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- Vietnamese Enterprises: ‘Ambassadors’ Bringing the Nation’s Image to the Worldby Thi Thu Huong Dang (Vietnam Insider) on October 13, 2026 at 4:10 pm
Vietnam’s national brand equity has registered remarkable milestones across global marketplaces in recent years. According…
The post Vietnamese Enterprises: ‘Ambassadors’ Bringing the Nation’s Image to the World appeared first on Vietnam Insider. - 8,000-VND Cow Milk Stall in HCMC: Customers Drink on Motorbikes and Return Bottlesby Thi Thu Huong Dang (Vietnam Insider) on October 13, 2026 at 4:02 pm
In Ho Chi Minh City, an enduring fresh milk roadside stall has served patrons for…
The post 8,000-VND Cow Milk Stall in HCMC: Customers Drink on Motorbikes and Return Bottles appeared first on Vietnam Insider. - Vietnamese Family Builds Mekong Delta Homestead in Californiaby Thi Thu Huong Dang (Vietnam Insider) on October 13, 2026 at 3:43 pm
In late September, 37-year-old Ngoc Loan and her 55-year-old mother, Nguyen Ngoc, stepped into their…
The post Vietnamese Family Builds Mekong Delta Homestead in California appeared first on Vietnam Insider. - Southeast Asian island stands among top 10 most welcoming cities worldwideby VnExpress English on October 13, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Penang Island of Malaysia has been ranked among the world’s 10 most welcoming destinations for visitors, according to a study by travel eSIM provider Holafly.
- Battery maker accused of giving workers lead-flushing injections disguised as vitamin shotsby VnExpress English on October 13, 2026 at 12:00 pm
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has ordered a thorough investigation into allegations that a car battery maker gave workers lead-flushing injections disguised as vitamin shots.
- AI glasses that can show answers on the lens turn up at South Korean university entrance examsby VnExpress English on October 13, 2026 at 11:00 am
A student was caught wearing AI-powered smart glasses during Yonsei University’s mathematics essay entrance exam in Seoul on Oct. 10, a week after a similar case at the University of Seoul.
- Năng lực cạnh tranh toàn cầu bắt đầu từ nội lực trong nước, góc nhìn từ SABECOby Linh Nguyen (Vietnam Insider) on October 13, 2026 at 10:15 am
Trong bối cảnh doanh nghiệp Việt Nam được kỳ vọng tham gia sâu hơn vào…
The post Năng lực cạnh tranh toàn cầu bắt đầu từ nội lực trong nước, góc nhìn từ SABECO appeared first on Vietnam Insider. - Hanoi adds greenery to transport infrastructure to reduce urban heatby VnExpress English on October 13, 2026 at 10:00 am
Vietnam’s capital is stepping up efforts to plant more trees and greenery around transport infrastructure and public spaces to improve the urban landscape, reduce heat and enhance environmental quality.
- Indonesia’s official says its forests ‘send oxygen’ to Malaysia, Singapore when there’s no hazeby VnExpress English on October 13, 2026 at 9:17 am
An Indonesian official described the forest fires causing haze across Malaysia and Singapore as a natural phenomenon, claiming that Indonesia’s forests also supply oxygen to its neighbors.
- Vietnamese graduates fall short of employers’ expectations in six key skills: reportby VnExpress English on October 13, 2026 at 9:00 am
Fresh graduates in Vietnam meet employers’ expectations only in digital literacy, while time management and problem-solving show the widest gaps, a survey of 375 companies found.
- Ho Chi Minh City to eliminate 28 traffic bottlenecks by 2030by VnExpress English on October 13, 2026 at 6:33 am
Ho Chi Minh City is rolling out major infrastructure projects over the next five years to eliminate 28 severe traffic bottlenecks, according to the Department of Construction.
- Couple accused of Hanoi acid attack found hiding in Bangkok after more than a year on the runby VnExpress English on October 13, 2026 at 6:33 am
A Vietnamese couple wanted over a 2025 Hanoi acid attack, in which the husband allegedly posed as a food delivery driver, has been arrested in Bangkok.
- Saigon River nipa palm-shaped pedestrian bridge set to be joined on Oct 21by VnExpress English on October 13, 2026 at 6:32 am
The Saigon River pedestrian bridge in downtowwn Ho Chi Minh City is scheduled to have its main arch joined on Oct. 21, following successful factory load tests on its 3,400-ton arch structure and supporting frame ahead of transportation to the installation site.
- City International Hospital adopts advanced IVUS technology for coronary proceduresby VnExpress English on October 13, 2026 at 6:30 am
City International Hospital has introduced intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) technology to help doctors assess coronary artery lesions, select stents and evaluate their placement during cardiac interventions.
