Gas-powered motorbikes to face time-based ban in Hanoi’s central districts

From July 1, 2026, Hanoi will implement time-based restrictions on gasoline motorbikes within the city's innermost Ring Road 1 zone.

Government presses for transparency in 2025 Tet bonus planning

The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued an official dispatch requesting provincial and city-level Departments of Home Affairs to report on wage, bonus, and labor relations conditions in businesses ahead of the 2026 Lunar New Year.

Typhoon Koto takes a twist: Slowing down and shifting track

Typhoon Koto has intensified to Category 12 and is now moving more slowly, shifting directions erratically in the East Sea. Forecasters say cold air will weaken the storm within days.

When hope returns: A program that walks with Covid-19 orphans

In the wake of Covid-19, a heartwarming program is helping children turn grief into resilience through long-term, personal support.

Can you take an IP68-rated iPhone swimming? Not really

IP67, IP68, IPX8 - what do these water-resistance ratings actually mean? And does an IP68 label on your iPhone or Galaxy mean it’s safe to take them swimming?

Child car seats surge in demand, parents fall into price ‘matrix’

Child car seats, once a niche segment, has become a vibrant market as the penalty regulation takes effect on January 1, 2026.

A golden meadow in Quang Ninh: ‘Little Da Lat’ enters its dreamiest season

Phoenix Peak in Vang Danh Ward, Quang Ninh Province, is now entering its most beautiful season of the year - its rolling grasslands ablaze in golden hues and its pine-studded slopes drawing visitors in search of calm and scenic escapes.

Actors’ scandals have led to public boycotts, financial losses for film projects

Personal controversies and scandals involving actors have caused damage to film projects in which they have been involved as the public has boycotted some of these films.

Hanoi construction dept addresses rampant abuses in social housing policies

Hanoi has asked the police to review, discover and handle unethical agents exploiting the process of filing applications for buying, renting or renting-to-own social housing.

Math teacher reflects on commitment that kept him in education for decades

As a mathematician and a teacher, Le Ba Khanh Trinh, a former IMO special prize winner, says he has always kept his passion for maths and teaching.

Black Friday discounts up to 80% still fail to attract shoppers

Many fashion stores in Hanoi are offering discounts of up to 70-80 percent for Black Friday, yet customer traffic remains low.

Driver detained after fatal crash in Lang Son kills four

Police in Lang Son have launched a criminal case and detained the driver of the seven-seater SUV involved in a deadly collision.

Worker transport bus overturns in Tay Ninh, over 10 hospitalized

Dozens of workers in Tay Ninh province endured a terrifying ordeal when the shuttle bus they were riding unexpectedly flipped onto its side, sending more than ten people to the hospital with injuries.

Typhoon Koto slows down, could linger over East Sea for nearly 6 days

Typhoon No. 15 (Koto) weakens its speed but may intensify and prolong its presence in the East Sea through December 1.

Vietnam’s Party chief to visit Laos, attend 50th National Day celebrations

At the invitation of General Secretary & President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and his spouse, General Secretary To Lam and his spouse will pay a state visit to Laos and attend the ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the country’s National Day.

Cold air complicates storm Koto’s path, 80% chance it won’t make landfall

Meteorologists predict storm Koto will weaken at sea, but Central Vietnam must stay alert for rain and landslides.

New Zealand and Australia pledge aid to help Vietnam recover from floods

New Zealand has pledged 3 million NZD (approximately 1.82 million USD), and Australia 3.8 million AUD (about 2.5 million USD) to help Vietnam recover from severe storm and flood damage.

SEA Games 33 rocked by Cambodia’s sudden exit from men’s football

Cambodia’s national sports delegation has officially withdrawn from eight sports at the upcoming 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Thailand, including the men’s football competition.

Coach Roland praises U17 Vietnam after 22 goals and 3 straight wins

Coach Cristiano Roland had high praise for the U17 Vietnam team after their 2-0 win over U17 Hong Kong, which secured their position at the top of Group C in the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers.

HCM City, WEF issue joint statement to boost smart manufacturing

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee and the World Economic Forum (WEF) released a joint statement on promoting smart manufacturing and responsible industrial transformation in Vietnam on November 26.

Sci-tech is key to reaching developed nation status by 2045: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told a World Economic Forum (WEF)’s session in Ho Chi Minh City on November 26 that sci-tech will be the primary driver behind Vietnam’s ambition to become a developed, industrialised nation by 2045.

Vietnam, NZ sign action plan to advance comprehensive strategic partnership

Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung and his New Zealand counterpart Winston Peters co-chaired the third Vietnam - New Zealand Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and signed an Action Plan today.

Vietnam, Philippines convene seventh defence policy dialogue

Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien and Philippine Undersecretary of National Defence Irineo C. Espino co-chaired the seventh Vietnam–Philippines defence policy đialogue in Hanoi on November 26.

Vietnam, EFTA working on 18th FTA negotiation round in Da Nang

After the first day of discussions, both sides are working hard to narrow the remaining gaps and that the 18th round is progressing very positively.

PM hosts int’l guests attending Autumn Economic Forum

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 26 hosted separate receptions for international guests attending the Autumn Economic Forum 2025, which is underway in Ho Chi Minh City.