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High Tides Swamp Ho Chi Minh City Streets at Dawn

A peak high tide swept into Ho Chi Minh City early Sunday, submerging several streets and throwing residents' commutes and daily routines into disarray.

Oct 11, 2026 24 views

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Vietnam's Top Legislator Tran Thanh Man Begins Official Visit to China

National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man departed Hanoi on 11 October for an official visit to China.

Oct 11, 2026 48 views

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Party Chief To Lam Calls for Modern, Elite Capital Armed Forces at 80th Anniversary

Party General Secretary and President To Lam marked the 80th anniversary of the Capital Armed Forces' traditional day on 10 October by urging the force to become lean, efficient, strong, revolutionary, regular, elite and modern.

Oct 11, 2026 37 views

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Two Jailed for 17 Years Over Malaysian Man's Fatal Jump on Vietnam Expressway

A court in southern Vietnam has handed down a combined 17-year prison sentence to two men who arranged the illegal exit of a Malaysian national to Cambodia, a journey that ended in the victim's death when he leapt from their moving car on an expressway last year.

Sep 28, 2026 39 views

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Several Roads In Central Hanoi Severely Deteriorated

Several roads in central Hanoi have suffered severe subsidence and deterioration, with deep potholes and damaged drainage systems posing safety risks to commuters and affecting the Vietnamese capital's appearance. An inspection on Monday found extensive subsidence on Bo Tay Street along the Nhue River,

Sep 28, 2026 34 views

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Thai King and Queen Pilot Their Own Aircraft to Vietnam After Renewing Boeing 737 Ratings

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida piloted their own Boeing 737-800 into Hanoi on 14 September, just five days after the kingdom's aviation regulator renewed their qualifications to fly the jet.

Sep 21, 2026 95 views

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One Missing After Fishing Boat Carrying 10 Capsizes Near Phu Quy Island

One person is missing after a fishing boat carrying 10 workers capsized about two kilometres off Phu Quy Island in southern Vietnam early Tuesday.

Sep 15, 2026 48 views

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Four Foreigners Arrested After Alleged Gold Shop Robbery In Central Vietnam

Four foreign nationals have been arrested after two of them allegedly attempted to steal gold jewellery worth about VND208 million (nearly US$8,000) from a gold shop in the central province of Dak Lak on Tuesday morning.

Sep 15, 2026 98 views

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Five Live Military Rounds Found In Passenger's Luggage At Tan Son Nhat Airport

Authorities have found five live military rounds in the checked luggage of a 21-year-old man at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, police said on Tuesday.

Sep 15, 2026 93 views

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Vietnam Targets Tourism As Key Economic Pillar Under New Politburo Resolution

Vietnam has set its sights on transforming tourism into a cornerstone of the national economy, with a Politburo resolution targeting a 10 to 12 per cent contribution to gross domestic product by 2030 while pivoting towards higher-spending visitors, extended stays and greater economic value per arrival. Resolution No. 26-NQ/TW.

Sep 6, 2026 190 views

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Blast at Phu Tho Rental Room Leaves One Dead, Three Injured

PHÚ THỌ, Vietnam</b> – One person was killed and three others seriously injured in an explosion at a rental room in Bình Xuyên Commune, Phú Thọ Province, on Saturday afternoon, with police investigating whether the blast was linked to the illegal production of firecrackers.

Aug 31, 2026 73 views

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Top leader vows to elevate Vietnam's global role in National Day address

General Secretary and President To Lam has affirmed Vietnam's readiness to serve as a bridge for cooperation and dialogue while contributing more practically to global affairs, in a speech delivered at the Hồ Gươm Opera House in Hanoi on August 28 during a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Aug 30, 2026 98 views

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Vietnam tops global instant noodle consumption, 81 servings per person

An average Vietnamese consumed 81 servings of instant noodles last year, the highest in the world, with demand rising for the second consecutive year

Aug 27, 2026 120 views

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Vietnam Turns the Spirit of National Day into a Tourist Attraction

The National Day holiday offers a chance to turn Vietnam's history, culture, and festive atmosphere into distinctive tourism products, helping attract more international visitors and boost the year-end travel season as red flags line streets across the country, historical sites welcome large numbers of visitors, and cultural activities create a special atmosphere

