Vietnamese children at risk from AI, online predators, experts warn

Experts from the National Child Protection Hotline and the Ministry of Public Security’s A05 Cybersecurity Training Center are raising alarms about the growing risks Vietnamese children face in digital environments.

Riding through time: Hanoi–Bac Ninh train offers cultural immersion on rails

At 8 a.m. sharp, Nguyen Thuy Duong and her friends eagerly boarded a train unlike any other - the “Hanoi 5 Gates – The Hanoi Train,” a new cultural tourism journey that runs from Hanoi Station to Tu Son Station in Bac Ninh.

Vietnam’s gold rush: Panic buying exposes market gaps and legal blind spots

Gold prices in Vietnam have surged 84% since the beginning of 2025, outpacing the 62% global rise and triggering a wave of panic buying across the country.

Mysteries unveiled in a centuries-old village hall in Thanh Hoa

Thanh Nga communal house in Hoang Son commune, Thanh Hoa province, is not just a site of spiritual gathering - it is also home to a rare trove of royal edicts that span centuries.

Flood control or energy greed? The global lessons Vietnam must learn

Hydropower plants in Vietnam risk lives by delaying floodwater release. Lessons from Brazil, Japan, and China offer urgent solutions.

Unusual tropical depression heads toward Typhoon Koto in the East Sea

A rare tropical depression moving through the East Sea is heading toward Typhoon Koto (the 15th storm of the season), prompting marine warnings even though it is not expected to make landfall in southern Vietnam.

Alliance launched to strengthen high-quality semiconductor workforce training

Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU-Hanoi) on November 27, held a ceremony to announce the establishment of a semiconductor alliance, and a workshop on ways to promote training and research in this industry.

Quang Tri fosters tourism linkages along East–West Economic Corridor

Representatives of management agencies, tourism businesses and the famtrip delegation exchanged information and discussed practical measures to enhance cross-border tourism linkages, especially on the East–West route.

Vietnam to have 33 airports by 2030

Vietnam is set to have 33 airports with a total capacity of 297 million passengers by 2030, according to a newly adjusted master plan from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Vietnam Heritage Photo Awards 2025 launched

The Vietnam Heritage Photo Awards 2025 took place at Ton Duc Thang Museum in Ho Chi Minh City, marking the 20th anniversary of Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day.

Vinacomin signs coal supply contract with Laos

The agreement is the result of thorough discussions and negotiations between the parties and opens a new phase of cooperation in coal trade between Vinacomin and energy companies in Laos.

Hanoi attracts nearly 31 million visitors in January-November

Hanoi welcomed 30.94 million visitors in the first 11 months of 2025, up 22.1% year on year, while tourism revenue reached 120.6 trillion VND (4.57 billion USD), an increase of 20.7%.

Da Lat airport to close for six months next year for repairs, upgrades

The Lien Khuong International Airport in Da Lat is planned to be temporarily closed from March 4 next year until September 1 to repair the runway and taxiway, according to the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV).

PM reaffirms vision for national smart, modern, green logistics ecosystem

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the plenary session of the Vietnam Logistics Forum 2025 in the central city of Da Nang on November 29.

SEA Games 33: Vietnamese broadcasters unite to deliver full live coverage

The 33rd Southeast Asian Games, hosted by Thailand, will be broadcast live across Vietnam as multiple national television networks secure transmission rights and deploy teams for full coverage.

Finance ministry proposes raising tax-free threshold for household businesses

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed raising the annual revenue threshold for household businesses to be exempt from personal income tax from 200 million VND to 500 million VND (approximately USD 8,200 to USD 20,500).

Vietnam, Cambodia step up border demarcation talks

Leaders reaffirm long-term commitment to peaceful, sustainable, and cooperative border development.

Lessons from the past: Vietnam must respect SEA Games challenges

Head coach Kim Sang Sik and his U22 Vietnam squad are brimming with confidence ahead of the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, aiming squarely for the gold medal in men’s football. Yet history suggests this tournament remains as unpredictable as ever.

Heroes of the flood: Khanh Hoa civilians risk lives to save their neighbors

Ordinary people in Khanh Hoa turned into rescuers, rowing through dangerous floodwaters to save dozens trapped by historic rains.

All 34 provincial chairpersons not locals, most born in the 1970s

Vietnam’s current provincial leaders reflect a younger, highly educated generation, many with master’s or doctoral degrees.

Storm Koto changes course thrice, tropical depression enters East Sea

Tropical weather systems continue to threaten central and southern Vietnam, with Storm Koto approaching from the northeast and a rare depression forming in the southwest.

Vietnam scrambles to update 81 Airbus aircraft after emergency safety directive

Vietnamese airlines race against time to update flight software on A320-family jets while keeping operations stable.

Consumers complain it’s hard to fit multiple child seats in 5-seat cars

Requiring child safety seats under a new regulation has left families with three children and 5-seat cars confused, as the rear row only fits two seats, raising questions about safety and feasibility.

Lessons for artists after the charity controversy involving singer Dan Truong

The controversy surrounding singer Dan Truong's fundraising using a personal account is a universal lesson for artists and celebrities in particular, and for individuals in general.

Lost 2 arms and 1 leg in an accident, man rebuilds his life with his wife's love

Finding true love after just 29 days of meeting, the unfortunate man's life turned a new page after the horrific accident.