How to treat pickup trucks: amend regulations or adjust policies?

Although traffic police forces have not yet penalized pickup truck drivers for traveling into Hanoi's inner city, this does not mean that such "relaxation" about new regulations will last forever.

Purple blooms draw city dwellers to Hanoi’s outskirts

A vast field of water hyacinths in full bloom on the outskirts of Hanoi has recently become a magnet for visitors, with its striking purple hues spreading across the rural landscape.

Sacred cauldron tells story of Vietnam’s bronze heritage

A giant bronze cauldron weighing nearly 10 tons, crafted by hundreds of artisans, stands at the sacred Kinh Thien Altar as a tribute to Nguyen Minh Khong, revered as the founding figure of Vietnam’s bronze casting tradition.

Hospital reviews failed recruitment for Grade III doctor positions

The Hospital for Tropical Diseases in HCM City has recently drawn public attention after recruiting Grade III doctors but failing to select any candidates.

Viettel engineer builds multibillion-dong data platform, aims for global market

Nguyen Chi Dong of Viettel led the construction of a major data platform operating across the entire Viettel Group, settling the problem of manual data synthesis, bringing in hundreds of billions of dong and saving millions of dollars.

Samsung drops boxy design for a softer Galaxy S26 Ultra

Samsung Electronics has clarified the reasoning behind moving away from the signature boxy design of its Galaxy Ultra lineup, introducing softer, more rounded edges on the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Not all universities need to relocate from Hanoi’s inner city: experts

Dr Hoang Dinh Phi has suggested that not all universities in Hanoi should be relocated and schools with deep historical roots should be retained to maintain the vitality of the inner city.

Stock market booms, VN-Index gains nearly 80 points after good news

The Vietnamese stock market has received confirmation that the upgrade roadmap from frontier market to secondary emerging market status will continue.

Vietnam investigates compromised link in primary IT workbook

A Grade 3 IT workbook published by Hue University Publishing House has come under scrutiny after a link included in the material redirected users to inappropriate online content.

Tax authority targets 108 firms for inspection in 2026

Vietnam’s tax authority has unveiled a wide-ranging inspection plan, focusing on major real estate companies and commercial banks across key cities.

Figure skater turns passion into Ivy League dreams

With a decade devoted to artistic pursuits, Nguyen Linh Chi has turned passion into a defining advantage, securing admission to several leading universities in the US.

Three upgrades that could define iPhone 18 Pro Max

Rumors surrounding the iPhone 18 Pro Max are becoming increasingly frequent, and if they prove accurate, this could be one of Apple’s most compelling upgrades in years.

Foreign guest surprised by topping-filled fish noodle dish in Hanoi

During a recent culinary exploration in Ha Noi, Matthew, an American traveler, stopped by a well-known eatery in Hoang Liet ward to try a dish he had never encountered before: bun ca cay.

Planning loses value amid layers of red tape, lawmaker warns

A National Assembly deputy from Quang Tri has raised concerns that Vietnam’s planning process is being undermined by excessive administrative procedures, arguing that plans lose their practical value if they cannot be implemented directly.

Stock market enters new cycle as reforms, foreign inflows converge

Vietnam's stock market is poised to enter a new development cycle, underpinned by structural reforms, market infrastructure upgrades and prospective foreign capital flows, insiders said.

AI powers sweeping overhaul of Vietnam’s education system

AI is emerging as a potent force reshaping governance, teaching and research in Vietnam’s education sector, unlocking a more flexible and adaptive system aligned with the Politburo’s Resolution 71-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in education and training.

Vietnam – a safe destination amid global uncertainties

Despite global tourism headwinds linked to geopolitical conflicts, transport disruptions and surging travel expenses, Vietnam’s tourism sector has sustained strong growth, underscoring the destination’s resilience and rising international profile.

Ho Chi Minh City steps up to connect, steer Vietnam’s tourism flows

Tourism in Ho Chi Minh City is not only expanding in scale but also shifting strongly toward improving visitor experience, strengthening connectivity and enhancing its spillover effects.

Green industrial parks drive next-generation FDI

HCM City is accelerating the development of green, eco-friendly, and smart industrial parks, positioning them as a key platform to attract next-generation FDI, strengthen competitiveness, and deepen integration into global supply chains.

Heritage digitalisation helps awaken memory, unlock development resources

From ancient architecture to intangible cultural practices, heritage is increasingly being transformed into digital data, helping preserving traditional values but also creates fresh momentum for socio-economic development.

Ho Chi Minh City targets end to flooding amid rapid subsidence

HCM City is experiencing land subsidence at an average rate of 2cm per year, with some densely built areas sinking by as much as 5-7cm annually. Over the past two decades, parts of the city have subsided by 0.5-0.7 meters.

Results become benchmark for science-technology governance

One year after organisational consolidation, the Ministry of Science and Technology is steadily shifting from administrative management to a development-facilitating governance model.

Vietnam car market surges as March sales double month-on-month

After a sluggish Lunar New Year period, Vietnam’s auto market roared back in March, with sales jumping sharply across major brands.

Minister calls for legal reform to strengthen religious unity

Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Nguyen Dinh Khang has emphasized that revising the Law on Belief and Religion is essential to better guarantee freedom of belief and religion while reinforcing national and religious unity.

No nine-day break as Vietnam sticks to official holiday schedule

Vietnam’s Ministry of Home Affairs has confirmed that upcoming public holidays, including the Hung Kings Commemoration Day and the April 30 - May 1 period, will follow existing regulations under the 2019 Labor Code.