After lung surgery, man finds strength in work and fitness

After being diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer and having part of a lung removed, Nguyen Tien Phuc recovered well and still lives healthily after eight years.

Nghe An village turns field rat hunting into a thriving side business

Hunting field rats has become a lucrative side job for residents of Tho Bang village in Binh Minh commune, Nghe An province, with some earning over a million dong (more than $40) per night.

Four Vietnamese airports close temporarily as Typhoon Bualoi nears landfall

Vietnam's aviation authority suspends operations at major central airports to ensure safety amid the powerful storm.

Thousands of soldiers mobilized to help residents ahead of storm Bualoi

Military Region 5 is deploying massive forces and equipment to protect residents in storm-prone areas before Tropical Storm Bualoi makes landfall.

Hue City floods amid Typhoon Bualoi, missing person case reported

A woman was swept away during a city-wide evacuation in Hue, while authorities prepare to relocate thousands.

Vietnam braces for rare storm as Bualoi speeds toward coast

Unusually fast and powerful, Storm Bualoi is set to strike central Vietnam with high winds, torrential rain, and dangerous seas.

Typhoon Bualoi nears central Vietnam with winds up to level 13

Forecasters warn of high-impact storm as Typhoon Bualoi moves quickly toward the coast, expected to make landfall on the night of September 28.

Disciplinary measures imposed on Party organisations, members for violations

The Politburo issued a warning against the Standing Board of the Thanh Hoa Party Committee for the 2020-2025 tenure (up to September 2024) for violating regulations.

VN, Thailand discuss ways to boost cooperation in consumer protection

As Thailand and Vietnam share similarities, enhanced cooperation and information exchange would improve legal enforcement of competition and consumer rights protection in both nations.

Politburo adopts conclusion on performance of two-tier local administration

The Politburo and the Party Central Committee's Secretariat on September 26 issued Conclusion No. 195-KL/TW on the performance of the political system and two-tier local administration since July 1, 2025.

Rosatom, PECC2 sign MoU on cooperation in nuclear power plant project

The MoU seeks to coordinate the two sides’ efforts in updating the feasibility study and site documentation for Ninh Thuan 1, which is set to become Vietnam’s first nuclear power plant.

Hanoi’s Old Quarter to host vibrant Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 celebrations

A range of activities is being held in Hanoi’s Old Quarter from September 22 to October 12 to celebrate the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival 2025.

Heritage and technology converge to boost Vietnam’s MICE tourism

According to VITA Chairman Vu The Binh, MICE is among the fastest-growing segments in the tourism economy, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic when demand surged globally.

Vietnam – Cambodia trade: Path towards 20 billion USD target

Vietnam and Cambodia are enjoying their most dynamic economic period with bilateral trade exceeding 10 billion USD in 2024.

Banks, fintech companies enable shift to revenue-based taxation

Millions of small business households are facing a major turning point, as the lump-sum tax system is replaced by tax declaration starting in 2026, part of a broader regulatory reform to modernise tax administration.

Vietnam's financial market sees total assets climb to 41.3 trillion VND

The total assets of Vietnam's financial market are estimated at 41.3 trillion VND, equivalent to 332% of GDP, banking and finance expert Dr Can Van Luc told attendees at the Vietnam Wealth Advisory Summit 2025 (VWAS) in Hanoi on September 25.

PM orders preparedness as Typhoon Bualoi moving fast towards Vietnam

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed an official dispatch, calling for the highest level of readiness to confront Typhoon Bualoi, which entered the East Sea on September 26 night and became the 10th storm of 2025.

Hanoi accelerates green transition to elevate stature as tourist magnet

Experts believe that Hanoi should issue a set of criteria tailored to its urban conditions, enhance regional linkages, encourage community engagement, and prioritise investment in green infrastructure and clean energy.

Hanoi to launch store on Shopee to boost capital’s e-commerce

Hanoi will open an official store on e-commerce platform Shopee this year, as part of the effort to boost the capital's digital economy.

Vietnam, EU eye balance, deeper strategic cooperation

Five years after the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) entered into force, both sides have hailed the deal as a success, while also acknowledging the need to tackle remaining barriers and move toward a more balanced trade relationship.

Vietnam honours over 100 “tourism brand ambassadors”

As many as 113 standout enterprises and organisations were honoured as top tourism players at the Vietnam Tourism Awards 2025 held in Hanoi on September 27.

Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 6 completes peacekeeping mission in South Sudan

The Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations held a ceremony in Hanoi on September 26 to welcome home staff of Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 6 after they completed their UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan.

HCM City’s officials, artists play charity football match for Cuba

A friendly football match at Thong Nhat Stadium saw Ho Chi Minh City’s officials and civil servants take on a squad of local artists, all to toast 50 years of the city’s vibrant arts and literature scene while raising funds for Cuba.

Vietnam, Russia strengthen parliamentary collaboration

The visit will contribute to strengthening the Vietnamese National Assembly's cooperation with the Russian State Duma in particular and the Russian Federal Assembly in general.

Vietnam wins first world xiangqi standard title in Shanghai

Lai Ly Huynh’s victory is a first for Vietnam, breaking China’s domination on the standard discipline, which is xiangqi’s most prestigious.