Police seek full recovery of losses in vacation contract scam

The Ministry of Public Security has directed investigators to identify the entire network behind an alleged vacation ownership contract fraud scheme while making every effort to recover money taken from victims.

Vietnam's rescue team honored for earthquake response in Venezuela

Vietnam's search-and-rescue mission in Venezuela has combined intensive disaster response with humanitarian outreach, recovering dozens of earthquake victims while delivering emergency supplies to families displaced by the devastating disaster.

Teacher held amid probe into unusual math exam results

Police in Vietnam's Tuyen Quang Province have placed a high school teacher under emergency detention as authorities investigate alleged irregularities in the 2026 national high school graduation examination.

PM calls for maximum effort to recover missing martyrs

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has urged authorities to spare no effort in locating and identifying the remains of Vietnam's fallen soldiers during the launch of a major recovery mission in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam monitors Super Typhoon Bavi as Maysak weakens

As Tropical Storm Maysak weakens after crossing southern China, attention has shifted to Super Typhoon Bavi, whose powerful circulation could influence weather over the East Sea.

All Vietnamese students to receive free school textbooks by 2029

Vietnam will provide free school textbooks to all general education students from the 2029-2030 academic year under a new government decree introducing a nationwide borrowing and return system to maximize reuse.

Young people’s job-hopping: The problem isn’t Gen Z - it’s staff management

Gen Z is often labeled as “easily bored” and “lacking patience.” However, the rising job-hopping rate reflects not only changes among young workers but also companies’ human resource management.

Fuel prices drop, but pho and rice platters don't follow suit

When fuel prices rose, many eateries quickly raised their prices. However, although fuel prices have now fallen significantly, most restaurants have kept their prices unchanged.

Can Tho man turns vegetables into one-of-a-kind gifts

By transforming vegetables into gifts that can be cooked and eaten after display, a young man in Can Tho has captured customers' interest, leading to a constant stream of orders.

200-guest wedding leaves German groom thinking he walked into a music concert

When stepping into the banquet hall, Michael and his father were so stunned that they thought they had entered the wrong room, so they turned back. Only when the groomsmen pulled him back did he realize it was the venue for his own wedding.

The mystical century-old treasure stolen multiple times but always returned

Having repeatedly caught the eye of thieves, yet strangely, the hundred-year-old bronze cauldron in Nghe An was returned to villagers each time it was stolen.

The true cost of consumers’ wasteful use of electricity

Many people still hold the mindset that if they can pay for electricity usage, why shouldn't they consume it as much as they want. They have yet to fully understand the consequences of wasting electricity.

Green lane sought for Vietnam's fruit, vegetable exports to China

With exports to China reaching about 5.5 billion USD in 2025, Vietnam's fruit and vegetable sector has ample room for further growth, provided it strengthens quality control, traceability and fast-track "green lane" customs clearance.

New decree details support for FTA ecosystem members

In a decree taking effect upon its signing on June 26, the Government has detailed the support available to enterprises, cooperatives, and business households operating in the ecosystem designed to leverage free trade agreements (FTAs).

Vietnam moves to tackle double challenge in FDI attraction in next phase

Vietnam is entering a new phase in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) with a double challenge - securing larger capital inflows while ensuring that new projects deliver higher technological value.

French magazine highlights must-try dishes in Vietnam

French women's magazine Biba Magazine has named Vietnam one of the most appealing destinations for French travellers, praising the country's diverse, refined and healthy cuisine as one of its greatest attractions.

Vietnamese steelmakers find growth momentum despite export challenges

Vietnamese steelmakers are contending with a triple blow of mounting trade barriers, tougher green production mandates and persistent global market turbulence.

Vietnamese fashion goes viral in China

Chinese entertainment stars are increasingly choosing outfits by Vietnamese designers for red carpet events, concerts, magazine shoots and international appearances.

Investing in ethnic minority students for Vietnam's future

Vietnam's next education challenge is no longer getting ethnic minority children into school, but ensuring they thrive, gain skills and become future drivers of local development.

VN pivots from low-cost base to high-value tech hub

Vietnam is well-placed to reinvent itself from a low-cost manufacturing base into one of Asia’s leading high-value technology production hubs, according to international financial organisations.

Nearly 20,000 smuggling, counterfeit cases handled in H1

Market surveillance authorities across Vietnam processed nearly 20,000 cases involving smuggling, trade fraud and counterfeit goods in the first six months of 2026, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Rubber traceability accelerated as EU deforestation regulation deadline nears

The rubber industry is racing to finalise compliance guidelines, plantation databases and traceability systems before the European Union's anti-deforestation regulation (EUDR) takes effect on January 1, 2027.

Ho Chi Minh City shifts from attracting FDI to building innovation ecosystem

According to the Department of Finance, as of May 31, the city had nearly 21,000 active FDI projects worth over 143.3 billion USD, remaining Vietnam’s leading FDI destination. In the first half of 2026, FDI reached over 6.8 billion USD.

Three sisters marry brothers of another family, creating unique familial ties

In Nghe An, Kieu Loan's marriage paved the way for a remarkable family bond. Years later, her brother and her cousin married her husband's younger siblings, transforming the two households into deeply connected double in-laws.

Offshore wind poised to power Vietnam's marine economy

Eight years after the adoption of Resolution No. 36-NQ/TW, offshore wind is emerging as a key driver of Vietnam's green marine economy and modern maritime industries.