Southeast Asia’s largest economy aims to send up to 500,000 skilled workers abroad this year

on March 1, 2026 at 11:00 pm

The Government of Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, has set a target of deploying between 300,000 and 500,000 skilled migrant workers overseas in 2026, with departures scheduled to begin in April, in a move to tap into global labor demand and boost remittance inflows.

Emirates, Qatar Airways planes stranded in Vietnam amid Middle East airspace closures

on March 1, 2026 at 1:40 pm

Two Qatar Airways aircraft and one Emirates aircraft remain grounded at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi after several Middle Eastern countries closed or restricted their airspace from Feb. 28, prompting widespread flight cancellations and delays.

Meta sues Vietnamese scammer who offered fake Longchamp deals to steal credit cards

on March 1, 2026 at 12:00 pm

Meta has sued a man in Vietnam for running fake Longchamp ads that stole buyers’ credit card information, part of a coordinated legal offensive against scam advertisers across three countries.

After 400 practice tests in 18 months, Vietnamese student nails perfect 1600 on SAT

on March 1, 2026 at 12:00 pm

Nguyen Tuan Anh, a 16-year-old junior in Hanoi, fell 30 points short of perfection on his first SAT. He spent the next three months dissecting what went wrong, then walked into his second attempt and did not miss a single question.

Hanoi private primary school demands $4,300 deposit and it’s non-refundable

on March 1, 2026 at 8:00 am

Deposits for Grade 1 admission at private schools in Hanoi typically range from VND5-20 million (US$190–770) per student, but one school demands over VND113 million ($4,300) which is non-refundable if students withdraw after being accepted.

Vietnam tells airlines to adjust flights amid Middle East conflicts

on March 1, 2026 at 7:44 am

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has instructed airlines to assess risks and promptly adjust flight operations, amid Middle East conflicts.

Sexual offenses drive rise in physical crime in Southeast Asia’s safest country

on March 1, 2026 at 4:00 am

Sexual offenses drove an increase in overall physical crime last year in Singapore, often ranked the safest country in Southeast Asia, with cases of rape and molestation rising even as shoplifting and property thefts declined nationwide.

Gen Z is forcing employers to rewrite rules of hiring

on March 1, 2026 at 4:00 am

As traditional job postings go ignored, casual workplace videos now drive hundreds of inquiries about pay and benefits, a stark sign that Gen Z is forcing employers to rethink how hiring works.

Which Singapore Airlines, Scoot flights are canceled due to Middle East attacks?

on March 1, 2026 at 3:44 am

Six flights operated by Singapore Airlines and its budget arm Scoot were canceled on Saturday and Sunday, as air travel across parts of the Middle East was disrupted following a wave of U.S. and Israeli strikes on targets in Iran.

Ho Chi Minh City races to build metro link to $13B Long Thanh Airport

on March 1, 2026 at 3:23 am

Ho Chi Minh City is fast-tracking an underground metro line to connect its downtown to Long Thanh International Airport, Vietnam’s largest-ever infrastructure project, set to open by June with no rail link to the city that will supply most of its passengers.

Iran leader Khamenei killed in massive US and Israeli attack

on March 1, 2026 at 2:00 am

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader since 1989 and sworn enemy of the West, was killed in the opening salvo of a massive U.S. and Israeli attack that extended into a second day Sunday, as the two powers seek to topple the Islamic republic.

Vietnam voices deep concern over escalating conflict in Middle East

on March 1, 2026 at 1:59 am

Vietnam is deeply concerned about the complicated and escalating conflict in the Middle East, which poses a grave threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.

Over 18,000 flights delayed, cancelled worldwide as US-Iran strikes shut down Middle East airspace

on February 28, 2026 at 11:45 pm

Flights across the Middle East were cancelled Saturday as several countries closed their airspace after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran.

HCMC to start turning Nha Rong Wharf into public park on National Day

on February 28, 2026 at 11:00 pm

HCMC will begin work on the Nha Rong–Khanh Hoi Port Park on National Day, Sept. 2, this year, transforming a 32-hectare riverside site that has remained unused for years.

Vietnam’s Phu Quoc races to build $47.5M water and waste plants before APEC leaders arrive

on February 28, 2026 at 11:00 pm

Three water and waste treatment projects worth a combined VND1.238 trillion (US$47.5 million) broke ground in Phu Quoc on Feb. 27 to close the gap in infrastructure before the island hosts APEC 2027 next year.

Students dismayed as IELTS advantage shrinks with proposed university admissions changes

on February 28, 2026 at 11:00 pm

Vietnam’s proposed admissions reforms could curb IELTS bonus points, causing apprehension among students who spent heavily on preparing for and getting the certificate for an edge in university entry.

Israel, US launch strikes on Iran as Middle East plunges into new military confrontation

on February 28, 2026 at 8:11 am

The United States and Israel launched a wave of strikes against targets in Iranian cities on Saturday, triggering explosions and columns of smoke in the capital Tehran.

Thai woman caught smuggling 4.5 kg of cocaine through Ho Chi Minh City airport

on February 28, 2026 at 3:57 am

A Thai woman transiting through Tan Son Nhat International Airport of Ho Chi Minh City was arrested after customs officers discovered nearly 4.5 kg of cocaine hidden in a secret compartment of her suitcase, exposing a suspected transnational trafficking attempt exploiting Vietnam’s short transit window.

Former Vietnam health minister Kim Tien faces prosecution over $2.68M losses in hospital projects

on February 28, 2026 at 3:00 am

Vietnamese authorities have recommended prosecuting former health minister Nguyen Thi Kim Tien over alleged violations causing multimillion-dollar losses in projects to expand Bach Mai Hospital and Viet Duc Hospital in Hanoi.

71 hospitalized after eating at Vietnam banh mi shop that poisoned 149 in 2024

on February 27, 2026 at 11:20 pm

A banh mi shop in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta has been linked to a mass food poisoning for the second time in 18 months, with 71 people hospitalized after eating from the same outlet that sickened 149 in August 2024.