HCMC – Vietnam could face more frequent heatwaves, drought, water shortages and saltwater intrusion in the coming months as a strong El Niño event develops, according to the country’s meteorological authority.
HCMC – More than 50,000 dengue infections have been recorded in the first five months of 2026, 2.5 times higher than the same period last year, with severe cases requiring hospitalization also on the rise, health officials said.
HCMC - Vietnam's population has surpassed 100 million people, marking a demographic milestone for the Southeast Asian nation even as it faces declining birth rates and a rapidly aging population.
HCMC – Former Health Minister Nguyen Thi Kim Tien was sentenced to six years in prison on May 27 for violations related to the management and use of State assets in connection with the construction of the second campuses of Viet Duc and Bach Mai hospitals.
HCMC – Vietnam has activated an emergency response plan and introduced a strict 21-day monitoring and isolation protocol for travelers arriving from affected areas to prevent the possible importation of Ebola, a highly fatal viral disease.
HCMC - HCMC and southern Vietnam are expected to experience continued hot weather on May 23, while scattered thunderstorms and localized severe weather risks remain in place across several regions, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
HCMC – Prosecutors have recommended a prison sentence of five to six years for former Health Minister Nguyen Thi Kim Tien on charges of violating regulations on the management and use of state assets, causing losses and waste.
HCMC – A coalition of conservation organizations in Vietnam has submitted recommendations to the prime minister, proposing that the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment quickly develop a master plan to reorganize the management of the national protected area system.
HCMC – Women who give birth to two children before the age of 35 will receive a minimum reward of VND2 million from January 1, 2027, under a new government policy aimed at encouraging childbirth in areas with low fertility rates.
HCMC – Vietnam has increased health screening at border gates after the World Health Organization (WHO) warned of an Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda that has killed more than 80 people.
Luxury wellness brand Fusion is celebrating the second anniversary of its Fusionlife loyalty programme by giving away 2,222 complimentary room nights across its hotels and resorts in Vietnam and Thailand.
Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City has unveiled the Lobby Memory Wall, a permanent installation created to celebrate the hotel's 30th anniversary. Located beside the grand staircase in the main lobby, the display opens a year of anniversary celebrations while recognising the guests, partners, leaders and associates who have contributed to the hotel's journey since 1996.
Choosing between distinct academic paths is a common dilemma, but former Vietnam Australia International School (VAS) student Lê Minh Thiên An has chosen to embrace both. Thiên An is currently challenging herself with a demanding dual-degree program in Pharmacy and Business at the University of Sydney, consistently ranked among the top three universities in Australia.
Each annual general meeting season is not only an occasion to review the operations of banks, but also a clear reflection of the broader industry picture, one of the stock groups with a major influence on the stock market and a “barometer” of the economy. Business results, development strategies, and the way banks respond to market fluctuations all partly indicate macroeconomic health and policy direction in each period.
Choosing between a stable career path and a creative passion is a crossroads many young people face, but few navigate it as boldly as Phạm Ngọc Khanh. After graduating with a degree in Restaurant Management in Canada, the former Vietnam Australia International School (VAS) student made a definitive decision to return to Vietnam and pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a performing artist and musical theater composer.
