Long Thanh airport to charge higher passenger fee on int’l flights than Ho Chi Minh City airport
Travel 21:52 29/09/2026Passengers flying internationally from Long Thanh International Airport in Dong Nai City, southern Vietnam will pay a passenger service fee of US$25 per person from October 1, $5 more than the current fee at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.
Boeing funds aviation skills training for at least 400 Vietnamese vocational students
Education 22:10 29/09/2026Boeing, a leading U.S. aerospace company, is funding a project to provide aviation skills training to at least 400 vocational students in Vietnam, with the program launched at two colleges in Bac Ninh City, northern Vietnam on Monday, according to the municipal Department of Education and Training.
Vietnam lose to Thailand, miss out on FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 final
Vietnam News 22:06 29/09/2026Vietnam lost 0-2 to Thailand in their second Group B match at the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 in Indonesia on Tuesday evening, ending their hopes of reaching the tournament final.
AI reshaping social commerce in Vietnam
Economy 19:43 29/09/2026Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a growing role in social commerce in Vietnam as consumers increasingly turn to social media for shopping, creating new opportunities for AI to support customer interactions and sales while requiring businesses to adapt, according to experts.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Ho Chi Minh City targets 20 million international visitors by 2030, Nha Trang plans $303 million flood control project
Vietnam News 19:00 29/09/2026Ho Chi Minh City aims to receive 20 million international visitors by 2030 under a new tourism action program. Khanh Hoa Province is seeking approval for a nearly $303 million project to improve flood drainage in western Nha Trang. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Da Nang seeks UNESCO status for Ngu Hanh Son Mountains, Ho Chi Minh City tourism revenue jumps 43 percent
Vietnam News 19:00 28/09/2026Da Nang is preparing a nomination dossier seeking UNESCO recognition of the Ngu Hanh Son Mountains as a mixed World Heritage site. Ho Chi Minh City's tourism revenue reached an estimated VND282.7 trillion, or $10.7 billion, in the first nine months of 2026, up 43.4 percent year on year. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: US financial giants enter as market upgrade takes shape, Ho Chi Minh City sees rise in rabies deaths
Vietnam News 19:00 27/09/2026Vietnam's stock market has officially entered FTSE Russell's secondary emerging-market category, drawing major U.S. financial institutions including Vanguard and BlackRock. Ho Chi Minh City has recorded six rabies deaths since the beginning of 2026, two more than in the same period last year. Vietnamese consumers connect with businesses via Facebook at nearly twice the global average during peak shopping seasons. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: 1st vaccine against hand, foot and mouth disease rolled out, Vietnam climbs 7 places in global tourism development ranking
Vietnam News 19:00 26/09/2026Vietnam rolls out first vaccine against hand, foot and mouth disease. Vietnam climbs 7 places in global tourism development ranking. Only 6% of Vietnam’s payment points offer cross-border QR payments. All in our podcast.
What can Vietnam learn from Singapore’s HDB model for affordable social housing?
In-Depth 14:09 29/09/2026As Vietnam accelerates social housing construction, the focus should go beyond the number and price of homes to a broader question: what kind of life will the people living in them have, with Singapore’s HDB model offering lessons in designing homes and neighborhoods around residents’ everyday needs.
Future of Vietnam-Singapore ties built on trust, delivery: Consul General Pang Te Cheng
In-Depth 18:30 26/09/2026Over the past five decades, Vietnam and Singapore have built one of the most dynamic, forward-looking strategic partnerships in Southeast Asia, spanning trade, smart infrastructure, and the new frontiers of green and digital transformation.
KRAFTON faces multinational boycott calls after banning 2 Vietnamese PUBG stars
In-Depth 16:16 25/09/2026South Korea-based game publisher KRAFTON is facing growing criticism from PUBG communities in several countries after permanently banning Vietnamese players Himass and TanVuu, with the backlash spreading from Vietnam to China, Thailand and international esports forums.
A meal in the fields: Savoring rice in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
In-Depth 22:34 24/09/2026Why does a simple bowl of rice taste better when eaten beside a rice field? In Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, the answer lies in a generations-old tradition known as 'com cay,' when farmers prepare meals for those working alongside them in the fields.
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.
672 war martyrs’ remains recovered from Ho Chi Minh City park
Ho Chi Minh City 21:33 29/09/2026Authorities have recovered 672 sets of war martyrs’ remains from Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City since excavation work began in late June, including dozens found in mass graves.
Airbus flies A350F freighter in challenge to Boeing
World 21:19 29/09/2026TOULOUSE, France - Airbus launched the maiden flight of its delayed A350F freighter on Tuesday, expanding its portfolio in a bid to break rival Boeing's grip on a vital part of global trade.
What can foreigners use VNeID for in Vietnam?
Vietnam News 21:08 29/09/2026Vietnam’s new rules on electronic identification for foreigners took effect on Monday, with provisions clarifying how VNeID can be used by foreign residents in the country. What personal documents can foreigners integrate into the app, and what can they use the app for?
Ho Chi Minh City orders schools not to handle school violence internally or delay reports
Education 20:59 29/09/2026Schools in Ho Chi Minh City must not conceal, internally settle or delay reporting serious cases of school violence or suspected legal violations, under a new coordination plan issued by the city’s education and police authorities.
