South Korean actress Lydia Park 'wholeheartedly' supports Green Vietnam Festival
Vietnam Life 13:45 06/11/2026The Green Vietnam Festival 2026, which will take place in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday and Sunday, has a special ambassador: Lydia Park, a South Korean actress, director, and acting instructor.
6 endangered hog deer released into wild at Vietnam national park
Vietnam News 12:51 06/11/2026Six hog deer have been released into the wild at Cat Tien National Park in southern Vietnam, in the first phase of a conservation program to return 30 individuals of the critically endangered species to their natural habitat.
Nearly 3,000 Hanoi students switch to online learning after deadly school fire
Vietnam News 09:48 06/11/2026Nearly 3,000 students at Kim Lien Middle School in Kim Lien Ward, Hanoi are temporarily switching to online learning after a fire at the school's temporary campus killed one person on Thursday, as authorities investigate the cause and review fire safety at educational facilities across the Vietnamese capital.
Ho Chi Minh City gears up for shopping season with over 100 brands, $10mn in deals
Ho Chi Minh City 21:58 05/11/2026Shopping malls and retail outlets across Ho Chi Minh City will roll out a series of shopping events and special offers from November 11, marking the start of the year-end and Lunar New Year shopping season.
Int’l experts highlight key priorities for Vietnam’s high-income ambition
Economy 16:04 30/10/2026International experts have outlined a series of measures Vietnam needs to take to sustain economic growth and improve productivity to become a high-income country.
Ex-Bosch Vietnam CEO maps out path for Ho Chi Minh City to become a high-tech hub
Ho Chi Minh City 20:10 29/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City should support business investment in research and development (R&D), ensure research leads to competitive products, and strengthen international technology cooperation as it seeks to become a high-tech hub, an expert recommended.
Vietnam seeks to turn robotics boom into homegrown technology
Ho Chi Minh City 19:47 29/10/2026A showcase of humanoid and service robots at the 2026 Green Growth Products & Services Exhibition (GRECO 2026) in Ho Chi Minh City, alongside international partnerships in technology development and workforce training, has opened up new opportunities for Vietnamese businesses to move deeper into the robotics and automation industries.
AEF 2026: Vietnam, China step up supply chain cooperation
Economy 18:30 29/10/2026Stronger cooperation in production, logistics and technology is key to enhancing the competitiveness of Vietnamese and Chinese businesses and integrating them more deeply into global supply chains, delegates said at a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on October 29.
Vietnam has opportunity to strengthen US trade ties amid Washington's post-midterm policy shift: ex-ambassador
In-Depth 22:20 05/11/2026Vietnam has an opportunity to strengthen its position as a strategic and trade partner of the U.S. amid a possible shift in Washington's approach to regional trade partners toward greater differentiation following the U.S. midterm elections, former U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper said.
From gourmet meals to private rooms: How cats live like royalty in Vietnam
In-Depth 16:26 01/11/2026From private air-conditioned rooms and gourmet meals to grooming sessions, some cats in Vietnam are living like royalty, with owners spending thousands of U.S. dollars to keep their beloved pets happy and healthy.
Vietnam’s Mekong Delta seeks to create better-paying, stable jobs to stem worker outflow
In-Depth 14:39 30/10/2026The Mekong Delta in southern Vietnam is looking to create more stable, better-paying jobs, attract manufacturing investment and modernize agriculture to prevent workers from leaving their hometowns in search of better opportunities.
Big-name gyms are closing their doors in Vietnam. What's behind the shake-up?
In-Depth 13:55 30/10/2026From California Fitness's sweeping shutdowns to Core Fitness & Yoga's sudden suspension, major gym chains in Vietnam are struggling to stay afloat. With interest in fitness showing little sign of fading, what is going wrong with the gym business?
Can Vietnam turn its coffee culture into a nightlife magnet?
In-Depth 15:34 27/10/2026From Paris and Rome to Dubai, coffee shops are an integral part of urban nightlife, keeping cities alive after sunset. Vietnam boasts one of the world’s most diverse coffee cultures, yet its potential to fuel a more vibrant nightlife remains largely untapped. Da Lat could hold the key to unlocking that potential.
Beyond a ticket to Miss Universe: What makes a beauty pageant meaningful?
In-Depth 16:35 26/10/2026Winning a national beauty crown is often seen as a ticket to the international stage. But beyond the chance to compete for a global title, what makes a beauty pageant truly worthwhile for its contestants and society?
Ever had a burn-like rash appear overnight? These rove beetles in Vietnam may be to blame
In-Depth 14:54 20/10/2026Have you ever woken up in Vietnam with a red, burning rash that looks like a skin burn? Rove beetles could be the culprit, and knowing how to handle them can help prevent painful skin reactions.
Vietnamese businesses seek to break 'screw-making curse,' join global supply chains
In-Depth 14:38 20/10/2026Vietnam's supporting industries have long been associated with the perception that local manufacturers can produce only screws.
10cm bamboo splinter removed from Vietnamese man’s neck after 3 months
Vietnam News 13:38 06/11/2026Doctors at Military Hospital 120 in Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam have successfully removed a bamboo splinter measuring some 10cm from the neck of a 66-year-old man after it remained lodged there for nearly three months.
Lao delegation visits Ho Chi Minh City to study investment attraction, technology development
Ho Chi Minh City 11:53 06/11/2026A delegation of 38 Lao officials at vice-ministerial level and equivalent positions visited Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday to study its experience in economic development, foreign investment attraction, science and technology applications, and digital transformation.
Big tech, green groups in talks over data center guardrails
World 10:10 06/11/2026A coalition of tech giants and environmental groups is negotiating a national framework for data centers, according to a document reviewed by AFP on Thursday.
