Vietnam emerges as attractive Asian bet for Pyrénées-Orientales investors

Pyrénées-Orientales firms are seeking Vietnamese partners to export agricultural products, including fruits and vegetables, as well as wines and processed food.

Vietnam looks to develop, master digital technology through open standards

Vietnam has chosen to pursue this direction — developing open technologies, open-source software, and open data — to enable individuals and enterprises to co-create new values.

Vietnam boosts policy research, training cooperation with Singapore, Ireland

Vietnam is strengthening cooperation with Singapore and Ireland in policy research, training, and capacity building for officials, aiming to enhance the quality of human resources and promote innovation.

Central Vietnam faces deadly floods as rivers overflow and storms approach

Hue, Da Nang, and neighboring provinces are reeling from historic rainfall and severe flooding, with 42 dead or missing as more storms threaten the region.

Ba Na women break tradition to preserve sacred gong heritage

In the remote village of To Tung, Gia Lai Province, the gentle hands of Ba Na women are helping preserve the ancient rhythms of gong music, defying long-held customs to protect a cultural legacy passed down through generations.

Ho Chi Minh City needs legal freedom to innovate, not just policy fixes

Experts say Resolution 98 amendments must give HCMC true autonomy to lead reform.

Can Tho farmer earns big from wild duck farming on a 4,000m² homestead

After mastering egg incubation, Le Vu Phuong built a thriving duck farm supplying thousands of ducklings and commercial birds monthly.

Households must notify authorities when installing rooftop solar

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has proposed that households installing rooftop solar must notify the commune-level People’s Committee where the power source is installed.

Scandal rocks Miss Universe 2025 as Huong Giang wins praise for elegance

While tensions rise between MUO and Thailand over unauthorized promotions, Vietnam’s Huong Giang stands out with poise and style.

Vietnam faces critical shortfall in elderly care facilities

Despite over 1,300 public hospitals nationwide, Vietnam has only 106 central and provincial facilities with geriatric departments, a severe shortfall amid rapid population aging.

Vietnam’s Vinhomes Green Paradise enters global future cities race

Vinhomes Green Paradise in Can Gio officially joins the New7Wonders global campaign, positioning itself as a leading symbol of sustainable future urban living.

Xuan Son returns to Vietnam squad for Asian Cup qualifier

Coach Kim Sang Sik will not call up many young players for Vietnam’s upcoming match against Laos in the second leg of Group F, part of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, scheduled for November 19.

Enterprises modernise Vietnam’s retail industry

Vietnam’s retail market is at a turning point, shifting from traditional models to modern ones, and from mass consumption to smart and sustainable consumption.

Two fishing vessels detained for illegally storing, transporting VMS devices

The Coast Guard Region 4 Command has detected and detained two fishing vessels illegally storing and transporting vessel monitoring system (VMS) devices belonging to other boats in the southwestern waters.

Vietnam clinches two gold medals at int’l badminton series

Vietnamese athletes won two gold medals in the categories of men’s and women’s singles at the Felet Vietnam International Series 2025 finals in Bac Ninh province on November 2.

Hue Imperial Citadel tourism sites temporarily close due to flooding

The Hue Monuments Conservation Centre announced that starting from 10:00 on November 3, all visitor access to the monuments within the Hue Imperial Citadel has been temporarily suspended

Heavy downpours, floods leave 37 dead, five missing

Heavy rains and floods had caused 37 deaths, and left five missing and 78 injured across the country as of 8:30 on November 3, according to the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority.

15 Vietnamese players compete at 6th ASEAN+ Individual Chess Championships

A 15-member Vietnamese chess team is competing at the 6th ASEAN+ Individual Chess Championships, taking place from November 2 to 10 in the Philippines.

Hanoi’s $12 billion riverside project faces legal and environmental scrutiny

Hanoi is preparing to launch an ambitious riverside boulevard and landscape project along the Red River, with a proposed investment of 300 trillion VND (approximately $12 billion).

Ho Chi Minh City redefines tourism with sustainability at its core

HCM City is not only recognized as one of VN’s most vibrant tourism hubs but is also emerging as a pioneer of responsible tourism - where every step of growth is paired with a commitment to protect the environment, culture, and local communities.

Vietnam's internet speeds surge, now among Southeast Asia’s best

Vietnam is making remarkable strides in telecommunications infrastructure, including 5G, thanks to sound policy direction, strong investment from carriers, and a vibrant competitive landscape.

Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival 2025 promises immersive cultural experiences

The Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival 2025, organized by the Hanoi Department of Tourism, will take place from November 7–9 at the Hanoi Museum and around Hoan Kiem Lake (for the Ao Dai and traditional costume parade).

British tourist raves about sweet dumplings in Hai Phong’s winter chill

A street food dish in Hai Phong, with its distinctive flavor and warming quality, left a British tourist both satisfied and pleasantly surprised by its affordable price of just $0.60 per bowl.

Provocative Vietnamese film crashes at box office debut

Despite bold marketing, Blindfolded Game fails to draw crowds on opening weekend.

Hanoi draws over 3.9 billion USD in FDI in first ten months

Hanoi attracted 14.9 million USD in FDI in October, bringing total FDI inflows in the first ten months of 2025 to 3.91 billion USD, 2.4 times higher than the same period last year, according to the city’s Statistics Office.