Bodyguards of Vietnam’s top stars: security, trust, and controversy

Behind the scenes, bodyguards play a critical role in protecting stars like My Tam and Son Tung M-TP during high-profile events.

Resolution 70-NQ/TW aims to strengthen VN role in global energy value chain

Significantly, Resolution 70-NQ/TW emphasises the equal role of the private sector, encouraging deeper engagement from both domestic and foreign enterprises.

Ho Chi Minh City man raises pet ducks to relieve stress

Raising a duck hatched from a forgotten balut egg, a young man in Ho Chi Minh City says caring for the tiny companion helps relieve stress and brings joy to his everyday life.

UK Royal Navy vessel pays friendly visit to Ho Chi Minh City

The offshore patrol vessel HMS Richmond of the British Royal Navy, carrying 185 officers and sailors, docked at Nha Rong–Khanh Hoi International Port on September 22, beginning a four-day friendly visit to Ho Chi Minh City.

A nationwide plan to restructure schools and hospitals due by September 25

Vietnam finalizes plans to reorganize public schools and hospitals under Resolution 18 directives.

iPhone 17 Pro and Air face durability complaints over scratches

Early reports suggest Apple’s darker-colored iPhones may be more fragile than advertised, sparking a new round of criticism.

A rare Vietnamese family of artists, united by tradition and innovation

Three generations of the Chu family prove that Vietnamese art, when cherished, never fades into oblivion.

Ragasa becomes strongest typhoon ever recorded in East Sea

Vice Minister of Agriculture and Environment Nguyen Hoang Hiep has confirmed that typhoon Ragasa, now designated as storm No. 9, has reached level 17 intensity, making it the strongest typhoon ever recorded in the East Sea.

Super typhoon Ragasa: Military deploys 6 aircraft and 300,000 personnel

In response to super typhoon Ragasa, the Ministry of National Defense has mobilized 300,000 officers, soldiers, and militia personnel, along with 8,000 vehicles and six aircraft, ready to assist civilians when necessary.

Super typhoon Ragasa enters East Sea as strongest storm in history

Typhoon Ragasa entered the East Sea on September 22 as storm No. 9, sustaining maximum strength with winds of up to 220 km/h and waves over 10 meters high.

Permanent Deputy PM calls for prominent incentives for int’l financial centre

The Prime Minister issued Decision No. 1646/QD-TTg dated August 1, 2025, establishing the Steering Committee on the International Financial Centre in Vietnam.

PM orders proactive, early measures to respond to super Typhoon Ragasa

Authorities must anticipate worst-case scenarios to protect lives, minimise property damage, and prevent any passivity or surprise in all situations.

Vietnamese, Cuban journalists exchange professional experience

Both sides emphasised that the press plays a pioneering role on the ideological front, with each news outlet carrying the responsibility of contributing to national development and social progress.

NA Standing Committee discusses draft e-commerce law, public capital allocation

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee discussed the draft Law on E-commerce and the allocation of public investment capital on September 22 as part of its ongoing 49th session.

PM demands probe into sky-high apartment prices

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh advocated for policies to boost supply and balance demand through market mechanisms, while identifying institutional and policy barriers that stifle progress.

Vietnam invited as guest of honour at 102nd Wallonia Festival

Vietnam is invited as a guest of honour at the 102nd edition of the Wallonia Festival which is being in Namur from September 12-22.

Vietnam Tourism Awards 2025 to honour time-tested brands, destinations

The awarding ceremony of the Vietnam Tourism Awards 2025 will be held in Hanoi and broadcast live on Vietnam Television (VTV) on September 27, marking the return of the Vietnamese tourism sector’s most prestigious awards after five years.

NA Standing Committee reviews President, Government’s 2021-2026 summary reports

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee reviewed the summary reports on the 2021-2026 working term of the State President and the Government on September 22 as part of its ongoing 49th session.

PM urges income rules for social housing buyers to reflect local conditions

PM Pham Minh Chinh ordered a review of income eligibility rules for social housing buyers to ensure they align with local conditions, while chairing the first session of the Central Steering Committee on Housing Policy and the Real Estate Market.

Vietnam, New Zealand affirm continued cooperation in development process

New Zealand will continue to accompany Vietnam in its development journey, contributing to the shared prosperity of both nations, said Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives (Parliament) Gerry Brownlee.

Vietnam, Germany strengthen security, crime prevention cooperation

Senior Lieutenant General Le Van Tuyen, Deputy Minister of Public Security, led a delegation to Germany from September 17-21 at the invitation of the Federal Ministry of the Interior.

Two NA deputies of Thanh Hoa, Khanh Hoa relieved of duties

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on September 22 decided to relieve Lai The Nguyen and Tran Quoc Nam of their duties as the 15th NA’s deputies representing the central provinces of Thanh Hoa and Khanh Hoa, respectively.

Vietnamese State President attends celebration of UN’s founding

State President Luong Cuong led a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to attend a high-level meeting marking the 80th founding anniversary of the United Nations (UN) in New York on September 22 morning (local time).

Painting exhibition helps spread love for homeland

A painting exhibition themed “National Pride” is being held at the Special National Relic Site of Van Mieu–Quoc Tu Giam (the Temple of Literature) in Hanoi.

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