Consumers seek more information about E10 biofuel blend as Vietnam launches nationwide roll-out
Economy 20:19 01/06/2026As Vietnam officially began nationwide distribution of E10 gasoline on Monday, many consumers are seeking clearer guidance on the biofuel blend’s compatibility, performance, and long-term effects on vehicles.
Hanoi man fined $285 for fake ‘puffed rice’ post on Facebook
Vietnam News 18:02 01/06/2026A 47-year-old man in Hanoi has been fined VND7.5 million (US$285) for posting false information on social media claiming that extreme heat caused rice grains drying outdoors to "pop like popcorn," authorities confirmed on Sunday.
Vietjet expands Vietnam-Singapore network with new Nha Trang route
Economy 17:47 01/06/2026Vietnam’s low-cost carrier Vietjet has announced a new direct route connecting Nha Trang, a coastal tourist destination in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, with Singapore, further strengthening its presence in one of Asia’s key aviation and financial hubs.
Vietnam's Vingroup to invest $12.75mn in VinMotion USA to boost robotics expansion in US
Economy 17:35 01/06/2026Vingroup, Vietnam’s largest private conglomerate led by billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, has approved a plan to invest in a U.S.-based company, another step in its expansion into robotics and artificial intelligence.
Vietnam committed to IP protection amid US Section 301 probe
Vietnam News 11:39 31/05/2026Vietnam is consistently committed to strengthening intellectual property (IP) rights protection and enforcement to foster a transparent business environment, support innovation, and fulfill international commitments following a U.S. probe into the country's IP practices, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Saturday.
Vietnam police dismantle ‘Bun Cha TV’ illegal football streaming network
Vietnam News 15:07 29/05/2026Vietnamese police have uncovered and dismantled another large-scale illegal sports streaming operation known as ‘Bun Cha TV,’ following previous crackdowns on pirate platforms such as ‘Xoi Lac TV.’
Ho Chi Minh City targets counterfeit goods sold on social media, e-commerce platforms
Ho Chi Minh City 16:25 27/05/2026Ho Chi Minh City has launched a major campaign to combat intellectual property violations and counterfeit goods, focusing on e-commerce platforms, social media networks, and live-stream sales.
Da Nang ranks 2nd in Vietnam’s crackdown on counterfeit goods, intellectual property violations
Vietnam News 21:12 26/05/2026Da Nang City in central Vietnam has ranked second nationwide in the number of cases involving counterfeit goods and intellectual property violations handled by authorities, the municipal Market Surveillance Department said on Tuesday.
Digital literacy seen as key to protecting Vietnamese children online
In-Depth 16:38 01/06/2026As concerns grow in Vietnam over the impact of social media and online content on young users, readers of Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper’s forum said strengthening digital literacy, critical thinking, and online safety awareness is key to protecting children and helping parents better guide them in the digital age.
Vietnam should build child-friendly social media platforms instead of imposing blanket bans
In-Depth 16:28 30/05/2026Amid growing concerns in Vietnam over the impact of social media on children, many people say the focus should shift from imposing outright bans to developing Vietnamese child-friendly digital platforms instead.
Children cannot be left to social media: What Australia’s experience means for Vietnam
In-Depth 11:22 29/05/2026Australia’s decision to ban children under 16 from holding social media accounts is rooted in a simple principle: young people deserve the same protections online that they receive in the physical world.
Visit by Vietnam’s top leader to Thailand aimed at deepening strategic partnership
In-Depth 16:49 28/05/2026Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President To Lam arrived in Thailand on Wednesday for an official visit expected to strengthen the Vietnam–Thailand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership through deeper cooperation in digital economy, supply chains, green transition, and regional security.
Social media, smartphone overuse fuel concern over school bullying in Vietnam
In-Depth 15:01 28/05/2026In Vietnam, educators and authorities are expressing concern over the growing impact of excessive smartphone and social media use on student behavior, as cases of school bullying and violence continue to draw public attention.
Vietnamese preservationist races to revive disappearing craft villages
In-Depth 11:28 28/05/2026In Hue City, central Vietnam, 40-year-old Ngo Quy Duc spends his days moving between workshops, archives, and traditional craft villages, trying to keep fading folk traditions alive before they disappear entirely.
Vietnam seeks stronger reproductive healthcare as safe sex awareness remains low
In-Depth 19:27 26/05/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has proposed measures to strengthen reproductive healthcare services amid growing concerns over increasingly early sexual activity and persistently low levels of safe sex practices.
Tech platforms cannot escape responsibility for harmful content targeting children in Vietnam
In-Depth 14:04 26/05/2026Simply urging Vietnamese parents to supervise their children on social media is not enough as tech platforms continue using algorithms to push harmful content toward young users without being held accountable.
Vietnam airport operator seeks stronger air connectivity with China
Travel 17:44 01/06/2026Vietnam Airports Corporation (ACV) hosted the ‘Vietnam-China Aviation and Tourism Connectivity’ program in Shanghai on Monday, seeking to strengthen air links and attract more Chinese visitors to Vietnam.
Da Nang evolves into year-round festival city beyond fireworks festival
Travel 17:33 01/06/2026Beyond its internationally renowned fireworks festival, Da Nang City in central Vietnam has established itself as a year-round destination for cultural, culinary, sports, and tourism events, helping attract visitors throughout the year.
Japan testing AI-powered system to automatically repel bears
World 17:18 01/06/2026HIDA, GIFU PREF., -- An artificial intelligence-powered system that detects bears and automatically sprays repellent is being tested in the central Japan prefecture of Gifu in response to a rise in bear incursions into populated areas.
