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Haze Cuts Outdoor Tours in Singapore

Smoke from fires in Indonesia’s southern Sumatra and Kalimantan has been carried towards Singapore by southeasterly winds, the National Environment Agency said.

15-10-2026

Past Food‑Estate Drainage Turns Peatlands Into Fire Traps, Fueling Indonesia’s Worst Haze in 11 Years

Indonesia has blamed peatland degradation by past food estates for its worst wildfire season in 11 years, and will work to restore its peat ecosystem, a senior official said on Thursday as thick haze continued to blanket its cities and drift into neighbouring countries.

15-10-2026

Hanoi’s $3.3 Billion FPT Tech Park: A Boost for the Digital Economy and Jobs

FPT has begun work on a building for 6,000 technology specialists and support staff in Hanoi, the first step towards a wider hub for research, training and commercialising new technologies.

15-10-2026

FPT’s New Digital Technology Building Boosts Vietnam’s Tech Future

Vietnamese tech giant FPT Corporation began construction of its Digital Technology Building No. 1 in Hanoi on Thursday, with a price tag of more than VND1.311 trillion (US$50.5 million).

15-10-2026

New Plans to Make Diving in the Philippines Easier and Safer

Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay said the country wants to build on the recognition by strengthening diving as one of its key tourism products, the Philippines Information Agency reported.

15-10-2026

Vietnam’s Steel Bounce: What It Means for Your Money and the Economy

Hoa Phat Chairman Tran Dinh Long saw his fortune rise to $2.3 billion as shares in Vietnam's steel industry rallied against a weak broader market, supported by stronger demand, rising steel prices and expectations of improved corporate earnings.

15-10-2026

Vietnam’s Strong Business Confidence Signals Opportunities for Investors and Policymakers

The Business Confidence Index (BCI) of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) reached 78.3 points in the third quarter of 2026, remaining historically high despite global economic uncertainties, the association announced on October 15.

15-10-2026

UNESCO honours Vietnam’s Mother Goddess keepers, showing how heritage lives on

UNESCO’s Vietnam office has recognised 41 heritage practitioners and community members in Ninh Binh for safeguarding Mother Goddess worship and passing its traditions on to younger generations.

15-10-2026

City Mass Wedding Helps Low‑Income Workers Celebrate

Dressed in traditional Vietnamese ao dai, 52 couples of workers cycled through central Ho Chi Minh City before boarding Metro Line No. 1 to reach their mass wedding reception in the former Binh Duong area on Thursday.

15-10-2026

Why Ho Chi Minh City’s Haze Sticks Around: Weather, Buildings and Possible Smoke from Indonesia

Thick haze blanketed Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday morning, raising questions about whether smoke from forest fires in Indonesia had drifted into southern Vietnam. Meteorologists say the possibility cannot be ruled out, but further measurements are needed.

15-10-2026