Aug 27, 2026 65 views

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Ho Chi Minh City man arrested 82 minutes after gold shop robbery

A 44-year-old man was arrested just 82 minutes after smashing a gold shop display case with a concrete brick and stealing 10 gold bracelets in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday

Aug 27, 2026 106 views

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Russia seeks to expand cooperation with Vietnam in new areas, deputy PM says

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko has proposed that Russia and Vietnam expand cooperation in new and promising areas to create fresh momentum for sustainable bilateral growth

Aug 27, 2026 83 views

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Former Vietnam labour deputy minister sentenced to 12 years in bribery case

The Hanoi People's Court sentenced former Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyễn Bá Hoan to 12 years in prison on Monday following a week-long trial

Aug 25, 2026 82 views

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Metro Trains At 120 Kph To Link Ho Chi Minh City To $13 Billion Long Thanh Airport

A 46-kilometre rail line connecting central Ho Chi Minh City to Long Thanh International Airport is set to break ground around September 2, with a preliminary cost of 134 trillion Vietnamese dong

Aug 25, 2026 118 views

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Authorities evacuate residents as storm Narra triggers flooding in northern Vietnam

Downpours from storm Narra, the fourth storm to hit the East Vietnam Sea this year, have caused widespread flooding and landslides in the northern provinces of Lang Son and Bac Ninh

Aug 22, 2026 91 views

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Heavy rain cuts off thousands of residents in central province Nghe An

Torrential rain from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning caused widespread flooding, landslides, and the temporary isolation of thousands of households across the central province of Nghe An

Aug 20, 2026 78 views

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Five Chinese nationals detained over fake monk scam targeting foreign tourists in Ho Chi Minh City

Five Chinese nationals allegedly posing as Buddhist monks have been detained for questioning after reportedly approaching international tourists and asking them for money around Ben Thanh Market

Aug 20, 2026 89 views

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Vietjet resumes five routes to Da Lat as Lien Khuong Airport reopens

Vietjet has resumed five air routes connecting Da Lat with Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong, Vinh, and Da Nang as Lien Khuong International Airport in central Lam Dong province reopened on August 19, with the airline's first flight to Da Lat after the reopening departing from Hanoi.

Aug 20, 2026 91 views

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Vietnam sets 2027 deadline for EV charging at expressway rest stops

The Department for Roads has ordered investors and operators of roadside rest areas to complete the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure before January 1, 2027

Aug 19, 2026 102 views

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Hanoi man charged with raping Vietnamese-American woman at Phu Tho hotel

Police in Phu Tho Province have charged a 23-year-old man from Hanoi with the alleged rape of a 24-year-old Vietnamese-American woman at a hotel apartment

Aug 19, 2026 269 views

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Eleven prosecuted in alleged kidney trafficking ring in Ho Chi Minh City

The Investigation Police Agency of Ho Chi Minh City has initiated legal proceedings against 11 individuals across three cases of trading in human body parts, an offence under Article 154 of the Penal Code

Aug 18, 2026 105 views

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Nearly 39,000 businesses exit Ho Chi Minh City market amid rising pressures

More than 38,800 businesses exited the Ho Chi Minh City market in the first seven months of 2026, reflecting mounting pressure on companies to adapt to global uncertainty, tighter operating requirements, and structural changes

Aug 18, 2026 111 views

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Vietnam overtakes Thailand as Southeast Asia's second-largest aviation market

Vietnam has surpassed Thailand to become Southeast Asia's second-largest commercial aviation market by available seats in August, according to OAG, a global provider of aviation data and analytics, marking a significant milestone in the country's aviation sector recovery and expansion

Aug 18, 2026 86 views

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Vietnam and Germany investigate flight incident after technical issue forces Munich return

German authorities are spearheading the investigation into the recent Vietnam Airlines flight VN34 incident, with Vietnamese officials actively coordinating efforts and requesting prompt updates as both nations work to determine the cause of the technical issue that forced the Boeing 787-9 to return to Munich Airport shortly after takeoff

Aug 17, 2026 109 views

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Vietnam and Cambodia Accelerate Search for Fallen Soldiers' Remains

Vietnam and Cambodia have reaffirmed their commitment to intensifying the search, collection, and repatriation of the remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who died in Cambodia

Aug 17, 2026 83 views

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Remains of 311 soldiers found in mass graves beneath Ho Chi Minh City park

Eight mass graves containing the remains of war martyrs have been uncovered at Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City, with search teams recovering 311 sets of remains to date.

