Hydropower reservoirs in northern Vietnam may lack water for power generation in early summer 2027
Vietnam NewsWater supplies at seven major hydropower reservoirs in northern Vietnam may fall short of electricity generation needs from May or June 2027 due to a very strong El Nino, with the worst-case scenario projecting a shortage of up to 4.2 billion cubic meters for domestic use and environmental needs.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Ho Chi Minh City seeks to turn concerts into tourism products, Vietnam to scrap IELTS bonus points in university admissions from 2028
Vietnam NewsHo Chi Minh City aims to link concerts and festivals with sightseeing, food, shopping and entertainment to extend visitors’ stays and increase their spending. Universities in Vietnam will no longer be allowed to award bonus points to applicants holding IELTS certificates or other foreign language qualifications from the 2028 admission cycle. And more in our podcast.
Diabetes cases rise rapidly in Vietnam, 55% of patients have complications
Vietnam NewsThe number of people living with diabetes in Vietnam continues to climb, with 55 percent of patients already having complications and around 60 percent of cases remaining undiagnosed, according to the Hanoi-based National Hospital of Endocrinology.
4 charged in fake trademark case at major gold shops in Vietnam’s Quy Nhon
Vietnam NewsPolice in Gia Lai Province, central Vietnam have charged four people in connection with the alleged sale of counterfeit luxury-brand jewelry at three major gold shops in Quy Nhon, after authorities seized hundreds of fake products worth over VND3.42 billion (US$133,275), authorities announced on Saturday.
Video: Traditional rattan weaving, hat making sustain livelihoods in Quang Tri village
Vietnam NewsMore than 500 households in La Ha Village, Quang Tri Province, continue to earn a living from rattan weaving and conical hat making, two traditional crafts passed down through generations.
African swine fever forces culling of 4,453 pigs in Vietnam's Vinh Long
Vietnam NewsAfrican swine fever has spread to 39 communes and wards in Vinh Long Province since the beginning of 2026, prompting the culling of 4,453 pigs weighing more than 254 tonnes in total.
Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2026: Discover the old soul of Hanoi in contemporary arts
Vietnam News 13:55 14/11/2026Hanoi Festival of Creative Design 2026 opened on Friday under the theme 'Thang Long Ke Nghe - Creative Economy,' launching 16 days of activities across the capital.
Women in Ho Chi Minh City have highest average age at childbirth in Vietnam
Vietnam News 13:54 14/11/2026Women in Ho Chi Minh City had the highest average age at childbirth nationwide in 2025, at 30, while Hanoi recorded the highest sex ratio at birth, at 120.8 boys per 100 girls, according to a newly released report.
Vietnamese singer Toc Tien to open Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 final
Vietnam News 13:27 14/11/2026Vietnamese singer Toc Tien will open the Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 final in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday with her revised version of Em Tien, the song selected to represent Vietnam at the competition.
No storm, yet trees keep falling: Is it a warning sign for Da Nang?
Vietnam Life 12:29 14/11/2026Heavy rain from Monday to Wednesday left streets across Da Nang, central Vietnam, littered with fallen trees, with 157 toppled in areas managed by Da Nang Greenery Parks Company alone. The scale of the damage raises a question: why are so many trees falling without storm-force winds?
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung departs for 49th ASEAN Summit
Vietnam News 11:41 14/11/2026Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation left Hanoi on November 14 morning for the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Manila from November 14 to 17 at the invitation of Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., President of the Philippines – ASEAN Chair 2026.
Ho Chi Minh City vice-chairman borrows Liverpool anthem to describe Vietnam-UK ties
Vietnam News 11:41 14/11/2026Vice-chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Truong Minh Huy Vu invoked Liverpool FC's famous anthem 'You'll Never Walk Alone' to highlight the close partnership between Vietnam and the UK.
Vietnamese teen outshines Chinese stars at World Xiangqi Open
Vietnam News 10:32 14/11/2026Eighteen-year-old Vietnamese player Phan Huy Hoang outshone three Chinese stars to win individual gold in the men's team event at the World Xiangqi Open in Singapore, while Vietnam secured silver in both the men's and women's team events, according to tournament organizers.
Vietnamese doctors remove hundreds of bee stingers from woman attacked by wild giant honeybees
Vietnam News 10:31 14/11/2026A 60-year-old woman in Phu Tho Province, northern Vietnam, was hospitalized after being stung more than 300 times by wild giant honeybees, with doctors warning of the risk of anaphylaxis and multiple organ damage.
Vietnam's Can Tho to hold 10-minute fireworks display during rice festival
Vietnam News 08:43 14/11/2026Can Tho City, southern Vietnam will organize a 10-minute low-altitude fireworks display during the second Vietnam Rice Industry International Festival 2026, according to the municipal government.
Vietnam Morning Monitor: Police save 14-year-old trafficking victim, Lo Lo Chai tourists warned of room price gouging
Vietnam News 07:30 14/11/2026An 18-year-old Vietnamese xiangqi player claims individual gold at a world tournament in Singapore. Strong waves push a stranded cargo ship onto a sandy beach in central Vietnam. Meanwhile, plans to upgrade Con Dao Airport to accommodate larger aircraft face major engineering challenges. And there's more in your morning news round-up.
Vietnamese firm turns agricultural waste into green pallets, impressing international visitors
Vietnam News 07:21 14/11/2026Green Pallets made from sugarcane bagasse and coconut fiber drew interest from international visitors at the Vietnam Green Festival 2026, where Vietnamese agricultural company AgriS showcased the products as a sustainable alternative to conventional pallets.
Vietnam's longest wooden bridge in Dak Lak swept away by floods again
Vietnam News 22:02 13/11/2026Ong Cop Bridge, Vietnam's longest wooden bridge, has been almost entirely swept away by floodwaters in Dak Lak Province in the Central Highlands, leaving local residents facing a much longer journey between communities on either side of the Binh Ba River, according to local authorities.
After 5 pregnancy losses, Hanoi mother welcomes 750-gram baby girl
Vietnam News 21:50 13/11/2026After five consecutive pregnancy losses following premature deliveries between 18 and 27 weeks of pregnancy, a 33-year-old woman in Hanoi has finally welcomed a baby girl weighing just 750 grams following a high-risk pregnancy.
2 foreign tourists rescued from hotel fire in Vietnam’s Da Lat
Vietnam News 21:35 13/11/2026Two foreign tourists trapped on the sixth floor of a hotel in Da Lat in Vietnam’s Central Highlands were safely rescued after a fire broke out on the fifth floor on Thursday evening.
Hanoi proposes expanding low-emission zones, tightening vehicle restrictions from 2027
Vietnam News 21:01 13/11/2026Hanoi is seeking to expand its low-emission zones to three areas in Hoan Kiem and Cua Nam Wards in 2027, with tighter vehicle emission requirements and restrictions on traffic during certain hours.