Why US crude oil remains limited option for Vietnam's refineries
In-DepthEditor’s note: The following opinion piece is authored by Vu Ngoc Bao, an expert working at PetroVietnam Technical Services Corporation. The piece was originally published in Vietnamese and has been translated into English and edited by Tuoi Tre News for clarity, consistency, and coherence.
Female consuls general meet with Ho Chi Minh City students on International Day of Women in Diplomacy
In-DepthEight female consuls general in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday met with local students to share their diplomatic experiences and offer career advice at an event marking International Day of Women in Diplomacy.
In Japan's restaurants, Vietnamese workers become a familiar presence
In-DepthIn Japan's bustling restaurant districts, from Tokyo's narrow izakaya-lined alleys to Osaka's crowded sushi chains, Vietnamese workers have become an increasingly visible part of the country's food service industry, helping prepare meals, serve customers and keep kitchens running while building lives far from home.
How Singapore’s covered walkways could help shape Ho Chi Minh City’s public transportation future
In-DepthEditor’s note: The following opinion piece is authored by Trinh Phuong Quan, a Vietnamese architect. The piece was originally published in Vietnamese and has been translated into English and edited by Tuoi Tre News for clarity, consistency, and coherence.
Vietnamese teen born without limbs sets sights on artistic career
In-DepthEleven years after drawing public attention with her optimism and cheerfulness as a seven-year-old born without limbs, Nguyen Hoai Thuong, a resident of Ho Chi Minh City, has overcome adversity, discovered a passion for painting, and is now pursuing a future of independence built on her own talent.
Social media seems to become stage in Vietnam: opinion
In-DepthEvery day, with a few swipes on a phone, Vietnamese social media users are met with a familiar stream of images, including someone on a luxurious vacation, a newly purchased car, an expensive restaurant meal, or an unboxing of a branded item.
World Cup brings cautious merchandise sales while cafés invest in big screens in Ho Chi Minh City
In-DepthAs the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway, sales of football merchandise in Ho Chi Minh City have remained subdued as retailers limit inventory amid fears of unsold stock lingering for years, while cafés are investing heavily in large-screen projection systems in hopes of attracting customers.
Hanoi provides platform for Thai, Cambodian PMs to voice commitment to peace
In-DepthDuring the ASEAN Future Forum, held in Hanoi on June 9-10, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet both spoke in support of border peace, delivering a message that experts described as a vivid demonstration of ASEAN’s unique diplomatic strength.
In Vietnam, more young people opt for DINK lifestyle
In-DepthThe DINK lifestyle, an acronym for ‘Dual Income, No Kids,’ is increasingly becoming a notable choice among many young people, particularly in big cities.
Vietnam’s hospitality shouldn’t be mistaken for tolerance of misconduct
In-DepthRecent incidents involving unruly foreign visitors in tourism hubs across central Vietnam have gone beyond the bounds of ordinary cultural differences.
