Trade office connects South American firms with Vietnamese market

The Vietnam Trade Office in Argentina, which is also in charge of Paraguay and Uruguay, has recently met with representatives of CMA Paraguay (CMA), an Argentina-Paraguay joint venture and owner of the Capitán Cuac snack brand.

Politburo appoints Do Thanh Binh as Can Tho Party Secretary

The Politburo has appointed Do Thanh Binh as Secretary of the Can Tho City Party Committee for the 2025-2030 term, succeeding Le Quang Tung.

VietNamNet pays tribute to war heroes and families in Vi Xuyen

VietNamNet joined Tuyen Quang authorities on July 25 to honor war veterans, martyrs' relatives and beneficiary families in the historic border area of Vi Xuyen.

Guidelines issued for Apostille certification of Vietnamese public documents

The Government has issued a decree guiding the implementation of the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961, abolishing the requirement of legalisation for foreign public documents (Apostille Convention).

Vietnamese souvenirs tell everyday stories, drive creative economy

As Vietnam's cultural industries continue to grow, souvenirs are carving out a bigger role as "cultural ambassadors," spreading the country's image, rich heritage, and momentum in the creative economy.

Vietnam's IMO gold medalist pursues a future in education

Nguyen Le Nhat Nam, winner of a gold medal at the 2026 International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), has decided to pursue a career in mathematics education.

The war ended, but his mission to find the fallen never did

Nearly 60 years after the war, former military medic Tran Van Ban still spends his days searching for fallen comrades. For him, every unidentified set of remains is a promise waiting to be fulfilled.

The 75-year-old who spent 33 years protecting a rare ironwood forest

What began as a forest protection assignment in 1992 has become a lifelong commitment for a man determined to preserve a forest that once sheltered both soldiers and villagers during wartime.

Ha Long casino blames World Cup, VIP wins for quarterly loss

The operator of Royal Ha Long Casino swung to a second-quarter loss as the 2026 World Cup reduced VIP visits and a string of big wins by high rollers weighed on gaming revenue.

300-year-old mussel trade sustains families along Vietnam's La River

Dependent on the river's currents and the weather, a 300-year-old mussel trade continues to support hundreds of households in Ha Tinh Province.

iPhone 18 Pro Max tipped for major leap with new A20 Pro chip

Apple’s rumored A20 Pro could bring 2nm manufacturing and new chip packaging to the iPhone, promising major gains in performance, AI and energy efficiency.

Hoi An moves to excavate rare 14th-16th century shipwreck

A centuries-old wooden ship buried beneath a Hoi An beach could soon be excavated under an emergency plan designed to protect the rare archaeological remains.

Vietnam weighs tighter verification for social media and game accounts

Vietnam is considering requiring social media and online gaming accounts to be verified through authenticated phone numbers or personal identification numbers.

Rainy season may end nearly a month early in southern Vietnam

A strengthening El Niño could cut short the rainy season in southern Vietnam, accelerating water shortages and allowing saltwater to penetrate deep into the Mekong Delta.

Over 10,000 customers embrace rooftop solar in northern Vietnam

Turning sunshine into money is gaining momentum as households increasingly invest in rooftop solar systems. Across northern Vietnam, more than 10,000 rooftops are now equipped with solar power systems.

Kim Sang Sik targets big win as Timor-Leste vows to surprise Vietnam

Vietnam head coach Kim Sang Sik says the defending champions have arrived at ASEAN Cup 2026 determined to retain their title and will push for victory against Timor-Leste in their opening match on July 24.

Ho Chi Minh City residents line up to sell gold, diamonds

In contrast to the market in Hanoi, gold dealers in Ho Chi Minh City saw a sharp increase in customer traffic on July 23. Most customers came to sell gold bars, gold rings and diamonds despite a steep decline in gold prices.

Trade ministry to inspect five gold, gemstone firms in Hanoi

Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade plans to conduct targeted inspections of five businesses trading in precious metals and gemstones in Hanoi as part of efforts to prevent and combat money laundering.

Viettel IDC earns eight global honors, highlighting AI-ready digital ecosystem

Eight international awards spanning cloud services, cybersecurity and ESG demonstrate Viettel IDC's growing global reputation in digital infrastructure.

Vietnam, US uncover nearly 50,000 pairs of suspected fake Nike shoes

Vietnam and US investigators uncovered nearly 50,000 pairs of Nike-branded shoes suspected of trademark counterfeiting, with some already exported to the US.

Six Filipinos arrested over card-game scams targeting foreign tourists in HCMC

Ho Chi Minh City police have charged and detained six Philippine nationals accused of staging rigged card games to defraud foreign tourists.

Da Nang says no decision made on moving administrative center

A senior official from the Da Nang Department of Construction has affirmed that the city has not adopted any official policy or made any decision to relocate its administrative center to the south.

Ho Chi Minh City tourism revenue nears $9.1 billion in seven months

More than 38.8 million visitors traveled to Ho Chi Minh City in the first seven months of 2026, pushing tourism revenue to 72% of its full-year target.

Vietnam women's volleyball team drawn with South Korea at 2026 Asian Games

Vietnam's women's volleyball team has been drawn into Group D alongside South Korea, Hong Kong (China) and Qatar at the 2026 Asian Games.

Students from over 20 global universities join Vietnam AI hackathon

Vietnamese Student HackAIthon 2026 brought together students from high schools, universities, colleges and academies across Vietnam and 10 other countries, including participants from more than 20 leading universities and institutions worldwide.