French president, his spouse stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi
Vietnam News 6 hours agoIn the cool, rain-swept air of Hanoi, French President Emmanuel Macron and his spouse Brigitte Macron took a quiet walk around the iconic Hoan Kiem Lake on Sunday night, drawing the attention and warm greetings of local residents and visitors alike.
Vietnam places third at Asian Ju-Jitsu Championship
Vietnam News 6 hours agoVietnam finished third overall behind Thailand and Kazakhstan at the ninth Asian Ju-Jitsu Championship held in Amman, Jordan, from Friday to Monday, winning a total of seven gold, two silver, and six bronze medals.
In Nha Trang, tourists travel cash-free with QR codes, contactless payments
Travel 4 hours agoVisitors to Nha Trang, a famous beach city in south-central Khanh Hoa Province, no longer need to carry cash to enjoy a complete travel experience as all services–from exploring historical sites to shopping, dining, and even catching public transport– are equipped with cashless payment options, primarily through QR codes and banking apps.
Vietnam wins 3 golds, finishes third overall at Asian Karate Championships
Vietnam News 5 hours agoVietnam won three gold medals and finished third overall at the 2025 AKF Senior Karate Championships held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from Friday to Sunday.
Vietnam Airlines reports smooth first day after fully transitioning to Tan Son Nhat airport’s T3 terminal
Ho Chi Minh City 8 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 12 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 17 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 5 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 5 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 7 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 8 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 10 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 12 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 12 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 12 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.
Five skiers found dead on Swiss mountain near Zermatt
World 7 hours agoFive skiers have been found dead on a Swiss mountain close to the luxury ski resort of Zermatt, after emergency services were alerted to some...
UN says more food needed in Gaza as looting hampers deliveries
World 7 hours agoCAIRO/JERUSALEM -- Israeli airstrikes killed at least six Palestinians guarding aid trucks against looters, Hamas officials said on Friday, as the head of...
'Lilo & Stitch,' 'Mission: Impossible' rack up nearly $500 million in ticket sales
World 7 hours agoThe live-action remake of “Lilo & Stitch” and the adrenaline-fueled “Mission: Impossible -- The Final Reckoning” racked up a combined $494.2 million...
Trump says US wants to make tanks, not T-shirts
World 6 hours agoU.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday his tariff policy was aimed at promoting the domestic manufacturing of tanks and technology products,...
Nadal touched by presence of great rivals during French Open tribute
World 6 hours agoPARIS -- Rafa Nadal said the presence of his friends and rivals Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray during a celebration of his glorious career...
Vietnam ramps up response to COVID-19, dengue, HFMD with national campaign
Vietnam News 8 hours agoVietnam’s Ministry of Health has launched a nationwide disease prevention campaign for June and July in response to a growing risk of outbreaks...
Musk says he'll resume working '24/7' at his companies, X outage mostly restored
World 10 hours agoElon Musk's social media platform X was largely restored for most users after an outage that impacted tens of thousands of users in the United States...
Trump threatens new tariffs on European Union and Apple, reigniting trade fears
World 10 hours agoU.S. President Donald Trump threatened on Friday to ratchet up his trade war again, pushing for a 50% tariff on European Union goods starting June 1...
NB.1.8.1 variant accounts for 83% of COVID-19 samples in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 11 hours agoMost COVID-19 samples recently collected from patients in Ho Chi Minh City have been identified as the NB.1.8.1 variant, which is circulating in more than...
PSG beat Reims to win French Cup ahead of Champions League final
World 11 hours agoParis Saint-Germain warmed up for their Champions League final showdown with Inter Milan by winning the French Cup on Saturday as Bradley...
Vietnam ramps up response to COVID-19, dengue, HFMD with national campaign
Vietnam News 8 hours agoVietnam’s Ministry of Health has launched a nationwide disease prevention campaign for June and July in response to a growing risk of outbreaks of COVID-19, dengue fever, and hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD).
Heartbreaking farewell: Vietnamese wife kneels in tearful goodbye as husband’s organs save 7 lives
Vietnam News 13 hours agoIn a poignant moment that moved medical staff and onlookers alike, a woman knelt in silent farewell as her late husband’s donated organs began their journey to save others. The emotional scene unfolded early on Friday morning at Quang Ninh General Hospital in Quang Ninh Province, northern Vietnam.
Magnitude-4.2 earthquake strikes Vietnam’s Kon Tum
Vietnam News 13 hours agoA magnitude-4.2 earthquake hit Kon Plong District in Kon Tum Province, located in Vietnam’s Central Highlands region, at noon on Sunday, according to the Vietnam Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning Center.
Rescuers save foreign man attempting to jump off bridge in Da Nang
Vietnam News 15 hours agoAuthorities in Da Nang City, central Vietnam promptly rescued a foreign national who was attempting to jump off the Thuan Phuoc Bridge at midnight on Friday.
NB.1.8.1 variant accounts for 83% of COVID-19 samples in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 11 hours agoMost COVID-19 samples recently collected from patients in Ho Chi Minh City have been identified as the NB.1.8.1 variant, which is circulating in more than 20 countries, and there is no evidence that it spreads more quickly or causes more severe illness than other variants, local health authorities reported.
Ho Chi Minh City’s new $424mn airport terminal leaks again during rain
Ho Chi Minh City 17 hours 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 of VND11 trillion (US$423.9 million), continued to suffer from leaks, with water streaming down onto the floor during Saturday's afternoon rain.
In Vietnam, 7cm toothpick removed after over 4 months inside boy's abdomen
Ho Chi Minh City 1 day agoChildren’s Hospital 2 in Ho Chi Minh City successfully removed a seven-centimeter-long toothpick from the abdomen of a 12-year-old boy in mid-May, who had unknowingly harbored the sharp object in his body for over four months, a doctor said on Saturday.
Thai Festival showcases cultural heritage and creative innovation in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 2 days agoThrongs of local residents, especially those who are in love with Thai music, film and food, on Friday night flocked to attend the Thai Festival in Ho Chi Minh City 2025.
Ho Chi Minh City faces double health threat as HFMD, dengue cases spike
Ho Chi Minh City 3 days agoHealth officials in Ho Chi Minh City are warning of a potential double outbreak as cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) and dengue fever have continued to surge in recent months.
