New gold import quota council formed under SBV leadership

Vietnam’s central bank establishes a quota-setting council for gold imports and exports, led by the Deputy Governor.

Foreign tourists embrace Hanoi’s festive chaos at Mid-Autumn market

On the Saturday evening a week before the Mid-Autumn Festival, the streets of Hang Ma and Hang Luoc in Hanoi’s Old Quarter were packed with people out shopping and enjoying the festive atmosphere.

U23 Vietnam lands in Pot 2 for 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup draw

U23 Vietnam has been placed in Pot 2 alongside top-tier teams like South Korea, Australia, and Qatar for the group stage draw of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup.

Vu Bich Thuy unveils ‘The Mysterious Garden’ in Saigon solo show

Abstract artist Vu Bich Thuy brings over 20 new works to Ho Chi Minh City for her first solo exhibition in the southern capital.

Vingroup stock hits record, Pham Nhat Vuong’s wealth soars to $15.8B

Shares of Vingroup and affiliates surged on September 29, propelling Vuong into the top 200 richest people worldwide.

Tornado devastates Ninh Binh, leaves six dead and widespread ruin

A sudden storm ripped through Ninh Binh at dawn, toppling homes, trees, and power lines in less than 10 minutes.

Typhoon Bualoi lashes Hanoi, causes traffic chaos and flying debris

Heavy rain and strong winds caused by Typhoon No. 10 (Bualoi) disrupted morning traffic in Hanoi and caused dangerous incidents across the city.

Unsafe vegetables flood markets as green rice mooncakes cause frenzy

As Vietnam faces growing concerns about food safety, a new mooncake flavor captivates Hanoi’s streets ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Tam Chuc Forum 2025 draws 500 global businesses to spark innovation

More than 500 companies from Vietnam and abroad will gather at the Tam Chuc Innovation Forum 2025 to discuss strategy, technology, and cultural values.

Vietnam Buddhist Sangha pioneers paperless meeting in digital transition

Vietnam's Buddhist Sangha holds its first-ever paperless meeting, signaling a shift toward digital transformation.

Vietnam's top box office clash ends as Red Rain bows out with $29.2M

This past weekend, Sky Combat held firm at the top of the Vietnamese box office, while Red Rain continued to attract large audiences before its official theatrical run ended on September 29.

Storm Bualoi weakens but leaves Vietnam facing extreme floods

Tropical storm Bualoi is dissipating, but its circulation causes widespread rainfall, high river levels, and dangerous conditions.

Six dead as violent thunderstorm devastates Ninh Binh

A deadly storm swept through Ninh Binh province early September 29, collapsing homes and leaving six people dead and many others injured.

Vietnam's science and telecom sectors celebrate 80-year journey of growth

An event in Hanoi highlights technological progress, honors fallen heroes, and showcases innovation across generations.

Fishing boats sink during typhoon Bualoi, 9 crew members still missing

A sudden storm surge sank two boats in Quang Tri. Four men survived, but nine others remain missing as rescue teams race against time.

Grain gains as rice tender hits full mark

The Department of State Reserves announced the successful tender for 200,000 tonnes of rice for the national reserves for this year.

Turning seafood by-products into billion-dollar industry

According to forecasts from the agriculture and environment sector, in the coming years, shrimp heads alone could provide around 490,000 tonnes of food products, while pangasius offcuts and stomachs could provide 100,000 tonnes.

VN faces non-tariff trade barriers as green, digital shifts become imperative

Vietnamese companies must master climate finance to fund technological upgrades, according to experts

Vietnam, India share green processing models at World Food India 2025

Vietnam, as the Focus Country of the 2025 World Food India (WFI) in New Delhi, hosted a panel on sustainable food processing and carbon neutrality on September 26.

Vietnam, RoK step up cooperation in training strategic-level leaders

A study and fact-finding programme aimed at enhancing the strategic policy-making capacity of Vietnam’s senior strategic leaders took place in Gwacheon, the Republic of Korea (RoK), from September 22 - 27.

Ministry calls for drastic solutions to reduce air pollution

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) has asked provinces and cities to rapidly implement solutions to control air pollution in the last few months of the year.

Russian State Duma Chairman visits Vietnam-Russia Tropical Centre

The Vietnam-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has been increasingly deepened, becoming more substantial and effective in all fields, clearly demonstrated through high-level visits by the two countries' leaders.

Top Vietnamese legislator holds talks with Russian State Duma Chairman in Hanoi

Affirming that Vietnam attaches importance to its traditional friendship and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Russia, NA Chairman Man welcomed positive progress in the bilateral ties over the past year.

HCM City River Festival wins double international gold at IBA 2025

The Ho Chi Minh City River Festival 2024 has brought pride to the southern metropolis after being honoured with two Gold Awards at the 22nd International Business Awards (IBA) 2025.

$1 billion loan negotiation exposes Vietnam’s ESG talent shortage

“They raised a question that if the Nhon Trach 3 project broke even after 25 years, when would PV Power shut down the plant and shift to clean hydrogen energy production,” said a PetroVietnam executive, recalling company negotiations with creditors.