Closer look at growth and prosperity in Vietnam

Closer look at growth and prosperity in Vietnam

In-Depth

In recent days, as global developments shift and the discourse on growth resurfaces in Vietnam, wealth and prosperity have invited deeper reflection – both at the level of the family and the nation.

Building beyond borders: A Vietnamese founder’s next step in connecting global communities

Building beyond borders: A Vietnamese founder’s next step in connecting global communities

In-Depth

Six years after launching VietConnect to link Vietnamese professionals worldwide, Milly Nguyen is taking the next step. With the debut of Spaces Connect, she is transforming a community-driven platform into a space for practical support, connecting people across borders through services, data and shared opportunities.

In Vietnam, busy young people turn to offline dating events to find connection

In Vietnam, busy young people turn to offline dating events to find connection

In-Depth

After a long workday, Nguyen Van Hoa scrolls through his phone at home in Ho Chi Minh City, looking for a way to meet someone beyond his daily routine.

What are Vietnamese consumers spending on entertainment?

What are Vietnamese consumers spending on entertainment?

In-Depth

Spending on entertainment is not just a market story; it is also a question of cultural direction.

Comprehensive support package needed for Vietnamese economy

Comprehensive support package needed for Vietnamese economy

In-Depth

The global economy is experiencing sharp volatility, prompting many Vietnamese businesses to hesitate before signing new contracts amid rising risks, so stronger and more comprehensive support mechanisms from the government are increasingly seen as essential.

Vietnam’s Thai Nguyen Province probes suspected contaminated pork served at kindergarten

Vietnam’s Thai Nguyen Province probes suspected contaminated pork served at kindergarten

Vietnam News 15:07 02/04/2026

Authorities in Thai Nguyen Province, northern Vietnam have ordered an investigation into suspected contaminated pork served to children at a local kindergarten after parents reported the meat tested positive for E.coli and African swine fever.

Vietnam health ministry orders surprise checks on collective kitchens amid food safety scandal

Vietnam health ministry orders surprise checks on collective kitchens amid food safety scandal

Vietnam News 15:05 02/04/2026

The Vietnamese Ministry of Health on Wednesday announced sudden inspections of collective kitchens and food service establishments in Hanoi and neighboring Ninh Binh Province to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Hanoi schools ordered to review canteen food sources after 300-tonne diseased pork scandal

Hanoi schools ordered to review canteen food sources after 300-tonne diseased pork scandal

Vietnam News 10:48 01/04/2026

The education authority of Hanoi has directed schools to review and publicly disclose food suppliers for boarding canteens following revelations that nearly 300 metric tons of diseased pork was distributed to local markets and some schools.

Vietnam premier orders tighter control over veterinary quarantine, slaughterhouse oversight

Vietnam premier orders tighter control over veterinary quarantine, slaughterhouse oversight

Vietnam News 14:29 31/03/2026

Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered an urgent nationwide overhaul of veterinary quarantine practices and tighter control over animal slaughtering operations, following the discovery of a major food safety scandal involving diseased pork entering the market.