Traffic police to rely on image evidence to handle violations from 2026

From 2026, traffic police will only handle violations if image or video evidence is available, a move to enhance transparency in law enforcement.

East Sea braces for typhoons, north Vietnam expects record rainfall

The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has issued its monthly climate outlook for the entire country from September 21 to October 20, 2025.

Super typhoon Ragasa to enter East Sea on September 23

Super Typhoon Ragasa continues to intensify as it approaches the East Sea, bringing powerful winds, towering waves, and warnings of flash floods and landslides in northern mountainous provinces of Vietnam.

New opportunities offered to Vietnamese students in Italy

The Association of Vietnamese Students in Italy (ASVI) on September 19 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fondazione Italy-Vietnam (FIV) and Welcome Association Italy (WAI).

Electronics lead Vietnam’s trade, with China the largest supplier

Computers, electronic products and components continued to dominate Vietnam’s trade in August, both in exports and imports, according to the Department of Customs under the Ministry of Finance.

State President meets with Lieutenant Governor of Washington

President Luong Cuong met with Lieutenant Governor of Washington Denny Heck in Seattle city on September 21 as part of his working trip to attend the High-Level General Debate of UNGA 80 and engage in bilateral activities in the US.

State President Luong Cuong meets Costco CEO in Seattle

President Luong Cuong received President & Chief Executive Officer of Costco Ron Vachris on September 21 as part of his bilateral activities in Seattle, the US.

State President attends Boeing–Vietjet aircraft handover in Seattle

As part of his bilateral activities in Seattle, US, State President Luong Cuong and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam attended an aircraft handover ceremony between Boeing and Vietnamese carrier Vietjet at Boeing’s factory on September 21.

State President receives US’s Oregon State legislators

State President Luong Cuong met with a delegation of Oregon legislators, led by Representative Daniel Loc Nguyen, Chair of the House Committee on Economic Development, on September 21 morning (local time).

President Luong Cuong arrives in New York for UNGA 80 high-level debate

President Luong Cuong, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, on September 21 evening for the high-level general debate of UNGA 80 and bilateral activities in the US.

Vietnam to propose national plan to revive ‘dead rivers’

Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is preparing a national plan to restore degraded, depleted, and polluted water sources, with a focus on reviving “dead rivers.”

Policies issued to attract experts in sci-tech digital transformation

The Government has issued Decree No. 249/2025/ND-CP, setting out mechanisms and policies to attract experts in the fields of science, technology, innovation and digital transformation.

PM congratulates singer Duc Phuc on winning Intervision 2025

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has sent congratulations to Duc Phuc after the singer won the first prize at the international music contest Intervision 2025 in Moscow, Russia.

PM orders stronger actions to accelerate public capital disbursement

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh signed an official dispatch on September 21, outlining key tasks and solutions to speed up public investment disbursement this year.

Prime Minister urges enhanced implementation of laws on decentralisation

Ministries and ministerial-level agencies are requested to thoroughly review the feasibility of current decentralisation frameworks, assess their effectiveness, and propose adjustments.

Billions on paper: Vietnam’s LNG power ambitions stalled by policy bottlenecks

Vietnam’s Power Development Plan VIII placed strong emphasis on liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a transitional energy source to gradually replace coal-fired power and ensure energy security amid the shift to renewables.

Vietnam records world’s fastest tourism growth in first half of 2025

Vietnam has emerged as the world’s fastest-growing tourism destination in H1 2025, according to UN Tourism.

Vietnam surpasses China and the EU to become global EV phenomenon

With explosive EV adoption and record sales, Vietnam emerges as a global electric vehicle leader in 2025.

Hijacking drama ‘Sky battle’ challenges box office titan ‘Red rain’

Vietnam’s newest action-thriller based on a real 1978 hijacking debuts amid the overwhelming success of Red rain.

Vietnamese audience overwhelms ballet organizers with unexpected love

The internationally acclaimed ballet "Anna Karenina" has sold over 4,000 tickets in just two weeks, prompting organizers to add more performances.

Vietnam’s high-speed railway: The engine of a new era

Vietnam sees its rail investment as a chance to boost domestic manufacturing and join global supply chains.

Khmer lecturer earns PhD abroad and returns to preserve cultural roots

From a Khmer boy in Tra Cu who once dropped out after ninth grade, Tang Van Thon earned his PhD in Cambodia and returned to teach at Tra Vinh University. He now works to preserve and promote Khmer language and culture.

Elderly couple in Ca Mau melts hearts with nearly 70 years of love

A video of a 97-year-old man guiding his 94-year-old wife by the hand has touched millions, capturing a love story that has lasted nearly 70 years.

King of the areca palms: Vietnamese man scales trees with stunning speed

A young man from Vietnam's Mekong Delta has gone viral for his lightning-fast ability to scale tall areca palm trees. Within 40 seconds, he can climb, harvest a full bunch of areca nuts, and return to the ground with effortless agility.

Typhoon Ragasa enters East Sea with record intensity, landfall expected Sept 25

Storm Ragasa could rival Typhoon Yagi, with winds reaching level 17 before making landfall from Quang Ninh to Ha Tinh.