Vietnamese gamer shines at FC world championship
Vietnam News 13:39 23/10/2026Esports player Pham Anh Tu (FPLxChanh) has secured a place among the top 16 competitors at the FC Pro Mobile World Championship 2026 in Seoul, South Korea, becoming the only representative from Vietnam to advance to the knockout stage.
Farmers in southern Vietnam to get support selling products on Amazon, Shopee, TikTok Shop
Economy 13:19 23/10/2026Vietnam's southern provinces and cities have stepped up trade promotion to expand market access for local businesses, with the Vietnam E-commerce and Digital Economy Agency set to help them list products on major e-commerce platforms and expand online exports.
American man survives deep coma after 17 days of intensive care in Vietnam
Vietnam News 11:49 23/10/2026A 73-year-old American man who fell into a deep coma and suffered multiple organ failure has recovered following 17 days of intensive treatment at a hospital in Hanoi.
Uprooted tree kills man in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 11:20 23/10/2026A 45-year-old man was killed when a flamboyant tree suddenly uprooted and fell on him while he was waiting for a relative near a dental clinic in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Ho Chi Minh City reports 5th meningococcal case in a week, Vietnamese restaurant in Denmark adds Nordic twist to dishes
Vietnam News 19:00 22/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City has confirmed its fifth meningococcal disease case in a week, involving a 12-year-old boy infected with serogroup B bacteria. A Vietnamese restaurateur in Copenhagen is winning over diners with a fusion of Vietnamese and Scandinavian flavors.And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Miss Universe 2026 spot remains uncertain, tax exemption for innovative startups
Vietnam News 18:58 21/10/2026Vietnam ranked fourth on Lonely Planet’s list of 15 destinations leading autumn travel trends in 2026, behind only Japan, Italy and Thailand. Miss Universe 2026 is set to feature up to 120 contestants, but Vietnam’s spot remains uncertain. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Doctor warns against giant food-eating challenges, local businesses seek to join global supply chains
Vietnam News 19:00 20/10/2026A giant spring roll-eating challenge at a restaurant in downtown Ho Chi Minh City has sparked debate on social media, as a doctor warns of serious health risks. Vingroup held a conference in Hanoi on October 16 on developing its network of local suppliers. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: School cluster of meningococcal cases in Ho Chi Minh City under control, airlines expand international routes
Vietnam News 19:00 19/10/2026A cluster of four meningococcal cases at a Ho Chi Minh City middle school has been brought under control, with classes continuing as usual and three infected students in stable condition. A barge carrying the 3,400-metric-ton steel arch of a pedestrian bridge over the Saigon River arrived in downtown Ho Chi Minh City on Monday. And more in our podcast.
Ever had a burn-like rash appear overnight? These rove beetles in Vietnam may be to blame
In-Depth 14:54 20/10/2026Have you ever woken up in Vietnam with a red, burning rash that looks like a skin burn? Rove beetles could be the culprit, and knowing how to handle them can help prevent painful skin reactions.
Vietnamese businesses seek to break 'screw-making curse,' join global supply chains
In-Depth 14:38 20/10/2026Vietnam's supporting industries have long been associated with the perception that local manufacturers can produce only screws.
Down 10kg of food in 30 minutes or pay: Vietnamese doctor warns against turning eating into a dangerous game
In-Depth 09:17 20/10/2026A giant spring roll-eating challenge with a prize for finishing within 30 minutes in Ho Chi Minh City has sparked debate on social media, as a doctor warns that consuming large amounts of food in a short time can pose serious health risks.
How can Vietnam stop $4bn in agricultural losses from vanishing on way to market?
In-Depth 16:06 18/10/2026Vietnam’s agricultural exports continue to set new records year after year, yet post-harvest losses remain a persistent challenge, costing the country an estimated US$3.5-4.1 billion annually.
