Vietnam is facing mounting concerns over increasingly extreme weather patterns in 2026 as climate experts warn that El Niño conditions are gradually forming and could intensify later this year.

After years of explosive growth, several Vietnamese renewable energy companies are now battling mounting financial pressure and weakening profits.

A 58-year-old man from northern Vietnam has been found alive after surviving more than three days lost in a remote forest, where he wandered through rugged mountains with only his longtime pet dog beside him.

Vietnamese singer and actress Miu Le has become the focus of public attention after authorities linked her to an alleged drug-use case in Hai Phong, triggering growing concern across the country’s entertainment industry.

Apple’s latest iOS 26.5 update for iPhone introduces end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging, new map recommendations, and fixes for more than 50 major security vulnerabilities ahead of WWDC 2026.

A 15-minute drone flight across the sea between Can Gio and Vung Tau is offering Vietnam a glimpse into the future of logistics and the booming low-altitude economy.

Vietnamese mathematician Hoang Xuan Phu was recently elected to Academia Europaea, adding another milestone to his distinguished scientific career.Thanh Hung

Vietnam’s U17 women’s team lost 2-0 to Australia in the quarter-finals of the 2026 AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup, missing out on qualification for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.

U17 Vietnam still hold their fate in their own hands as they head into a decisive Group C showdown against U17 UAE at the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026.

Vietnam’s listed banks cut more than 3,000 jobs in the first quarter of 2026, with Sacombank alone responsible for nearly 85% of the decline.

Behind Ninh Binh’s famous mountain goat dishes is a decades-long journey of farmers, chefs and entrepreneurs transforming a local specialty into a national brand.

Vietnamese authorities have prosecuted three individuals linked to a major environmental pollution case involving large-scale illegal waste disposal at a livestock farm in Thanh Hoa.

Bac Ninh remained Vietnam’s top exporting locality in the first four months of 2026, while Phu Tho unexpectedly surpassed Hai Phong to claim third place nationwide.

Vietnamese Party General Secretary and President To Lam on Tuesday called on the Vietnam Fatherland Front to strengthen its role in listening to citizens and ensuring that legitimate public concerns are never ignored.

Vietnam’s government and the Vietnam Fatherland Front will introduce a new digital platform to receive citizens’ feedback and recommendations around the clock, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc said on Tuesday.

Civil enforcement authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have announced plans to auction three luxury vehicles linked to convicted businesswoman Truong My Lan, chairwoman of Van Thinh Phat Group, later this month.`

A massive fire tore through Volume Club in Hanoi on May 11, leaving the building severely damaged, blanketing the area in thick black smoke and claiming one life as authorities launched an investigation into the cause of the blaze.

Heatwaves are forecast to intensify across Vietnam through early June, particularly in northern and central regions, though cold air masses may still periodically trigger thunderstorms and lower temperatures in the north.

Vietnam’s top leaders gathered in Hanoi on Tuesday for the opening of the 11th National Congress of the Vietnam Fatherland Front.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, head of the Central Steering Committee on Science and Technology Development, Innovation and Digital Transformation, has signed a decision reshuffling the committee’s membership.

Vietnam’s government has ordered ministries and local authorities to urgently complete the restructuring of residential groups, villages and hamlets, along with public non-business units, in line with guidance from central authorities.

Hanoi’s People’s Council has elected two additional vice chairmen for the city administration for the 2026-2031 term.

Hanoi plans to develop a night economy zone along the Red River scenic boulevard into a creative economic center bringing together high-value cultural, artistic and commercial activities.

Vietnamese showbiz continues to grapple with drug-related controversies as several well-known artists face legal troubles and public backlash.

Vietnam’s National Assembly is expected to comprehensively revise the Land Law during the second session of the 16th legislature, according to National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.