Ho Chi Minh City partners with Silicon Valley firm to build AI center of excellence
Ho Chi Minh City 22:15 30/09/2026The Startup & Innovation Hub of Ho Chi Minh City, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, and Plug & Play Singapore Pte. Ltd., part of Plug and Play Tech Center based in Silicon Valley in the U.S., have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to build and operate an artificial intelligence center of excellence (AI COE) in the city.
Mastercard expands cooperation to advance digital payments in Vietnam
Economy 20:50 30/09/2026Mastercard's senior leaders visited Vietnam and met with the State Bank of Vietnam, the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and industry partners to discuss digital payments, payment security, cybersecurity, and financial inclusion.
Malaysian businesses seek more investment opportunities in Vietnam
Economy 22:04 30/09/2026Malaysian businesses are seeking opportunities to expand investment, production, and supply-chain links in Vietnam as bilateral trade reached US$21.59 billion in 2025, up 19 percent year on year.
Why Vietnam, why now? APAC F&B expert on country’s 'unique moment'
In-Depth 21:14 30/09/2026After watching Vietnam’s developments over the past five to 10 years, Stanley Ko, president of Ko Hospitality Group, believes the timing is right to make a move into the country, citing its young workforce, economic growth, and increasingly sophisticated consumers.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: New rules for foreign employers hiring Vietnamese workers, Ho Chi Minh City tests integrated English program at kindergartens
Vietnam News 19:00 30/09/2026Vietnam ranked 43rd out of 139 economies in the 2026 Global Innovation Index, improving by one place from 2025. The United States and China have unveiled tariff-cut lists covering about $30 billion worth of goods each, a move that could reshape competition for some Vietnamese exports. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Ho Chi Minh City targets 20 million international visitors by 2030, Nha Trang plans $303 million flood control project
Vietnam News 19:00 29/09/2026Ho Chi Minh City aims to receive 20 million international visitors by 2030 under a new tourism action program. Khanh Hoa Province is seeking approval for a nearly $303 million project to improve flood drainage in western Nha Trang. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Da Nang seeks UNESCO status for Ngu Hanh Son Mountains, Ho Chi Minh City tourism revenue jumps 43 percent
Vietnam News 19:00 28/09/2026Da Nang is preparing a nomination dossier seeking UNESCO recognition of the Ngu Hanh Son Mountains as a mixed World Heritage site. Ho Chi Minh City's tourism revenue reached an estimated VND282.7 trillion, or $10.7 billion, in the first nine months of 2026, up 43.4 percent year on year. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: US financial giants enter as market upgrade takes shape, Ho Chi Minh City sees rise in rabies deaths
Vietnam News 19:00 27/09/2026Vietnam's stock market has officially entered FTSE Russell's secondary emerging-market category, drawing major U.S. financial institutions including Vanguard and BlackRock. Ho Chi Minh City has recorded six rabies deaths since the beginning of 2026, two more than in the same period last year. Vietnamese consumers connect with businesses via Facebook at nearly twice the global average during peak shopping seasons. And more in our podcast.
What can Vietnam learn from Singapore’s HDB model for affordable social housing?
In-Depth 14:09 29/09/2026As Vietnam accelerates social housing construction, the focus should go beyond the number and price of homes to a broader question: what kind of life will the people living in them have, with Singapore’s HDB model offering lessons in designing homes and neighborhoods around residents’ everyday needs.
Future of Vietnam-Singapore ties built on trust, delivery: Consul General Pang Te Cheng
In-Depth 18:30 26/09/2026Over the past five decades, Vietnam and Singapore have built one of the most dynamic, forward-looking strategic partnerships in Southeast Asia, spanning trade, smart infrastructure, and the new frontiers of green and digital transformation.
KRAFTON faces multinational boycott calls after banning 2 Vietnamese PUBG stars
In-Depth 16:16 25/09/2026South Korea-based game publisher KRAFTON is facing growing criticism from PUBG communities in several countries after permanently banning Vietnamese players Himass and TanVuu, with the backlash spreading from Vietnam to China, Thailand and international esports forums.
