First electric barge powered by renewable energy launched in Vietnam
Vietnam NewsCMA CGM, Nike and Gemadept have launched a fully electric barge service in Vietnam to reduce emissions from inland transport, the Vietnam News Agency reported on Thursday.
Vietnam's central hub bridges heritage, contemporary art in 10-day creative festival
Vietnam LifeDa Nang Art Creatives Connection (DACC 2026) will feature more than 20 artistic and creative activities over 10 days at two of the central Vietnamese city's famous museums.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Foreign tourists join local wedding in Can Tho, Doraemon creator’s fund for Vietnamese children marks 30 years
Vietnam NewsTwo foreign tourists who were invited to join a wedding in Can Tho City surprised the newlyweds with a wedding envelope containing cash. A fund supporting education for Vietnamese children, established by Doraemon creator Fujiko F. Fujio, marked its 30th anniversary on Wednesday. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam promotes cross-border digital trust in AI era
Vietnam NewsTrust services, including digital signature authentication, timestamping and data message authentication, are essential to the digital economy, helping verify identities and ensure the authenticity and integrity of electronic transactions.
Southernmost Vietnam province to host festival featuring shrimp-catching, fishing contests
Vietnam NewsA shrimp-catching contest, shrimp fishing and virtual reality farming experiences will be among the attractions at the second Ca Mau Shrimp Festival, set to take place next month in Ca Mau Province, southern Vietnam, alongside culinary demonstrations and cultural performances.
Ho Chi Minh City seizes 1.3 tonnes of poultry without quarantine certificates
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City authorities have detected and handled a case involving the transport of 1.3 tonnes of poultry from Dong Nai City, southern Vietnam, to the city for sale without animal quarantine certificates, the municipal Sub-Department of Livestock Production and Animal Health said on Thursday.
California Fitness & Yoga owes over $165,587 in taxes
Vietnam NewsCalifornia Fitness & Yoga Centers Co., Ltd., the owner of the California Fitness & Yoga gym chain, owed more than VND4.35 billion (US$165,587) in taxes as of the September 2026 closing period, according to a list published by the Ho Chi Minh City tax authority.
Why does Vietnam struggle to cut interest rates despite its $410bn stock market?
Vietnam NewsVietnam's heavy reliance on bank loans is putting pressure on banks' funds and pushing up interest rates. With outstanding loans already equal to 145 percent of GDP, experts say the country needs to make better use of its growing VND10.7 quadrillion (US$410 billion) stock market to help businesses raise capital.
What did Doraemon creator do for Vietnamese children before his death?
Vietnam NewsThe Doraemon Fund supporting education for Vietnamese children was one of the last major projects that Fujiko F. Fujio, creator of the ‘Doraemon’ manga series, personally took part in, Katsumata Hinako, the second daughter of Fujiko F. Fujio, said.
Vietnam’s Phu Quoc airport opens second runway ahead of APEC 2027
Vietnam NewsPhu Quoc International Airport in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam, officially opened its second runway on Thursday, marking a major milestone in its expansion ahead of the APEC 2027 summit.
