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Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Man killed in UXO explosion, hundreds mobilized to search for missing Kuwaiti
Vietnam News 19:00 13/11/2026A man was found dead following a loud explosion at his home in Da Nang City, and authorities seized four metal objects suspected to be 105 millimeter warheads left over from wartime. Authorities in Sa Pa have mobilized around 250 people to search for a Kuwaiti tourist who has been missing since November 7. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: 5 more Ho Chi Minh City housing projects cleared for foreign ownership, TikToker honored for reimagining traditional markets
Vietnam News 19:00 12/11/2026Ho Chi Minh City has approved five additional commercial housing projects for foreign ownership, bringing the total to nearly 170. A TikToker with 4.7 million followers was honored for reimagining Vietnam’s traditional markets for the digital generation. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Phu Quoc tightens vehicle rentals after tourist crashes; smartphone ban proposed for under-16s
Vietnam News 19:00 11/11/2026Authorities on Phu Quoc Island are tightening controls on self-drive vehicle rentals after four traffic accidents involving foreign nationals this year. A National Assembly deputy has proposed studying a smartphone ban for children under 16. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Man arrested over $426,000 overseas property scam, central region braces for 700mm torrential rain
Vietnam News 19:00 08/11/2026Central Vietnam braces for torrential rain of over 700mm. Man arrested over US$426,000 overseas property scam. Nha Trang bans beach soccer after stray balls hit tourists. Expprts to West Africa face additional $800 per container surcharge. All in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: US to send largest-ever agricultural trade mission to Vietnam, weak passwords of nearly 1.9 million bank accounts
Vietnam News 19:00 07/11/2026The United States Department of Agriculture announced that it would send its largest-ever agricultural trade mission to Ho Chi Minh City from November 9 to 12. Military engineers in Dak Lak Province safely detonated a 250 kilogram bomb left over from the war. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Response to emergency stockpiling recommendations, Grab to cut fees and refund drivers
Vietnam News 19:00 06/11/2026Vietnamese authorities will assess risks and consider measures to help the public prepare for emergencies without triggering unnecessary anxiety. Grab will cut fees from November 10 and begin refunding VND3.9 billion to affected drivers on Thursday. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Vietnam Airlines announces new rules for passengers flying to US, registered FDI in Vietnam hits 17-year high
Vietnam News 19:00 05/11/2026Vietnam Airlines on Wednesday announced new requirements for passengers traveling to the United States, effective the same day, following updated regulations issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Vietnam attracted US$54.85 billion in registered foreign direct investment in January to October, up 74 percent year on year and the highest level since 2009. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: 90 foreigners charged over $1.94m fraud scheme, trade surplus in October hits record
Vietnam News 19:00 04/11/2026Police have charged 90 foreign nationals in connection with an alleged transnational fraud ring that defrauded victims of approximately US$1.94 million out of a hotel in Thanh Hoa Province. Vietnam recorded its largest-ever monthly trade surplus of $7.31 billion in October. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Draft organ transplant law tightens restrictions on foreign recipients; fines for failing to register foreign guests
Vietnam News 19:00 02/11/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has proposed dropping a provision allowing foreigners to register on organ transplant waiting lists in the country to prevent organ trafficking. Accommodation establishments that fail to register the temporary residence of foreign nationals may face fines of up to US$194. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: All about prices -- fuel, power drop, gold plunges
Vietnam News 19:00 01/11/2026Electricity prices cut for first time in 20 years. Gasoline prices fall as tax slashed to zero. Vietnam gold prices plunge nearly 28% from 2026 peak. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: WHO urges caution over organ donation by children under 18 in Vietnam, Hanoi proposes plan to redevelop Hoan Kiem Lake area
Vietnam News 19:00 28/10/2026The World Health Organization has urged Vietnam to adopt strict safeguards for organ and tissue donation by children under 18. Hanoi has proposed investing $860 million to redevelop Hoan Kiem Lake and its surrounding area. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: ‘Banh mi’ bakery ordered to pay $41,800 for 352 food poisoning victims, Vietnamese grandmaster earns recognition from world’s top chess players
Vietnam News 19:00 27/10/2026Dong Thap Province has suspended Hong Ngoc 37 bakery for four months and ordered it to pay $41,800 in medical expenses for 352 food poisoning victims. Vietnamese grandmaster Le Tuan Minh has won several international chess tournaments and earned praise from leading players. And more in our podcast.