Sail training ship 286 – Le Quy Don and a delegation from the Vietnam People's Navy returned to Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa province on June 8, concluding a successful 2026 overseas engagement combined with long-distance sea training.

Two Vietnamese pheasant chicks have been successfully hatched at Belgium’s Pairi Daiza wildlife park, marking a positive development in efforts to conserve one of the world’s rarest and most critically endangered bird species.

Although Vietnam recorded a trade deficit of nearly $14 billion in the first 5 months of 2026, the agriculture sector continued to stand out as a major contributor to external trade, generating a surplus of $7.5 billion.

As digital transformation is accelerating across every industry, the need for elite cybersecurity professionals is spiking just as fast.

Vietnam’s identity as a maritime nation is rooted in its geography, history and culture. The East Sea has long supported trade, cultural exchange, sovereignty protection and the development of resilient coastal communities.

The 11.2% jump in Vietnam’s total retail sales of consumer goods and services during the first five months of 2026 underscores the continued strength of domestic consumption as a key driver of economic expansion.

The ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) 2026 officially opened in Hanoi on June 9 under the theme “Shaping Our Future Together: Peace, Prosperity and People-Centred”.

During a banquet hosted by Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on the evening of June 8, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul showcased his ability to play the T’rung, one of Vietnam’s traditional musical instruments.

A gold necklace worth more than its market value prompted one family to drain an entire village well in hopes of bringing back a cherished memory.

After one year of operating under Vietnam's two-tier local government model, local administrations have reported smoother operations but continue to face staffing and infrastructure challenges.

The iPhone 18 Pro Max is expected to feature a larger battery, a next-generation 2nm processor and upgraded cameras, but pricing may be the biggest question facing consumers.

A draft set of advanced hospital standards aims to bring Vietnam's healthcare system closer to international benchmarks while improving transparency and quality of care.

Vietnam's anti-fraud payment platform has issued alerts to more than 4.4 million customers.

Vietnam is accelerating efforts to revive stalled property projects as part of a broader strategy to boost growth and stabilize housing prices.

New leaks suggest the iPhone 18 Pro Max will keep the same thickness while gaining major upgrades in AI, battery life and performance.

A transnational gambling operation led by Chinese nationals and disguised as a foreign-based business processed more than VND4 trillion ($154 million) in online betting transactions through a sophisticated payment-handling system.

Images of tourists wearing modified ao dai outfits in Hoi An have sparked debate over cultural respect and heritage etiquette.

Vietnam’s pepper exports brought home 789.2 million USD from 122,600 tons shipped in January through May, a 21.7% surge in volume and a 13.9% increase in value from a year earlier, according to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association.

Hanoi's chairman has reaffirmed that people must remain at the centre of all urban development policies as ASEAN city leaders gathered in the Vietnamese capital.

Consumers in Vietnam are being urged to avoid specific batches of a widely sold Australian candy due to potential health risks.

Vietnam's women's volleyball team survived a tough test from Indonesia to claim a hard-fought 3-2 victory at the AVC Nations Cup 2026.

A rare cold front moved into northern Vietnam on the evening of June 8, triggering widespread heavy rain and a sudden drop in temperatures across the region.

Thailand produced a remarkable comeback against Malaysia, a result that significantly improved Vietnam's chances of reaching the ASEAN U19 Championship semi-finals.

Vietnamese rowers enjoyed a successful week at continental competitions, winning 22 medals across rowing and canoeing events in Thailand and Kazakhstan.

Luong Quoc Doan was re-elected President of the Vietnam Farmers’ Union for the 2026–2031 tenure at the first meeting of its Central Committee held on June 8 following the union’s ninth National Congress, which concluded in Hanoi the same day.