Vietnam breaks ground on $897mn wind power projects
Economy 16:18 19/05/2026Work on two major wind power projects with a combined investment of VND23.639 trillion (US$897 million) started in Can Tho City, southern Vietnam on Tuesday.
Ho Chi Minh City launches clampdown on counterfeit goods, intellectual property violations
Ho Chi Minh City 15:21 19/05/2026The Ho Chi Minh City administration has announced a special campaign running until May 30 to intensify inspections and strictly punish violations of intellectual property rights and counterfeit goods production.
Da Nang cracks down on misconduct by foreign tourists at popular destinations
Expat Life 12:59 19/05/2026Leaders of wards in Da Nang City said they are firmly handling legal violations involving foreigners at tourist destinations, amid a recent series of inappropriate behaviors by foreign visitors that have sparked public outrage in the central city.
2 fourth graders return lost $760 to police in southern Vietnam
Vietnam News 17:13 19/05/2026Two fourth-grade students from Ca Mau Province, southern Vietnam spotted a bundle of cash worth VND20 million (US$760) on a local street and quickly brought it to a police station last weekend.
Vietnam cracks down on digital copyright violations in entertainment industry
Vietnam News 16:53 18/05/2026Several owners of major media and entertainment companies in Vietnam have been prosecuted over alleged copyright infringement, sparking public debate over intellectual property rights in the digital age.
Vietnam vows tough action on IP violations, urges fair US assessment: foreign ministry
Vietnam News 14:50 15/05/2026Vietnam has reaffirmed its commitment to strictly tackling intellectual property (IP) violations while calling on the United States to objectively and fairly assess the country’s enforcement efforts, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Vietnam steps up crackdown on intellectual property infringement to preserve innovation
In-Depth 17:51 14/05/2026An economy does not begin to weaken when it runs out of ideas, but it begins to weaken when those who create value are forced to compete with those who simply copy it.
Vietnam should strengthen enforcement against intellectual property violations: insiders
Vietnam News 10:46 14/05/2026Vietnamese authorities, experts, and legal professionals have called for stronger, more coordinated measures to combat intellectual property infringement, following Prime Minister’s Official Dispatch No. 38.
Children cannot be left to social media: Building digital resilience among youth in Vietnam
In-Depth 15:56 19/05/2026What matters is not shutting the door on social media, but equipping young people with the resilience and skills to avoid losing themselves in the digital world.
Vietnamese children remain vulnerable to social media risks: opinion
In-Depth 15:05 18/05/2026Teaching children in Vietnam how to use social media is necessary, but not enough. As digital platforms are designed to keep users constantly engaged, protecting children requires far more than individual awareness.
In Vietnam, handwriting classes thrive in time of AI
In-Depth 20:52 16/05/2026Rows of students bent over lined notebooks on a weekday evening in Ho Chi Minh City carefully traced each pen stroke under a teacher’s guidance, part of a growing number of handwriting classes drawing learners of all ages even as artificial intelligence and digital devices increasingly dominate work and study.
Vietnam steps up crackdown on intellectual property infringement to preserve innovation
In-Depth 17:51 14/05/2026An economy does not begin to weaken when it runs out of ideas, but it begins to weaken when those who create value are forced to compete with those who simply copy it.
Vietnamese agriculture at new crossroads
In-Depth 15:53 10/05/2026Agriculture has remained one of the key pillars of Vietnam’s economy, contributing roughly 12-14 percent of the country’s GDP and providing livelihoods for tens of millions of workers, but the sector is under greater pressure than ever before as Vietnam moves deeper into the 21st century.
From screens to streets: Online disputes among youths alarm Vietnamese authorities
In-Depth 21:12 09/05/2026Disputes that once remained confined to social media are increasingly leading to real-life confrontations among children and teenagers in Vietnam, with recent police investigations in Ho Chi Minh City drawing attention to the risks associated with excessive exposure to online platforms and games.
Meet Sam and Chad: The deeper chefs go into Vietnamese cuisine, the more it captivates them
In-Depth 17:45 08/05/2026Tuoi Tre News invited Sam Aisbett and Chad Kubanoff, two seasoned chefs who share a passion for Vietnamese street food, to join a lively, wide-ranging conversation reflecting on the factors that define Vietnamese cuisine in the eyes of international diners.
Vietnam launches nationwide clampdown on intellectual property violations
In-Depth 16:54 08/05/2026The Vietnamese government has ordered a nationwide high-intensity campaign against intellectual property infringement from May 7 to 30, targeting copyright piracy, counterfeit goods, and trademark violations across both physical and digital markets.
20 patients die after receiving vasculitis drug Tavneos
World 16:56 19/05/2026TOKYO -- Kissei Pharmaceutical Co. has announced that 20 patients were reported to have died after receiving Tavneos, a vasculitis drug sold by the firm in Japan.
Vietnam’s Hue named ‘National Winner’ in WWF’s One Planet City Challenge for climate action
Vietnam News 16:55 19/05/2026Hue City in central Vietnam has been named a ‘National Winner’ in the 2026 One Planet City Challenge (OPCC), a program run by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), in recognition of its efforts in climate action and sustainable urban development.
