Patients with suspected food poisoning after eating ‘banh mi’ being treated at Military Hospital 175 in Ho Chi Minh City, February 27, 2026. Photo: SuppliedBetween 7:30 am and 4:00 pm, patients arrived at the emergency department showing abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever up to 39 degrees Celsius. Doctors diagnosed intestinal infection and electrolyte imbalance, with one patient experiencing hypokalemia (low potassium levels), leading to muscle cramps. The hospital emphasized the importance of choosing food from reliable sources and ensuring proper hygiene in storage and preparation. Doctors advised that anyone experiencing prolonged fever, repeated vomiting, or diarrhea should seek medical care promptly to avoid dehydration and complications.

A photo circulating on social media shows a tourist boat catching fire on Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh Province, northern Vietnam on February 27, 2026At around 5:00 pm, the Signature QN-7269 vessel was near Co Cave when flames broke out. The boat was carrying 30 tourists and 11 crew members. The captain and crew quickly organized an evacuation, transferring everyone safely off the vessel with support from nearby forces. Nguyen Van Cong, vice-chairman of the administration of Quang Ninh Province, northern Vietnam, inspects the scene of the tourist boat fire in Ha Long Bay on February 27, 2026. The boat did not sink, and all passengers and crew remained in stable condition.

Photo: Fujiya VietnamThrough its subsidiary Fujiya Vietnam, the company started production at a plant in the southern province of Tay Ninh. Sales of Vietnam-made Country Ma'am cookies are scheduled to begin in Thailand in March, with exports to South Korea and Taiwan to follow. In Vietnam, the sweetness level of Country Ma'am cookies has been reduced to align with health-conscious trends and lighter taste preferences. A Fujiya Vietnam factory manager said the company can produce confectionery of quality comparable to Japan's at lower cost. Fujiya Vietnam sources flour and sugar domestically but imports some ingredients such as chocolate.

Vu owns a restaurant at 98 Tran Phu Street in the ward, where Nghia works as a chef. They parked along the roadside beside an empty lot opposite Vu’s restaurant, but he objected to their vehicle being left there, triggering a heated argument that escalated into a physical fight. After receiving reports from residents, ward police officers quickly arrived at the scene to restore order. Investigators later summoned Vu, Nghia and D.T.B.N., 26, Vu’s son, for questioning before deciding to prosecute and detain Vu and Nghia. The police urged the public to promptly report any acts of disorder or violence to the nearest police station for appropriate handling.

A display of tobacco products is seen at a supermarket in Vietnam. Under the draft amendments, the ministry proposes a comprehensive ban on the production, trading, storage, transport, advertising, promotion, sponsorship, harboring and use of e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products, and new tobacco products. It also proposes banning the display of tobacco products in any form at wholesale and retail outlets. Nguyen Trong Khoa, deputy director of the ministry's Medical Services Administration, said current law does not prohibit the display of tobacco products. The ministry proposes that tobacco sales licences include conditions requiring separate storage cabinets not mixed with other goods.

Belarusian wrestler Zakhar Dzmitrychenka and Nguyen Tien Trien compete at the wrestling arena during the Trieu Khuc Village Festival in Thanh Liet Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam, February 27, 2026. Photo: Phuc TaiZakhar Dzmitrychenka competed on Friday at the Trieu Khuc Village Festival, held in Thanh Liet Ward, Hanoi. Wrestlers compete at the wrestling arena during the Trieu Khuc Village Festival in Thanh Liet Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam, February 27, 2026. Wrestlers compete at the wrestling arena during the Trieu Khuc Village Festival in Thanh Liet Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam, February 27, 2026. Wrestlers compete at the wrestling arena during the Trieu Khuc Village Festival in Thanh Liet Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam, February 27, 2026.

A drone view of boats taking shelter from a storm at Tho Quang fishing port in Da Nang City, central Vietnam. -- Unseasonal rains affecting southern Vietnam are gradually shifting westward and weakening, making way for a return of hot and sunny conditions, but forecasters said the rains are likely to come back shortly after. -- Authorities in Da Nang announced plans to relocate Tho Quang fishing port and convert the area into a modern tourist harbor during a meeting of the municipal People’s Council on Friday. Economy-- Japanese confectionery company Fujiya is establishing Vietnam as a key manufacturing and export hub, with plans to ship products to 12 markets across Asia. Education-- A teacher at Trung Nhi Elementary School in Phu Tho Province has been temporarily reassigned after allegations surfaced online that she forced students to lick the ground during class, a local official said on Friday.

