Party chief attends groundbreaking for Hanoi’s major urban overhaul

Hanoi begins construction of two large-scale multi-purpose urban zones to support relocation and sustainable growth.

Hanoi investigates symbolic graves built without remains

Residents in Hanoi’s Trieu Khuc neighborhood have raised concerns over the presence of hundreds of symbolic graves in the Gio Ga cemetery, suspected to be linked to unauthorized cemetery land transactions.

Cultural fusion or fashion confusion? Tet ao dai under fire

Designers argue that using Chinese fabrics and fastenings on ao dai risks erasing Vietnamese tradition.

Hanoi to process tax procedures at 31 public service centers from February 2

Hanoi tax department to receive administrative tax documents at 31 public service centers from February 2, offering boundary-free access across the city.

Galaxy S26 Ultra: What users truly want, but won’t get

With just weeks left before its official unveiling, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is already drawing strong reactions from tech enthusiasts - not all of them positive.

Ministry to tighten IELTS bonus points in 2026 university admissions

The Ministry of Education and Training proposes a cap on bonus points from IELTS certificates to ensure fairness in university admissions.

Hanoi youths capture Tet spirit in ao dai by Hoan Kiem Lake

Even on a weekday, Hanoi's Hoan Kiem Lake is drawing flocks of young women dressed in traditional ao dai, all eager to capture the festive beauty of Tet through stunning photoshoots.

Vietnam’s market sees broad sell-off, Vin stocks hit floor

VN-Index drops nearly 47 points, wiping out January’s rally as Vin group stocks plunge.

Coach Kim Sang Sik signals bold rebuild for Vietnam national team

Coach Kim Sang Sik appears ready to refresh Vietnam’s national football team, marking the beginning of a new chapter built on the momentum of the recent U23 Asian Cup campaign.

“Tree of Life” under fire in Vietnam for illegal maritime map in trailer

Tree of Life, a Chinese television drama starring Yang Zi and Hu Ge, has sparked widespread controversy in Vietnam after viewers spotted the illegal "nine-dash line" appearing in the series’ trailer.

Former chair of Quoc Cuong Gia Lai faces trial over $21 million land deal

Nguyen Thi Nhu Loan, former chair of Quoc Cuong Gia Lai, faces prosecution for profiting from a $21 million land deal in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam suffer narrow defeat to Thailand ahead of AFC Futsal quarterfinals

Vietnam’s national futsal team suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat to Thailand in their final Group B match at the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026, finishing the group stage in second place.

Naked and frantic: AirAsia flight diverted after tourist threatens to jump

A flight from Nha Trang to Bangkok was forced to land early after a foreign passenger stripped and tried to jump off mid-air.

Mourning the man behind Vietnam’s sugarcane methods

Phan Gia Tan, a longtime lecturer at Nong Lam University in Ho Chi Minh City and one of Vietnam’s leading researchers in sugarcane and industrial crop science, has passed away at the age of 76.

Bitcoin drops below $77,000 as fear grips crypto market

The cryptocurrency market is facing another sharp downturn, with Bitcoin breaking below the critical $80,000 threshold and approaching $77,000 per coin during Asian trading hours on February 1.

PM Pham Minh Chinh leads push for renewed state economy

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has been appointed head of a newly established national steering committee tasked with executing Resolution 79 of the Politburo, a major directive focused on strengthening and redefining Vietnam’s state economy.

Vietnamese box office sees unexpected leader

China’s "Lang Lang Mountain’s Little Monsters" charms its way to the top, overtaking Vietnam’s leading theatrical release.

Relocating Hanoi's urban population: A solution or new burden?

Hanoi’s strategy to relocate 860,000 inner-city residents can only succeed if livelihoods and infrastructure go hand-in-hand, urban planning experts caution.

Vietnam traffic police reject fake news about filming fines

The Department of Traffic Police, under the Ministry of Public Security, has officially denied the circulating rumor that citizens may be fined 5 million VND ($200) for filming traffic police officers while they are on duty.

Digitisation breathes new life into Oc Eo cultural heritage in An Giang

An Giang is fast-tracking the digitisation of Oc Eo cultural and museum activities to improve access, enrich visitor experiences, and promote the ancient civilisation to wider audiences.

Vietnam Airlines reports highest-ever annual revenue in 2025

Vietnam Airlines (HVN) has reported its strongest financial performance on record, posting the highest annual revenue in its history and a sharp rise in profit, according to its fourth-quarter financial statements released on January 29.

ADB, SBV launch 2 million USD green banking initiative

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on January 30 jointly launched a 2 million USD initiative on green banking capacity development, aiming to help Vietnam scale up green and climate finance.

More than 1,000 elderly receive free health check-ups in Hanoi

More than 1,000 older people in Hanoi received free medical check-ups on January 31 as part of a health programme launched by the Vietnam Young Physicians' Association.

Domestic firms position for booming UAV industry in Vietnam

Vietnam’s UAV market could hit USD 10 billion and create 1 million jobs by 2035, offering major opportunities for local tech firms to invest in R&D, manufacturing, and services.

VinFast unveils plan to expand electric scooter business to five foreign markets

VinFast on January 31 officially unveiled its international business strategy for electric scooters, identifying five initial key markets: the Philippines, Indonesia, India, Thailand and Malaysia.