Nearly 95,000 businesses established in Jan–May

More than 94,800 enterprises were established nationwide in the first five months of 2026, with total registered capital of about 1.066 quadrillion VND (40.5 billion USD), according to the National Statistics Office.

Police uncover international scam ring during surprise hotel raid in HCM City

An investigation into a group of Malaysian nationals staying at a hotel in Thu Duc expanded into a major probe into transnational fraud and drug-related offenses.

Crocodile causes panic after appearing on busy Vietnam highway

Motorists in southern Vietnam were startled when a crocodile suddenly appeared and crawled across National Highway 1 in Dong Nai Province, prompting residents to intervene and move the animal to safety.

Vietnam responds to proposed additional US tariffs

Vietnam will continue engaging with the United States in a constructive and cooperative manner, based on existing trade commitments, to address outstanding differences, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson said.

Vietnam U19 cruise past Myanmar 5-0, close in on semi-final spot

Vietnam U19 delivered another dominant display, beating Myanmar 5-0 to strengthen their grip on Group A and move closer to the ASEAN U19 Championship semi-finals.

Public-private partnership rolls out healthcare network for women, children

The initiative seeks to establish a comprehensive network for caring for and protecting women and children, covering disease prevention, vaccination, nutrition, mental health support, and child protection in cyberspace.

Vietnam needs more modern, creative working class: Top leader

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has urged the Vietnam Trade Union to build a modern and robust working class, befitting its role as a pioneer in the nation’s industrialisation and modernisation process.

VN sustains growth momentum in first five months, bolstering double-digit target

Industrial production continued to be a major growth driver. The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) in May increased 8.8% year-on-year, while the five-month figure rose 9.1%, the highest growth rate in four years.

Vietnam target fourth straight AVC Challenge Cup title

Defending champions Vietnam will begin their quest for a fourth consecutive AVC Challenge Cup title when the tournament gets underway in the Philippines from June 4 to 14, with head coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet confident his side can rise to the challenge.

Vietnam seeks global expertise to develop cryptocurrency market: Deputy PM

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang gave a reception in Hanoi on June 4 for Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Bybit - one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges based in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Deputy PM demands tangible results in strategic tech development

Deputy PM Ho Quoc Dung on June 4 underscored the need for drastic and coordinated action, and measurable outcomes as he chaired the first meeting of the Government task force on strategic technology development.

No Vietnamese nationals among victims of deadly hotel fire in India

The Vietnamese Embassy in India has confirmed that no Vietnamese citizens are among those killed in a major fire that broke out on the morning of June 3 at the Flourish Stay hotel in the Malviya Nagar area of south New Delhi.

Vietnam maintains zero-tolerance policy toward forced labour: Foreign Ministry

Vietnam has been and will continue to engage in discussions and work with the US in a constructive and cooperative manner to address remaining differences, based on the bilateral and multilateral trade commitments of both sides.

Lao, Cambodian PMs to pay visits to Vietnam, attend 3rd ASEAN Future Forum

The Prime Ministers of Laos, Cambodia and Timor-Leste will pay official visits to Vietnam next week and attend the 2026 ASEAN Future Forum in Hanoi, highlighting the country's growing role in shaping regional dialogue and cooperation.

Party chief calls for building national capacity for innovation, adaptation

A forthcoming resolution on Vietnam’s new development model must affirm that the country's core development philosophy in the new era is to build national capacity for innovation, self-reliance and adaptation, Party Chief and President To Lam said.

Vietnam always respects freedom of navigation, overflight in East Sea

Vietnam has full historical evidence and legal grounds to affirm its sovereignty over Hoang Sa in accordance with international law, said spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang on June 4.

Top leader calls for a green Vietnam and sustainable oceans

VN must overhaul its development model based on sci-tech, digital transformation, while ensuring safety of the ecological environment to achieve rapid, sustainable growth and high-income status, Party Chief and President To Lam said in an article.

Vietnamese entertainers keep falling into the anti-fan trap

From heated exchanges to private messages gone public, Vietnamese stars continue to learn the hard way that fighting anti-fans rarely ends well.

Top corporate executives indicted in growing 2026 crackdown

Since the beginning of 2026, a succession of top executives from major corporations, including PC1, ACV, Vinaconex, and Duc Giang Chemicals, have become entangled in legal crises.

Hanoi plans urban bonds to finance strategic infrastructure

Hanoi is considering a mechanism to issue multiple types of bonds, including urban bonds, project bonds and green bonds, to mobilize additional resources for strategic development projects.

Expert offers insights about competitive race to enter gifted high schools

Prof. Le Anh Vinh, director of the Vietnam Institute of Educational Sciences, has explained why thousands of students plunge into the high-pressure race of test preparation for gifted high schools.

Why Hanoi must act now on inner-city congestion charging

Hanoi's worsening congestion is forcing policymakers to confront a difficult question: act now or accept growing gridlock for years to come.

One year after Resolution 68: the target of 2 mil enterprises remains far away

A small urban pho shop can easily hit annual revenue of VND 2 to 3 billion, yet the owner has hesitated to transition to a corporate model.

Hanoi debates new approach to managing rapidly growing urban communities

As mega-urban projects expand across Hanoi, officials are calling for more flexible and professional standards for grassroots community leaders.

Vietnam records first trade deficit in 10 years as imports surge

Strong import growth driven by foreign-invested manufacturers and rising energy prices has pushed Vietnam to a $13.8 billion trade deficit.