Pencak silat turmoil at SEA Games 33: Malaysia erupts, Vietnam weeps

On the same mat, on the same day of competition at SEA Games 33, the referees unexpectedly became the main characters - not for their precision, but for a string of decisions that sparked an emotional storm.

Hanoi homeowner receives over $19 million in compensation for Hoan Kiem land

A family owning more than 421 square meters of land on Dinh Tien Hoang Street in Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Ward has been awarded over 466 billion VND (approximately $19.1 million) in compensation to relocate for the East Hoan Kiem Park project.

HCM City seeks central approval for $4.3 billion sea-crossing road to Vung Tau

Ho Chi Minh City has submitted an urgent request for feedback from four central ministries on a proposed sea-crossing highway project valued at more than 104 trillion VND (approximately $4.3 billion).

Cha Ca La Vong culinary knowledge recognized as national intangible heritage

With six generations of heritage, this iconic Hanoi dish reflects a unique blend of memory, flavor, and ceremony.

Vietnam’s legislature calls for phase-out of polluting vehicles by 2030

The National Assembly has issued a sweeping resolution demanding tighter control of motor vehicle emissions and a reduction of polluting vehicles in major urban areas by 2030, as part of Vietnam’s broader green transition agenda.

Major contractors revealed for North-South expressway and railway mega projects

With $8.2 billion in total investment, Vietnam’s railway and expressway network are set for a major expansion.

Vietnam's golden wave lifts morale as SEA Games nears climax

In just the morning session of December 17, Team Vietnam celebrated four consecutive gold medals in rowing, shooting, and pencak silat.

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 and S26+ downplayed to spotlight S26 Ultra

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 series may become one of the most underwhelming S-series releases in recent years.

Vietnam’s record-breaking war drama ‘Red Rain’ falls short at Oscars 2026

Just a few hours ago, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) released the shortlist for 12 categories of the 98th Academy Awards, and Vietnam's "Red Rain" was noticeably absent.

Ex-marketing director crowned Manhunt Vietnam 2025

Tran Tien Dung quit his job, dropped 6kg, and won Manhunt Vietnam 2025 with poise and passion.

Crypto scam DRK exposed: Over 2,000 billion VND defrauded in Vietnam

Police in Da Nang have taken down a multi-level marketing crypto scam run by Huynh Duc Van and his network.

Vietnam’s peacekeeping engineers bring warmth and aid to Abyei community

The Vietnamese Engineering Unit Rotation 4 recently hosted a humanitarian gift-giving event in the Abyei region of Africa, fostering heartfelt connections and spreading the spirit of “Bo doi Cu Ho” (Uncle Ho’s soldiers) among the local population.

K+’s bitter departure gives a warning to the pay-TV market

The withdrawal of K+ after 16 years in Vietnam is not an unexpected ending, but an inevitable result of a strategic path that lacked adaptation and a market eroded by prolonged copyright violations.

Universal free healthcare: will it include early cancer detection?

MOH confirms universal free healthcare will include a periodic health check-up package for all citizens. This package covers basic specialties: ear-nose-throat, maxillo-facial, ophthalmology, dermatology, respiratory, and general internal medicine.

The Galaxy Z TriFold’s screen repair costs more than a new flagship

The Galaxy Z TriFold, Samsung’s first triple-fold smartphone, is being hailed as a glimpse into the future of mobile technology. But its screen replacement costs have left the tech community reeling.

FTU valedictorian beats thousands of candidates, lands job at multinational

Before graduating from university, Vy Tra was accepted by a multinational corporation’s management trainee program designed to develop young talents into future leaders.

Night Shippers: A spooky indie game putting Vietnamese couriers in the spotlight

Night Shippers is reshaping how Vietnam tells stories through games - one eerie alley at a time.

Galaxy S26 Ultra packs exclusive features, leaving budget users behind

Samsung is preparing to launch its Galaxy S26 series early next year, and according to the latest leaks, the company is once again packing its most impressive innovations into the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Quoc Cuong Gia Lai stock hits floor after former CEO faces prosecution

Vietnam’s stock market soared on December 16, but Quoc Cuong Gia Lai shares plunged following news of a proposed prosecution against former CEO Nguyen Thi Nhu Loan.

PM directs launch of 234 projects totaling over $134 billion

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh led a key meeting to finalize the launch of 234 milestone projects ahead of the 14th Party Congress.

A historic year of storms and floods: Vietnam battles the most extreme weather

In 2025, Vietnam experienced unprecedented extremes in storms and flooding, underscoring how climate-related weather events are becoming increasingly severe and unpredictable.

Thai player caught cheating in SEA Games esports match against Vietnam

The 33rd SEA Games was shaken by a scandal in the women’s Mobile Arena esports event after a Thai player was caught cheating and making an obscene gesture - despite her team ultimately losing to Vietnam.

Vietnam women’s futsal team advance to SEA Games 33 final

A single goal by Nguyet Vi was enough to send Vietnam into the SEA Games 33 women’s futsal final.

HCM City Party chief outlines 9 urgent tasks to seize ‘diamond opportunity’

At the second Party Committee Conference of Ho Chi Minh City for the 2025–2030 term, Party Secretary Tran Luu Quang laid out nine immediate tasks for the city to unlock its development potential under newly granted policy mechanisms.

Vietnam needs $700 billion for green growth: Capital market must awaken

Vietnam’s journey to net-zero emissions by 2050 requires a staggering $700 billion in funding - far beyond what banks alone can deliver.

iOS under attack: Apple issues emergency fix for exploited zero-day bugs

Apple has released an urgent security update to protect iPhone users from two actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in iOS.