2 more suspected food poisoning cases linked to fermented fish in Da Nang
Vietnam News 14:58 21/03/2026Vietnam’s health authorities reported two additional suspected food poisoning cases after patients consumed ‘ca u chua’ in Phuoc Nang Commune, Da Nang City, raising concerns after earlier botulinum incidents.
What to know about 'banh mi' food poisoning in Vietnam, and how to eat it safely
In-Depth 11:27 15/03/2026A series of suspected food poisoning incidents linked to 'banh mi' has recently raised concerns about food safety in Vietnam, drawing renewed attention to safety practices surrounding one of the country’s most beloved street foods despite such cases being relatively rare.
6 hospitalized in Ho Chi Minh City after suspected ‘banh mi’ food poisoning
Ho Chi Minh City 16:26 28/02/2026Six people were admitted to Military Hospital 175 in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday with suspected food poisoning symptoms after eating ‘banh mi’ from the same outlet.
Vietnam tightens street food safety rules
Vietnam News 14:39 10/02/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has ordered stricter food safety measures for street food vendors, warning that violations could result in fines ranging from VND500,000 (US$19) to VND3 million ($116), as concerns grow over food safety risks at informal eateries and festivals.
Da Nang police bust fake coffee operation producing nearly 1 tonne daily
Vietnam News 15:03 07/02/2026Police in Da Nang City, central Vietnam have dismantled a large-scale counterfeit coffee operation that mixed chemicals and soy powder to produce nearly one metric ton of fake coffee each day, officials announced on Friday.
Vietnam delays new food safety rules until mid-April, easing congestion at border gates
Economy 11:49 07/02/2026The Vietnamese government has temporarily suspended the implementation of Decree 46 on food safety, allowing goods to clear customs smoothly again after days of congestion at border gates.
Questions raised over accountability of Ho Chi Minh City food safety department following Sago Food case
Ho Chi Minh City 17:18 02/02/2026The Sago Food incident has reignited public debate over the accountability of the Ho Chi Minh City Food Safety Department, particularly regarding the safety of meals served in schools.
How 3,000 tonnes of chemical-soaked snail meat slipped past Vietnamese authorities for years
Ho Chi Minh City 17:11 30/01/2026The recent dismantling of a Ho Chi Minh City-based facility that allegedly soaked some 3,000 metric tons of apple snail meat in an estimated 500 metric tons of industrial chemicals has sparked an inquiry into how it managed to evade detection for years.
Suspect details ‘formula’ behind 3,000 tonnes of chemical-soaked snail meat in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 17:34 28/01/2026The investigation into a massive food safety scandal in Ho Chi Minh City has uncovered chilling details about how Huynh Van Truong processed thousands of metric tons of snail meat using industrial chemicals purchased from Kim Bien Market.
Ho Chi Minh City police bust operation soaking 3,000 tonnes of snail meat in chemicals
Vietnam News 09:39 28/01/2026The Ho Chi Minh City police department’s economic crime division has uncovered a shocking case of food safety violations, involving the use of industrial chemicals to process thousands of metric tons of snail meat for sale on the market.
2 bean sprout producers charged for allegedly using banned substance in northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 15:49 24/01/2026Police in Hung Yen Province, northern Vietnam said on Saturday they had initiated criminal proceedings against two bean sprout producers for violating food safety regulations after discovering they used a banned chemical to stimulate sprout growth.
Ho Chi Minh City tightens food safety rules for school meals
Ho Chi Minh City 12:26 24/01/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training has issued an urgent directive requiring schools to strictly monitor the origin and safety of food served in student meals.