Fukushima n-plant starts new round of treated water discharges
World 17:07 01/06/2026TOKYO -- Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. on Monday started the second round of treated water discharges for fiscal 2026 from its disaster-crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant.
Digital literacy seen as key to protecting Vietnamese children online
In-Depth 16:38 01/06/2026As concerns grow in Vietnam over the impact of social media and online content on young users, readers of Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper’s forum said strengthening digital literacy, critical thinking, and online safety awareness is key to protecting children and helping parents better guide them in the digital age.
Ho Chi Minh City department proposes roadmap, incentives to switch from gasoline to green vehicles
Ho Chi Minh City 16:13 01/06/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction has unveiled a proposed roadmap to phase out gasoline-powered vehicles in favor of electric and green energy transport, aiming for 100-percent conversion by 2040, while offering financial support to residents and businesses affected by the shift.
Singapore's DBS to open 18 new Asian wealth centres, expand advisory push
World 15:59 01/06/2026DBS Group said on Monday it would open 18 new wealth centres across Asia by the end of 2027 and upgrade 36 existing centres over the next 18 months, marking the largest physical expansion of its wealth franchise to date.
Digital Finance Day 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City set to feature new technologies, immersive experiences
Ho Chi Minh City 15:18 01/06/2026The Digital Finance Day 2026 is set to open in Ho Chi Minh City on June 6, treating visitors to a wide range of cutting-edge technologies and interactive experiences, including demonstrations of deepfake videos, real-world scam phone recordings, and other artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled fraud tactics.
Five dead, two injured after blast at Hanwha Aerospace plant in South Korea
World 15:15 01/06/2026Five people have died and two others were injured on Monday after an explosion and fire on a South Korean production line for rocket propellant at a factory operated by Hanwha Aerospace in the city of Daejeon, officials said.
Vietnam’s top leader seeks stronger ties with ADB, WHO, Aboitiz Foods, Grab during Philippines visit
Vietnam News 15:08 01/06/2026Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has met with executives from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the World Health Organization (WHO), Aboitiz Foods, and Grab in the Philippines to discuss expanded cooperation in economic growth, healthcare, digital transformation, energy, agriculture, and food.
200 hurt in post-game violence as Paris hails 2nd Champions League triumph
World 14:39 01/06/2026PARIS -- More than 200 people were injured and one person died in Paris following Paris Saint-Germain's second consecutive Champions League win, the interior ministry said on Sunday, reviving France's heated debate about street violence.
Vietnam’s top leader seeks stronger ties with ADB, WHO, Aboitiz Foods, Grab during Philippines visit
Vietnam News 15:08 01/06/2026Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has met with executives from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the World Health Organization (WHO), Aboitiz Foods, and Grab in the Philippines to discuss expanded cooperation in economic growth, healthcare, digital transformation, energy, agriculture, and food.
Heat may expand in north, central Vietnam; southern provinces could see evening rains
Vietnam News 12:18 01/06/2026Hot weather is expected to intensify and expand across northern and central Vietnam in the coming days, while southern provinces will continue to experience afternoon and evening showers, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Philippines welcomes Vietnam’s top leader To Lam with 21-gun salute
Vietnam News 11:49 01/06/2026Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos hosted a ceremonial welcome for Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation at Malacanang Palace in Manila on Monday morning.
Vietnam grants amnesty to 9,950 prisoners, including 63 foreigners
Vietnam News 17:51 31/05/2026Vietnam has granted amnesty to 9,950 prisoners, including 63 foreign nationals and 133 inmates linked to corruption cases monitored by the Central Steering Committee for Anti-Corruption, under the state president’s 2026 amnesty decision.
Ho Chi Minh City department proposes roadmap, incentives to switch from gasoline to green vehicles
Ho Chi Minh City 16:13 01/06/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction has unveiled a proposed roadmap to phase out gasoline-powered vehicles in favor of electric and green energy transport, aiming for 100-percent conversion by 2040, while offering financial support to residents and businesses affected by the shift.
Digital Finance Day 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City set to feature new technologies, immersive experiences
Ho Chi Minh City 15:18 01/06/2026The Digital Finance Day 2026 is set to open in Ho Chi Minh City on June 6, treating visitors to a wide range of cutting-edge technologies and interactive experiences, including demonstrations of deepfake videos, real-world scam phone recordings, and other artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled fraud tactics.
Ho Chi Minh City seeks CNN partnership to promote itself to global audience
Ho Chi Minh City 19:06 30/05/2026Ho Chi Minh City is seeking to collaborate with CNN to showcase its economic potential, cultural attractions, and vision for sustainable development to a global audience, city leaders said during a recent meeting with representatives of the international broadcaster.
Warning loudspeakers installed on Ho Chi Minh City bridge to reduce accidents during bad weather
Ho Chi Minh City 11:01 30/05/2026The Department of Construction in Ho Chi Minh City has installed warning loudspeakers on the Saigon Bridge to improve traffic safety during heavy rain and strong winds.
South Australia seeks stronger ties with Ho Chi Minh City, eyes trade representative office
Ho Chi Minh City 17:16 29/05/2026South Australia, one of Australia’s states, is seeking to boost cooperation with Ho Chi Minh City across key sectors, including trade, investment, energy and education, while also looking to establish a representative office in the city, South Australian Minister for State Development Chris Picton said on Thursday.
