Vietnam opens 13th National Youth Union Congress

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam attended the opening session of the 13th National Congress of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union on June 25.

Hanoi student tops three elite literature entrance exams

Dang Huyen Anh has emerged as the top literature candidate in Hanoi after leading admissions to three of the city's most prestigious specialized high schools.

Vietnam's achievements offer valuable lessons for Venezuela

Vietnamese Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung paid an official visit to Venezuela from June 23-24, holding talks with senior leaders and reaffirming both countries' commitment to strengthening their longstanding friendship and Comprehensive Partnership.

Government tells HCMC to unlock stalled flood control megaproject

The Vietnamese Government has affirmed that Ho Chi Minh City has full authority to resolve outstanding issues and must bring its nearly VND10 trillion (about US$385 million) tidal flood control project into operation during 2026.

CMC chairman urges transparent mechanism for strategic tech missions

CMC Chairman Nguyen Trung Chinh has called on the Government to establish a transparent mechanism for assigning national strategic technology missions, arguing that unclear implementation remains the biggest obstacle.

Vietnam may extend special flight privileges to senior Party leader

A proposed decree would extend access to state special aircraft services to an additional senior Party leadership position.

China's stricter rules reshape Vietnam's fruit export strategy

Although China remains Vietnam's largest and most promising export market for fruit and vegetables, future growth will depend less on expanding production at all costs and more on improving quality and adding value.

La Van Cau, one of Vietnam's first People's Armed Forces Heroes, passes away

National war hero La Van Cau, whose battlefield bravery became part of Vietnam's modern history, has died aged 94.

Cyberattack on Tata iPhone plant exposes Apple and Tesla data

More than 630GB of sensitive data has reportedly been leaked, potentially affecting both Apple and Tesla, after hackers targeted a Tata iPhone manufacturing facility in India.

Vietnam expands DNA campaign to identify unidentified war martyrs

Vietnam has launched a nationwide DNA collection campaign to identify unidentified war martyrs and reunite families.

C-segment sedans lose favor as high-riding models gain popularity

Plunging sales, discontinued models, and growing pressure from the rise of high-riding vehicles all point to an undeniable reality: Vietnamese consumers are gradually turning away from C-segment sedans.

Contract vehicles to share trip data with police from 2028

Contract passenger transport operators in Vietnam will be required to share transport contract data with the Ministry of Public Security before each trip starting in 2028.

A record-setting class: Four specialist school entrance exam champions

The 2026 specialist high school admissions season in Hanoi has produced an extraordinary achievement, with Class 9A5 of Cau Giay Secondary School becoming home to four specialist entrance exam toppers.

Khanh Hoa begins DNA testing of 2,234 unidentified war martyrs

Khanh Hoa plans to collect DNA samples from 2,234 unidentified martyrs as part of Vietnam's 500-day identification campaign.

Journalism’s biggest challenge may be learning to look inward

The restructuring of Vietnam’s media landscape is raising a larger question about the future of journalism in an era increasingly defined by algorithms, platforms and AI.

Leaked component points to major design shift for iPhone 18 Pro Max

New images suggest Apple may finally be shrinking the Dynamic Island as part of its long-term all-screen iPhone vision

Dong Nai destroys entire herd after African swine fever detected

Authorities in Dong Nai have culled more than 1,900 pigs after confirming an outbreak of African swine fever at a livestock farm in Tan Phu Ward.

Pham Nhat Vuong steps down as VinFast Vietnam CEO

VinFast has announced a resolution removing billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong from the position of chief executive officer of its Vietnam manufacturing entity, effective June 22.

Vietnam Airlines flight diverts to Hong Kong for medical emergency

A Vietnam Airlines flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai (China) made an unscheduled landing in Hong Kong after a passenger experienced a medical emergency onboard.

Seven jailed in Vietnam kidney trade brokered through social media

A Hanoi court has sentenced seven people for operating a kidney trafficking network that used Facebook groups to connect financially struggling sellers with patients in need of transplants.

16 fireworks displays planned across Ho Chi Minh City on July 2

Ho Chi Minh City will stage fireworks displays at 16 locations on July 2 as part of celebrations marking 50 years since the city was officially named after President Ho Chi Minh.

Police uncover theft of century-old stone bridge in Hai Phong

Hai Phong police have investigated and identified a group of individuals linked to the theft of multiple stone slabs from the more than 100-year-old Dong Trang stone bridge in Ai Quoc Ward.

From beach to highlands in two hours: A hidden side of Quang Tri

Quang Tri offers travellers a rare combination of beaches, forests, history and hilltop camping experiences.

Vietnam and France join hands to bring history closer to youth

As Vietnam and France deepen museum cooperation, experts are looking at new ways to tell the story of Dien Bien Phu to both local and international audiences.

Quantum technology race accelerates as Vietnam weighs its next move

Vietnamese experts call for early investment in quantum technology as global powers intensify competition in the strategic sector.