Vietnam has only 84 radiotherapy machines for over 177,000 annual new cancer cases
Vietnam News 20:50 29/09/2026Vietnam records an estimated 177,404 new cancer cases annually but has only around 84 linear accelerator radiotherapy machines nationwide, leaving the country’s treatment capacity short of demand, according to doctors and medical experts.
Century-old French-style building at Ho Chi Minh City hospital gets new lease on life
Ho Chi Minh City 20:44 29/09/2026Bearing the distinctive imprint of French architecture, a nearly century-old building at Tu Du Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City has been given a major facelift, offering patients a more modern, comfortable and convenient environment while preserving the architectural character that has defined the structure for generations.
Ho Chi Minh City hosts over 200 MICE groups in four years as business tourism expands
Ho Chi Minh City 20:39 29/09/2026Ho Chi Minh City’s MICE tourism generated an estimated VND75-85 trillion (US$2.8-3.2 billion) between 2022 and 2025, representing 10-12 percent of the city’s total tourism revenue, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.
At least 23 dead in Thailand floods, Bangkok airport in chaos
World 20:35 29/09/2026BANGKOK - The death toll from rains and flooding in Thailand has risen to 23, authorities said on Tuesday, as waters receded from the hard-hit capital Bangkok, where its main airport operated in chaos, and the government approved a multi-million aid package.
Da Nang aims to become global city
Vietnam News 20:33 29/09/2026Experts at the Da Nang Innovation Startup Festival (SURF) 2026 said that although Vietnam has a promising domestic market, international venture capital funds expect innovative startups seeking rapid growth to develop products to compete in international markets.
Manufacturing, trade sustain Vietnam’s economic growth: Standard Chartered
Economy 20:33 29/09/2026Standard Chartered forecasts Vietnam’s GDP to grow 8.7% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2026 in its latest report, up slightly from 8.4% in the second quarter, supported by industrial production, trade and domestic demand, although external uncertainties remain.
Meta launches parental supervision tools for Threads in Vietnam
Vietnam News 20:31 29/09/2026Meta, a U.S.-based social media and technology company, has expanded its parental supervision tools to Threads in Vietnam, allowing parents and guardians to manage their children’s usage time, privacy, and content settings, the firm announced on Tuesday.
What can foreigners use VNeID for in Vietnam?
Vietnam News 21:08 29/09/2026Vietnam’s new rules on electronic identification for foreigners took effect on Monday, with provisions clarifying how VNeID can be used by foreign residents in the country. What personal documents can foreigners integrate into the app, and what can they use the app for?
Vietnam has only 84 radiotherapy machines for over 177,000 annual new cancer cases
Vietnam News 20:50 29/09/2026Vietnam records an estimated 177,404 new cancer cases annually but has only around 84 linear accelerator radiotherapy machines nationwide, leaving the country’s treatment capacity short of demand, according to doctors and medical experts.
Da Nang aims to become global city
Vietnam News 20:33 29/09/2026Experts at the Da Nang Innovation Startup Festival (SURF) 2026 said that although Vietnam has a promising domestic market, international venture capital funds expect innovative startups seeking rapid growth to develop products to compete in international markets.
Meta launches parental supervision tools for Threads in Vietnam
Vietnam News 20:31 29/09/2026Meta, a U.S.-based social media and technology company, has expanded its parental supervision tools to Threads in Vietnam, allowing parents and guardians to manage their children’s usage time, privacy, and content settings, the firm announced on Tuesday.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Ho Chi Minh City targets 20 million international visitors by 2030, Nha Trang plans $303 million flood control project
Vietnam News 19:00 29/09/2026Ho Chi Minh City aims to receive 20 million international visitors by 2030 under a new tourism action program. Khanh Hoa Province is seeking approval for a nearly $303 million project to improve flood drainage in western Nha Trang. And more in our podcast.
672 war martyrs’ remains recovered from Ho Chi Minh City park
Ho Chi Minh City 21:33 29/09/2026Authorities have recovered 672 sets of war martyrs’ remains from Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City since excavation work began in late June, including dozens found in mass graves.
Century-old French-style building at Ho Chi Minh City hospital gets new lease on life
Ho Chi Minh City 20:44 29/09/2026Bearing the distinctive imprint of French architecture, a nearly century-old building at Tu Du Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City has been given a major facelift, offering patients a more modern, comfortable and convenient environment while preserving the architectural character that has defined the structure for generations.
Ho Chi Minh City hosts over 200 MICE groups in four years as business tourism expands
Ho Chi Minh City 20:39 29/09/2026Ho Chi Minh City’s MICE tourism generated an estimated VND75-85 trillion (US$2.8-3.2 billion) between 2022 and 2025, representing 10-12 percent of the city’s total tourism revenue, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.
Ho Chi Minh City’s Ben Thanh Market food stall suspended after cockroaches found on food
Ho Chi Minh City 14:48 29/09/2026A food stall at the iconic Ben Thanh Market in downtown Ho Chi Minh City has been suspended after a tourist filmed cockroaches crawling on food and posted the footage on social media.
Ho Chi Minh City targets 20 million international visitors by 2030
Ho Chi Minh City 14:03 29/09/2026Ho Chi Minh City aims to receive 20 million international visitors by 2030, accounting for 40-44 percent of Vietnam's total foreign arrivals, according to a draft action program introduced by the municipal Party Committee.
