Vietnamese taekwondo team claims gold with near-perfect execution

Vietnam’s taekwondo athletes erupted in celebration after winning a gold medal for the national delegation on the opening day of SEA Games 33 in Thailand.

Shared digital platforms: A new driver for Vietnam's digital economy

Vietnam is making a strategic move to catalyze its digital economy with the launch of 55 shared digital platforms designed to unify data, reduce costs, and drive sectoral innovation.

Vietnamese PM calls for bold reforms to modernize agriculture

At a 2025 national dialogue with farmers, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for innovation, digital transformation, and smarter agricultural management.

Vietnam to launch new national security industrial complex

On the morning of December 10, the National Assembly officially passed the amended Law on Defense Industry, Security, and Industrial Mobilization.

Vietnam shifts medical residency and specialist training to Ministry of Health

From 2026, programs such as medical residency and specialist degrees will be fully administered by the Ministry of Health.

Distressed M&A deals struggle to attract investors in Vietnam

Distressed mergers and acquisitions (M&A), once viewed as a lifeline for struggling Vietnamese businesses, are currently failing to capture the interest of investors, despite lower valuations and increased restructuring activity.

National Assembly passes law ending middle school diplomas in Vietnam

Under the new education law, students finishing lower secondary will no longer receive formal diplomas; high school diplomas will be issued by school principals upon meeting ministry criteria.

Vietnam approves new cybersecurity law with strict digital ID verification

Vietnam’s new Cybersecurity Law strengthens government oversight of online identity, data, and content, with sweeping powers granted to the Ministry of Public Security.

Vietnam boosts support for families with two children in new population law

Families with two children to receive social housing priority and extended maternity leave under Vietnam’s new Population Law

Ho Chi Minh City opens path for ‘low-altitude economy’ strategy

Ho Chi Minh City is ready to pioneer new regulatory and financial mechanisms to boost startups and tech innovation, with a bold vision of becoming Vietnam’s leading hub for science, digital transformation, and the emerging low-altitude economy.

Police raid in Hanoi leads to seizure of fentanyl and military weapons

Vietnamese authorities reveal fentanyl was found in a seized vial, marking a dangerous new trend in synthetic drug trafficking.

Vietnam exempts taxis and ride-hailing cars from child seat requirement

Vietnam’s National Assembly passes changes to road safety laws, lifting the child seat mandate for taxis and app-based ride services.

Vietnam’s iconic pen brand Thien Long nears historic takeover by Kokuyo

Japanese firm Kokuyo is set to acquire a 65% stake in Thien Long, marking a major shift for the Vietnamese stationery leader.

Troubling signals for Galaxy S26 Ultra ahead of launch

The disappearance of the Galaxy S25 Ultra from the list of best-selling smartphones in Q3 2025 has raised alarms about the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra’s market potential.

Celebrating the academic dreams of Vietnam’s ethnic youth

With support from family, school and community, ethnic minority students across Vietnam are turning hardship into achievement - writing a new chapter in the country’s long tradition of learning.

The timeless legacy of a scholar village in Ninh Binh

Hanh Thien village is home to over 200 doctors of literature and centuries-old houses that preserve the soul of a land rooted in academic excellence.

K+ exits Vietnam: A bitter end and a lesson for pay-TV in the digital age

K+ has announced it will stop operations in Vietnam from January 2026, marking the end of a 16-year journey shaped by rigid strategies and eroded by rampant piracy.

Vietnam eyes 5–6 golds on SEA Games opening day

Kicking off strong at SEA Games 33 in Thailand, Vietnam’s national team is poised for multiple golds across jujitsu, swimming, taekwondo, and more.

Vietnam calls out map blunder at SEA Games 33 opening ceremony

Leaders of the Vietnam national sports delegation have contacted the Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand to coordinate a response to a serious error in territorial representation during the opening ceremony of the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

Vietnam’s Mai Ngo stuns with confident stage presence at Miss Charm 2025

The 1995-born contestant left a strong impression during Vietnam’s hosting of the Miss Charm 2025 semifinals.

Vietnam recalls multiple cosmetic products over legal and safety violations

Vietnam’s Drug Administration under the Ministry of Health has issued a series of decisions to suspend, recall, and order the destruction of various imported cosmetic products found in violation of safety, legal, and documentation standards.

iPhone 18 Pro Max may debut long-awaited under-display Face ID

The latest leak about the iPhone 18 Pro Max has reignited hopes of a major design breakthrough, promising a seamless user experience that has been anticipated for years.

VN exports over 223,000 tons of ‘black gold’, sets record $1.5 billion revenue

With a full month still remaining in 2025, Vietnam has already recorded over $1.5 billion in export revenue from its iconic “black gold” - pepper - setting a new all-time high.

One missing, seven rescued after fishing boat sinks off Ha Tinh

A fishing vessel carrying eight crew members from Nghe An province sank unexpectedly while operating off the coast of Ha Tinh, leaving one fisherman missing.

Vietnamese students claim victory in Moscow cybersecurity challenge

Vietnam’s PTIT wins big at M*CTF-I 2025, an international cyber defense contest hosted by Moscow Technical University.

Businesses ask HCMC tax authority to set deadlines for official replies

Many businesses continue to complain about slow replies to official letters and unclear guidance from the tax authority. Some say they have submitted documents for months but have received no replies.