Vietnam sets deadlines for tech program rollouts with global partnerships

Vietnam sets October and December deadlines for launching national strategic technologies.

Bonsai shaping - the high-income art form thriving in Vi Khe village

In Vi Khe, Ninh Binh’s centuries-old bonsai village, artisans who shape ornamental trees earn incomes rivaling those of engineers.

Co Tu woman turns Bho Hoong into a ‘fairy-tale village’ in the highlands

Dinh Thi Thin, a Co Tu woman from Da Nang, has turned her remote mountain village into a thriving cultural tourism destination.

Authorities crack down on Vietnam’s largest corporate tax fraud cases

Several major business figures and corporations in Vietnam have recently been prosecuted and investigated for tax evasion, false declarations, and concealing revenues worth thousands of billions of dong (hundreds of millions of USD).

PM launches emulation campaign to celebrate upcoming key events

An emulation campaign was launched nationwide on October 5 to celebrate the 14th National Party Congress, the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenures.

Vietnam records steady socio-economic improvement: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highlighted that thanks to the Party’s leadership and nationwide efforts, socio-economic performance has improved month by month and quarter by quarter.

Hanoi Metro pilots weekly tickets on mobile app

From October 4–15, the trial will maintain the same scope and methods as phase one, while adding weekly tickets alongside single-ride and daily tickets on the “Hanoi Metro” mobile application.

Urgent action needed to save Vietnam’s elephants from extinction

Wild elephants, long regarded as a symbol of strength in nature and closely tied to the culture and belief of many communities in Vietnam, are now facing the real risk of extinction.

Traditional toys dominate Mid-Autumn Festival market

Traditional handmade items now account for 70–80% of the market, including star-shaped lanterns, drums, masks, lion heads, rotating lanterns and fish- or rabbit-shaped hanging lanterns. Shoppers are showing a clear preference for handcrafted goods.

PM calls for efforts to complete 2025 and whole-term goals

Addressing the Government's meeting on October 5, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that Vietnam is on track to exceed annual and tenure targets.

Cuban NA President visits Vietnam Military History Museum

President of the National Assembly of People’s Power and President of the Council of the State of Cuba Esteban Lazo Hernández and a high-ranking Cuban delegation visited the Vietnam Military History Museum in Hanoi on October 5.

Typhoon Matmo heading to Quang Ninh with powerful winds

Typhoon Matmo, the 11th storm to hit the East Sea, is forecast to be over the waters of Quang Ninh on the night of October 5, with very strong winds of level 12–13 and gusts reaching level 16.

91 rescued wild animals released back into Tam Dao National Park

The release, conducted in cooperation with Tam Dao National Park, aims to restore animal populations, conserve biodiversity, and reinforce natural ecosystems in the area.

No firms propose to join crypto asset market yet: Official

Deputy Minister Nguyen Duc Chi said that following the issuance of Resolution No. 05/2025/NQ-CP on piloting a crypto asset market in Vietnam, the ministry has been urgently preparing for implementation.

Mid-autumn festival glows in Hoi An ancient town

The programme “Hoi An Ancient Town Night” is expected to revive the lifestyle of Hoi An’s residents in earlier times under the glow of lanterns, bringing a tranquil experience to visitors.

Who decides when students stay home? Hanoi’s storm policy under scrutiny

Hanoi reforms its storm-day school policy, empowering principals to act swiftly for student safety - a shift from bureaucracy to responsiveness.

Vietnamese student makes history at global Chinese language contest

Vietnamese student Nguyen Thanh Mai wins the Asian championship and ranks among the Top 3 worldwide at the Chinese Bridge competition - the highest achievement ever for Vietnam.

Gold’s unstoppable rally: prices soar 48% in nine months

Global gold rally continues as central banks and retail investors drive prices toward USD 4,000.

Vietnamese chef’s pop-up feasts in New York spotlight regional cuisine

In New York, Thu Pham’s pop-up feast “An Co” brings Vietnamese ceremonial dining to life with imported ingredients.

Vingroup chairman’s wealth skyrockets, now among top 150 global billionaires

Pham Nhat Vuong’s fortune has surged to nearly USD 17 billion as Vingroup shares quadruple in value, propelling him into the top 145 wealthiest individuals worldwide.

The artist who captures Hanoi’s fading streets in timeless brushstrokes

Honored with the Bui Xuan Phai Award, Pham Binh Chuong continues to paint Hanoi as both muse and memory in constant transformation.

Hanoi breaks ground on $520 million Pearl Theater project

Hanoi has started construction on the Pearl Theater and cultural park project worth over 520 million USD, marking a major milestone ahead of the Capital’s Liberation Day.

Three major airports to face direct impact from Storm Matmo

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has announced that three airports - Van Don, Cat Bi, and Noi Bai - will be directly impacted by Storm Matmo.

South Korean investor reconsiders exit from prime Ho Chi Minh City site

The Thu Thiem Eco Smart City project is back on the table as Lotte seeks to renegotiate terms with Vietnamese authorities.

Typhoon Matmo at peak intensity, set to strike northern Vietnam tonight

Winds up to 149 km/h and heavy rains threaten Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, and nearby provinces from tonight.