A meal in the fields: Savoring rice in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
In-Depth 22:34 24/09/2026Why does a simple bowl of rice taste better when eaten beside a rice field? In Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, the answer lies in a generations-old tradition known as 'com cay,' when farmers prepare meals for those working alongside them in the fields.
Cai Rang floating market’s recipe for a better visitor experience: expert
In-Depth 15:31 23/09/2026Recent criticism from visitors has put Cai Rang Floating Market in Can Tho City, southern Vietnam, under fresh scrutiny, raising questions over how to improve the tourist experience without eroding the cultural character of the market.
What could Apple’s new product cycle mean for Vietnam’s economy?
In-Depth 16:12 22/09/2026Apple’s new product cycle could give Vietnam’s exports a boost while creating opportunities to strengthen domestic manufacturing capacity and help local businesses move deeper into the high-tech supply chain, according to an industry expert.
Why ‘speak up more’ isn’t enough for Vietnamese teams in Western companies?
In-Depth 11:15 22/09/2026“We should speak up more.” I hear this often from Vietnamese professionals working in American, European, and other Western companies. And the interesting thing is: many of them are already trying.
Tesla's Vietnam entity: Commercial distribution or a step toward manufacturing?
In-Depth 15:34 20/09/2026Tesla's establishment of a legal entity in Vietnam marks an organized commercial presence, but questions remain over whether the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) maker will limit itself to importing and distributing vehicles or develop deeper links with manufacturing in the Southeast Asian country.
Vietnam-China joint venture set to produce 200 AI microdramas per year
Economy 22:46 30/09/2026AIRO, a joint venture between Vietnamese food conglomerate Kido and Chinese partner Yuguang Tongchen, plans to produce around 200 AI-powered microdramas annually from next year as it expands into media, entertainment, and AI-driven commerce.
Vietnam, India move to deepen business, e-commerce connectivity
Economy 21:47 30/09/2026Economic and investment cooperation between Vietnam and India now spans a wide range of areas, with both sides targeting 25 billion USD in bilateral trade by 2030.
Vietnam uses GIS for priority setting in post-war bomb, mine clearance
Vietnam News 20:38 30/09/2026A workshop on applying geographic information system (GIS) technology for priority setting and decision support in post-war mine action was held in Hanoi on Wednesday, aiming to share initial results of a pilot study in central Quang Ngai Province.
Torrential rain inundates roads across central Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 20:37 30/09/2026Torrential rain hit central Ho Chi Minh City during the evening rush hour on Wednesday, flooding numerous roads as an upper-level convergence zone triggered heavy thunderstorms across the southern metropolis.
Vietnamese jewelers add diamonds to iPhone 18 Pro Max, with price up to $11,100
Vietnam News 20:27 30/09/2026G'ACE International, a luxury craft brand based in Ho Chi Minh City, has introduced a limited-edition iPhone 18 Pro Max customized with diamonds and high-strength metals, with the top version priced at up to US$11,100.
Vietnam braces for widespread El Nino-driven drought, saltwater intrusion from November
Vietnam News 20:13 30/09/2026A strong El Nino event will likely cause severe drought and saltwater intrusion across Vietnam’s southern and Central Highlands regions from November, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: New rules for foreign employers hiring Vietnamese workers, Ho Chi Minh City tests integrated English program at kindergartens
Vietnam News 19:00 30/09/2026Vietnam ranked 43rd out of 139 economies in the 2026 Global Innovation Index, improving by one place from 2025. The United States and China have unveiled tariff-cut lists covering about $30 billion worth of goods each, a move that could reshape competition for some Vietnamese exports. And more in our podcast.
Vietnamese painting sets record at $3.69mn in Sotheby’s auction, 14 times its 2008 price
Vietnam News 18:13 30/09/2026A painting by renowned late Vietnamese artist Vu Cao Dam sold for a record US$3.69 million at a Sotheby’s auction in Hong Kong, making it the highest-priced work by a Vietnamese artist ever sold at auction, according to Sotheby’s.
