Vietnam re-elected to UN Human Rights Council with highest Asia–Pacific vote
Vietnam News 17:19 15/10/2025Vietnam has been re-elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026–28 term with 180 votes in favor, the highest tally among Asia–Pacific candidates, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Vietnam’s rising tech stars secure significant foreign investment
Economy 11:47 15/10/2025Vietnam’s technology start-up scene is evolving rapidly, driven by young entrepreneurs who attract major foreign investment through innovative products, strategic thinking, and a focus on real value.
Nearly 1,000 local, int’l runners to compete in Vietnam Highlands Trail 2025
Travel 15:23 15/10/2025Nearly 1,000 runners from Vietnam and abroad are set to compete in trail-running race Vietnam Highlands Trail 2025 in Lam Dong Province on November 21 and 22.
Vietnam education ministry denies online rumors of private school closures
Education 15:20 15/10/2025Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training on Tuesday dismissed social media rumors claiming the government planned to close or dissolve private schools, calling the conjectures false, fabricated, and damaging to public trust.
In 2050: Your doctor could be AI
Ho Chi Minh City 17:00 07/10/2025Vietnam’s healthcare faces growing pressure from a lack of doctors, lack of facilities, and an aging population. As AI advances, the country must choose whether to lead or lag in healthcare innovation.
Paving Vietnam’s path to food security amidst climate change
Vietnam News 17:00 06/10/2025By 2050, what is on a typical Vietnamese family’s dinner table and how much it costs could look very different. Amidst a changing climate and growing demand, Vietnam’s food security will depend on how sustainably, safely, and equitably the agriculture and food systems can develop.
When AI walks among us
Vietnam News 17:00 02/10/2025Vietnam is quietly becoming one of Asia’s most promising robotics hubs. Dr Hai-Nguyen (Hann) Nguyen, a lecturer in Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering from RMIT Vietnam, believes the nation is on the brink of a transformation – one that could redefine how society works, lives, and learns.
Tradition reimagined for a digital future
Vietnam News 17:00 30/09/2025Associate Professor (AP) Donna Cleveland, Dean of School of Communication & Design at RMIT Vietnam, believes the country is poised to become a global leader in preserving living culture through innovation, if it chooses the right path now.
Electric bicycle modifications on the rise among students in Vietnam
In-Depth 11:32 15/10/2025Over the past few months, it has become increasingly common to see middle school students riding modified electric bicycles at speeds rivaling motorbikes in Vietnam.
2025 Nobel prize in economics opens wider path for Vietnam’s future development
In-Depth 14:00 14/10/2025The 2025 Nobel prize in economics has been awarded to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt for their work on how innovation and the forces of ‘creative destruction’ can drive economic growth and lift living standards, potentially inspiring Vietnam’s reform journey.
Ho Chi Minh City-Can Tho railway expected to be century-defining project of southern Vietnam
In-Depth 13:28 12/10/2025When it comes to the Mekong Delta's dream of transformation, people often think of bridges stretching across rivers or expressways reaching out to the sea. But if one project truly has the potential to reshape the region’s development, it is the Ho Chi Minh City-Can Tho railway.
Public awareness vital to tackle urban waste in Ho Chi Minh City
In-Depth 15:31 10/10/2025Ho Chi Minh City, one of the most dynamic cities in Vietnam, is facing increasing waste problems as urbanization accelerates.
Burdensome IRC procedures cost Vietnam opportunities to attract foreign investment
In-Depth 12:06 05/10/2025Many investors have expressed frustration with Vietnam’s lengthy investment registration certificate (IRC) procedures, which can take up to several years, compared to just a few days in neighboring countries. This hurdle is increasingly seen as a barrier to attracting foreign investment.
Meet the man who showcases his mom’s cooking at the Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia 2025
In-Depth 18:47 04/10/2025In September, Dong Van Hung, the creator behind the YouTube channel “Am Thuc Me Lam” featuring his mother’s rustic homemade dishes, attended the annual Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand.
In Vietnam, night services thrive thanks to Gen Z
In-Depth 18:46 01/10/2025Young Gen Z workers are driving a surge in late-night services, particularly in tech-related and even unconventional sectors.
Vietnam health ministry strives to promote medical tourism
In-Depth 17:05 01/10/2025Vietnam, long recognized as a safe and welcoming destination, is now expanding beyond leisure travel to develop medical tourism that blends healthcare with cultural and travel experiences.
Vietnamese singer Hamlet Truong eager for Vietnam Phở Festival in Singapore
Vietnam News 17:46 15/10/2025Vietnamese singer-songwriter Hamlet Truong says he is counting down the days to perform at this year’s Vietnam Phở Festival in Singapore, following two unforgettable seasons in Japan and South Korea.
Experts say Vietnamese ‘pho’ has strong potential for UNESCO recognition
Vietnam News 17:25 15/10/2025“Eating ‘pho’ is not just about enjoying food, but about embracing a way of life,” said Pham Thi Thanh Huong, head of the culture department at UNESCO Office in Vietnam, adding that the traditional dish cooking is potentially to obtain UNESCO recognition.
Asian Games organizers work to boost appeal of e-sports
World 17:18 15/10/2025NAGOYA -- E-sports, in which competitors face off in computer games, will return as an official medal event at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, following its debut at the 2022 Games in Hangzhou, China.
