Nearly 40,000 drivers lose licence points or face suspensions in HCM City

Strict enforcement measures have helped stabilize traffic conditions in Ho Chi Minh City, with the number of accidents falling compared with the same period last year.

Wealth and influence: The rise of Vietnam’s second-generation tycoons

Vietnam’s business succession trend gains momentum as second-generation heirs enter corporate management and ownership structures.

EVN calls for clearer rules before approving solar projects with battery storage

The utility argues that while battery storage raises investment costs, its effectiveness for large-scale solar projects remains insufficiently defined.

Vietnam collects over $54 billion in budget revenue by mid-June

Vietnam’s state budget revenue surpassed VND1.42 quadrillion by mid-June, while public investment disbursement remained below one-quarter of the annual target.

Tens of thousands to gather in Ca Mau for landmark Catholic ceremony

More than 70,000 people are expected to attend the beatification ceremony of Father Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep at the Tac Say Pilgrimage Center in Phong Thanh Commune, Ca Mau Province, on July 2, according to the Diocese of Can Tho.

Experts uncover key clues in search for fallen soldiers at Le Thi Rieng Park

Independent teams using ground-penetrating radar and electrical resistivity surveys have identified multiple underground anomalies at Le Thi Rieng Park, providing fresh evidence for the search for fallen soldiers' remains.

Foreign cyber fraud networks disrupted before launch in HCMC

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City say they have broken up several closed-door scam networks linked to foreign nationals during a 45-day security crackdown.

Vietnamese media navigate economics of journalism in digital age

As digital transformation reshapes the global media landscape, VN news organisations are increasingly confronting a question that extends beyond journalism itself: how to build sustainable economic models while preserving their public mission.

Hanoi seeks to unlock night-time economy through culture, heritage

As the tourism sector seeks to increase visitor spending and extend stays, the development of the night-time economy is increasingly seen as a way to create new tourism products, enhance destination appeal and support sustainable urban growth.

The Mekong Delta paradox: an export giant lacking corporate giants

Despite generating 58 percent of national forex surplus, the Mekong Delta faces a downward spiral. A severe shortage of medium enterprises and a massive youth brain drain are stripping this fertile land of its competitive edge.

Vietnam-Singapore trade reflects deeper integration in supply chains

Trade between Vietnam and Singapore in the first five months of 2026 continued to demonstrate the growing integration of the two economies in industrial, technology and energy supply chains.

Architect spends decade examining 3 photos to locate mass grave of 900 martyrs

A nearly 10-year journey collecting data from three photos found by an architect has helped authorities narrow down and identify the location of a mass grave holding about 900 martyrs who died during the 1968 Tet Offensive and Uprising.

E-commerce opens new growth opportunities for Vietnam’s fashion industry

Vietnam’s fashion industry is poised for a new phase of growth as e-commerce adoption accelerates, though businesses must overcome challenges in branding, sustainability and digital transformation to fully capture the opportunity.

Rooftop solar and battery storage save millions for homeowners

By installing rooftop solar power coupled with a battery energy storage system, Nguyen Minh Hoang's family in Tuyen Quang cancomfortably use electrical appliances and charge their electric vehicle, while their electricity bills drop sharply.

Customs force tightens crackdown on intellectual property-infringing goods

The rapid expansion of cross-border e-commerce is creating major opportunities for international trade, but it is also increasing the risk of counterfeit, imitation and intellectual property (IP)-infringing goods entering markets.

Couple ‘babysits’ 15 children for free, teaches rice-threshing and housework

Every summer comes the anxiety of many families regarding childcare, living expenses, and how to give their children a safe, rewarding summer.

Hanoi hosts Asian Schools Debating Championship 2026

The Vietnam Asian Schools Debating Championship 2026 (Vietnam ASDC) officially opened in Hanoi on June 21, bringing together 450 secondary and high school students from across Asia for one of the region's most anticipated debating competitions.

Vietnamese scientists develop nanovitexin from mung bean husks

Scientists from the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) have successfully developed nanovitexin from mung bean husks, creating a material with significantly enhanced properties compared to conventionally extracted vitexin.

National Press Festival 2026 closes

At this year’s festival, the Vietnam News Agency also received three top prizes, comprising one A Prize for its outstanding exhibition booth and two others for outstanding journalistic products in the digital media category.

After 101 years, Vietnamese journalism faces a new mission: Defending truth

As Vietnam marks 101 years of revolutionary journalism, media leaders are confronting a question shared by newsrooms worldwide: how can journalism remain relevant in the digital age?

Vietnam's publishers seek stronger copyright protections in AI era

Editors, policymakers and technology experts gathered in northern Vietnam to debate the future of journalism in an era when AI can summarize news without sending readers to original sources.

Ho Chi Minh City establishes new press and broadcasting agency

The Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee on June 20 announced a decision on the establishment of the city press and radio-television agency, effective July 1.

Strengthening legal mechanisms needed to enhance IP adjudication: Experts

As Vietnam advances judicial reform and deepens international integration, establishing specialised judicial mechanisms for intellectual property (IP) disputes and violations has become increasingly necessary.

Dengue cases rise, outbreaks become more unpredictable

Vietnam's health authorities are warning of increasingly complex dengue fever developments as infections surge, outbreak cycles become shorter and traditional seasonal patterns begin to shift.

Vietnam, Canada co-host UN staff officer training course

Vietnam and Canada on June 22 opened a United Nations Staff Officer Course (UNSOC) at the headquarters of the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations (VDPO) under the Ministry of National Defence.