Int’l audio brands race to enter Vietnam
Economy 6 hours agoWith a forecast of continuous double-digit growth until 2029, the audio equipment market in Vietnam promises great potential and is increasingly attracting major and new global brands.
From export icon to struggle: Vietnam’s Legamex halts outsourcing operations amid financial woes
Economy 3 hours agoOnce a symbol of Vietnam’s state-owned-to-private sector transformation, the Leather Footwear and Garment Making Exporting Corporation (Legamex) has announced it will suspend outsourcing operations after years of mounting difficulties and financial losses.
Conquering Ngoc Linh peak: The rooftop of Central Highlands and southern Vietnam
Travel 3 hours agoAfter a full day of trekking uphill with backpacks and walking sticks, a group of 11 tourists from Quang Nam Province and Da Nang City recently reached the 2,605-meter-high summit of Ngoc Linh in the Annamite Range in central Vietnam.
Da Nang unveils 10,000-seat stage for 2025 Int’l Fireworks Festival
Vietnam Life 1 hour agoFinal preparations are underway for the grand opening of the 2025 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, as workers were seen on-site completing the final touches on a massive stage and grandstand complex on Wednesday.
Vietnam Airlines reports smooth first day after fully transitioning to Tan Son Nhat airport’s T3 terminal
Ho Chi Minh City 4 days agoNational flag carrier Vietnam Airlines successfully completed its first day of operating all its domestic flights at the newly-opened T3 terminal of Tan Son...
Vietnam Airlines to move domestic flights to new terminal at Ho Chi Minh City airport from this weekend
Ho Chi Minh City 8 days agoVietnam Airlines will shift all domestic flight operations at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City to the newly-opened T3 terminal from...
Leaking roof at Ho Chi Minh City’s new $423mn airport terminal raises concerns
Ho Chi Minh City 13 days agoThe newly inaugurated Terminal 3 at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City encountered a roof leak issue during a heavy rainstorm...
First flight takes off from new terminal at Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat Airport
Ho Chi Minh City 1 month agoTan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City opened trial operations at its new domestic terminal, T3, on Thursday, with Vietnam Airlines...
Is friendliness from Vietnam's airport staff too costly?
In-Depth 15 hours agoA smile, a simple ‘hello,’ and a little kindness do not require much effort. So why are some airport staff in Vietnam so reluctant to offer them?
Crackdown on counterfeit goods, fake dietary supplements in Vietnam
In-Depth 1 day agoEfforts to combat counterfeit goods have intensified after years of the problem causing widespread harm to the Vietnamese society.
Dawn of Vietnam’s entertainment industry
In-Depth 4 days agoThe Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism being tasked with developing a proposal for the entertainment industry in Vietnam, to be submitted to the prime minister in May, marks a significant milestone akin to the dawn of this industry in the country.
Climate change a top concern for Vietnamese people: survey
In-Depth 5 days agoSurpassing economic recession, climate change has emerged as the foremost concern in Vietnam, with 70.3 percent of the population expressing anxiety about the issue, according to a survey discussed at a recent conference in Ho Chi Minh City.
Online therapy market booms in Vietnam, prompts expert warning of mental health risks
In-Depth 6 days agoPromoted with emotional testimonials and glowing promises, online mental health therapy services are booming in Vietnam. But behind the polished marketing lies a murky and unregulated market, raising serious concerns among professionals and patients alike.
Making ‘every family has two children’ more than just a slogan in Vietnam
In-Depth 8 days agoHo Chi Minh City is among the first localities in Vietnam to record a birth rate below the replacement level and is now facing the risk of population aging.
Is digital music a lucrative business for artists in Vietnam?
In-Depth 8 days agoVietnam's digital music market is growing rapidly, yet revenue from streaming remains just a small piece for performers in this complex ecosystem, which is constantly evolving with challenges in copyright, workforce, and emerging technologies.
Vietnam, Russia aim to deepen strategic cooperation in fuel, nuclear energy
In-Depth 9 days agoVietnam and Russia have agreed to deepen cooperation in strategic sectors of nuclear energy, oil and gas, and semiconductors following Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam’s state visit to Russia from May 8 to 11.
Teeth hurt? It could be because of a 500-million-year-old fish
World 6 hours agoEver wondered why our teeth are so sensitive to pain or even just cold drinks? It might be because they first evolved for a very different purpose...