Bear attacks claim record 7 lives in Japan so far in FY 2025
World 16:57 15/10/2025TOKYO -- Japan has recorded seven bear-related deaths so far in fiscal 2025, which started in April, the highest since records began in fiscal 2006, the Environment Ministry said on Wednesday, with most attacks occurring in northeastern regions and the northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido.
Jumbo drop in estimates of India elephant population
World 16:57 15/10/2025India's wild elephant population estimates have dropped sharply by a quarter, a government survey incorporating a new DNA system has found, marking the most accurate but sobering count yet.
Delayed fines issued to 400 motorcyclists driving on sidewalks in Ho Chi Minh City in 4 days
Ho Chi Minh City 16:03 15/10/2025Over the course of just four days, traffic police in Ho Chi Minh City issued nearly 400 delayed fines to motorbike riders caught illegally driving on sidewalks.
Vietnam, Cambodia to hold 2nd border defense friendship exchange next month
Vietnam News 15:58 15/10/2025The Vietnam-Cambodia Border Defense Friendship Exchange will return for its second edition in mid-November, featuring a series of joint activities in both Vietnam’s Tay Ninh Province and Cambodia’s Svay Rieng Province aimed at strengthening defense cooperation and people-to-people ties.
Vietnam named Asia’s leading destination at World Travel Awards for 7th time
Travel 15:27 15/10/2025Vietnam was honored as Asia's Leading Destination 2025 and Asia's Leading Heritage Destination 2025 at the World Travel Awards (WTA) ceremony in Hong Kong on Monday, the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism announced on Tuesday.
Bangladesh garment factory fire kills 16, toll may rise
World 15:26 15/10/2025A fire on Tuesday at a garment factory in Bangladesh and an adjacent chemical warehouse killed at least 16 people and injured others, and the death toll could rise, an official said.
Global EV sales hit record 2.1 million in September, research firm says
World 15:18 15/10/2025Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose 26% in September from a year ago to a record 2.1 million units, driven by strong demand in China and a late U.S. tax-credit rush, market research firm Rho Motion said on Wednesday.
Meet the AI chatbots replacing India's call-center workers
World 15:16 15/10/2025BENGALURU - At a startup office in this Indian city, developers are fine-tuning artificial-intelligence chatbots that talk and message like humans.
Vietnamese singer Hamlet Truong eager for Vietnam Phở Festival in Singapore
Vietnam News 17:46 15/10/2025Vietnamese singer-songwriter Hamlet Truong says he is counting down the days to perform at this year’s Vietnam Phở Festival in Singapore, following two unforgettable seasons in Japan and South Korea.
Experts say Vietnamese ‘pho’ has strong potential for UNESCO recognition
Vietnam News 17:25 15/10/2025“Eating ‘pho’ is not just about enjoying food, but about embracing a way of life,” said Pham Thi Thanh Huong, head of the culture department at UNESCO Office in Vietnam, adding that the traditional dish cooking is potentially to obtain UNESCO recognition.
Vietnam, Cambodia to hold 2nd border defense friendship exchange next month
Vietnam News 15:58 15/10/2025The Vietnam-Cambodia Border Defense Friendship Exchange will return for its second edition in mid-November, featuring a series of joint activities in both Vietnam’s Tay Ninh Province and Cambodia’s Svay Rieng Province aimed at strengthening defense cooperation and people-to-people ties.
Vietnam welcomes Israel-Hamas ceasefire, pledges support for Gaza reconstruction
Vietnam News 11:29 15/10/2025Vietnam has hailed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas as a significant step toward ending the conflict in the Gaza Strip, expressing its readiness to contribute to post-war reconstruction efforts, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Community-backed marine waste collection model transforms Vietnam’s bay
Vietnam News 11:13 15/10/2025For the past four months, a project backed by volunteers, local authorities, and the community to collect marine waste in Vung Ro Bay, Hoa Xuan Commune, Dak Lak Province, Vietnam has not only reduced pollution from thousands of aquaculture cages but also raised local awareness of environmental protection.
Delayed fines issued to 400 motorcyclists driving on sidewalks in Ho Chi Minh City in 4 days
Ho Chi Minh City 16:03 15/10/2025Over the course of just four days, traffic police in Ho Chi Minh City issued nearly 400 delayed fines to motorbike riders caught illegally driving on sidewalks.
Ho Chi Minh City police arrest 5 medical staff over patient death at cosmetic surgery hospital
Ho Chi Minh City 18:15 14/10/2025Police in Ho Chi Minh City have arrested five medical staff in connection with the death of a woman following a cosmetic procedure at a private hospital, authorities said on Tuesday.
Up to 12% of Vietnam’s cancer deaths occur in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 14:26 12/10/2025Ho Chi Minh City accounts for up to 12 percent of Vietnam’s total cancer-related deaths and is witnessing a shift from infection-related cancers to those associated with lifestyle and aging, such as breast and colorectal cancers, according to a conference held in the city on Saturday.
Tuoi Tre staff wins at UOB Painting of the Year with work inspired by chest X-ray, heart ICD
Ho Chi Minh City 13:50 11/10/2025Illustrator and writer Nguyen Ngoc Thuan from Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper has won a prize at the 2025 UOB Painting of the Year with a painting inspired by his chest X-ray and an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) that has been inside his body for the past ten years.
Unleashed dogs along Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe Canal in Ho Chi Minh City spark safety concerns
Ho Chi Minh City 12:41 11/10/2025Despite not being a new issue, the presence of unleashed dogs without muzzles along Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe Canal in Ho Chi Minh City continues to frighten pedestrians due to recurring safety and hygiene problems.
