Vietnam faces mounting pressure on its banking system as it seeks to sustain high economic growth from 2026 to 2030, with experts calling for greater capital market development to fund key national projects and reduce structural financial risks.

Vietnamese police bust high-value smuggling attempt at Cam Ranh International Airport.

As Christmas approaches, Catholic communities in northern Vietnam are working tirelessly to craft large-scale decorations from recycled materials.

Religious institutions play a vital role in Vietnam’s development, Minister Dao Ngoc Dung affirmed during his Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026 visits in Hanoi.

Apple’s 20th anniversary iPhone could redefine smartphone design with an all-screen display and radical curvature.

Starting January 1, 2026, elderly residents of Ho Chi Minh City will receive birthday and longevity celebration gifts worth between 800,000 VND and 2.4 million VND (approximately $32 to $100), depending on their age.

Rowing, wrestling, and martial arts lead Vietnam’s golden surge on December 17.

A disallowed goal and missed penalty cost Vietnam women’s team SEA Games gold in heartbreaking final.

In modern Vietnamese music history, few stories are as exceptional as that of composers Hoang Long and Hoang Lan.

A number of student deaths after minor disputes have occurred in many provinces this year. Some of the conflicts that led to violence stemmed from a teasing remark or a brief argument in class.

Urban traffic experts say electric vehicles can be parked in the basements of apartment buildings but must never be charged there.

Removing gold used for jewelry manufacture from the list of conditional business fields will help create a more open market, but policies need to be designed with a clear roadmap to ensure transparency and avoid market disruption, experts have said.

Vietnam ranks top 10 globally for broadband speed and aims to make its digital space safer and more trustworthy.

If one image could capture the essence of 2025, it wouldn’t be a growth chart or a lengthy report - it would be the construction sites erupting across the country, from north to south.

Having performed in 53 countries, violist Nguyet Thu returns to launch music and culture initiatives blending tradition and healing.

Head of Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission visits Catholic and Protestant leaders, sharing hopes for unity and national development in 2026.

A Vietnamese fishing boat operating off the coast of Da Nang caught fire and sank in the early hours of December 17, forcing all 55 crew members to jump overboard.

Vietnamese athletics delivered a sensational performance on December 16, securing four gold medals in a single afternoon, led by track star Nguyen Thi Oanh, who completed her SEA Games 33 hat-trick.

On the same mat, on the same day of competition at SEA Games 33, the referees unexpectedly became the main characters - not for their precision, but for a string of decisions that sparked an emotional storm.

As U22 Vietnam prepares to face Thailand in the SEA Games 33 final at 7:30 PM on December 18, regional experts are raising a new concern - officiating might be the team’s toughest obstacle.

Thung Nham Bird Garden in Ninh Binh is renowned as the largest natural bird sanctuary in northern Vietnam, home to around 5,000 nests and over 46 different bird species.

A rustic countryside dish from Hung Yen left an Indian guest pleasantly surprised and full of praise, especially when enjoyed on a cold winter day.

With six generations of heritage, this iconic Hanoi dish reflects a unique blend of memory, flavor, and ceremony.

Ho Chi Minh City has submitted an urgent request for feedback from four central ministries on a proposed sea-crossing highway project valued at more than 104 trillion VND (approximately $4.3 billion).

A family owning more than 421 square meters of land on Dinh Tien Hoang Street in Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Ward has been awarded over 466 billion VND (approximately $19.1 million) in compensation to relocate for the East Hoan Kiem Park project.