VN celebrates 80 years of unity in diversity through ethnic, religious exhibit

A powerful display in Hanoi honors the cultural richness and national unity of Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups and 16 religions over eight decades of development.

Vietnam opens wider door to foreign investors with new securities decree

New reforms simplify entry procedures, increase transparency, and boost market appeal to international investors.

Runaway truck crashes into banana market, kills 3, injures 9 in Quang Tri

Brake failure sent a delivery truck crashing into a busy roadside market in Quang Tri, leaving three dead and nine injured in a horrific accident.

Tropical depression nears East Sea, likely to become Storm No. 8 tonight

A tropical depression currently over Luzon Island (Philippines) is moving rapidly toward the East Sea and is likely to strengthen into Storm No. 8 by late evening today, according to national meteorologists.

Vietnam issues urgent warning over five counterfeit drug cases

The Ministry of Health has warned of five suspected counterfeit drugs, calling on citizens and pharmacies to avoid buying, selling, or using them.

Former Asanzo chairman jailed for smuggling and fined for tax evasion

Pham Van Tam, former Chairman of Asanzo, has been sentenced to four years and six months in prison for smuggling, and fined $78,500 for tax evasion. The court imposed a financial penalty for the tax offense as Tam had fully repaid the evaded amount.

Phu Quoc land scandal: Journalists prosecuted for extortion plot

The An Giang Provincial Police Department has prosecuted a group of journalists for multiple counts of extortion involving billions of dong, stirring public concern about media ethics and criminal abuse of press credentials.

Da Nang embraces digital innovation to become a global financial hub

With a focus on fintech and blockchain, Da Nang is positioning itself as Vietnam’s next international financial center.

Pilot crypto market reveals Vietnam’s underground economic flow

The government has officially issued a resolution to pilot a digital asset market, outlining a five-year roadmap. This marks a bold move by Vietnam, accompanied by strict regulatory measures, even as many countries remain cautious.

Vietnam, Singapore sign implementation agreement on carbon credit collaboration

The Governments of Vietnam and Singapore on September 16 officially signed an implementation agreement under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change.

Aquatic sector advised to navigate challenges, secure exports to EU, US markets

Despite positive production signals with growth in 2025 projected at 4.25%, Vietnam's aquatic sector is facing mounting export pressures, particularly strict technical barriers in major markets such as the European Union (EU) and the US.

Vietnamese films reach African audiences

Vietnamese cinema has made its debut at the 5th Imedghassen International Film Festival, held in Batna, Algeria, offering African audiences a glimpse of the country’s film industry and cultural heritage.

New emergency hotline launched to receive disaster-related information

An emergency hotline – 112 – has been put into operation to receive information about incidents, natural disasters, risks, and requests for assistance from organisations and individuals nationwide.

Engineering Unit Rotation 4 ready to depart for UN peacekeeping mission

Vietnam’s Engineering Unit Rotation 4 is ready to depart for the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) Mission, following a series of activities held in Hanoi on September 16.

Party leader outlines key orientations for promoting lifelong learning

Lifelong learning must be seen not only as an individual need but also as the key to raising intellectual standards, building human resources, and driving innovation and breakthroughs for rapid and sustainable socio-economic development.

Vietnam, Timor-Leste agree to deepen bilateral ties

Vietnam will continue to actively support Timor-Leste in effectively participating in and actively contributing to the ASEAN Community, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung affirmed on September 16.

Digital technology transforms Vietnam’s food industry

Amidst robust digital transformation across all sectors, the food processing industry has tapped such digital technologies as Internet of Things, AI, blockchain and Big Data to optimise production process, control supply chain.

Action plan approved to vault education into global top 20 by 2045

The Government has rolled out a resolution endorsing an action plan to follow the Politburo’s Resolution No. 71 dated August 22, 2025, targeting sweeping reforms in education and training to propel the nation into the global elite.

ASEAN Express: new rail link to transform regional trade

ASEAN Express, a new cross-border freight rail service, is being hailed as a breakthrough in international rail connectivity, expected to strengthen Thailand’s and ASEAN’s economic competitiveness in the near future.

Hanoi strengthens power grid safety amid storm season

With forecasters warning of a complicated storm season this year, the Hanoi Power Corporation (EVNHANOI) has taken proactive steps to ensure the safety of the power grid and maintain continuous, stable electricity supply across the capital.

Ministry stresses Vietnam’s commitment to foreign investors at London conference

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance held an investment promotion conference in London on September 16, underscoring the country’s strong commitment to deepening economic and financial ties with the UK.

PM urges continued efforts to maintain macro-economic stability

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued Official Dispatch No. 165/CD-TTg on continued efforts to maintain macro-economic stability, control inflation, foster growth, ensure economic balances, and improve citizens' living standards.

Vietnam ranks 44th in Global Innovation Index 2025

Vietnam is in the 2nd position among the 37 lower middle-income group economies, and 9th among the 17 economies in South East Asia, East Asia, and Oceania.

Vietnam, Australia deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Vietnam and Australia have established a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, reflecting the depth of their bilateral ties and opening up broad prospects for more extensive, practical, and effective cooperation in the years ahead.

Vietnam pushes for sustainable export growth in final stretch of 2025

In the first eight months of 2025, Vietnam’s total trade value reached nearly 600 billion USD, up 16.3% year on year. Of this, exports stood at 306 billion USD, a 14.8% increase, already surpassing the full-year target.