Vietnam sees surge in online mask sales as COVID-19 concerns rise
Vietnam News 6 hours agoOnline face mask sales in Vietnam have spiked sharply this month, driven by growing public anxiety over a rise in COVID-19 cases and the emergence of...
One dead, 50,000 stranded in eastern Australia floods
World 5 hours agoTorrential rain continued to lash eastern Australia on Thursday, swelling already engorged rivers, engulfing roads and leaving nearly 50,000 people stranded.
G7 finance leaders try to downplay tariff disputes, find consensus
World 2 hours agoBANFF, Alberta - Finance leaders from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies sought on Wednesday to downplay disputes over U.S. President...
Cyber threats disrupt global firms in US, UK, Europe
World 2 hours agoGlobal companies are grappling with a surge in cyber and ransomware attacks, with increasingly sophisticated threat actors disrupting operations...
Gritty Spurs finally taste glory with scrappy Europa League triumph over Man Utd
World 2 hours agoBILBAO, Spain -- Brennan Johnson's bundled first-half goal helped Tottenham Hotspur win a scrappy Europa League final 1-0 against Manchester United...
Vietnam signs nuclear power agreement as it seeks to rebalance US trade
Economy 9 hours agoUS nuclear power station builder Westinghouse has signed an agreement with Vietnam's biggest energy firm, Hanoi said on Tuesday as it seeks to head...
Vietnam consults int’l experts on building financial centers
Economy 12 hours agoDraft plans for the development of international financial centers in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang City in central Vietnam have been sent to London...
Japan, ASEAN confirm support for free trade
World 13 hours agoTOKYO -- Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have confirmed their support for a rules-based multilateral trading system amid...
Vietnam’s trade minister meets US giants amid tariff negotiations
Economy 14 hours agoVietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien, who is leading Vietnam’s delegation in tariff negotiations in the U.S., met on Tuesday...
Vietnam sees surge in online mask sales as COVID-19 concerns rise
Vietnam News 6 hours agoOnline face mask sales in Vietnam have spiked sharply this month, driven by growing public anxiety over a rise in COVID-19 cases and the emergence of new variants.
India extends Buddha relic's stay in Vietnam
Vietnam News 15 hours agoThe Indian government has agreed to extend the stay of the sacred relic of the Buddha currently on display in Vietnam until June 2, following a formal request from the Vietnamese side, the Indian Embassy in Hanoi announced on Monday.
Vietnam’s ‘Lunch Lady,’ made famous by Anthony Bourdain, dies in Canada
Vietnam News 15 hours agoNguyen Thi Thanh, the Vietnamese street food vendor nicknamed 'Lunch Lady' by late celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, has died at the age of 58 in Toronto, Canada, her restaurant team said on Tuesday.
French president Macron to start visit to Vietnam this weekend
Vietnam News 15 hours agoFrench President Emmanuel Macron and his spouse, Brigitte Macron, will pay a state visit to Vietnam from May 25 to 27 following an invitation from State President Luong Cuong, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Ho Chi Minh City residents consume too much salt: health body
Ho Chi Minh City 21 hours agoPeople in Ho Chi Minh City consume an average of 8.5 grams of salt per day, significantly exceeding the World Health Organization’s recommended daily limit of less than five grams, the city’s Center for Disease Control (HCDC) said.
Ho Chi Minh City explores 2-level road design for Phu My 2 bridge project
Ho Chi Minh City 2 days agoHo Chi Minh City is studying a two-level road system as part of the Phu My 2 Bridge project, which would connect the city’s southern part with the under-construction Long Thanh International Airport in neighboring Dong Nai Province.
Rain, thunderstorms set to intensify midweek in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 2 days agoHeavy downpours and thunderstorms are forecast to increase across Ho Chi Minh City and other southern Vietnamese provinces from Wednesday, after a few days of scattered rain and dominant heat.
Ho Chi Minh City police arrest bar worker in 3-on-1 assault on foreign man
Ho Chi Minh City 2 days agoPolice in Ho Chi Minh City have arrested a 19-year-old bar employee in connection with the widely reported three-on-one assault on a foreign man on Bui Vien Street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City over the weekend, authorities said on Monday.
Trump Organization to visit Ho Chi Minh City for investment discussions
Ho Chi Minh City 3 days agoVice-chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Vo Van Hoan will meet and conduct a site visit with leaders of the Trump Organization on Monday afternoon, according to the municipal government’s working schedule.
