The Latest Breaking News from Ho Chi Minh City

Coffee’s in danger: Can Vietnam’s Robusta save it from climate change?

In Vietnam, producers are on an urgent quest: To rehabilitate the widely grown, but much-maligned, Robusta coffee bean.

Al Jazeera · Mar 17, 2024

'Beyond Our Borders': Vietnam Tech Firm VNG Takes On World Best

The firm -- headquartered in buzzing business hub Ho Chi Minh City -- is one of Vietnam's leading game publishers, but it also runs a digital wallet, cloud services and Vietnam's most popular messaging platform.

Latin Times · Dec 25, 2023

VietJet takes off from Tiruchi to Ho Chi Minh City

Tiruchi int'l airport set to see increased passenger traffic with VietJet Air launching direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City. The first flight arrived Nov 2, 2023 with 100 passengers. The airline will operate A-320 flights with 180 seating capacity. A small function was organised to mark the launch of…

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

Vietnam Women's World Cup 2023 squad: preliminary team announced

The Vietnam Women's World Cup 2023 squad is coming together, as the nation prepares for a first-ever World Cup

FourFourTwo · Jun 14, 2023

Kerala to get direct flight connectivity to Vietnam

The new direct flight service from Ho Chi Minh City, VJ1811, will depart at 19:20 hours and reach the Cochin International Airport at 22:50 hrs. The return flight,VJ1812, will depart Kochi at 23:50 hrs and will reach Ho Chi Minh City at 06:40 hrs. 

The Hindu · May 26, 2023

Netflix playlist jets you off to Vietnam

Ranging from wistful to bouncy Viet pop, this playlist channels driving through the streets of Ho Chi Minh City

Salon · Apr 26, 2023

Vietjet flights to Ho Chi Minh City make Vietnam more accessible

On Easter Sunday, Vietjet unveiled its new service which will connect Melbourne and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

The New Daily · Apr 10, 2023

‘They are men … they do nothing’: inside the home lives of women around the world

From Bogotá to Dhaka, women are likely to shoulder the bulk of chores and childcare. Six women talk about their duties and the challenge of shifting the burden now and for the next generation

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2023

Vietnam police raid offices of biggest pawn shop operator

HANOI: Hundreds of police in Vietnam on Monday raided the Ho Chi Minh City offices of F88 Investment JSC, the country's biggest pawn shop operator, following public complaints about "administrative violations", the Ministry of Public Security said.

Bangkok Post · Mar 7, 2023

How to do Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi by train

The best way to explore Vietnam is via its iconic Reunification Express; Andrew Eames hops onboard

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023