Authorities warn visitors against unauthorized rope-swinging at Otuksa Waterfall in Vietnam's An Giang
Travel 21:42 14/11/2026Local authorities in An Giang Province, Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, have warned visitors against attempting a dangerous rope-swinging activity at Otuksa Waterfall on Cam Mountain after a group of people were filmed tying ropes and swinging down the steep waterfall, an unauthorized activity that poses safety risks.
Vietnam among 3 countries with startups winning prizes totaling $585,000 at Net Zero Challenge 2026
Economy 19:58 14/11/2026Vietnam is among three countries whose climate tech startups have won top prizes worth a combined US$585,000 at the Net Zero Challenge 2026, a global climate technology innovation competition, with Vietnamese startup Phuc Sang Minh Gas taking first place in the circular economy and waste management category.
Diabetes cases rise rapidly in Vietnam, 55% of patients have complications
Vietnam News 18:07 14/11/2026The 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.
Australian man sells home to enjoy comfortable retirement in Vietnam
Expat Life 16:36 13/11/2026A holiday in Vietnam in 2022 turned into a life-changing experience for Steve Thompson, who later sold his home in Australia and moved to Khanh Hoa Province to enjoy a healthier and more fulfilling retirement.
Cancer deaths in Vietnam more than double in 5 years: Which types claim most lives?
Vietnam News 10:53 13/11/2026Vietnam recorded some 152,100 cancer-related deaths between 2021 and 2025, with the annual death toll surging more than 2.4-fold over the five-year period, and lung and liver cancers emerging as the leading causes of cancer mortality.
Vietnam Morning Monitor: France seeks to expand helicopter, frigate building cooperation, US looks to boost chicken exports to Vietnam
Vietnam News 07:30 13/11/2026Cancer deaths in Vietnam rise over 2.4-fold in 5 years. Ho Chi Minh City plans to spend $233mn on heritage preservation. France seeks to expand helicopter, frigate building cooperation with Vietnam. And there's more in your morning news round-up.
No storm, but torrential rain: What is behind central Vietnam’s downpour?
Vietnam News 22:15 12/11/2026Central Vietnam is experiencing widespread heavy rain despite being outside the influence of any storm, prompting experts to warn that disaster preparedness must extend beyond storms, as other weather hazards can be equally dangerous.
Vietnam’s top leader’s Japan visit marks historic turning point in bilateral ties: former ambassador
In-Depth 22:07 12/11/2026Former Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Cuong, who served as Vietnam’s ambassador to Japan from 2015 to 2018, has described General Secretary and State President To Lam’s visit to Japan as a historic turning point, ushering bilateral relations into an entirely new phase.
Vietnam claim men's team gold at SE Asian Table Tennis Championships
Vietnam News 20:17 12/11/2026Vietnam's men's table tennis team has defeated hosts Malaysia 3-1 in the final of the 2026 Southeast Asian Table Tennis Championships, securing the gold medal in the men's team event, according to the Vietnam Table Tennis Federation (VTTF).
Vietnam’s science minister backs possible AI ban for younger students
Education 18:08 12/11/2026Vietnam’s Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan has expressed support for restricting, and potentially banning, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) among younger students, amid concerns that excessive reliance on the technology could undermine their independent thinking, creativity and critical reasoning.
Italy's culinary heritage to be celebrated in Vietnam with week-long program
Ho Chi Minh City 16:23 12/11/2026A week-long celebration of Italian cuisine, featuring regional dishes, wine tastings, chef demonstrations, and cultural activities, will take place in Ho Chi Minh City and Lam Dong Province from November 14 to 20, with selected events running until December 15.
Vietnam, S.Korea partner to advance robotics research, applications
Vietnam News 22:03 11/11/2026Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM) and the Korea Institute for Robot Industry Advancement (KIRIA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to research, test and transfer robotics technologies for Vietnamese businesses, particularly in manufacturing, logistics, agriculture and fisheries.