Aug 17, 2026 68 views

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Russian tourist arrested for stealing Rolex and Louis Vuitton from Hoi An resort

Police in Vietnam's central city of Da Nang have arrested a 39-year-old Russian woman for breaking into a Hoi An beach resort and stealing a Rolex watch and other valuables worth more than 500 million Vietnamese dong (approximately $19,000).

Aug 17, 2026 101 views

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Vietnam Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Munich after technical issue

A Vietnam Airlines flight bound for Hanoi was forced to return to Munich Airport shortly after takeoff on August 15 due to a technical problem.

Aug 16, 2026 79 views

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Hanoi Launches Pilot 'Smart Police Station' Kiosk with Multi-Language Support

The 'Smart Police Station' kiosk model was officially launched for pilot operation in Hanoi on Saturday morning, offering 24/7 multi-language support to assist both locals and tourists.

Aug 16, 2026 87 views

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Vietnam launches project to elevate robusta coffee’s global standing

A new initiative unveiled in July in Vietnam’s Central Highlands aims to transform the country’s robusta coffee sector from a raw-material supplier into a globally recognized brand of quality and value.

Aug 16, 2026 98 views

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HCMC Metro Line 1 Officially Launches Commercial Passenger Service Across 14 Stations

Ho Chi Minh City celebrates a transformative milestone in urban public transit as Metro Line 1 (Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien) opens to hundreds of thousands of daily commuters.

Aug 15, 2026 4,890 views

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Vietnam Greenlights $67 Billion North-South High-Speed Railway Connecting Hanoi & Saigon

The National Assembly approves the historic 1,541-kilometer high-speed railway with trains operating at 350 km/h, linking Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in just over five hours.

Aug 13, 2026 4,015 views

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Global Semiconductor Titans Expand Billion-Dollar R&D and Packaging Campuses in Da Nang

Da Nang High-Tech Park cements its position as Southeast Asia's rising Silicon Hub as multinational microelectronics firms inaugurate advanced chip design and test facilities.

Aug 12, 2026 2,901 views

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Vietnam Expands 90-Day Multiple-Entry e-Visas to Fuel Record-Breaking International Tourism

New streamlined immigration policies and unilateral visa exemptions for major European and North American markets propel Vietnam past 18 million annual visitor arrivals.

Aug 11, 2026 3,469 views

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Long Thanh International Airport Completes Terminal Roof Ahead of 2026 Maiden Flights

The lotus-inspired 4F mega passenger terminal in Dong Nai province nears completion, paving the way to relieve Tan Son Nhat with 100 million passenger capacity.

Aug 10, 2026 2,247 views

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Vietnam's Electric Mobility Revolution: Over 150,000 Charging Stations Installed Nationwide

From the northern passes of Ha Giang to the southern tip of Ca Mau, an interconnected network of fast EV chargers accelerates zero-emission transportation.

Aug 9, 2026 2,043 views

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Hanoi Completes Historic Sword Lake Restoration & Old Quarter Pedestrian Expansion

The thousand-year-old capital unveils revitalized heritage walking zones around Hoan Kiem Lake, preserving French colonial architecture and ancient guilds.

Aug 8, 2026 2,510 views

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Vietnam's Digital Economy Surpasses $36 Billion as Tech Startups and AI Hubs Multiply

Driven by booming e-commerce, fintech payments, and generative AI ventures, Vietnam ranks among the fastest growing digital economies in the Asia-Pacific.

Aug 7, 2026 1,927 views

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Billion-Dollar Green Hydrogen & Offshore Wind Mega Project Inks Agreement in Binh Thuan

Vietnam accelerates its Net Zero 2050 pledge with a massive 3.5GW offshore wind and green hydrogen export complex off the South Central coast.

Aug 6, 2026 1,717 views

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Vietnam Airlines Expands Non-Stop Routes to Europe & North America with Boeing 787-10 Fleet

Direct flights connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to London, Paris, Frankfurt, and San Francisco receive expanded frequencies to meet sky-high international demand.

Aug 5, 2026 2,192 views