How can Vietnam race to become rich before it grows old: expert
In-Depth 12:49 14/10/2026Experts from RMIT University Vietnam warn that Vietnam and other ASEAN countries are aging so rapidly that they risk 'getting old before getting rich.'
Expert on what has happened to Ho Chi Minh City’s tidal flooding over past decade
In-Depth 20:19 13/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City’s high tides have risen over the past decade, with peak levels repeatedly breaking records year after year. What is driving increasingly severe tidal flooding?
Why are Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines so obsessed with beauty pageants?
In-Depth 11:01 13/10/2026From packed arenas and fiercely loyal fan communities to viral social media battles and national celebrations, beauty pageants have become a cultural phenomenon in Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines. But what fuels this extraordinary passion for crowns and contestants across Southeast Asia?
Vietnam to tighten controls on low-cost imported meat nearing expiry
In-Depth 09:35 10/10/2026Vietnam will step up controls on imported meat to address concerns over quality, origin and suspicions that discarded or near-expiry products are entering the market at low prices, an official from the Department of Livestock Production and Animal Health has responded.
Monet's 'Iris' fetches 50 mn euros at Paris auction
World 11:28 23/10/2026"Iris," a monumental painting by Impressionist Claude Monet, sold for 50 million euros ($56 million) including buyer fees in Paris on Thursday, becoming the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction in France.
Vietnamese doctor revives Australian passenger who stopped breathing on flight
Vietnam News 10:38 23/10/2026A Vietnamese doctor revived an Australian passenger who stopped breathing aboard a Vietnam Airlines flight after rushing barefoot to provide emergency medical assistance.
Nguyen Ngoc Tra My wins inaugural Miss Charm Vietnam 2026
Vietnam News 09:55 23/10/2026Nguyen Ngoc Tra My from Ho Chi Minh City won the inaugural Miss Charm Vietnam 2026 title on Thursday, beating 21 other contestants, and will represent Vietnam at Miss Charm 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City late this year.
Vietnam Morning Monitor: Man killed by tree collapse, photographer wades into lake to save tourist’s phone
Vietnam News 07:30 23/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City completes excavation of over 9,800 martyrs’ graves. Eurocham connects European business with Vietnam’s next chapter. Uprooted tree kills man on sidewalk in Ho Chi Minh City. And there’s more in today’s morning news round-up.
120-meter-deep, 2-hectare-wide sinkhole in Vietnam’s Phong Nha - Ke Bang publicly announced
Vietnam News 22:35 22/10/2026A sinkhole with an opening nearly two hectares wide and a depth of 120 meters, surveyed in 2025, has now been publicly announced in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park in central Vietnam, with millions of snail shells found at the bottom, according to Jungle Boss, a Vietnamese adventure tour company involved in the survey.
German tourist injured in Ha Long Bay undergoes successful surgery in Hanoi
Vietnam News 22:08 22/10/2026A German tourist who suffered serious leg injuries after falling aboard a luxury cruise ship in Ha Long Bay has been successfully operated on at Hanoi French Hospital in Hanoi.
Vietnamese volunteer travels over 1,000km to return lost wedding ring to Portuguese newlyweds
Travel 22:06 22/10/2026Forget express courier services. When a Portuguese couple lost their wedding ring in the ocean, a big-hearted Vietnamese volunteer turned marine metal-detecting into a 1,000km personal delivery service, proving that true hospitality knows no distance.
Brookland invests in Vietnam’s recycled packaging producer in $5mn deal
Economy 21:46 22/10/2026Brookland Group has completed the first tranche of an investment in Vietnamese recycled paper and packaging producer Miza Corporation under a long-term agreement worth US$5 million, as foreign investment in Vietnam rises and demand for recycled packaging grows.
Ho Chi Minh City to stage 3D mapping shows, fireworks for Vietnam Culture Day next month
Ho Chi Minh City 21:26 22/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City will host a series of cultural experiences and art performances for Vietnam Culture Day 2026, including 3D mapping shows from November 21 to 24 and a special art program accompanied by fireworks at three locations on the evening of November 24.
