‘Grandma’s little treasure’ grosses $1.2M, tops Vietnamese box office

"Grandma’s little treasure", featuring stars Viet Huong and Hong Dao, delivered an impressive performance at the Vietnamese box office last weekend, grossing nearly 30 billion VND (approximately USD 1.2 million).

National Assembly opens historic session with largest-ever legislative agenda

The 10th session of the 15th National Assembly begins with a bold roadmap of 53 laws and resolutions-marking a record-setting legislative term.

Premier League warns Vietnamese fans about risks of pirated streams

Cybercriminals are increasingly using illegal streams of Premier League matches to target Vietnamese football fans, exposing them to malware, scams, and data theft.

Vietnam unveils growth blueprint with 10% GDP target and digital transition

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has just signed Directive No. 31 on the development of the 2026-2030 five-year socio-economic development plan.

Unified school textbook to be used across Vietnam from 2026

Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son has announced that a unified national textbook set will be implemented across Vietnam starting from the 2026-2027 academic year.

Vietnamese ao dai makes debut in Hungarian classical concert

For the first time, a Vietnamese ao dai showcase was integrated into an international classical music concert in Hungary, marking a groundbreaking blend of traditional Vietnamese culture with Western art.

Buffalo to Wagyu: Meat fraud operation makes massive illegal profits

Cheap Indian buffalo meat was injected with white powder substances to create fake Wagyu beef with marbled fat, yielding massive profits for producers in Vietnam.

Vietnam’s National Assembly opens historic final session of 15th term

The National Assembly begins its final session to finalize leadership roles and legislative work ahead of the 16th term.

Vietnamese football team rises to 111th in FIFA rankings

Vietnam’s national team has moved up three spots in the FIFA rankings following two key wins over Nepal in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.

Typhoon Fengshen targets Hue - Quang Ngai, floods and landslides expected

Fengshen strengthens as it nears the coast from Hue to Quang Ngai, with widespread rain and flooding risks.

Mystery figures emerge in $106 million Pullman Hotel gambling case

Vietnamese authorities face challenges identifying players and confirming the mental state of suspects in a record-breaking gambling trial.

Acting FM holds phone talks with UK Foreign Secretary

Member of the Party Central Committee and Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung held phone talks with UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper on October 18 evening.

Top Hungarian legislator attends photo exhibition on HCM City

Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly Kover Laszlo on October 19 attended and cut the ribbon to open an exhibition featuring photos taken by Dezső – a Hungarian naval doctor in Ho Chi Minh City in the early 20th century.

Vietnam to recruit top young scientists and engineers into civil service

The Vietnamese government has issued a decree offering preferential policies for talented young scientists and engineers, including prioritized recruitment into public institutions.

Coach Kim Sang Sik urged to break old habits in team selection

Despite calling up young players, Kim Sang Sik has not yet shown a shift in Vietnam’s lineup strategy.

HCM City and four provinces propose merging universities, cutting redundancies

A nationwide reshaping of Vietnam’s education network is underway, with significant institutional mergers proposed across five provinces.

Surprising street food find in Hai Phong stuns American YouTuber

An American YouTuber was stunned by the taste, presentation, and price of a famous Vietnamese street food he tried in a quiet alley of Hai Phong.

Vietnam breaks ground on 60,000-seat PVF stadium with FIFA-standard design

General Secretary To Lam, along with senior leaders of the Party and the State, attended the groundbreaking ceremony this morning for the PVF Stadium, a 60,000-seat venue in Hung Yen province.

Quang Ninh accelerates tourism stimulus campaign

Quang Ninh is stepping up efforts to boost tourism in the fourth quarter of 2025, aiming to exceed its annual targets for both visitor arrivals and tourism revenue.

Hanoi maintains strong appeal for foreign investors

Despite global challenges and COVID-19 impacts, Hanoi has remained a strong FDI magnet during 2020–2025, affirming its role as a key growth hub in Vietnam.

Vietnam, Singapore foster links in electronics, industrial production

A Vietnam–Singapore business networking event was held in Singapore on October 16, focusing on the electrical, electronics, electrical equipment, semiconductor, and industrial manufacturing sectors.

Vietnam’s fertility plummets, workforce quality concerns mount: national survey

Vietnam is witnessing a drop in the birth rate, raising concerns over the workforce quality amid national development demand, according to the national survey results unveiled at a conference held in Hanoi on October 17.

Remittances to HCM City near 8 bln USD in nine months

Ho Chi Minh City saw 2.737 billion USD in remittances in Q3, down slightly from the prior quarter but up a robust 18% from the same period in 2024.

Vietnam boosts tourism cooperation with RoK, Philippines

VTA Chairman Vu The Binh said that Vietnam is rising to become a strong and developed country, with tourism becoming a key sector of the national economy.

Vietnam, Japan strengthen cooperation in cultural industry development

An international symposium on the cultural industry, which is considered as a strategic driver for sustainable development, opened in Tokyo on October 17.