Grab Vietnam, BYD push EV shift, but drivers worry about charging infrastructure
Economy 5 hours agoRide-hailing firm Grab Vietnam is accelerating its transition to electric vehicles (EVs) through a partnership with China’s BYD, offering attractive income incentives to drivers even as access to charging stations remains a key concern.
Vietnamese rice, fish sauce gradually gain traction in Japan
Economy 29 minutes agoDespite ongoing challenges, Vietnamese rice is making steady inroads into the Japanese market, while Vietnamese fish sauce has begun appearing in restaurant chains across the country, signaling growing consumer interest in Vietnamese culinary products.
Vietnam responds to US halt of student visa interviews worldwide
Education 15 minutes agoVietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is actively working with U.S. authorities to seek clarification on the recent global suspension of new student visa interviews, while expressing hope that the visa process for Vietnamese students will proceed smoothly.
Rare golden tiger prawn discovered in Vietnam’s Ca Mau
Vietnam News 3 hours agoWhile harvesting shrimp, a family in Ca Mau, the southernmost province of Vietnam, discovered a uniquely bright yellow tiger prawn.
Ho Chi Minh City’s new $424mn airport terminal leaks again during rain
Ho Chi Minh City 5 days agoThe Vietnam Airlines check-in area at the newly inaugurated Terminal T3 of Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, which has an investment...
Tan Son Nhat airport’s new terminal operational despite incomplete flooring
Ho Chi Minh City 8 days agoDespite the recent launch of operations at the new T3 terminal of Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, photos circulating on social media...
Vietnam Airlines reports smooth first day after fully transitioning to Tan Son Nhat airport’s T3 terminal
Ho Chi Minh City 12 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 16 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...
Vietnam emerges as destination for fetal cardiac intervention
In-Depth 12 minutes agoVietnam's medical sector has marked a significant milestone with the successful completion of its ninth fetal cardiac intervention performed by doctors from Tu Du Hospital and Children’s Hospital 1 in Ho Chi Minh City–this time for a foreign patient from Singapore, making the country an emerging destination for fetal cardiac intervention.
Strong condemnation needed for medical professionals filming patients without consent: Ho Chi Minh City health department
In-Depth 1 day agoIn response to a growing trend of doctors casually posting images and videos of patient consultations and treatments on social media, Dr. Tang Chi Thuong, director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health, has called for strong condemnation of such behavior.
Counterfeit crisis: From medicine to food products, fake goods threaten public health in Vietnam
In-Depth 3 days agoCounterfeit goods have long plagued Vietnamese society, posing serious threats to public health, eroding consumer trust, and frustrating authorities.
Vandalism of Nguyen Dynasty throne raises alarms over heritage protection in Vietnam
In-Depth 4 days agoThe incident in which a visitor climbed over a barrier and sat on the Nguyen Dynasty throne at Thai Hoa Palace in Hue City, central Vietnam before breaking one of its armrests has served as a serious warning regarding the protection of national heritage and treasures in Vietnam.
Is friendliness from Vietnam's airport staff too costly?
In-Depth 9 days 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 10 days 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 12 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 13 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.
Int’l school in Ho Chi Minh City donates over $13,000 to fund for children with cancer
Education 3 hours agoThe parent association of the British International School Ho Chi Minh City (BIS HCMC) presented a donation of over VND355.9 million (US$13,682) to the...
Flood risk threatens Swiss valley after village destroyed by glacier
World 2 hours agoWater trapped behind a mass of glacial debris that this week buried a village and blocked a river in southern Switzerland has sparked warnings that...
Rooted in the earth, India's traditional mud wrestling thrives
World 2 hours agoCrowds cheer as muscular men in tight loincloths slap sacred scented soil on their bulging thighs and arms for a mud wrestling bout in India.
Australia’s bet on natural gas endangers its climate credentials, experts say
World 2 hours agoSYDNEY -- Australia's approval of a 40-year extension for a huge gas project has overshadowed its bid to host a United Nations climate summit next year...
