A luxury Maybach once owned by convicted property tycoon Truong My Lan has been auctioned for more than VND16.652 billion ($640,000), despite being partially dismantled and unused for over two years.

The vibrant trading scenes have vanished; silver investors are now left frustrated by cold treatment from dealers.

Vietnamese motion picture Quan Ky Nam (Ky Nam Inn), directed by Leon Le, has won the Best Director Award at the Asian Art Film Festival (AAFF) 2026, marking a notable milestone for Vietnam’s growing presence on the regional and global cinema stage.

Spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang on May 22 expressed Vietnam’s reaction to the indictment issued by the US Department of Justice against Cuban General Raúl Castro.

Ho Chi Minh City is seeking to establish a groundbreaking legal framework designed to support its long-term ambition of becoming a globally recognized urban center by 2075.

Samsung may be preparing one of the biggest changes to its Galaxy S lineup in years with the rumored launch of a completely new model called the Galaxy S27 Pro.

Every Vesak season brings remembrance of the birth of the Buddha - and of the mother whose sacred vow across many lifetimes gave birth to an enlightened being.

The gold market is experiencing a notable shift as international gold prices decline, dragging the premium between domestic and global gold prices into a sustained contraction.

Authorities are planning system upgrades to allow real-time removal of exit suspension measures once tax obligations are fulfilled.

Vietnamese cybersecurity authorities are handling severe cyberattacks targeting two ministry-level systems after hackers allegedly stole millions of user records, according to officials from the National Cybersecurity Center.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has proposed banning people born on or after January 1, 2010 from purchasing and using tobacco products in an effort to establish a completely smoke-free generation in the country.

Vietnam’s broadcasting and digital information authority has unveiled new measures to encourage healthier online behavior and improve transparency in the influencer economy.

Former Vice President Nguyen Thi Binh has been awarded the Palestinian Order of Merit in recognition of her contributions to peacebuilding and Vietnam-Palestine friendship.

Vietnam’s stock market extended its sharp correction on May 22 as Vin-related shares led a broad sell-off across major sectors.

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have dismantled a large interprovincial drug trafficking network, arresting 140 people and seizing more than 9kg of narcotics after an investigation that began with a low-level street dealer.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has signed a decision appointing Nguyen Huy Dung as Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Vietnam’s Health Ministry has convened an emergency meeting after experts warned that the newly detected Bundibugyo strain of Ebola currently spreading in Africa has no approved vaccine or specific treatment.

Vietnam’s weather pattern is shifting sharply as intense heat spreads northward and heavy monsoon rains return to the south.

Police in Hung Yen Province have charged 23 suspects linked to a large-scale illegal football streaming and online betting network, seizing more than VND10 billion ($385,000) along with numerous high-tech devices.

Following pilot programs at the commune and ward level, the model could eventually expand further, potentially leading to the creation of socialist provinces and cities in the future.

Vietnam U17 coach Cristiano Roland and his players are preparing for clashes against European, African and Oceania opponents at the world finals.

Vietnam Security Summit 2026 brought together cybersecurity experts and regulators to discuss emerging risks from AI and quantum computing.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed raising the threshold for 10% personal income tax withholding on casual income payments from VND2 million to VND5 million per payment.

After years of being treated as a mysterious internal project, Apple’s foldable iPad now appears to be returning to the spotlight - especially if the long-rumored iPhone Ultra launches in the near future.

A little-known island in Quang Ninh is quietly becoming a favorite among Hanoi travelers searching for untouched beaches, fresh seafood and a slower pace of life this summer.