Food makers changing food packaging amid naphtha supply woes
World 16:43 19/05/2026TOKYO -- Japanese food makers are changing the packaging of their products due to concerns over the supply of naphtha-derived ink amid tensions in the Middle East, although the government has maintained that sufficient amounts have been secured to cover nationwide demand.
Neymar included in Brazil's World Cup squad after injury struggles
World 16:33 19/05/2026RIO DE JANEIRO - Neymar has been named in Brazil's squad for next month's World Cup, manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Monday, handing the forward a chance to return to international soccer's biggest stage after an injury-disrupted cycle.
Rengo urges Japan govt not to ease discretionary work rules
World 16:33 19/05/2026TOKYO -- The Japanese Trade Union Confederation, the largest umbrella organization for labor unions in the country, urged the government on Monday not to loosen rules governing discretionary work arrangements.
Childcare worker gets 20 years for fatal abuse of 13-month-old baby in Vietnam
Vietnam News 16:32 19/05/2026A court in Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam has sentenced a childcare provider to 20 years in prison after finding she brutally abused a 13-month-old boy, causing his death at an unlicensed daycare facility.
Scientists unravel the history of cotton domestication
World 16:10 19/05/2026Cotton, the world's most profitable nonfood crop, is used more than any other natural fiber. Known for its comfort and durability, it has been utilized since antiquity in fabrics and other goods. Four species are grown commercially, but one is dominant, accounting for about 90% of global production.
Children cannot be left to social media: Building digital resilience among youth in Vietnam
In-Depth 15:56 19/05/2026What matters is not shutting the door on social media, but equipping young people with the resilience and skills to avoid losing themselves in the digital world.
Swatch's 'drop culture' gamble takes leaf from Labubu, Popeyes playbook
World 15:36 19/05/2026Swiss watchmaker Swatch and luxury partner Audemars Piguet are betting big on a Gen Z "product drop" culture - buzzy, often limited launches that have helped spur sales from Labubu dolls and Nike trainers to Popeyes chicken.
Five dead, including two teen suspects, after shooting at San Diego mosque
World 15:35 19/05/2026SAN DIEGO - Two teenage gunmen opened fire on Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego, California, killing a security guard and two other men outside the mosque before the suspects were found dead, apparently from self-inflicted gunshot wounds, police said.
Brush fire near Los Angeles forces thousands to evacuate
World 15:35 19/05/2026A brush fire broke out Monday in the suburbs of Los Angeles, spreading rapidly and prompting authorities to issue evacuation orders for thousands of residents.
Vietnam’s Hue named ‘National Winner’ in WWF’s One Planet City Challenge for climate action
Vietnam News 16:55 19/05/2026Hue City in central Vietnam has been named a ‘National Winner’ in the 2026 One Planet City Challenge (OPCC), a program run by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), in recognition of its efforts in climate action and sustainable urban development.
Childcare worker gets 20 years for fatal abuse of 13-month-old baby in Vietnam
Vietnam News 16:32 19/05/2026A court in Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam has sentenced a childcare provider to 20 years in prison after finding she brutally abused a 13-month-old boy, causing his death at an unlicensed daycare facility.
Earthquake in China causes light tremors in Hanoi
Vietnam News 15:07 19/05/2026A magnitude-5.2 earthquake which struck Liuzhou in China on Monday evening caused residents in high-rise buildings in Hanoi to feel light tremors.
10 ostriches destroyed after being found dead or injured in Vietnam’s Tay Ninh
Vietnam News 14:02 19/05/2026Ten ostriches found dead or injured under unclear circumstances in Tay Ninh Province, southern Vietnam have been destroyed to ensure disease prevention, veterinary safety, and environmental hygiene, local authorities said.
5 students drown in northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 12:54 19/05/2026Five schoolboys drowned in the Lo River in Phu Tho Province, northern Vietnam on Monday after a group of children went swimming and bird hunting near the riverbank, local authorities said.
Thai naval vessel pays friendship visit to Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 13:13 19/05/2026The Royal Thai Navy vessel HTMS Prachuap Khiri Khan docked at Nha Rong Port in Ho Chi Minh City on Monday for a friendship visit as Vietnam and Thailand celebrate key milestones in bilateral relations.
Traffic on Cong Hoa Street in Ho Chi Minh City improves after 3 days of reversible lane operation
Ho Chi Minh City 16:49 18/05/2026Traffic on Cong Hoa Street in Ho Chi Minh City became noticeably smoother during Monday morning rush hour after three days of a reversible lane system coming on stream, although congestion remained at both ends of the route.
Rapid heart transplant saves 15-year-old boy in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 11:11 18/05/2026Doctors at University Medical Center in Ho Chi Minh City have successfully performed an emergency heart transplant on a 15-year-old boy suffering from end-stage heart failure, completing the life-saving operation in just a few hours.
Vietnam–Taiwan cultural exchange in Ho Chi Minh City combines culture, charity
Ho Chi Minh City 15:29 17/05/2026A cultural exchange program between Vietnam and Taiwan, along with a charity initiative supporting Vietnamese victims of Agent Orange, was held in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday.
Ho Chi Minh City inaugurates Friendship Garden
Ho Chi Minh City 14:40 17/05/2026Leaders of Ho Chi Minh City agencies and organizations, along with international friends, on Saturday attended the launch ceremony for a tree-planting campaign and the inauguration of the 'Friendship Garden.'
