A 3.8-ton statue of Shakyamuni Buddha carved from a single block of jade is drawing pilgrims and visitors to Quynh Lam Pagoda, one of the most significant Buddhist sites in northern Vietnam.

Vietnam’s pangasius (tra fish) industry is enjoying one of its most favourable periods in recent years, with raw fish prices remaining at multi-year highs, generating substantial profits for farmers.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security has proposed increasing the minimum distance for on-road practical driving tests from 2km to 5km in an effort to more accurately assess candidates’ driving abilities.

Michelin Guide Vietnam 2026 highlights the growing global recognition of Vietnamese cuisine, showing that the country’s culinary identity is earning acclaim through its authenticity, local ingredients and cultural storytelling.

Vietnam’s import value for petroleum products rose sharply during the first five months of 2026, while domestic retail gasoline and diesel prices retreated significantly from their historic peaks.

Vietnam has urged the United States to remove the country from its D1 and D3 export control lists during high-level meetings in Hanoi with Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau.

A Hanoi street vendor has been fined after a viral social media video appeared to show a foreign tourist paying 420,000 VND ($16.50) for a bag of 10 fried doughnuts in the capital's Old Quarter.

The ASEAN Future Forum 2026 (AFF) concluded this afternoon after three days of intensive discussions on key issues shaping the future of ASEAN.

General Secretary and President To Lam on Wednesday received Timor-Leste Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao, who is on an official visit to Vietnam and attending the ASEAN Future Forum.

The Southwest region is drawing on community trust and ethnic unity to support development and social stability.

Hanoi authorities are working with contractors and international partners to resolve a dispute tied to a major metro package.

Preserving the cultural identity of ethnic minority communities is increasingly seen not only as a matter of heritage, but also as a pathway to sustainable development.

More than 1.2 million students will sit Vietnam's 2026 graduation exam as authorities crack down on AI-powered cheating methods.

A senior US diplomat has reaffirmed Washington's support for a stronger, more influential Vietnam, describing the country as a key regional and global partner during the ASEAN Future Forum 2026 in Hanoi.

Concerns over E10 gasoline quality have prompted lawmakers to recommend stricter monitoring and greater public communication.

The ASEAN Future Forum highlighted Vietnam's growing role as a regional convener and influential voice on peace and cooperation.

One of the largest anti-drug crackdowns in Vietnam's history has uncovered an extensive network operating across 11 localities.

Education authorities across Vietnam have completed preparations for a national graduation exam involving a record number of candidates.

Long Thanh International Airport has successfully energized its primary power supply system, establishing a critical foundation for stable operations across the airport’s infrastructure and paving the way for planned trial operations.

A rare June cold air outbreak and the return of El Nino are raising concerns about increasingly unpredictable weather across Vietnam.

Vietnam’s electricity regulator has indicated that rooftop solar producers could be permitted to export 100% of surplus power under certain grid conditions.

As geopolitical competition, technological disruption and climate risks intensify, ASEAN faces growing pressure to adapt while preserving its core strengths.

A ceremony was held in Berlin on June 8 to officially rename a tram stop to “Herzbergstr./Dong-Xuan”, recognising the successful integration and enduring contributions of the Vietnamese community in Germany.

Delegates attending the ASEAN City Leaders Conference 2026 on June 9 joined a cultural and fact-finding tour of two of Hanoi’s most prominent heritage sites – the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long and the Temple of Literature.

Domestic and foreign policymakers, scholars and experts gathered for the third ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) 2026 in Hanoi on June 9, when three plenary sessions and one panel discussion put the bloc’s resilience and unity under debate.