Asia–Europe new music festival kicks off in Hanoi

The 4th International Asia–Europe New Music Festival opened in Hanoi on November 27, drawing 30 international composers and artists, along with 220 others from various domestic art units.

Vietnam, Laos expand cooperation in military medicine

A ceremony marking 20 years of cooperation between Vietnam’s Central Military Hospital 108 and Laos’s Central Hospital 103 was held in Vientiane on November 27.

Vietnam introduces unique tourism, travel cooperation potential in Australia

A programme to promote popular tourist destinations in Vietnam, and connections with travel businesses in Australia was held by the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism in Sydney on November 27.

Gia Lai approves three super marina tourism projects

Gia Lai on November 28 handed over investment licences to Arque Degi JSC for implementation of three strategic floating urban - tourism projects with a combined capital of about 8.5 trillion VND (322.31 million USD).

HCM City moves towards a knowledge-based growth model

HCM City remains Vietnam’s start-up hub, hosting more than 2,000 start-ups — over half the national total — with an ecosystem valued at 5.22 billion USD.

World Bank delegation surveys Can Tho urban resilience project

The project is jointly financed by the WB with up to 250 million USD and a 10-million-USD non-refundable grant from the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), along with counterpart funding from the Vietnamese Government.

Vietnam, China strengthen cooperation in digital economy, green transition

Ho Chi Minh City and China have numerous opportunities for cooperation in digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI), smart megacity development, and financial investment connectivity.

Action month urges building safe cyberspace for women, girls

According to the organisers, amidst rapid digital transformation, women and girls have more opportunities for education, work, social interaction, and networking.

Party chief’s conclusions on disadvantaged children care, protection

Children in special circumstances suffer multiple disadvantages in living conditions, nutrition, education and health care.

Chilly surprise: Ho Chi Minh City sees rare 19°C morning

Unusually cold weather stunned residents in Ho Chi Minh City this morning, with temperatures dropping to 19°C - a scene more typical of Da Lat.

Yoga nude photo wins top national award for 2025

Photographer Thai Phien’s yoga-themed nude photo book Sunlight behind the curtain has been awarded Vietnam’s top national photography prize for 2025.

Politburo orders completion of school and commune-level clinic reforms by Dec 31

The Politburo has issued a directive calling for urgent restructuring of commune-level schools and medical stations across Vietnam before year-end.

New tropical depression to enter East Sea as Typhoon Koto shifts path

A new tropical depression has emerged near Malaysia, expected to enter the East Sea soon, further complicating the movement of Typhoon Koto.

Vu Minh Tuan appointed to lead Hanoi’s future media agency

The former Deputy Chief of the National Assembly Office, Mr. Vu Minh Tuan, has been assigned to head the soon-to-be-established Hanoi media agency.

Hanoi appoints new mayor as Vu Dai Thang assumes leadership

The Hanoi People’s Council has officially appointed Vu Dai Thang as Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee for the 2021–2026 term.

Galaxy Tab A11+ debuts with Gemini, DeX, and sleek Galaxy S-inspired design

Samsung Vietnam has officially launched the Galaxy Tab A11+, a new tablet model aimed at meeting basic needs for learning, working, and multimedia entertainment. The device starts at USD 270.

Vietnam to send over 1,000-strong delegation to SEA Games 33

Vietnam gears up for SEA Games 33 with an ambitious target of 80–100 gold medals and over 1,000 team members.

How Mailisa used fake labels, foreign fronts to build a cosmetics empire

During the investigation into the Mailisa beauty clinic ecosystem, authorities have seized 300 taels of gold, 100 land use certificates, 3 billion VND (approx. $120,000), and $400,000 in cash.

A city drowning in debris: Nha Trang reels after historic floods

After the floodwaters receded, Tay Nha Trang Ward was left buried under piles of debris and mud. For local residents, the struggle is far from over.

When Gen Z women fuel passion with resilience, limits fall away

From grinding steel to debugging code, two young Vietnamese women prove that determination and the right energy can drive big breakthroughs.

Koto lashes central coast: Sea ban in Lam Dong, one man missing

As storm Koto churns off the coast, authorities in Lam Dong province have banned all vessels and launched a search for a missing man swept away at sea.

Health issues prompt Nguyen Duc Trung to leave key Hanoi leadership role

On the afternoon of November 28, the Hanoi Party Committee held a meeting to announce the Politburo’s decision regarding personnel changes.

Empowered by honor, ethnic youth build brighter futures for their villages

For many young ethnic talents, national recognition has become a springboard to lasting impact.

Hanoi’s inner-city gas motorbike ban requires careful roadmap

Hanoi is set to implement one of the most ambitious clean transport initiatives in Vietnam: banning gas-powered motorbikes within designated areas of Ring Road 1 starting July 1, 2026.

Vietnam U22 changes match schedule and venue for SEA Games 33

Vietnam’s U22 men’s football team will play their SEA Games 33 group matches in Bangkok instead of Songkhla, following major flooding in southern Thailand.