Vietnam aims to build 5,000 digital technology exporters by 2030

The government has unveiled an ambitious plan to help Vietnamese digital technology companies expand globally and strengthen their position in international markets.

Dengue cases surge in Ho Chi Minh City as health officials raise alert level

A sharp increase in dengue cases, including four deaths, has placed Ho Chi Minh City on heightened alert as experts warn of worsening transmission risks.

Indonesia clash offers Vietnam U19 chance to prove title credentials

Vietnam U19 enter their decisive group-stage clash against Indonesia knowing a draw will secure a semifinal place, but the team has its sights set on much more.

Vietnamese women in Europe showcase leadership at global summit

The prominent participation of the Vietnamese Women's Forum in Europe at the 2026 Global Summit of Women helped project the image of a dynamic, innovative and internationally responsible Vietnam.

Regional leaders gather in Hanoi to shape ASEAN’s next chapter

The ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) 2026 will take place in Hanoi on June 9-10 under the theme "Shaping Our Shared Future: Peace, Prosperity and People-Centered Development."

Vietnam to welcome Thai Prime Minister for ASEAN Future Forum

At the invitation of Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will pay an official visit to Vietnam on June 8-9 and attend the third ASEAN Future Forum.

Tandem OLED could arrive on OPPO phones before Apple’s iPhone

While Apple continues to delay a major display upgrade for the iPhone 18 Pro Max, a Chinese rival appears poised to seize the initiative.

Bac Ninh to elevate lychee to premium-brand product

Bac Ninh is driving the branding of its lychee toward a premium segment, accelerating domestic consumption and expanding exports to stringent markets such as Japan, the US, the EU, and South Korea.

Hanoi bets on aviation network to power economy

Aviation is set to reshape Hanoi’s future growth map as the capital unveils an ambitious century-long master plan centred on a second international airport, new urban corridors and the rise of a next-generation “sky economy”.

Building materials sector pushed beyond raw extraction

​Rising costs, carbon pressure and supply shortages are forcing the construction materials industry towards greener and higher-value production.

Ho Chi Minh City seeks to unlock potential of night-time economy

When the sun goes down, Ho Chi Minh City comes alive with glowing streets, crowded eateries and the restless energy that once earned it the name “the city that never sleeps”.

Chess star Le Quang Liem joins Team Flash for Esports World Cup 2026

Vietnam’s top grandmaster Le Quang Liem has announced that he will represent Team Flash (Team Flash VN Chess) at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026, in a move widely seen as a historic crossover between traditional chess and modern competitive gaming.

Four Vietnamese universities rise in global rankings

Four Vietnamese universities have improved their positions in the latest Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR), with all six of the country's ranked institutions remaining among the world's top 10%.

Administrative procedures cut, simplified to be published online

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has issued Official Dispatch No. 596/TTg-CDS on continuing the delegation of authority and the reduction and simplification of administrative procedures and business conditions.

Night-time economy drives growth of Hanoi’s cultural industries

Hanoi is well positioned to transform its rich cultural resources into a new engine of economic growth, with the night-time economy emerging as a key catalyst for the development of the capital city’s cultural industries.

Story bank initiative aims to amplify Vietnam’s global profile

Vietnam is preparing to harness the power of storytelling to strengthen its international image, with plans to establish a “Vietnam Story Bank” as part of a nation-branding and communications strategy extending to 2045.

Media plays pivotal role in promoting Vietnam’s tourism growth, global image

Alongside the sector’s efforts, strong, responsible and innovative media engagement is expected to play a key role in helping the country achieve its tourism growth ambitions and enhance its position on the global tourism map.

Nguyen Dynasty throne returns to Hue Imperial Citadel after restoration

The Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945) imperial throne, a recognised national treasure of Vietnam, officially returned to public display at Thai Hoa Palace in Hue Imperial Citadel on June 4.

RoK medical equipment firms eye stronger export to Vietnam

Medical device companies of the Republic of Korea are seeking to expand their presence in Vietnam, where healthcare spending is rising rapidly and demand for advanced medical technologies continues to grow.

WB sees strong potential for Vietnam's double-digit growth goal

Vietnam's economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience in recent years despite a succession of global shocks, according to Tehmina Khan, the World Bank's Lead Economist for Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.

Vietnamese tech draws attention at Austria robotics forum

Vietnamese technology made a strong impression at the 2026 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA 2026), held from June 1-5 in Vienna, Austria.

Hanoi apartment boom loses momentum

Hanoi’s once red-hot apartment market is showing clear signs of cooling, with slowing liquidity and cautious buyers forcing many short-term investors to retreat after years of rapid gains.

Rental housing to become strategic segment in housing market: minister

The Government is set to make rental housing a strategic pillar of its housing market as the Government shifts from an ownership-focused approach toward a model centred on housing access and use, according to Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh.

Paris archives preserve traces of President Ho Chi Minh’s journey

The survival of documents relating to Nguyen Ai Quoc’s years in France is due in large part to the often-unseen efforts of librarians, archivists and museum professionals.

Removing bottlenecks key to unlocking economic value of cultural heritage

A considerable gap remains between policy ambitions and practical implementation, beginning with the way cultural heritage itself is approached.