In Ho Chi Minh City, Swedish tourist moved as woman pays for his coffee
Vietnam News 18:04 30/09/2026A Swedish tourist visiting Ho Chi Minh City was struggling to find a cup of unsweetened coffee when a local woman offered him a ride on her motorbike to a nearby coffee shop and even paid for his drink.
Hanoi auto show to offer free entry, nearly 60 cars, test drives this weekend
Vietnam Life 17:49 30/09/2026Around 60 car models from the top five categories of the 2026 Car Choice Awards will be showcased in Hanoi on the weekend. Visitors can enter for free to see the cars, take test drives, and join activities offering giveaways.
Ho Chi Minh City pilots integrated English program at kindergartens
Education 16:23 30/09/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training on Wednesday issued a plan to pilot an integrated English education program at kindergartens across the city during the 2026-29 period.
Vietnam uses GIS for priority setting in post-war bomb, mine clearance
Vietnam News 20:38 30/09/2026A workshop on applying geographic information system (GIS) technology for priority setting and decision support in post-war mine action was held in Hanoi on Wednesday, aiming to share initial results of a pilot study in central Quang Ngai Province.
Vietnamese jewelers add diamonds to iPhone 18 Pro Max, with price up to $11,100
Vietnam News 20:27 30/09/2026G'ACE International, a luxury craft brand based in Ho Chi Minh City, has introduced a limited-edition iPhone 18 Pro Max customized with diamonds and high-strength metals, with the top version priced at up to US$11,100.
Vietnam braces for widespread El Nino-driven drought, saltwater intrusion from November
Vietnam News 20:13 30/09/2026A strong El Nino event will likely cause severe drought and saltwater intrusion across Vietnam’s southern and Central Highlands regions from November, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: New rules for foreign employers hiring Vietnamese workers, Ho Chi Minh City tests integrated English program at kindergartens
Vietnam News 19:00 30/09/2026Vietnam ranked 43rd out of 139 economies in the 2026 Global Innovation Index, improving by one place from 2025. The United States and China have unveiled tariff-cut lists covering about $30 billion worth of goods each, a move that could reshape competition for some Vietnamese exports. And more in our podcast.
Vietnamese painting sets record at $3.69mn in Sotheby’s auction, 14 times its 2008 price
Vietnam News 18:13 30/09/2026A painting by renowned late Vietnamese artist Vu Cao Dam sold for a record US$3.69 million at a Sotheby’s auction in Hong Kong, making it the highest-priced work by a Vietnamese artist ever sold at auction, according to Sotheby’s.
Torrential rain inundates roads across central Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 20:37 30/09/2026Torrential rain hit central Ho Chi Minh City during the evening rush hour on Wednesday, flooding numerous roads as an upper-level convergence zone triggered heavy thunderstorms across the southern metropolis.
Ho Chi Minh City raises museum admission fees for domestic, international visitors
Ho Chi Minh City 12:28 30/09/2026Entrance fees at museums managed by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports will be adjusted up to VND60,000 (US$2.3) per person per visit for both domestic and international visitors from Thursday.
672 war martyrs’ remains recovered from Ho Chi Minh City park
Ho Chi Minh City 21:33 29/09/2026Authorities have recovered 672 sets of war martyrs’ remains from Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City since excavation work began in late June, including dozens found in mass graves.
Century-old French-style building at Ho Chi Minh City hospital gets new lease on life
Ho Chi Minh City 20:44 29/09/2026Bearing the distinctive imprint of French architecture, a nearly century-old building at Tu Du Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City has been given a major facelift, offering patients a more modern, comfortable and convenient environment while preserving the architectural character that has defined the structure for generations.
Ho Chi Minh City hosts over 200 MICE groups in four years as business tourism expands
Ho Chi Minh City 20:39 29/09/2026Ho Chi Minh City’s MICE tourism generated an estimated VND75-85 trillion (US$2.8-3.2 billion) between 2022 and 2025, representing 10-12 percent of the city’s total tourism revenue, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.
