Kim Sang Sik calls up three naturalised players for Vietnam’s ASEAN Cup defence

Vietnam head coach Kim Sang Sik on June 15 announced a 28-player squad for the national team’s second training camp of 2026, as preparations begin for a series of international friendlies and the ASEAN Cup 2026 campaign.

Vietnam eyes bigger role in high-speed rail and nuclear power projects

Lawmakers and experts gathered on June 15 to discuss how Vietnam can strengthen its materials and manufacturing industries for a new stage of development.

Vietnam introduces facial authentication for SIM users switching devices

Beginning June 15, 2026, mobile subscribers in Vietnam who switch to a new phone or insert their SIM card into another device must complete facial biometric verification within a maximum of two hours, according to new telecommunications regulations.

Emotional tribute held at Le Thi Rieng Park as search for war dead continues

Emotions ran high at Le Thi Rieng Park as former soldiers remembered comrades whose remains have yet to be recovered.

How technology is reshaping travel experiences in Hue

App-based cyclo bookings, digitised dining services and greater transparency are among the solutions Hue is implementing to improve visitor experiences and encourage longer stays.

Vietnam, China premiers hold first phone talks after government reshuffle

PM Le Minh Hung and Chinese Premier Li Qiang held their first telephone conversation on the morning of June 15, reaffirming their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation and implementing agreements reached by the top leaders of both countries.

Hanoi may increase number of departments to 18 under new proposal

Hanoi has proposed increasing the maximum number of municipal departments from the current 15 to 18 while studying the establishment of a dedicated Food Safety Department as part of broader administrative reforms.

Senior executives at Vietnam power consulting firms arrested

A series of disclosures by listed electricity consulting firms has revealed the detention of chairmen, chief executives and senior finance officials.

PM and National Assembly Chairman meet journalists ahead of Press Day

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on June 14 chaired a meeting with leaders of news agencies, media organizations and journalists to mark the 101st anniversary of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press Day.

One in two million: Vietnamese girl diagnosed with ‘stone man syndrome’

Doctors in Ho Chi Minh City diagnosed a 12-year-old girl with the ultra-rare stone man syndrome, preventing a surgery that could have worsened her condition.

More than 5 million Viettel users affected by subscriber verification crackdown

More than five million Viettel mobile subscribers had their outgoing calling and messaging services suspended from midnight on June 15 after failing to complete mandatory subscriber verification procedures required under Circular 08.

Copyright violations land singers and business executives in criminal cases

New criminal cases involving copyrighted software and music rights mark a significant shift in Vietnam's approach to intellectual property protection.

Telecom operators begin one-way suspension of unverified mobile accounts

Vietnamese telecom operators began suspending outgoing services for unverified mobile subscribers on June 15, marking the first phase of a nationwide effort to strengthen subscriber identity management.

TH Group seeks $1 billion funding as global investors circle

A planned fundraising round could value TH Group at $3.3 billion, placing it among Vietnam’s most valuable private consumer businesses.

Vietnam eyes more open power market to attract high-tech investment

Lawmakers and industry officials are pushing for a more open electricity market to support green energy development and attract high-tech investment.

Hanoi considers converting old apartment land into public space

Redeveloping aging apartment blocks remains one of Hanoi’s toughest urban challenges, prompting officials to propose new planning mechanisms.

President approves gifts for over 1.5 million revolutionary contributors

Vietnam will provide gifts worth VND300,000 and VND600,000 to eligible beneficiaries in recognition of their contributions to the nation.

Vietnam issues new rules governing executions by lethal injection

Vietnam has issued a new decree detailing procedures, personnel responsibilities and operational requirements for carrying out death sentences by lethal injection.

Hanoi to streamline education system while expanding access to schools

Hanoi will continue streamlining its education management system while ensuring that students' learning rights are not affected, Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Vu Dai Thang said on Friday.

Two-tier local government still viewed as ‘mechanical reduction’: expert

Dr. Tran Anh Tuan has pointed out that after one year of kick-starting the two-tier local government model, there remains a tendency to view it merely as a "purely mechanical reduction" of the three-tier local government system.

New peak-hour schedule will not affect household electricity bills: EVN

With the new peak-hour period concentrated in the evening, restaurants and hotels with high electricity demand at night will be more significantly affected.

Shift in housing-management to focus on rental property

General Secretary and President To Lam’s statement, “Houses are for living in”, rather than just business or asset accumulation, has struck a chord with many people.

Localities urge flexibility when assessing multidimensional poverty

Poverty reviews must accurately reflect people's living conditions, ensuring that no poor or near-poor households are overlooked.

What do doctors say about a cancer drug that may destroy metastatic tumors?

A small-scale study shows that the cancer injection drug Amivantamab possesses the capability to wipe out metastatic tumors, but this does not hold true for all cases.

Hanoi inner-city toll proposal sparks social-equality concerns

Hanoi has proposed that starting from 2028 it will begin collecting fees from cars and motorbikes entering the area within Ring Road 1 in order to reduce traffic congestion and pollution.