Japanese man wins back Vietnamese ex-wife with a single sentence

The story of a Vietnamese-Japanese couple who reunited after breaking up offers a powerful lesson about communication, empathy and compromise in marriage.

Ethnic culture shifts from "decoration" to the "core" of green economy

As the green economy gains momentum, the cultures of ethnic minority communities are emerging as a new development resource.

Extraordinary National Assembly session to focus on pressing reforms

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man said an upcoming extraordinary session will focus on resolving pressing issues that cannot be delayed.

Discover Muong culture at a vibrant mountain market near Hanoi

Visitors to Lung Van Market can browse locally grown produce, forest-foraged specialties and inexpensive homemade treats while experiencing the daily life of the Muong community.

Teacher charged as Vietnam probes Tuyen Quang exam irregularities

A criminal investigation into Vietnam's Tuyen Quang examination scandal has intensified after charges were filed against a teacher and the deputy prime minister ordered a full probe.

Vietnam provides emergency humanitarian aid of US$300,000 to Venezuela

Vietnam has decided to provide emergency humanitarian assistance worth US$300,000 to help the Venezuelan government and people recover from the devastating earthquake.

Vietnam shifts focus from labor quantity to workforce quality

Vietnam's top leader has called for a fundamental shift from prioritizing labor quantity to workforce quality, saying the country's demographic advantage must be transformed into sustainable economic growth.

More than 300mm of rain forecast for parts of northern Vietnam

Heavy rain is returning to northern Vietnam, prompting warnings of flash floods, landslides and hazardous weather across mountainous provinces.

Hung Yen waterspout signals severe weather in northern Vietnam

A dramatic waterspout off Hung Yen highlights worsening weather conditions as forecasters warn of more storms through July 11.

Vietnam's National Assembly to hold extraordinary session in August

Lawmakers are set to review four major draft laws for the first time during Vietnam's extraordinary National Assembly session scheduled for August.

Vietnam to shut down all 2G networks from September 15, 2026

Vietnam will officially switch off all remaining 2G base stations on September 15, 2026, marking the end of an era for basic mobile phones as the government reallocates valuable spectrum to expand 4G and 5G services.

Vietnam motorcycle production tops 2 million in record first half

The number of new motorcycles rolling off production lines in Vietnam remained at a high level in June, pushing the country's total domestic motorcycle output in the first half of 2026 to a record of nearly 2.1 million units.

From a US$267 loan to a thriving apple snail business

Five years after launching a small apple snail farm, a Tay couple in Tuyen Quang has transformed their lives, building a new home and securing a brighter future for their children.

The woman who broke a centuries-old drumming tradition in Vietnam

For generations, the K'toang drum of Vietnam's Cham H'roi community was played only by men. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Huong changed that tradition and is now inspiring young women to preserve the art.

Da Nang bets on reform and innovation for double-digit growth

Da Nang is removing long-standing investment bottlenecks while building new growth engines as it pursues annual economic growth of at least 11% through 2030.

Apple may make iPhone 18 Pro Max thicker for bigger upgrades

The iPhone 18 Pro Max could feature a larger battery, upgraded camera and new 2nm chip, even if that means a noticeably thicker design.

Florist in Can Tho wins customers with creative bouquets made from vegetables

By pairing fresh flowers with vegetables and fruit, a Can Tho entrepreneur has created practical bouquets that have become a favorite gift for special occasions.

Former garment factory owner earns VND1 billion a year raising civets

Leaving his business in the city, Nguyen Van Hung returned to his hometown to build a civet farm, generating annual revenue of several billion dong from breeding stock and rare color variants.

VN Embassy holds memorial ceremony for Argentine friend Poldi Sosa Schmidt

The Vietnamese Embassy in Argentina, in coordination with the Argentina – Vietnam Culture Institute (ICAV), held a memorial ceremony on July 7 for Poldi Sosa Schmidt, the institute's founder and president who passed away in June.

Rental housing: four critical links to make the model work

Hanoi and HCMC are moving forward with rental housing projects in an effort to create an additional path to housing security alongside the traditional homeownership model.

RoK picks Vietnam as K-Food logistics hub for ASEAN expansion

The Republic of Korea (RoK) has selected Vietnam as a strategic hub for expanding its logistics, distribution and supply chain network for Korean food (K-Food) across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Vietnam's specialty coffee sets sights on Chinese market

The Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Association, in partnership with Shanghai Maiji IT company, is organising a roadshow of the VN Amazing Cup 2026 in China to introduce the competition's Top 10 Arabica & Top 10 Robusta coffee products to international buyers.

Restoring trust in Vietnam's timeshare and resort property market

The biggest bottleneck facing Vietnam's tourism and resort real estate market is no longer legal uncertainty but investor confidence, particularly regarding timeshares and profit-sharing at resort projects.

6,000 UAVs flights planned as part of low-altitude economy development

On June 23, the People's Committee of Dien Bien Province approved a controlled pilot program (sandbox) for digital technology products and services aimed at developing a low-altitude economy using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV).

Resolution 10 sets new benchmarks for FDI quality

Resolution 10 on the development of foreign-invested economic sector, recently promulgated by the Politburo, sets a highly ambitious target: attracting $200–300 billion in FDI capital in 2026–2030.