When food safety is viewed through the lens of risk

Risk-informed national food safety management and inspection is considered international best practice to ensure that more cost effective regulatory decisions are grounded in solid scientific evidence and not focused on end-product testing.

HCM City steps up round-the-clock waste collection during Tết

HCM City has rolled out coordinated measures to prevent waste backlogs and maintain urban sanitation during the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday, with environmental workers operating around the clock and garbage trucks permitted to travel during peak hours.

Expats' thoughts on Tết

To all our expat audience: what do you think about Tết? Do you like it, or can’t wait for it to be over? We spoke to some expats in Hà Nội and HCM City, and they all seem to be looking forward to the holiday.

The Year of the Horse is in the air across Việt Nam

“I never imagined we could have a home again so soon to celebrate the Lunar New Year together,” said Hồ Văn Vinh of Tây Trà Bồng commune, Quảng Ngãi province, after moving into his family’s new house – rebuilt after the historic floods at the end of 2025.

Dong leaves find their way to overseas Tết celebrations

Along the Red River banks in Hồng Châu Ward, humble dong leaves are no longer just a seasonal crop. As Tết approaches, local farmers are sending their green harvest far beyond Việt Nam, turning backyard gardens into a growing source of livelihoods and cultural connection.

HCM City brightens up urban spaces for Lunar New Year

As the Lunar New Year approaches, HCM City has taken on a vibrant new look as a series of urban renewal projects have transformed idle land and ageing public spaces into green, welcoming areas for residents to enjoy the festive season.

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