Cruise ship suspended in Ha Long Bay for allowing use of single-use plastic bottles
Vietnam News 12:59 23/05/2025The Ha Long Bay Management Board in Quang Ninh Province, northern Vietnam announced on Thursday that the Thinh An cruise ship has been temporarily suspended from operating in the bay’s ports and waters for permitting the use of single-use plastic bottles.
The pioneering Vietnamese professor taught by French maths genius
Vietnam Life 10:42 23/05/2025HANOI -- As American bombers flew overhead, pioneering professor Hoang Xuan Sinh completed her thesis by the light of a kerosene lamp in the Vietnamese jungle, with letters from French maths genius Alexandre Grothendieck as her only guidance.
Vietnam, US make positive progress in reciprocal trade negotiations
Economy 13:05 23/05/2025The second round of negotiations between Vietnam and the United States on a bilateral reciprocal trade agreement in Washington, D.C. concluded on Thursday with encouraging progress, according to Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Vietnam–China passenger trains resume after five-year suspension
Vietnam News 13:02 23/05/2025Vietnam Railways Corporation has announced the official resumption of international passenger train services between Vietnam and China beginning Sunday, marking the end of a five-year pause caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vietnam Airlines reports smooth first day after fully transitioning to Tan Son Nhat airport’s T3 terminal
Ho Chi Minh City 10:49 18/05/2025National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines successfully completed its first day of operating all its domestic flights at the newly-opened T3 terminal of Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City with smooth and stable operations on Saturday.
Vietnam Airlines to move domestic flights to new terminal at Ho Chi Minh City airport from this weekend
Ho Chi Minh City 15:03 14/05/2025Vietnam Airlines will shift all domestic flight operations at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City to the newly-opened T3 terminal from 4:00 am on Saturday, following more than 20 days of pilot operations.
Leaking roof at Ho Chi Minh City’s new $423mn airport terminal raises concerns
Ho Chi Minh City 19:12 08/05/2025The newly inaugurated Terminal 3 at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City encountered a roof leak issue during a heavy rainstorm on Wednesday, less than a month after opening, prompting public concerns over the quality of the VND11 trillion (US$423.56 million) facility.
First flight takes off from new terminal at Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat Airport
Ho Chi Minh City 17:00 17/04/2025Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City opened trial operations at its new domestic terminal, T3, on Thursday, with Vietnam Airlines operating the first commercial flight, which carried 105 passengers.
Is friendliness from Vietnam's airport staff too costly?
In-Depth 15:02 21/05/2025A smile, a simple ‘hello,’ and a little kindness do not require much effort. So why are some airport staff in Vietnam so reluctant to offer them?
Crackdown on counterfeit goods, fake dietary supplements in Vietnam
In-Depth 20:11 20/05/2025Efforts to combat counterfeit goods have intensified after years of the problem causing widespread harm to the Vietnamese society.
Dawn of Vietnam’s entertainment industry
In-Depth 17:29 18/05/2025The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism being tasked with developing a proposal for the entertainment industry in Vietnam, to be submitted to the prime minister in May, marks a significant milestone akin to the dawn of this industry in the country.
Climate change a top concern for Vietnamese people: survey
In-Depth 18:16 17/05/2025Surpassing economic recession, climate change has emerged as the foremost concern in Vietnam, with 70.3 percent of the population expressing anxiety about the issue, according to a survey discussed at a recent conference in Ho Chi Minh City.
Online therapy market booms in Vietnam, prompts expert warning of mental health risks
In-Depth 10:09 16/05/2025Promoted with emotional testimonials and glowing promises, online mental health therapy services are booming in Vietnam. But behind the polished marketing lies a murky and unregulated market, raising serious concerns among professionals and patients alike.
Making ‘every family has two children’ more than just a slogan in Vietnam
In-Depth 11:32 14/05/2025Ho Chi Minh City is among the first localities in Vietnam to record a birth rate below the replacement level and is now facing the risk of population aging.
Is digital music a lucrative business for artists in Vietnam?
In-Depth 09:35 14/05/2025Vietnam's digital music market is growing rapidly, yet revenue from streaming remains just a small piece for performers in this complex ecosystem, which is constantly evolving with challenges in copyright, workforce, and emerging technologies.
Vietnam, Russia aim to deepen strategic cooperation in fuel, nuclear energy
In-Depth 17:25 13/05/2025Vietnam and Russia have agreed to deepen cooperation in strategic sectors of nuclear energy, oil and gas, and semiconductors following Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam’s state visit to Russia from May 8 to 11.
COVID shots should target newer strains of JN.1 variant, US FDA advisers say
World 13:40 23/05/2025U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisers unanimously recommended on Thursday that COVID-19 vaccines for the 2025-26 period should target newer strains of the JN.1 variant.
Japan pledges immediate rice relief for consumers to prevent shift to foreign brands
World 13:39 23/05/2025TOKYO - Japan's new agriculture minister pledged on Friday to quickly move rice from government stockpiles to store shelves where they would be offered at prices significantly lower than current levels, seeking to stem a consumer shift to cheaper, foreign brands.
Ho Chi Minh City launches influencer training to tackle e-commerce violations
Ho Chi Minh City 13:10 23/05/2025Ho Chi Minh City will launch a new training program next month aimed at social media influencers who sell goods online, part of a broader crackdown on legal violations in Vietnam's fast-growing e-commerce sector.
