US diplomats in Ho Chi Minh City cheer on national team at World Cup watch party
Ho Chi Minh City 11:39 08/07/2026U.S. diplomats and football fans gathered at a restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 match between the U.S. and Belgium.
Belgium end US World Cup dreams with 4-1 rout amid Balogun row
World 10:58 07/07/2026SEATTLE - The United States' World Cup dreams came to a crashing halt in the last 16 against Belgium on Monday as Charles De Ketelaere scored twice in a 4-1 win overshadowed by FIFA's controversial decision to suspend U.S. forward Folarin Balogun's ban.
Saigon Marina IFC Tower lights up to mark 250 years of US Independence Day
Vietnam News 16:47 05/07/2026Saigon Marina IFC Tower in Ho Chi Minh City was illuminated with images and messages celebrating the friendship between Vietnam and the United States as part of activities marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. Independence Day (July 4, 1776 – July 4, 2026).
US keep World Cup dream alive with gutsy win over Bosnia
World 12:19 02/07/2026Ten-man United States moved into the last 16 at the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Bosnia on Wednesday, ending a 24-year wait for a knockout-stage win to keep alive hopes of an American dream run in soccer's global showpiece.
Vietnam backs AO victims seeking accountability from US chemical companies
Vietnam News 17:33 26/06/2026Vietnam has expressed support for victims of Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin in their efforts to hold U.S. chemical companies accountable for supplying the toxic herbicide used by the U.S. military during the war in Vietnam, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Pham Thu Hang said on Thursday.
Vietnam, US sign customs data-sharing deal to combat trade, origin fraud
Economy 15:07 26/06/2026Vietnam and the United States on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to share electronic customs data, aiming to strengthen efforts against trade fraud, counterfeit goods, origin fraud, and tax evasion, Vietnam Customs said.
US Navy chief pledges continued cooperation with Vietnam on war missing personnel recovery efforts
Vietnam News 17:06 24/06/2026Acting U.S. Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao on Tuesday visited a search site in Quang Tri Province, north-central Vietnam, where efforts are underway to search for Americans missing in action from the war, and pledged continued cooperation with Vietnam to recover and repatriate war remains from both sides.
Vietnamese-American man sentenced to 11 years in child trafficking scheme disguised as adoption
Vietnam News 17:58 18/06/2026A court in Ho Chi Minh City has handed down a 11-year sentence on a Vietnamese-American man for trafficking children under the guise of adoption and attempting to take them to the United States.
Germany beat combative US in co-hosts' final World Cup warmup
World 10:11 07/06/2026Kai Havertz and Leroy Sane led Germany to a 2-1 win over the United States in Chicago on Saturday, but an impressive performance in defeat by the World Cup co-hosts will do little to dampen feverish expectations among home fans.
Vietnam, US reaffirm commitment to macroeconomic policy consultations
Economy 09:40 31/05/2026The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury have issued a joint statement on monetary policy, reaffirming their commitment to maintaining close consultations under the Vietnam-U.S. Macroeconomic and Financial Policy Dialogue framework.
Ho Chi Minh City police receive 33 Vietnamese citizens deported from US
Ho Chi Minh City 12:12 13/05/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City have coordinated with relevant authorities to receive 33 Vietnamese citizens deported from the United States through Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi.
US lawmaker demands FIFA pay World Cup transport bill amid ticket hikes
World 17:22 15/04/2026A top U.S. lawmaker called on FIFA to pay for World Cup public transportation costs on Tuesday following a report that local authorities in New Jersey are planning massive price hikes during the tournament.