LDP group to seek end to tax exemption for foreign visitors
World 1 hour agoTOKYO -- A group of lawmakers from Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Thursday broadly approved a proposal to review the consumption...
Multiple int’l venture capital funds gather in Da Nang
Economy 1 hour agoThe Da Nang Venture and Angel Summit 2025 (DAVAS 2025) opened in Da Nang, the capital city of central Vietnam, on Friday, attracting 20...
Vietnam’s Dong Nai health officials refer Nestlé MILO advertising case to police over alleged consumer deception
Economy 1 hour agoHealth officials in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam have referred an advertising case involving Nestlé’s MILO barley milk drink to provincial police,...
Singaporean couple thanks Vietnamese doctors after life-saving fetal heart procedure
Ho Chi Minh City 18 minutes agoA Singaporean couple has expressed heartfelt gratitude to doctors in Ho Chi Minh City after a complex fetal heart procedure saved their unborn child.
Vietnam emerges as destination for fetal cardiac intervention
In-Depth 12 minutes agoVietnam's medical sector has marked a significant milestone with the successful completion of its ninth fetal cardiac intervention performed by doctors...
Global airlines to address trade war, net-zero uncertainties at annual summit
World 7 minutes agoAn unpredictable trade war and daunting environmental targets are on the agenda for global airline bosses at an annual summit in India, as the...
Vietnam launches $19.2bln credit package to boost key sectors
Economy 6 minutes agoThe State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has unveiled a VND500 trillion (US$19.2 billion) credit program aimed at accelerating development in infrastructure,...
Vietnam investigates Hanoi pharmacy for unregistered, substandard medicines, including diabetes drug
Vietnam News 1 hour agoVietnam’s drug regulator is investigating a pharmacy in Hanoi after tests uncovered a diabetes medication containing insufficient levels of its active ingredient, along with six other imported drugs lacking registration documents or clear origins.
Polluted water discharged into sea in Vietnam’s Quy Nhon City
Vietnam News 20 hours agoBlack, foul wastewater daily flows from a drainage pipe into the sea near Nom Beach, close to the Nhon Ly fishing port in Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province, south-central Vietnam, sparking outrage among local residents.
$28mn museum to be built in Vietnam’s Binh Dinh
Vietnam News 23 hours agoAuthorities in Binh Dinh Province, south-central Vietnam have approved an investment of VND732 billion (US$28 million) to develop a provincial-level museum featuring four floors, multiple exhibition zones, and community facilities.
Vietnamese woman donates blood 30 times in 15 years to save lives
Vietnam News 23 hours agoFor nearly 15 years, 36-year-old Tu Thi Tuyen from Ha Tinh Province, north-central Vietnam has quietly saved lives through a simple but profound act: giving blood.
Singaporean couple thanks Vietnamese doctors after life-saving fetal heart procedure
Ho Chi Minh City 18 minutes agoA Singaporean couple has expressed heartfelt gratitude to doctors in Ho Chi Minh City after a complex fetal heart procedure saved their unborn child.
Ho Chi Minh City to spend over $80mn revamping deteriorating roads, bridges
Ho Chi Minh City 1 hour agoHo Chi Minh City will invest more than VND2.12 trillion (US$82 million) in upgrading and maintaining numerous aging roads and bridges, aiming to improve infrastructure quality and ensure traffic safety.
Saigon Riverside Park event brings Champions League atmosphere to Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 2 hours agoThousands of football fans gathered this week at Saigon Riverside Park in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City for a stadium-style viewing experience of UEFA Champions League matches.
Ho Chi Minh City braces for patient surge following provincial-level unit merger
Ho Chi Minh City 3 hours agoHo Chi Minh City is rolling out a comprehensive healthcare strategy to prepare for a projected influx of patients following the planned merger of Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau Provinces into the city.
Ho Chi Minh City doctors perform life-saving fetal heart procedure for Singaporean mother
Ho Chi Minh City 24 hours agoDoctors from Tu Du Hospital and Children’s Hospital 1 in Ho Chi Minh City successfully performed on Wednesday a complex cardiac intervention on a 22-week-old fetus of a Singaporean expectant mother.