Heavy rains expected to drench Ho Chi Minh City through early next week
Ho Chi Minh City 11:52 23/05/2025Ho Chi Minh City is set to face a prolonged stretch of heavy rain beginning Thursday evening, with the wet weather expected to continue through at least Tuesday, according to forecasts from the Southern and Central Highlands Meteorological Center.
Japan shows off futuristic 'railgun' at defence expo
World 11:12 23/05/2025As Japan's biggest defence exhibition kicked off this week, visitors got a close-up look at a model of its futuristic "railgun" that its makers hope will be able to shoot down hypersonic missiles.
Discover the quiet allure of Nhon Ly fishing village in south-central Vietnam
Vietnam Life 10:25 23/05/2025Just 20 kilometers from the heart of Quy Nhon City in Binh Dinh Province, the quiet fishing village of Nhon Ly offers a serene coastal escape on the Phuong Mai Peninsula.
G7 glosses over tariffs, pledges to cut global economic imbalances
World 10:19 23/05/2025BANFF/ALBERTA -- Finance ministers and central bank governors from the Group of Seven democracies papered over their differences on Thursday, pledging to address "excessive imbalances" in the global economy and saying they could increase sanctions on Russia.
Death toll in Australia floods rises to four, tens of thousands stranded
World 10:19 23/05/2025The body of a man was found in a car trapped in floodwaters in Australia's southeast on Friday, raising the death toll to four, after three days of incessant rain cut off entire towns, swept away livestock and destroyed homes.
Trump administration blocks Harvard from enrolling foreign students, threatens broader crackdown
World 09:28 23/05/2025U.S. President Donald Trump's administration revoked Harvard University's ability to enroll international students on Thursday, and is forcing current foreign students to transfer to other schools or lose their legal status, while also threatening to expand the crackdown to other colleges.
Vietnam Airlines recreates iconic uniforms for nostalgic anniversary flights
Travel 09:28 23/05/2025To mark its 30th anniversary, Vietnam Airlines is turning back the clock at 30,000 feet. From May 19 to 25, the national flag carrier is operating a series of themed flights featuring flight attendants dressed in uniforms from every era of the airline’s history.
Ho Chi Minh City opens gateway for Vietnamese start-ups to Finland’s ‘Silicon Valley’
Economy 09:13 23/05/2025Ho Chi Minh City is laying the groundwork for deeper innovation ties with Finland’s city of Tampere, aiming to give Vietnamese start-ups access to one of Northern Europe’s leading technology ecosystems.
Vietnam Airlines flight hit by severe turbulence, sparking panic among passengers
Vietnam News 15:49 22/05/2025Passengers aboard a Vietnam Airlines flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi were jolted by a violent episode of turbulence on Monday, sending food and drinks flying and leaving many clutching their seats in fear.
Vietnam’s star midfielder questions refereeing after dramatic ASEAN Club Championship final loss
Vietnam News 14:50 22/05/2025Vietnamese midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai has questioned the officiating in Wednesday’s ASEAN Club Championship second-leg final, where Cong An Hanoi (CAHN) lost to Thailand’s Buriram United in a penalty shootout following a 3-3 draw after extra time.
Vietnam housing conditions improve over past decade: official data
Vietnam News 14:26 22/05/2025Housing conditions in Vietnam improved significantly between 2014 and 2024, with average living space and structural quality both rising, according to new data released by the General Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.
Australia launches $1.3mn grant round for hi-tech agriculture in Vietnam
Vietnam News 14:20 22/05/2025The Australian government has opened a new round of funding under its Aus4Innovation Partnership Grants program, offering AUD2 million (US$1.3 million) to support high-tech agricultural solutions aimed at addressing climate change in Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh City launches influencer training to tackle e-commerce violations
Ho Chi Minh City 13:10 23/05/2025Ho Chi Minh City will launch a new training program next month aimed at social media influencers who sell goods online, part of a broader crackdown on legal violations in Vietnam's fast-growing e-commerce sector.
Heavy rains expected to drench Ho Chi Minh City through early next week
Ho Chi Minh City 11:52 23/05/2025Ho Chi Minh City is set to face a prolonged stretch of heavy rain beginning Thursday evening, with the wet weather expected to continue through at least Tuesday, according to forecasts from the Southern and Central Highlands Meteorological Center.
Tan Son Nhat airport’s new terminal operational despite incomplete flooring
Ho Chi Minh City 15:52 22/05/2025Despite the recent launch of operations at the new T3 terminal of Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, photos circulating on social media in recent days have drawn public attention to an unfinished section of the terminal’s stone flooring.
Ho Chi Minh City braces for extended heavy rain through early next week
Ho Chi Minh City 15:39 22/05/2025Ho Chi Minh City is facing a stretch of persistent heavy rainfall expected to last through May 27, with total precipitation possibly topping 200mm in some areas, the Southern and Central Highlands Hydrometeorological Center reported on Thursday.
Ho Chi Minh City reinforces COVID-19 measures amid global concerns over Omicron XEC variant
Ho Chi Minh City 14:44 22/05/2025Health authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have reinstated key COVID-19 prevention measures, including mandatory mask use in medical facilities, amid growing international concerns over the spread of the Omicron XEC variant.