International passengers arrive at Cam Ranh International Airport in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam. Authorities in Khanh Hoa Province said they were reviewing the incident in line with regulations. Nguyen Duc Vu, branch manager of Autogrill VFS F&B Co. Ltd. at Cam Ranh International Airport, told Tuoi Tre that food sold at the airport must meet inspection requirements covering quality, food safety and origin. Hung Nguyen, a public policy specialist, told Tuoi Tre limited retail space at airports and long-term concession contracts can reduce competition compared with city locations, contributing to higher prices. Cam Ranh International Airport is one of Vietnam’s busiest gateways, serving the south-central coastal province of Khanh Hoa, home to the resort hub of Nha Trang.

Two wrestlers compete during a traditional village festival in Kim Anh Commune, Hanoi, Vietnam, February 26, 2026, in this image taken from video posted on social media. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon during the traditional festival in Thai Lai Hamlet, Kim Anh Commune, according to a leader of the Kim Anh People's Committee who spoke to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper. Traditional wrestling was among several activities held as part of the festival. One wrestler wearing a yellow loincloth lifted his opponent, who was wearing a red loincloth. Traditional wrestling is a common feature of village festivals in Vietnam, particularly during annual celebrations held in the early part of the lunar new year.

The official added the department will provide further details once the investigation concludes. of forcing students to lick the classroom floor, sparking public concern. According to a report from the school, after learning of the allegations online, administrators met with the teacher and requested a written explanation. The teacher stated that during a moral education lesson on Tuesday afternoon, she noticed litter in the classroom and asked students to pick it up. Students reportedly proposed several ideas, including “using their tongues to lick” and “using their noses to inhale.”Some students then bent down, and a few quickly carried out the action.

Vietnam’s women’s national football team player Tran Thi Kim Thanh poses at Noi Bai International Airport before departing for Australia to compete in the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, which serves as qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, in Hanoi, Vietnam, February 27, 2026. Photo: Vietnam Football FederationThe 26-player squad left Hanoi in the evening, flying to Ho Chi Minh City before connecting on a midnight flight to Perth. The team also held a short training camp in Hanoi after the holiday before finalizing the squad. From the quarter-final stage, six teams will qualify directly for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, with the remaining two places decided by play-offs. Vietnam qualified for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup through the Asian Cup pathway.

Vietnam’s Lai Ly Huynh competes at the Wuyang Cup Chinese chess tournament in Guangzhou, China, February 2026. Entering the final round, Huynh was level on nine points with China’s Liu Baihong, with both players recording two wins and three draws from five matches. The pair had drawn both of their head-to-head games, with Liu Baihong leading the standings on tiebreak criteria. Facing pressure to win, Huynh prevailed over Liu Zijian in an endgame position. In the other decisive Group B match, Liu Baihong failed to defeat Guo Fengda, allowing Huynh to finish top of the group outright.

Together, they form a coherent intellectual framework that defines Vietnam’s new development model in a new generation of globalization. These four ideas intersect to create a consistent development blueprint - Vietnam’s answer to the increasingly demanding challenges of a new era. Intelligence as the engine of developmentFor many years, Vietnam’s economy grew largely on easily exploited resources and foreign capital inflows. Through deep integration, Vietnam can enter arenas of the digital economy, green economy, high technology and high-quality trade and investment flows. Resolution 68 clearly establishes the private sector as an important driver of Vietnam’s economy.

Later, seeing that many places were breeding white horses for sale at good prices, I began to study the model more carefully and shift towards commercial breeding,” Tho shared. With five breeding horses sold this year, the family earned nearly VND150 million (US$6,000), excluding the value of horses that continue to reproduce. White horses are naturally grazed on high mountains with favorable climate conditions and clean grass sources. “White horse breeding has been helping many families develop their economy, increase income and gradually change living standards. White horse breeding is becoming a new direction for economic development in the highland areas of Lang Son province.

Photo: SamsungSamsung has officially equipped its Galaxy S26 lineup with a new “superpower” - AI-powered scam detection - as the smartphone giant moves to confront what many consider today’s most pressing digital threat. However, at this year’s Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung confirmed that AI-powered scam detection is now officially available on the Galaxy S26 series. Samsung’s integration of scam detection into the Galaxy S26 also reflects a broader industry shift. In a post on its official blog, Google revealed that scam detection will not remain limited to Pixel and Galaxy S26 devices. For now, however, the Galaxy S26 feature supports only English and is available exclusively in the US market.