Vietnam’s Law on Belief and Religion No. 07/2026/QH16 is expected to comprehensively address long-standing practical challenges while aligning with the country’s administrative restructuring and national digital transformation agenda.

The arrival of artificial intelligence in Buddhist spaces marks a fascinating intersection between technology and spiritual philosophy.

Long known for its premium devices, Apple is now proving it can dominate the budget segment as well, even as many rivals struggle with rising production costs.

Overcoming hardship and danger, Vietnamese soldiers serving in United Nations peacekeeping operations in Africa are building bridges, restoring roads and bringing smiles to communities across the “Black Continent.”

Vietnamese businesses spent nearly USD930 million importing meat and meat by-products during the first four months of this year to meet rising domestic consumption demand.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction has submitted to the government a proposal to expand phased expressway projects nationwide in a bid to reduce congestion and meet growing socio-economic development needs across localities.

After years of speculation, Apple’s first foldable iPhone - often referred to as the iPhone Ultra - finally appeared close to launch in 2026.

As Airbnb expands in Vietnam, concerns over security, overcrowding and residential quality of life continue to divide opinion.

Vietnam will provide financial support for women having two children before age 35 under a new decree.

Hanoi plans to build large resettlement urban areas in Long Bien, Linh Nam and Bat Trang for residents affected by the Red River landscape boulevard project.

The shrimp industry of Vietnam is under growing pressure to reposition its strategy, shifting from price-based competition to higher value, stronger technology application and deeper supply chain integration.

Ring Road 5 around the Capital Region has been identified as a national priority project, with authorities aiming to begin development during the 2026–30 period to strengthen regional transport links and support economic growth in northern Vietnam.

Vietnam’s decision to prosecute major online copyright infringement cases is exposing deep flaws in how music ownership is managed on digital platforms.

India is preparing to ease import requirements by removing special conditions and additional phytosanitary declarations for fresh Vietnamese durian, a move expected to streamline access to one of Asia’s largest consumer markets.

Vietnam will host its first-ever Children’s Picture Book Festival with the goal of bringing acclaimed Vietnamese and international picture books to a wider audience.

Sapporo city in Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture has launched a new initiative to train foreign drivers before recruiting them to work in the city, with Vietnam selected as the first trainee supplier.

A wave of unauthorised movie, comic and music sites has gone dark in recent weeks, signaling a sudden escalation in Vietnam’s enforcement against intellectual property (IP) violations.

Urban areas currently contribute around 70% of Vietnam’s GDP, but experts warned that if cities continue to develop under traditional models, room for their growth will gradually narrow.

The Agency for Domestic Market Surveillance and Development has instructed provincial and municipal departments of industry and trade to strengthen supervision and inspections related to the nationwide rollout of E10 biofuel petrol.

Police say a gold smuggling ring busted in Ho Chi Minh City had completed around 10 successful shipments since the start of 2026.

Vietnamese beauty queen Huong Giang made a striking appearance at the opening ceremony of MGI All Stars 2026 in Bangkok, earning one of the event’s first awards after a fan vote by global audiences.

On May 19 Vietnam time, the US Senate confirmed Jennifer Wicks McNamara as the new US ambassador to Vietnam, making her the first woman to hold the position.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has stressed that strategic technologies must create concrete, commercially viable products capable of directly improving labor productivity and strengthening the competitiveness of the national economy.

A groom in Ninh Binh broke down in tears after receiving four gold rings his late father had entrusted to his uncle 26 years ago.

Quang Ninh has greenlit its first offshore wind project - Quang Ninh 4 Wind Power Plant, in Co To special zone, which aims at boosting clean energy supply and strengthening energy security in the northern region.