The northwestern province of Dien Bien is set to carry out around 6,000 UAV flights under a newly-approved sandbox programme aimed at testing low-altitude economy applications.

Investing nearly VND200 million to renovate an outdoor space, a café owner deeply regrets his decision as the area has few guests outside on scorching hot days.

More than 200 award-winning photographs and videos selected from over 40,000 entries submitted to the "Happy Vietnam" human rights media awards over the past three years are on display at an exhibition in the northern province of Quang Ninh.

Vietnam has proposed hosting the 14th General Assembly of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) in 2028 at the 45th Meeting of the ICAPP Standing Committee held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from June 24 to 28.

An unplanned stop at a homestay near Thang Kham Waterfall in Vinh Quy Commune in Cao Bang Province led a British tourist couple to discover a stunning view at rock-bottom prices.

The Hanoi Lotus Festival 2026 opened at Ly Tu Trong Flower Garden in Tay Ho ward on the evening of June 26, featuring a wide range of cultural and artistic activities celebrating the lotus as a symbol of Vietnamese culture.

After years of living with recurring lower back pain without knowing the cause, a 63-year-old woman was shocked to learn she had a rare congenital condition: four kidneys and four ureters.

The fourth Ho Chi Minh City Kids Fest officially opened on June 26 at the Ho Chi Minh City Children's House, offering three days of cultural, educational and technology-focused activities under the theme "Circle of Friendship."

Preserving the cultural identity of ethnic minority communities not only helps to conserve their distinctiveness but also creates a foundation for their sustainable development.

Thousands of people gathered in Vietnam's south-central Khanh Hoa Province on June 26 as the sixth Cham Ethnic Culture Festival officially opened, celebrating one of the country's oldest and most distinctive cultural traditions.

Ho Chi Minh City will launch a new open-top double-decker sightseeing bus route on July 4, expanding its tourism products and providing fresh experiences for both domestic and international visitors.

The Embassy of Vietnam in Belgium held a ceremony on June 25 to present the decision appointing Philip Yvonne J. Van Gestel, a Belgian entrepreneur active in the fields of business and maritime services, as Vietnam’s Honorary Consul in Antwerp.

Vietnam and the US on June 25 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to exchange customs data electronically in real time in a move to facilitate bilateral trade, strengthen supply chain security and combat customs frauds.

A newly discovered cave stretching approximately 3 kilometres has been found in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Tri, featuring a spectacular system of stalactites and an unusually large concentration of cave pearls.

A record 17 Vietnamese universities have landed spots on the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings, marking the country’s strongest showing so far.

The VFF Central Committee acknowledges and highly appreciates the practical and responsible contributions by the Hoa Hao Buddhist Sangha and its dignitaries and followers to the national construction and defence.

The UAE has expanded its visa-on-arrival scheme, allowing citizens from Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Kenya and South Africa to enter the Middle Eastern country without securing a visa in advance.

Vietnam's semiconductor ecosystem now comprises around 60 chip design companies, some 7,000 chip design engineers and 166 universities offering semiconductor-related training programmes.

A former apartment in an aging Hanoi housing block has been transformed into one of the city's most beloved Michelin-recognized home-style restaurants.

Apple's next flagship could feature its biggest camera upgrade in years, with leaks pointing to a larger camera module, a bigger sensor and a variable aperture system.

Rental housing is now a strategic pillar and a central component of national housing policy.

Apple has increased prices across much of its product lineup, including MacBooks, iPads, HomePod, Apple TV and Vision Pro, as the global shortage of memory and storage components continues to intensify.

After nearly four decades in Vietnam, French photographer Nicolas Cornet spent three years documenting the country's temples, preserving both their architecture and the living traditions surrounding them.

Vietnam's foreign exchange reserves have declined from a record USD111.8 billion in early 2022 to nearly USD87.6 billion, as the central bank proposes new rules to strengthen reserve management.

Heavy rain from the night of June 25 into the morning of June 26 triggered widespread flooding and landslides across Cao Bang Province, disrupting transport and raising safety concerns for residents.