnam!'
In-Depth 09:13 21/02/2026Vietnam's 2025 Land Law opens the door for millions of overseas Vietnamese to be legally recognized as homeowners in their homeland.
Fragile newborns begin life fighting for every breath at Hanoi hospital
In-Depth 20:23 28/02/2026Inside the intensive care unit at the Pediatric Center of Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi, premature infants, including babies born to mothers living with HIV, fight for survival, as doctors and nurses monitor every breath, heartbeat and fragile sign of life.
Bedrooms for sale highlight the depths of Europe's housing crisis
World 16:27 28/02/2026MADRID/LONDON -- A Spanish startup is selling bedrooms in flats shared with strangers, a British developer offers mortgages for friends willing to buy together, while stakes in rental properties help some tenants cover their housing costs.
All 41 safely evacuated as tourist boat catches fire in Ha Long Bay
Travel 16:25 28/02/2026A tourist boat carrying 41 passengers and crew caught fire on Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh Province, northern Vietnam late on Friday afternoon, but all on board were safely evacuated and no injuries were reported, local authorities confirmed the same day.
Restaurant owner, chef detained after alleged assault on tourists in Ho Chi Minh City’s Vung Tau
Vietnam News 16:19 28/02/2026Police in Vung Tau Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s southern hub, have detained a restaurant owner and his chef following a violent clash with a group of tourists that allegedly stemmed from a parking dispute.
Japan’s Fujiya starts Vietnam cookie production, plans exports to 12 markets
Economy 14:50 28/02/2026Japanese confectionery maker Fujiya has begun producing its Country Ma’am soft cookies at a factory in southern Vietnam and plans to export the products to 12 markets, including Japan, by the end of June, according to Nikkei Asia.
Bolivian military plane crash death toll rises to 20, AFP reports
World 14:24 28/02/2026LA PAZ -- The death toll has risen to 20 in the crash on Friday evening of a Bolivian Air Force Hercules aircraft during bad weather in the city of El Alto, near Bolivia's capital La Paz, AFP reported citing police.
SpaceX could seek IPO valuation of over $1.75 trillion, Bloomberg says
World 14:00 28/02/2026Elon Musk's SpaceX is aiming to file confidentially for an initial public offering that could value the rocket and satellite company at more than $1.75 trillion, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
New Pokemon titles on horizon as 30th anniversary approaches
World 14:00 28/02/2026PARIS, France -- Pikachu and friends are set to return to consoles in two new games next year, the Pokemon Company said Friday, as it celebrated 30 years of the monster-collecting franchise.
Man dies after injury in village wrestling festival in Hanoi
Vietnam News 13:37 28/02/2026A man died after being injured while competing in a traditional wrestling match at a village festival in Hanoi, local authorities said on Friday.
Paramount to buy Warner Bros Discovery in $110 billion deal as Netflix bows out of race
World 11:35 28/02/2026Warner Bros Discovery has agreed to be acquired by Paramount Skydance in a $110 billion deal, ending a high-stakes bidding war after Netflix walked away from its agreement with the HBO Max owner.
Ho Chi Minh City to roll out 169 electric buses in push for greener transport
Ho Chi Minh City 11:33 28/02/2026Ho Chi Minh City will launch nine electric bus routes with 169 VinBus vehicles seating 30–60 passengers from early March, replacing diesel-powered buses as part of its transition toward greener public transport.
Restaurant owner, chef detained after alleged assault on tourists in Ho Chi Minh City’s Vung Tau
Vietnam News 16:19 28/02/2026Police in Vung Tau Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s southern hub, have detained a restaurant owner and his chef following a violent clash with a group of tourists that allegedly stemmed from a parking dispute.
Man dies after injury in village wrestling festival in Hanoi
Vietnam News 13:37 28/02/2026A man died after being injured while competing in a traditional wrestling match at a village festival in Hanoi, local authorities said on Friday.
Vietnam women’s football team departs for 2026 AFC Asian Cup in Australia
Vietnam News 09:53 28/02/2026Vietnam’s women’s national football team departed for Australia on Friday to compete in the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup finals, which will determine qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Vietnam’s xiangqi master Lai Ly Huynh reaches Wuyang Cup semi-finals after defeating 3 Chinese players
Vietnam News 09:11 28/02/2026Vietnam’s Lai Ly Huynh secured a place in the semi-finals of the Wuyang Cup after defeating China’s Liu Zijian in the final round of Group B at the invitational xiangqi (Chinese chess) tournament on Friday.
Off-duty Hanoi nurse saves security guard after cardiac arrest at supermarket
Vietnam News 08:45 28/02/2026A nurse from Hanoi’s Bach Mai Hospital resuscitated a 59-year-old security guard who suffered cardiac arrest at a supermarket in the capital this week, the hospital said on Friday.
Ho Chi Minh City to roll out 169 electric buses in push for greener transport
Ho Chi Minh City 11:33 28/02/2026Ho Chi Minh City will launch nine electric bus routes with 169 VinBus vehicles seating 30–60 passengers from early March, replacing diesel-powered buses as part of its transition toward greener public transport.
Ho Chi Minh City, Japan’s Yamaguchi ink MoU to deepen cooperation
Ho Chi Minh City 17:17 27/02/2026Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s southern economic hub, and Japan’s Yamaguchi Prefecture have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on friendly cooperation during an early-year visit by Yamaguchi leaders.
Japan Vietnam Festival back in Ho Chi Minh City on largest-ever scale
Ho Chi Minh City 12:31 27/02/2026The 11th Japan Vietnam Festival in Ho Chi Minh City will take place on the weekend under the theme of ‘Holding Hands Together – Children – Earth – Future.’
Ho Chi Minh City warns of possible rise in respiratory infections after Tet
Ho Chi Minh City 09:47 27/02/2026Ho Chi Minh City health authorities said respiratory infectious diseases could increase following the Lunar New Year holiday, although dengue fever and hand, foot and mouth disease cases declined during the holiday period.
Healthy baby born after landmark 30-minute fetal cardiac procedure in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 16:46 26/02/2026A 3.2-kilogram baby boy was safely delivered at Tu Du Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday, nearly two months after doctors performed a 30-minute fetal cardiac intervention while he was still in the womb, a new milestone in Vietnam's growing mastery of advanced fetal cardiac procedures.
