Vietnam may send forces to help maintain order in Gaza

Vietnam is considering deploying military and police personnel to support UN peacekeeping and security efforts in the Gaza Strip.

Turning ‘dead-end location’ into connected frontage

In 2025, Cao Bang, affected by natural disasters, still recorded positive indicators: GRDP growth reached 7.22 percent, budget revenue exceeded 215 percent of the estimate, and the public investment disbursement rate hit 96 percent.

When the homeland calls its scholars back

Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City launches VNU350 to attract 350 talented scientists by 2030.

Female student earns record-breaking GPA at HCMUT

Her 4.0 GPA stands among the highest ever recorded at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology.

Tet through the eyes of a 9X mother of six

A 9X mother in Nghe An shares the joys and challenges of celebrating Tet (Lunar New Year) with six children.

On the road to Net Zero 2050

Vietnam’s commitment to net-zero emissions is driving sweeping changes across energy, industry and agriculture, reshaping the foundations of long-term growth.

Putting happiness at the heart of reform

Vietnam is placing health at the center of its development strategy, linking happiness to preventive care and equitable access.

Hanoi becomes unexpected winter escape for UK tourists

Flight searches from the UK to Hanoi have risen 103% between February and March compared to last year.

Ten-day outlook: Mixed conditions across Vietnam

Northern Vietnam enjoys mild weather to end Lunar New Year (Tet) before weak cold air brings light rain next week.

Toward 2026: Can Vietnam conquer the ‘high mountain’ of growth?

As policymakers set their sights on double-digit expansion, the challenge lies in aligning public investment, private enterprise and macro stability into a coherent growth strategy.

Tet tourism surges across Vietnam

Vietnam’s major destinations report strong tourism growth during the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026, with one province welcoming over one million visitors.

A decade of persistence powers Vietnam’s drone leap

With strong R&D and core technology mastery, Vietnam is building a US$5 billion UAV industry by 2035.

A turning point for Vietnam’s concert era

Vietnam’s concert boom signals a deeper shift in audience taste and artistic ambition, as live music becomes the new creative benchmark.

Dong Nai student builds AI app to bridge communication gaps

A high schooler’s deep learning project helps the deaf and the blind connect more safely and confidently with the world.

Vietnam grants telecom license to Starlink in the US

The Ministry of Science and Technology has granted Starlink Services Vietnam a license to provide fixed and mobile satellite telecom services.

A roaring start to spring at Dong Ky festival

Thousands attended the Dong Ky firecracker procession in Bac Ninh during the Lunar New Year 2026 (Tet), honoring Saint Thien Cuong.

Foreign tourist found dead in Ho Chi Minh City hotel

Authorities are investigating the unusual death of a male foreign guest discovered in his hotel room on the fourth day of Lunar New Year (Tet).

Ministry proposes restructuring VNR into national railway group

The Ministry of Finance has proposed upgrading Vietnam Railways (VNR) Corporation into Vietnam National Railway Group to advance the domestic railway industry with the focus on implementing the North-South high-speed railway mega project.

Startups face hurdles seeking loans from the state support fund

Without real estate as collateral, startups are not able to borrow capital to research and expand production. In some cases, approval emails have arrived after more than a year when the companies had already been forced to close.

Vietnam officially becomes IEA association country

Becoming an association country is particularly important as Vietnam enters a new stage of development, remaining steadfast in its goal of carbon neutrality and green energy transition.

Vietnam, US step up dialogue to facilitate trade ties

Acting Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung has held a working session with David Fogel, US Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Director General of the United States and Foreign Commercial Service for the International Trade Administration.

Medical expert publishes paper in leading journal with impact factor of 98.4

Associate Professor Dr. Vuong Thi Ngoc Lan, Vice President of the HCMC University of Medicine and Pharmacy (UMP HCMC), has published a scientific paper in The Lancet, one of the world’s leading medical journals, with an Impact Factor (IF) of 98.4.

Pre-hospital emergency care: the critical "make or break” period

Associate Professor Dr Hoang Bui Hai believes that to save lives during the "golden hour," the healthcare system must make some fundamental changes.

Northern Vietnam’s top 10 spring festivals to explore after Tet

After celebrating the Lunar New Year (Tet) with family, many people like to start travelling on the third day of the holiday, with early-spring festivals being popular and meaningful spots to visit to start a new year.

Economist: SOEs shouldn't be forced to profit every year

The state economy and the private economy are not a "win-lose" game, but can develop together on a foundation of cooperation and rational division of labor, Pham Chi Lan, a respected economist, has said.

Home-loan interest rates surge, real estate market shifts gears

The market is gradually transitioning from the mindset of seeking quick profits to prioritizing long-term affordability and financial safety, experts have said,