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Opera legends to grace Hanoi’s Ho Guom Opera House

Three global opera stars will perform in The Light of Melody, a landmark musical event in Hanoi.

Vietnamese height still among world’s shortest despite gains

Average height has improved, but Vietnam ranks 153 globally and remains in the short stature group.

Who will be eligible to buy social housing after province/city mergers?

Following the merger of provinces and cities, for residents who already own a home, the provincial People’s Committee will specify conditions for purchasing social housing based on the distance and travel time from their home to workplace.

Vinh Airport to close from July 1 to end of 2025 for runway repairs

Major construction on runways and taxiways will shut the airport through December.

Detailed plan for Ba Dinh Square expansion released by Defense Ministry

Historic area to undergo landscape and infrastructure enhancements.

Vietnam’s stock market hits 3-year high on trade optimism

VN-Index climbs to 1,350 as US-Vietnam negotiations and local policies fuel investor sentiment.

Southern Vietnam's only cyclotron offline, disrupting cancer scans

PET/CT machines sit unused as key radiotracer supply halts during facility upgrade.

Vietnam's July outlook: cooler north, wetter center, storm risk rising

New weather forecast highlights rising risks of floods and tropical systems through 2025.

Worker discovers skeleton in water tank atop Vietnamese home

Dong Nai authorities launch probe after skeletal remains were found in an unused water tank.

Ha Giang’s living traditions now total 30 national heritages

From conical hats to wedding songs, ethnic heritages continue to thrive in Ha Giang.

V-League champions again: Nam Dinh lifts trophy after final-day win

Thep Xanh Nam Dinh sealed their V-League championship in style with a 1-0 victory over Ha Tinh at Thien Truong Stadium, marking an emotional day for the players and fans.

Floods strike northern Vietnam, military and police placed on alert

Heavy rains hit northern Vietnam, prompting Prime Minister Nguyen Manh to deploy military and police forces for emergency rescue efforts.

Vietnam voices concern over escalating conflict in Middle East

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

125 enterprises, individuals honoured at Industrie 4.0 Awards

This year’s event attracted more than 350 entries from cities and provinces across the country, reflecting growing interest in and commitment to the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Vietnam to host international CJ 2025 taekwondo tournament

Vietnam will organise the international CJ 2025 taekwondo tournament in Ho Chi Minh City on June 26–29.

Vietnam, US promote people-to-people exchanges

Knapper reaffirmed the US's commitment to supporting a strong, independent, prosperous and resilient Vietnam, while respecting each other’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, independence and political systems.

HCM City industrial parks set 20 billion USD investment target for 2025–2030

Ho Chi Minh City’s export processing zones, industrial parks have set an ambitious goal of attracting over 20 billion USD in investment during the 2025–2030 period, following the planned merger of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong provinces.

Mechanisms for settling legislation-caused hindrances under discussion

Lawmakers are scrutinising a draft National Assembly resolution on mechanisms for settling difficulties and hindrances caused by legal regulations on June 23 morning.

Vietnam hosts Asian Muay Thai Championship for first time

The 2025 Asian Muay Thai Championship officially kicked off on June 21 in the northern province of Thai Nguyen, marking the first time Vietnam has hosted this continental sporting event.

Businesses urged to embrace digital, AI transformation: seminar

​Vietnamese businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), must embrace digital and AI transformations to remain competitive and achieve sustainable growth, experts said.

PM orders swift action on public resources amid administrative restructuring

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh issued a dispatch on June 22, ordering swift action to ensure State agencies are equipped with necessary infrastructure and resources as Vietnam pushes forward with administrative restructuring

Nearly 100 Vietnamese plywood exporters face US trade probe

​The probe, initiated on June 11 following a petition by the US Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood, targets products classified under HS Code 4412 and 9403 imported from China, Indonesia and Vietnam.

Vietnam increases unsecured loan cap for farmers to 12,000 USD from July

Starting from July 1, farmers are allowed to borrow up to 300 million VND (12,000 USD) without collateral as part of efforts to promote agriculture and rural development, according to a new Government decree.

Vingroup chairman to contribute nearly 88 million VIC shares to VinSpeed

Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, Chairman of the Vingroup Joint Stock Company (VIC), will contribute an addition of more than 87.5 million Vingroup shares to the VinSpeed High-Speed Rail Investment and Development JSC (VinSpeed).

Vietnam’s pharma sector heats up with major M&A deals

The entry of foreign strategic investors with strong financial capacity and technological advantages has helped Vietnamese pharmaceutical companies significantly enhance their competitiveness and expand export markets.