Hefty fines alone won’t fix urban congestion, traffic violations in Ho Chi Minh City: opinion
In-DepthEditor’s note: The following opinion was submitted to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper by Nguyen Huu Nguyen, from the Urban Planning and Development Association of Ho Chi Minh City. The piece was translated from Vietnamese into English and edited by Tuoi Tre News, the daily’s English edition, for clarity, consistency, and coherence.
In Vietnam, counterfeit goods shake consumer trust
In-DepthCounterfeit goods are no longer the crude imitations they once were in Vietnam, but today’s fakes are so meticulously crafted from QR codes to certificates of authenticity that even experienced consumers are being fooled.
In Vietnam, overuse of medical tests leads to high costs, unnecessary risks
In-DepthMany doctors have warned that the overuse of medical tests is becoming increasingly common, resulting in high costs and health risks for patients in Vietnam.
On a steep climb, porters haul heavy loads up sacred mountain in Vietnam’s Tay Ninh
In-DepthSweat drips down their backs as they push upward, step by step, against the steep path leading to the Linh Son Thanh Mau Shrine on Ba Den Mountain in Tay Ninh Province, southern Vietnam.
Cancer, stroke screenings in Vietnam: Health safeguard or profit trap?
In-DepthCancer and stroke screening packages are being aggressively marketed by clinics and hospitals across Vietnam, targeting people with fear of life-threatening diseases and promising early detection, but medical experts are warning that many of these screenings are unnecessary, unscientific, and driven more by profit than patient care.
Straw traders: Hard life on Vietnam’s Mekong Delta waterways
In-DepthEditor’s note: The following article and photos were submitted by Quoc Minh, a contributor to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper. The piece was translated from Vietnamese into English and edited by Tuoi Tre News, the daily’s English edition, for clarity, consistency, and coherence.
Cruise tourism booms in Vietnam
In-DepthVietnam is experiencing an unprecedented surge in cruise tourism, marked by the frequent arrival of luxury cruise ships bringing thousands of international visitors to its shores.
As regional rivals rise, Vietnam’s football strategy sparks debate
In-DepthWith no international friendlies in June and another senior training camp canceled in September, questions are mounting over Vietnam’s football priorities amid concerns the national team is losing direction.
Nha Trang’s nightlife economy lags despite big tourism potential
In-DepthNight-time economic and tourism activities in the coastal city of Nha Trang, located in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, remain insignificant, even as experts believe that the city holds strong untapped potential.
Vietnam's Phu Quoc sets sights on becoming global eco-tourism hub
In-DepthWith its unique forest-and-marine ecosystem and generous incentives, Phu Quoc Island off the coast of Kien Giang Province in southern Vietnam, dubbed a 'pearl island,' is undergoing a transformation to compete with top global destinations like Bali and Phuket.