- US hikes pepper imports from Vietnam, slashes purchases from elsewhereby VnExpress English on October 13, 2026 at 4:21 am
The U.S. imports of Vietnamese pepper increased by 22.1% year-on-year in the first seven months of 2026 even as its purchases from other countries fell by as much as 17-59%.
- Gold prices declineby VnExpress English on October 13, 2026 at 4:18 am
Gold prices fell in Vietnam on Tuesday morning but slipped on global markets.
- Dollar slips against dongby VnExpress English on October 13, 2026 at 4:17 am
The U.S. dollar declined against the Vietnamese dong Tuesday morning amid subdued movement in Asian trading.
- Livestreamer reports being hit several times in world’s most visited city after driver objects to being filmedby VnExpress English on October 13, 2026 at 3:36 am
A livestreamer appeared to be struck during a street argument in Bangkok with a tuk-tuk driver who objected to being filmed, in footage that has split viewers online.
- Vietnamese woman wins record $8M jackpotby VnExpress English on October 13, 2026 at 2:59 am
A woman in An Giang Province has become the biggest jackpot winner since the Vietnam Lottery Company began selling lottery tickets in 2016.
- NYT, Economist among publishers joining coalition to curb unpaid AI useby VnExpress English on October 13, 2026 at 2:19 am
Agence France-Presse and The Economist on Monday joined more than 40 publishers in a coalition aimed at preventing AI firms from using or profiting from their content without permission.
- Vietnam could lose winter by 2100 as major cities face 100 more hot days, scientists warnby VnExpress English on October 12, 2026 at 10:58 pm
Inner Ho Chi Minh City could see 90-100 more days a year above 35 degrees Celsius by the end of the century under a high-emissions scenario, and inner Hanoi 50-90 more, Vietnam’s updated climate projections show.
- Which Southeast Asian country has the cheapest household electricity?by VnExpress English on October 12, 2026 at 10:57 pm
Electricity in this country costs 2.5 cents per kilowatt-hour, making it the cheapest in Southeast Asia.
- Victims of Apax Leaders English school boss’s $327M fraud rise to 10,123by VnExpress English on October 12, 2026 at 10:57 pm
Nguyen Ngoc Thuy, who ran English language school Apax Leaders, has been indicted for a second time, accused of fraudulently appropriating VND8.459 trillion (US$327 million) from 10,123 people, 60 more than in his first indictment.
- VN-Index extends its losing streak to fourth dayby Economy – Vietnamenws.vn RSS on October 12, 2026 at 9:17 pm
Trading liquidity remained subdued as investors continued to exercise caution. Trading volume on the HoSE reached 578.7 million shares, with a total value of nearly US$501 million.
- Urban Order Aides Indicted for ‘Charging Fees’ at Cafes, Parking Lots Across HCMCby Thi Thu Huong Dang (Vietnam Insider) on October 12, 2026 at 3:34 pm
The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Procuracy completed its indictment against five urban order collaborators…
The post Urban Order Aides Indicted for ‘Charging Fees’ at Cafes, Parking Lots Across HCMC appeared first on Vietnam Insider. - Việt Nam, Russia step up cooperation in criminal sentence enforcementby Politics & Law – Vietnamenws.vn RSS on October 12, 2026 at 3:23 pm
Việt Nam seeks to develop reliable, substantive and effective cooperation with Russia in security and law enforcement, based on stronger political trust and closer coordination.
- NA Standing Committee reviews voters’ concerns, urges effective policy implementationby Politics & Law – Vietnamenws.vn RSS on October 12, 2026 at 3:23 pm
The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee discussed voters’ petitions and public concerns, the handling of complaints and denunciations, and preparations for the second session of the 16th NA at its seventh session on Monday.
- The Scam Behind ‘Watch Short Videos to Earn Millions’by Thi Thu Huong Dang (Vietnam Insider) on October 12, 2026 at 3:18 pm
In late September, 25-year-old “Anh Ngoc” in Ho Chi Minh City encountered a social media…
The post The Scam Behind ‘Watch Short Videos to Earn Millions’ appeared first on Vietnam Insider. - US States Tighten Food Additive Controls, Putting Pressure on Vietnamese Seafood Exportersby Thi Thu Huong Dang (Vietnam Insider) on October 12, 2026 at 3:11 pm
The United States food regulatory landscape is experiencing an unprecedented shift toward aggressive state-level additive…
The post US States Tighten Food Additive Controls, Putting Pressure on Vietnamese Seafood Exporters appeared first on Vietnam Insider. - Việt Nam encourages greater US business participation in APEC Year 2027 activitiesby Politics & Law – Vietnamenws.vn RSS on October 12, 2026 at 3:07 pm
The US Chamber of Commerce stands ready to work with Việt Nam and draw on its international business and expert networks to make practical contributions to the overall success of APEC Year 2027, said its Vice President John Goyer.
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