Vietnam’s top billionaire pledges $185mn in Vingroup shares to newly-founded railway business
Economy 31 minutes agoPham Nhat Vuong, chairman of Vietnam’s leading private conglomerate Vingroup, has registered to transfer over 48 million Vingroup (VIC) shares—worth nearly VND4.8 trillion (US$185 million)—as capital contribution to VinSpeed, a newly established company aiming to invest in the country’s North-South high-speed railway project.
Vietnam’s 3 major gold trading firms fined over $230,000 for multiple violations
Economy 2 hours agoThree major gold trading companies in Vietnam—SJC, PNJ, Bao Tin Minh Chau—have been fined a combined VND6.12 billion (US$236,000) for multiple violations related to gold pricing, anti-money laundering, and tax compliance.
Store of Thai-owned meat producer C.P. Vietnam under investigation over food safety allegations
Vietnam News 3 hours agoAuthorities in Vietnam’s southern province of Soc Trang have launched an investigation into food safety practices at a retail store operated by C.P. Vietnam (CPV), following a viral social media post alleging the sale of contaminated meat.
Ho Chi Minh City expands contactless payment across public transport
Ho Chi Minh City 3 hours agoPassengers in Ho Chi Minh City can now pay for rides on buses, metro lines, and water buses using contactless payment methods, as the city accelerates its push toward a fully digital fare system.
Ho Chi Minh City’s new $424mn airport terminal leaks again during rain
Ho Chi Minh City 6 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 9 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 13 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 17 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...
Low-cost tax-free imports choking local businesses: Vietnamese retailers
In-Depth 9 hours agoAs tax-free, low-value imports flood Vietnam through cross-border e-commerce platforms, local fashion brands and small online retailers are being pushed to the brink—undercut by overseas sellers who face none of the same regulatory costs.
Vietnam emerges as destination for fetal cardiac intervention
In-Depth 1 day 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 2 days 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 4 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 5 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 10 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 11 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 13 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.
Beached whale dies off south-central Vietnam coast
Vietnam News 2 hours agoA nearly four-meter-long whale weighing about one metric ton died shortly after it was found beached on Saturday morning in Ninh Thuan...
Vietnam’s health minister commends team for saving Singaporean fetus in rare heart procedure
Ho Chi Minh City 2 hours agoVietnam’s Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan has praised the medical team comprising specialists from Children's Hospital 1 and Tu Du Hospital in Ho Chi...
Vietnam’s first indoor multi-level go-kart track opens in Ho Chi Minh City mall
Ho Chi Minh City 3 hours agoVietnam’s first indoor multi-level electric go-kart track has opened inside a shopping mall in Ho Chi Minh City, offering a new entertainment option...
Remains of Mayan city nearly 3,000 years old unearthed in Guatemala
World 3 hours agoGuatemala City -- Archaeologists have unearthed the remains of a Mayan city nearly 3,000 years old in northern Guatemala, with pyramids and...
Possible new dwarf planet spotted near the edge of the solar system
World 4 hours agoWASHINGTON -- Scientists have identified an object about 435 miles (700 km) wide inhabiting the frigid outer reaches of our solar system that might...
A wonderful summer with endless-fun family package at Wyndham Hoi An Royal Beachfront Resort & Villas
Travel 7 hours agoLooking for the perfect place for the whole family to recharge after busy days? Picture this: a dreamy beachside getaway at a luxurious 5-star resort, with...
Southern Vietnam’s new inland waterway route expected to cut transit time by 70%
Economy 8 hours agoMekong Express, a new domestic sea-river transport route connecting Cai Cui Port in Can Tho City with Cai Mep Port in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province, both...
Flood death toll rises to 117 in Nigeria's Niger state, emergency official says
World 8 hours agoABUJA -- At least 117 people have died and several others are still missing after heavy flooding destroyed thousands of homes in Nigeria's Niger state,...
Hanoi metro station roof left damaged for months as wear shows on 3-year-old line
Vietnam News 8 hours agoSeveral parts of Hanoi’s Cat Linh–Ha Dong urban railway, in operation since late 2021, are showing signs of wear and damage, with the roof at Yen...
World Boxing to introduce mandatory sex testing for all boxers
World 9 hours agoWorld Boxing will introduce mandatory sex testing for all boxers in its competitions, the body said on Friday, adding that Paris Olympics gold medallist...
American congressmen highlight Vietnam as US’s increasingly important partner
Vietnam News 9 hours agoA visiting bipartisan delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives has affirmed that Vietnam holds a special relationship with the U.S. and plays...
Beached whale dies off south-central Vietnam coast
Vietnam News 2 hours agoA nearly four-meter-long whale weighing about one metric ton died shortly after it was found beached on Saturday morning in Ninh Thuan Province, south-central Vietnam, a local official confirmed the same day.
Hanoi metro station roof left damaged for months as wear shows on 3-year-old line
Vietnam News 8 hours agoSeveral parts of Hanoi’s Cat Linh–Ha Dong urban railway, in operation since late 2021, are showing signs of wear and damage, with the roof at Yen Nghia station suffering a large hole that has gone unrepaired for months.
American congressmen highlight Vietnam as US’s increasingly important partner
Vietnam News 9 hours agoA visiting bipartisan delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives has affirmed that Vietnam holds a special relationship with the U.S. and plays an increasingly important role in its foreign policy.
Samsung Vietnam executive visits Tuoi Tre newspaper
Vietnam News 9 hours agoKim Yong Sup, vice president of Samsung Vietnam, led a delegation to the headquarters of Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper on Friday, highlighting the company’s 30-year presence in Vietnam and its commitments to economic development and social responsibility.
Vietnam’s health minister commends team for saving Singaporean fetus in rare heart procedure
Ho Chi Minh City 2 hours agoVietnam’s Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan has praised the medical team comprising specialists from Children's Hospital 1 and Tu Du Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City for successfully performing a complex fetal cardiac intervention on a 25-week pregnant woman from Singapore on May 28.
Vietnam’s first indoor multi-level go-kart track opens in Ho Chi Minh City mall
Ho Chi Minh City 3 hours agoVietnam’s first indoor multi-level electric go-kart track has opened inside a shopping mall in Ho Chi Minh City, offering a new entertainment option for motorsport enthusiasts.
Stadium-starved Ho Chi Minh City redevelops landmark racecourse without stadium vision
Ho Chi Minh City 9 hours agoAuthorities in Ho Chi Minh City have begun infrastructure work on the historic Phu Tho horse racing site, but the redevelopment plan does not include a modern stadium — a long-missing piece in the city’s sports ambitions.
Singaporean couple thanks Vietnamese doctors after life-saving fetal heart procedure
Ho Chi Minh City 1 day 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 day 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.
