Police act after children pulled into air by giant kites in southern Vietnam
Vietnam News 21:13 05/10/2026Authorities in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam on Monday took action after a TikTok video went viral, showing a person dangling from a kite string high above the ground in Cho Moi Commune, posing a potential safety risk.
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.
Unusual haze, heavy rain in Ho Chi Minh City put children at greater risk of illness
Ho Chi Minh City 12:20 21/09/2026In recent days, Ho Chi Minh City has experienced unusually hazy conditions, even during sunny periods, followed by downpours in the late afternoon and evening, posing an increased risk of various illnesses, particularly among children, according to doctors.
5-year-old boy dies after crash involving homemade electric vehicle in Da Nang
Vietnam News 20:13 06/09/2026A 5-year-old boy died on Saturday after the homemade three-wheeled electric vehicle he was riding near his home collided with a construction materials truck in Da Nang, central Vietnam, police said on Sunday.
Project launched in Japan to keep children in sports
World 11:41 03/09/2026Japan's national sports governing bodies for soccer, basketball, handball, rugby and rubber-ball baseball and the Japan Sport Association have launched a project to promote sports participation among children.
Cashless payment services for children growing in Japan
World 16:07 23/08/2026Cashless payment services for children are increasingly available in Japan, allowing parents to check their children's balances and spending history through an app to prevent excessive spending.
Summer without smartphones: Vietnamese parents send kids to countryside for a screen break
Education 19:09 14/08/2026With limited outdoor space in crowded cities, some Vietnamese parents are sending their children to the countryside for a summer of farming, playing outdoors and spending time with grandparents.
Play space for children set up at Kumamoto quake shelter
World 15:11 10/08/2026YATSUSHIRO, KUMAMOTO PREF. -- A space for children to play was set up at an evacuation shelter in Kumamoto Prefecture after a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern prefecture on July 28 forced nurseries and after-school care services to suspend operations.
Free swimming classes in Ho Chi Minh City equip children with safety skills, ease parents’ worries
Ho Chi Minh City 18:21 28/07/2026For many parents in Ho Chi Minh City, free summer swimming classes not only offer a chance for children to learn a new skill, but also provide essential water safety training, help prevent drowning, and bring greater peace of mind to families.
High-speed electric mini vehicles raise safety concerns at Vietnam's public parks
Vietnam News 17:26 20/07/2026Electric ride-on vehicles capable of reaching speeds of up to 40 kph are being rented to young children at parks and public spaces across Da Nang City, central Vietnam, prompting growing concerns over public safety and the risk of serious accidents.
Vietnam’s children hospital sees three-fold increase in Adenovirus cases
Vietnam News 11:00 15/07/2026Vietnam National Children’s Hospital has recorded 2,777 Adenovirus infections since the beginning of this year, up three-fold from the same period last year.
Vietnam’s ban on filming, sharing school violence videos raises legal, ethical questions
In-Depth 17:16 07/06/2026The Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training’s recent directive calling for an absolute ban on filming, photographing, and distributing footage of school violence has raised questions about whether the education sector wants students to put their phones away, or to learn when recording is appropriate and when sharing should stop.
