Vietnamese badminton player chases Paralympic dream with one arm
In-DepthWith a single arm and unwavering determination, 26-year-old Van Anh Tuan slices his racket through the air, returning shot after shot on a humid court in southern Vietnam — chasing a dream that once seemed lost.
Food delivery apps enter new competition race in Vietnam
In-DepthVietnam’s online food delivery market is entering a new phase of competition after years of rapid growth fueled by foreign capital and aggressive promotional strategies.
Street begging, fire-breathing remain nuisance in Vietnamese cities
In-DepthDespite repeated crackdowns, the persistent issue of begging, often under the guise of disability or hardship, and fire-breathing continues to plague Vietnam’s major cities.
Vietnam’s ‘rent-a-listener’ service offers strangers a shoulder to lean on — for a fee
In-DepthAt a quiet café tucked along Pham Van Dong Street in Ho Chi Minh City, Nguyen Thi Phuong Uyen lowers her voice and leans closer to her phone screen.
Investing in Vietnam a way for foreign enterprises to tap Asian market
In-DepthDespite ongoing tariff shifts prompting global supply chain recalculations, Vietnam continues to be regarded as a vital ‘gateway’ for foreign enterprises seeking access to the Asian market of over 4.8 billion people.
On misleading packaging and the need for stronger consumer protection in Vietnam
In-DepthEditor’s note: The following opinion was submitted to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper by reader Hong Nguyen. The piece was translated from Vietnamese into English and edited by Tuoi Tre News, the daily’s English edition, for clarity, consistency, and coherence.
Meet the Ho Chi Minh City ENT doctor who wins high prize at World Food Photography Awards
In-DepthAn ear, nose, and throat specialist from Ho Chi Minh City has won a top category prize at the 2025 World Food Photography Awards.
Vietnam's box office booms in 2025, horror films dominate the screen
In-DepthVietnam's film industry is enjoying a banner year at the box office in 2025 — yet the overwhelming dominance of horror films is raising eyebrows among industry insiders, who say the trend risks limiting creative diversity.
Red study tour: Exploring China’s ‘energy factories’
In-DepthThe dual carbon goals—reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and achieving net-zero emissions—along with the global push toward green energy in the power sector are key themes drawing the attention of Vietnamese youth participating in the Red Study Tour.
Last-minute cancelations by foreign stars in Vietnam a costly lesson for local organizers
In-DepthAmerican pop star Jason Derulo has recently canceled his show in Vietnam but he is not the first international artist to have scrapped a performance in the Southeast Asian country at the last minute. What’s really happening behind the scenes and how can such incidents be avoided in the future?