India's 'Lord of the Rings': filmmakers hail 'Ramayana' epic
World 10:09 06/11/2026The makers of an Indian blockbuster based on the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana have hailed the new film as an unprecedented fusion of homegrown and Hollywood talent, calling it India's first truly global release.
In Vietnam, elderly need specialized flu prevention solutions to reduce risk of severe complications
Vietnam News 08:00 06/11/2026Immune aging, together with underlying medical conditions, makes the elderly more susceptible to severe complications when they contract the flu. At a recent scientific seminar, experts emphasized that, alongside annual vaccination, access to enhanced protection options, such as specialized flu vaccines for the elderly, is necessary to optimize protection.
Vietnam Morning Monitor: Amazon aims to take 30 local brands global, trade with Japan could reach $75bn by 2030
Vietnam News 07:30 06/11/2026PM orders urgent probe into deadly fire at Hanoi school. Vietnam, India deepen green business ties. Amazon aims to take 30 Vietnamese national brands global. And there's more in today's morning news roundup.
Vietnam appoints new consuls general in US, Russia
Vietnam News 22:32 05/11/2026Vietnam has appointed two new consuls general in the United States and Russia, with Le Chi Dung named to head the Consulate General in San Francisco and Ngo Phuong Nghi taking the post in Yekaterinburg.
Vietnam, Indonesia step up academic exchanges and leadership training
Vietnam News 22:25 05/11/2026Politburo Member and Director of the (HCMA) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Doan Minh Huan proposed four key areas of cooperation to take bilateral ties between the two academies to a new level.
Vietnam has opportunity to strengthen US trade ties amid Washington's post-midterm policy shift: ex-ambassador
In-Depth 22:20 05/11/2026Vietnam has an opportunity to strengthen its position as a strategic and trade partner of the U.S. amid a possible shift in Washington's approach to regional trade partners toward greater differentiation following the U.S. midterm elections, former U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper said.
S.Korean businesses seek to expand investment in Ho Chi Minh City, urge removal of bottlenecks
Ho Chi Minh City 22:06 05/11/2026South Korean businesses seeking to expand their investments in Ho Chi Minh City have urged local authorities to resolve difficulties involving tax refunds, corporate income tax, and access to high-tech investment incentives, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Investment and Trade Promotion Center (ITPC).
Vietnam, France step up cooperation in AI, digital twin technology
Vietnam News 22:05 05/11/2026At the meeting, the Deputy PM praised the group's contributions to promoting technology cooperation between Vietnam and France, particularly its collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and the National Innovation Centre (NIC) to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for digital twins and artificial intelligence (AI) in Hanoi.
10cm bamboo splinter removed from Vietnamese man’s neck after 3 months
Vietnam News 13:38 06/11/2026Doctors at Military Hospital 120 in Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam have successfully removed a bamboo splinter measuring some 10cm from the neck of a 66-year-old man after it remained lodged there for nearly three months.
In Vietnam, elderly need specialized flu prevention solutions to reduce risk of severe complications
Vietnam News 08:00 06/11/2026Immune aging, together with underlying medical conditions, makes the elderly more susceptible to severe complications when they contract the flu. At a recent scientific seminar, experts emphasized that, alongside annual vaccination, access to enhanced protection options, such as specialized flu vaccines for the elderly, is necessary to optimize protection.
Vietnam Morning Monitor: Amazon aims to take 30 local brands global, trade with Japan could reach $75bn by 2030
Vietnam News 07:30 06/11/2026PM orders urgent probe into deadly fire at Hanoi school. Vietnam, India deepen green business ties. Amazon aims to take 30 Vietnamese national brands global. And there's more in today's morning news roundup.
Vietnam appoints new consuls general in US, Russia
Vietnam News 22:32 05/11/2026Vietnam has appointed two new consuls general in the United States and Russia, with Le Chi Dung named to head the Consulate General in San Francisco and Ngo Phuong Nghi taking the post in Yekaterinburg.
Vietnam, Indonesia step up academic exchanges and leadership training
Vietnam News 22:25 05/11/2026Politburo Member and Director of the (HCMA) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Doan Minh Huan proposed four key areas of cooperation to take bilateral ties between the two academies to a new level.
Lao delegation visits Ho Chi Minh City to study investment attraction, technology development
Ho Chi Minh City 11:53 06/11/2026A delegation of 38 Lao officials at vice-ministerial level and equivalent positions visited Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday to study its experience in economic development, foreign investment attraction, science and technology applications, and digital transformation.
S.Korean businesses seek to expand investment in Ho Chi Minh City, urge removal of bottlenecks
Ho Chi Minh City 22:06 05/11/2026South Korean businesses seeking to expand their investments in Ho Chi Minh City have urged local authorities to resolve difficulties involving tax refunds, corporate income tax, and access to high-tech investment incentives, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Investment and Trade Promotion Center (ITPC).
Out of sight of traffic police, but not of cameras: 321,000 violations recorded in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 18:53 05/11/2026The absence of traffic police officers on the streets does not mean drivers can run red lights, drive against traffic or ride on sidewalks without consequences as more than 321,000 traffic violations were detected in Ho Chi Minh City in just 10 months through surveillance cameras.
Designs of 2 pedestrian overpasses across Ton Duc Thang Street in downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 15:41 05/11/2026Great Wealth Trading Service Co. Ltd. is sponsoring the construction of two pedestrian overpasses across Ton Duc Thang Street in Ho Chi Minh City to connect with the Saigon River waterfront and the renovation of Ba Son piers B and C, hoping to contribute to the city's development.
Late-season rains persist in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 14:37 05/11/2026Ho Chi Minh City will continue to experience late-season rain on Thursday, with hot daytime conditions followed by scattered afternoon and evening downpours, according to the Southern Regional Hydro-Meteorological Station.
