Vietnam U17 face tough World Cup group but upset hopes remain

Vietnam U17 face formidable opponents in Group G at the FIFA U17 World Cup 2026, but Cristiano Roland’s side still have reasons to believe they can spring a surprise.

Vietnam’s top leader set for Thailand trip on May 27

Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Party General Secretary and President To Lam, accompanied by his spouse and a high-level Vietnamese delegation, will pay an official visit to Thailand from May 27 to 29.

Russian tourist boom leaves Khanh Hoa desperate for Russian-speaking guides

Russian tourists are returning to Khanh Hoa in large numbers, but the popular tourism hub is facing a severe shortage of Russian-speaking tour guides.

Police warn over rising violence after traffic collisions in HCM City

A growing number of traffic disputes in Ho Chi Minh City are turning violent, prompting police to issue fresh warnings about public behavior and legal consequences.

Vietnam to fine social media users up to $1,960 for fake news

Vietnam will impose fines of up to VND 50 million ($1,960) on individuals who share false information on social media beginning July 1 under a new government decree aimed at tightening oversight of online content.

Vietnam aims to build green and self-reliant materials industry

Party General Secretary and President To Lam has called for a strategic overhaul of Vietnam’s materials industry to reduce import dependence and boost competitiveness.

Vietnam launches digital system to track international agreements

Vietnam has launched a digital platform to track the implementation of more than 1,200 international agreements signed in recent years.

Vietnam requires officials to declare gold and diamonds over $5,700

Public officials in Vietnam will now be required to disclose gold, gemstones and financial assets exceeding set thresholds under a newly issued decree.

Hanoi proposes major reforms to drive technology-based development

Hanoi has proposed sweeping governance and innovation reforms as the Vietnamese capital seeks to transition toward a technology-driven growth model.

Socialist wards: when ideals become happiness indicators

An effectively governed ward with absolute security, where citizens receive thoughtful healthcare and education, businesses compete fairly, and green, sustainable economy flourishes is the most vivid manifestation of socialism in the 21st century.

Vietnam joins trillion-dollar race: the rise of the ‘low-altitude economy’

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) carrying a 2kg package, flying 12km over the sea in just 15 minutes, is not just a technology test.

PM Le Minh Hung’s first month: Fast decisions and pressure for reform

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and the Government are striving to make the apparatus run faster, rekindle the entrepreneurial spirit, and bring trapped resources back into the economy.

Folk culture seen as ‘gold mine’ for Vietnam’s cultural industries

An expert said that while Vietnam has yet to build globally influential cultural brands like the US' Hollywood or the Republic of Korea’s K-pop wave, folk culture offers a unique advantage thanks to the diversity of its ethnic cultures.

Vintage Soviet cars find new life in Vietnam’s collector clubs

Soviet cars like Lada and Volga are no longer just tools for transport but living artifacts of Vietnam's history. From President Ho Chi Minh's GAZ-69 to battlefield trucks, these icons are being revived by collectors to preserve a special era.

Ho Chi Minh City hospitals told to prepare Ebola isolation units

Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Health has ordered all hospitals to prepare isolation measures for suspected Ebola patients as authorities intensify surveillance amid growing concerns over outbreaks in Africa.

Truong My Lan’s rare Hermès bags fetch more than $554,000 at auction

A rare diamond-studded Hermès handbag once owned by Truong My Lan sold for $456,000 after 119 bids in Ho Chi Minh City.

Former Vietnamese health minister faces trial over $31 million hospital losses

Former Vietnamese health minister Nguyen Thi Kim Tien faces up to six years in prison over alleged violations tied to two stalled hospital construction projects.

Pagodas and the enduring Buddhist spirit in Vietnamese life

For generations of Vietnamese people, pagodas have remained sacred cultural and spiritual spaces deeply rooted in community life and national identity.

Hanoi to pilot socialist commune model for 700,000 residents

Hanoi plans to select two adjacent communes with a combined population of around 700,000 people to pilot a new socialist commune and ward model, according to Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Vu Dai Thang.

Vietnam must not lag behind in quantum technology

Party General Secretary and President To Lam said Vietnam must adopt a strategic and focused approach to quantum technology development, stressing that the country may enter the field later than others but “must not move slowly.”

Bac Ninh livestream sells more than 31 tons of lychees in hours

A livestream hosted by TikToker Chu Thanh Huyen and Bac Ninh Vice Chairman Pham Van Thinh sold more than 31 tons of early-season lychees within just a few hours, highlighting the growing role of livestream commerce in Vietnam’s agricultural sector.

National Assembly chairman calls for stronger support for ethnic minorities

On the morning of May 21, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man chaired a working session with the Standing Committee of the Ethnic Council on key tasks for 2026 and the 2026-2031 term.

More than $68 million repaid to Van Thinh Phat bondholders in ninth payout

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have completed the ninth compensation payout to bondholders affected by the Van Thinh Phat case, disbursing VND1.732 trillion ($68 million) to 42,574 victims.

More than 1,400 contestants join Asian green technology hackathon

After more than a month since its launch, the Asian Hackathon for Green Future 2026 technology innovation competition has received strong interest from students and young innovators across Asia.

Ho Chi Minh City police raid suspected online scam hubs run by foreigners

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have raided several locations housing foreign nationals suspected of involvement in online fraud operations as part of an ongoing 45-day crackdown aimed at “cleaning up” the city.