Vietnamese court orders detention of Marshall Islands-flagged Aquacharm after Dung Quat wharf collision
Vietnam News 21:24 22/10/2026The Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier Aquacharm has been detained under a court order in Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam, following a collision with a section of a wharf at the dedicated port of the Hoa Phat Dung Quat iron and steel complex, according to the Quang Ngai Maritime Administration.
Vietnamese researchers decode complex 9-stage cyber threat at premier global conference
Vietnam News 20:44 22/10/2026A team of Vietnamese cybersecurity researchers has drawn international attention after presenting the reverse engineering of a sophisticated multi-stage implant framework targeting organizations in Vietnam at the Virus Bulletin Conference 2026.
Vietnamese doctor revives Australian passenger who stopped breathing on flight
Vietnam News 10:38 23/10/2026A Vietnamese doctor revived an Australian passenger who stopped breathing aboard a Vietnam Airlines flight after rushing barefoot to provide emergency medical assistance.
Nguyen Ngoc Tra My wins inaugural Miss Charm Vietnam 2026
Vietnam News 09:55 23/10/2026Nguyen Ngoc Tra My from Ho Chi Minh City won the inaugural Miss Charm Vietnam 2026 title on Thursday, beating 21 other contestants, and will represent Vietnam at Miss Charm 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City late this year.
Vietnam Morning Monitor: Man killed by tree collapse, photographer wades into lake to save tourist’s phone
Vietnam News 07:30 23/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City completes excavation of over 9,800 martyrs’ graves. Eurocham connects European business with Vietnam’s next chapter. Uprooted tree kills man on sidewalk in Ho Chi Minh City. And there’s more in today’s morning news round-up.
120-meter-deep, 2-hectare-wide sinkhole in Vietnam’s Phong Nha - Ke Bang publicly announced
Vietnam News 22:35 22/10/2026A sinkhole with an opening nearly two hectares wide and a depth of 120 meters, surveyed in 2025, has now been publicly announced in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park in central Vietnam, with millions of snail shells found at the bottom, according to Jungle Boss, a Vietnamese adventure tour company involved in the survey.
German tourist injured in Ha Long Bay undergoes successful surgery in Hanoi
Vietnam News 22:08 22/10/2026A German tourist who suffered serious leg injuries after falling aboard a luxury cruise ship in Ha Long Bay has been successfully operated on at Hanoi French Hospital in Hanoi.
Ho Chi Minh City to stage 3D mapping shows, fireworks for Vietnam Culture Day next month
Ho Chi Minh City 21:26 22/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City will host a series of cultural experiences and art performances for Vietnam Culture Day 2026, including 3D mapping shows from November 21 to 24 and a special art program accompanied by fireworks at three locations on the evening of November 24.
UK patrol ship HMS Spey, led by female commander, on week-long visit to Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 18:15 22/10/2026A British Royal Navy offshore patrol vessel commanded by Lieutenant Commander Helen Taylor arrived at Nha Rong Port in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday for a visit aimed at strengthening naval cooperation between the UK and Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh City needs comprehensive solutions to tackle flooding: experts
Ho Chi Minh City 17:13 22/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City plans to invest more than 142 trillion VND (5.49 billion USD) in 87 flood control projects during 2026–2030 to tackle flooding at 50 hotspots, with a focus on addressing root causes and developing integrated drainage systems to ensure investment effectiveness and deliver measurable reductions in flooding.
Ho Chi Minh City reports 5th meningococcal case in a week as infections rise in southern Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City 13:40 22/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City has confirmed its fifth meningococcal disease case in a week, involving a 12-year-old boy infected with serogroup B bacteria, amid rising infections across southern Vietnam.
Trucker fined for honking to urge vehicle ahead to give way in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 23:01 21/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City traffic police on Wednesday took action against a truck driver following public complaints about his road behavior, including repeatedly honking his horn and installing extra front lights.
