1,000 police officers hunt down foreign gunmen after HCM City shooting

Two foreign suspects accused of carrying out a fatal shooting in Ho Chi Minh City allegedly mapped out an escape route in advance, but were captured after a 72-hour manhunt involving 1,000 police officers.

Vietnamese farmers work through the night amid 40C heatwave

Extreme heat topping 40 degrees Celsius in Nghe An has forced farmers to endure hours under blistering sun, with many choosing to work in the fields at night to avoid the punishing temperatures.

Samsung may rename Galaxy Z Fold 8 into Ultra flagship

Samsung is reportedly preparing one of the biggest shake-ups in the history of its foldable lineup, with the long-rumored Galaxy Z Fold 8 potentially disappearing altogether in favor of a new “Ultra” branding strategy.

Hanoi becomes epicenter of Vietnam’s brutal heatwave

Hanoi is enduring one of its harshest heatwaves in more than a decade, with temperatures climbing to near-record levels.

Two foreigners accused in contract-style killing in Vietnam

Vietnamese police say the foreign suspects entered the country under orders from an overseas figure and spent days tracking their targets before opening fire.

Vietnam’s top leader starts Thailand visit with symbolic Udon Thani stop

General Secretary and President To Lam arrived in Udon Thani on May 27, beginning his official visit to Thailand.

Fishing boat carrying 11 sinks off Hai Phong, two still missing

A fishing vessel carrying 11 people reportedly sank after being struck by strong waves off the coast of Hai Phong, leaving two people still missing as of Wednesday afternoon.

Vietnam to host large-scale Korea Season 2026 cultural exchange

A vibrant lineup of Korean cultural programs is set to take place in Vietnam throughout 2026 under the Korea Season initiative led by South Korea’s Ministry of Culture.

Vietnam announces 19-member anti-corruption steering committee

On behalf of the Politburo, General Secretary and President To Lam has signed a new decision consolidating the Central Steering Committee on the Prevention and Combat of Corruption, Wastefulness and Misconduct.

EU-backed art exhibition in Hanoi transforms breath into energy and light

By combining light sculpture, physical movement and an immersive sound system, artists have created a “living sun” that operates entirely through human presence and breath.

Vietnam U17 need top-level friendlies before World Cup challenge

Vietnam U17 are searching for high-quality training camps and friendlies ahead of the FIFA U17 World Cup, but finding suitable opponents remains a major challenge.

Vietnamese-American star Learner Tien shines at Roland Garros 2026

Vietnamese-American tennis prospect Learner Tien made an eye-catching start to his Roland Garros 2026 campaign after defeating Cristian Garin in four sets to book a place in the second round of the men’s singles draw.

Former Vietnam food safety chief gets reduced sentence in bribery case

Former Food Safety Administration leaders Tran Viet Nga and Nguyen Thanh Phong received reduced prison sentences after an appellate court ruling in Hanoi.

Vietnam vows no electricity shortages under any circumstances

The government is pushing ministries and localities to fast-track energy projects as Vietnam seeks to safeguard long-term energy security.

Party Chief, President To Lam and spouse to pay state visit to the Philippines

Vietnam and the Philippines are seeking stronger cooperation in trade, food security and regional connectivity.

Vietnam’s future depends on technology and human wisdom

In a new era of transformation, Vietnam must move quickly with science and technology - but it can only go far with cultural depth and human wisdom.

Vietnam hosts ASEAN forum on energy security and regional resilience

Leaders from Vietnam and ASEAN member states are set to discuss energy security, artificial intelligence governance and the future direction of the regional bloc at the ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) 2026 in Hanoi next month.

US lawmakers praise Vietnam’s development progress during Hanoi visit

US lawmakers said they witnessed firsthand Vietnam’s broad achievements in economic and social development during a visit to Hanoi, as leaders from both countries reaffirmed commitments to deepen bilateral cooperation.

Vietnam and Cuba deepen cooperation on ethnic and religious affairs

VN and Cuba have reaffirmed their longstanding special friendship while pledging to expand cooperation in ethnic and religious affairs, as senior officials from both countries met in Hanoi to discuss policy exchanges and stronger collaboration.

Vietnam’s top leader departs for landmark Thailand visit

General Secretary and President To Lam and his spouse departed Hanoi on Wednesday morning for an official visit to Thailand as the two nations mark 50 years of diplomatic ties.

Vietnam to replace underperforming officials after two failed quarters

Vietnam’s Party Organization Commission has introduced new quarterly evaluation rules under which officials failing to complete tasks for two consecutive quarters will be replaced.

Vietnam women’s volleyball team targets top 4 at Asiad 2026

Vietnam’s women’s volleyball team has officially regrouped in Hanoi for its first training camp of 2026, beginning a packed international season with a major target: reaching the semifinals at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.

Vietnam eyes 15-20 year rental policies to ease housing pressure

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has proposed studying rental housing policies lasting 15-20 years or longer as Vietnam seeks to reshape its housing market strategy.

Vietnam drops proposal on banks sharing taxpayer account data

A controversial proposal on sharing taxpayer banking data with tax authorities has been removed from Vietnam’s latest draft tax management decree.

Decree 147 and the release of Vietnam’s ‘frozen’ property projects

The “great unblocking” of thousands of stalled real estate projects worth millions of billions of VND has begun.

Samsung may turn Galaxy Z Fold 8 into an Ultra foldable flagship

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 that many tech enthusiasts have been waiting for may no longer exist under its familiar name.