World’s best cueists set for Hanoi Open 2025

The Hanoi Open Pool Championship 2025 is taking place in Hanoi from October 7 to 12, gathering 256 cueists from 40 countries.

Low-altitude aviation: Vietnam's untapped trillion-dollar airspace

Experts call for legal reform to unlock economic and mobility potential in the skies under 3,000 meters.

Can Tho's 9X entrepreneur turns bees into gold with organic farming

Despite multiple failures, a 33-year-old in Can Tho created a two-tier hive model and now sells premium honey across Vietnam.

Dao woman in Ba Vi safeguards ancient herbal medicine against online fakes

For generations, traditional herbal medicine has been an inseparable part of the Dao people’s life in Ba Vi, Hanoi. In today’s digital era, those who preserve the craft face a growing fear of online impersonation and counterfeit products.

45-year-old pho tiu stall blends North and South in Hanoi alley

From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. daily, a small pho stall tucked inside Hanoi’s Dong Xuan alley - known as a haven of affordable street food - stays constantly packed.

34 years, 6 meters of nails: Vietnam’s latest Guinness record holder

Luu Cong Huyen, a 67-year-old resident of Giao Binh Commune in Ninh Binh Province, has officially been recognized by the Guinness World Records as the man with the longest fingernails in the world, with a combined length of nearly 6 meters.

Vietnam’s new visa policy drives record surge in European tourists

Vietnam welcomed over 15.4 million international visitors in the first nine months of 2025, a 21.5% increase year-on-year. Notably, European arrivals surged by nearly 35%, driven by the country’s expanded visa exemption policy.

Storms expose Vietnam’s need for climate-resilient infrastructure

After deadly storms, experts warn Vietnam must move from “relief after disaster” to “proactive adaptation.”

‘Sky death match’ crosses 213 billion VND, while ‘Torture hill’ quietly exits

Box office surprise: Sky death match dominates as new releases struggle in Vietnam.

Prosecution of livestream queen Hoang Huong shocks supplement industry

Hoang Huong faces prosecution after using exaggerated marketing and false health claims to grow her pharmaceutical business.

Vietnam warned not to bend over backwards for foreign investors

As Lotte hesitates on a key Ho Chi Minh City project, experts urge caution in offering special treatment to foreign firms.

Hydropower or harmony? Rethinking upstream development in Vietnam

Unprecedented floods are forcing Cao Bang to choose between hydropower expansion and the safety of downstream communities.

Vingroup proposes sea bridge connecting Can Gio and Vung Tau

After the $4 billion metro plan, Vingroup now aims to develop a strategic sea-crossing route between Can Gio and Vung Tau.

Vietnam sets Pickleball world record with over 7,900 live spectators

Da Nang hosts the largest live audience in Pickleball history, marking a milestone for Vietnamese sports.

Vietnam suspends Chinese series for sovereignty violation

Authorities halt online streaming of Let Me Shine for violating Vietnam’s territorial sovereignty with illegal map imagery.

A privilege to be here, says Canada’s new ambassador to Vietnam

James Nickel, the newly appointed Ambassador of Canada to Vietnam, expressed his honor at being posted in a country rich in culture, dynamic in economy, and warm in hospitality.

AntEx aftermath: Shark Binh shares leadership mindset for startups

After public uproar over AntEx, the entrepreneur goes live to discuss the role of leadership in challenging times, drawing from 24 years of experience and personal setbacks.

LAWASIA 38th annual conference to convene in Hanoi this October

The 38th annual conference of the Law Association for Asia and the Pacific (LAWASIA) is set to take place in Hanoi from October 11 to 13, drawing nearly 600 domestic and international participants.

General Secretary To Lam to make state visit to North Korea

At the invitation of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, Vietnamese General Secretary To Lam will visit the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and attend the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers’ Party of Korea.

Triple homicide in Dong Nai shocks Vietnam as suspect blames online game

Le Sy Tung, the suspect arrested for killing three people at an agricultural purchasing center in Dong Nai Province, told investigators that he committed the crime as part of a “mission assigned in a game.”

Nationwide land and housing database to go live in 2025

A new integrated database will help citizens and businesses access land and housing information with ease.

VN-Index nears 1,700 amid hopes of FTSE upgrade to emerging market

Vietnamese stocks surged as investors await a possible FTSE upgrade, pushing major stocks like Vingroup and Vinhomes to record highs.

Hanoi prepares to close roads if floods exceed 30cm

Hanoi authorities will close roads and reroute traffic in flooded areas as part of a new emergency response plan for Typhoon Matmo.

Da Nang cracks down on illegal night squid fishing tours

Illegal squid fishing tours in Da Nang pose risks to tourists and face growing scrutiny.

Vietnam braces for 2–3 more storms as weather turns extreme

Meteorologists warn of more storms and prolonged flooding in the final months of 2025.