Hanoi is considering an unprecedented move in the real estate market by restricting commercial (market-rate) housing in multi-purpose urban areas from being transferred for the first three years, with the goal of serving housing demand.

U19 Vietnam remains in complete control of its destiny ahead of the final Group A match, needing only to avoid defeat against Indonesia to book an early place in the ASEAN U19 Championship 2026 semifinals.

Nguyen Hong Quan, deputy director general of A05, has noted that the rapid development of quantum technology in the near future is introducing new challenges to traditional security systems.

If Samsung's Galaxy S lineup is the first to receive the company's latest technologies, the Galaxy A series is aimed at users seeking the best balance between features and price.

At 10am, in a century-old house on Hang Bac Street in Hanoi, Prof. Dr. Pham Huy Dung (born in 1937) can be seen diligently working on his laptop.

The latest wave is heavily concentrated in data centres, AI, semiconductors and R&D - the core pillars of the digital economy, said Nguyen Ky Phung, head of the Saigon Hi-Tech Park management board.

Dang Ngoc Minh, deputy director of the Tax Department, said tax authorities no longer manage businesses by “counting business households on the streets or entering stores to estimate revenue”.

Da Nang is exploring the “sponge city” model and other nature-based solutions to strengthen its resilience against urban flooding as climate change and rapid urbanisation place increasing pressure on existing drainage infrastructure.

Vietnam dispatched 53,159 workers abroad under labour contracts during January - May, hitting 47.5% of its full-year target, reported the Ministry of Home Affairs.

The Ministry of Health has launched precautionary measures after an Australian recall involving Nature's Own supplements.

Vietnam aims to ensure that all children, pupils and students nationwide undergo a health check-up or disease screening at least once a year by 2030 under a newly approved School Health Programme for 2026–2035.

Vietnam will return to My Dinh Stadium for its ASEAN Cup title defense campaign, marking a homecoming to the venue where the national team celebrated two historic regional championships.

The VN central bank will continue operating with 20 units while adjusting the names of several departments, introducing new provisions governing the Transaction Center and Regional State Bank branches, and reorganizing specialized divisions.

Hi-tech products accounted for 50.76% of Vietnam’s total exports in the first quarter, reported the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Vietnam passed a record number of laws in 2025, but the bigger story may be whether businesses and institutions can adapt quickly enough to the accelerating pace of reform.

Under the theme “Bridging Asia to the World”, the 2026 Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF) will seek to expand international opportunities for Vietnamese cinema and emerging filmmaking talent.

A proposed road-pricing plan for central Hanoi could reshape travel habits, but specialists warn key conditions are not yet in place.

Coastal destinations, particularly Phu Quoc and Da Nang, are leading Vietnam's summer tourism boom, according to online travel platform Traveloka.

The Michelin Guide unveiled its 2026 selection for Vietnam on June 4 in Hanoi, introducing 23 newly recognized restaurants and eateries across Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang as the prestigious dining guide marks its fourth year in the country.

The independent survey portal HIHUB, designed to collect public feedback on 50 groups of public services across the capital, was officially launched on June 4.

Traffic police in Nghe An penalised a bus driver who was caught holding a microphone and singing karaoke while operating a moving vehicle.

More than 94,800 enterprises were established nationwide in the first five months of 2026, with total registered capital of about 1.066 quadrillion VND (40.5 billion USD), according to the National Statistics Office.

An investigation into a group of Malaysian nationals staying at a hotel in Thu Duc expanded into a major probe into transnational fraud and drug-related offenses.

Motorists in southern Vietnam were startled when a crocodile suddenly appeared and crawled across National Highway 1 in Dong Nai Province, prompting residents to intervene and move the animal to safety.

Vietnam will continue engaging with the United States in a constructive and cooperative manner, based on existing trade commitments, to address outstanding differences, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson said.