Xuan Son scores as Vietnam secures second win in South Korea

Vietnam's national football team continued its encouraging preparations for the ASEAN Cup 2026, defeating Yongin FC 2-1 in its second training match during a training camp in Incheon, South Korea.

Vietnam to reorganize commune-level units under Politburo directive

Vietnam's government has directed authorities to reorganize and adjust commune-level administrative units in line with the Politburo's policy to improve the efficiency of the country's two-tier local government system.

Vietnam seeks international cooperation on declassified wartime archives

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has called for stronger international cooperation, including the exchange of declassified wartime records and military memorabilia, to accelerate the search for and identification of Vietnam's fallen soldiers.

Businesses identify labor shortages and policy bottlenecks as key hurdles

Vietnamese businesses are calling for faster reforms, warning that labor shortages and policy implementation bottlenecks must be resolved if the country is to achieve sustained double-digit economic growth.

Vietnam: More monitoring needed to assess E10 fuel benefits

Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade says one month of nationwide E10 gasoline use is not enough to determine whether the biofuel has improved air quality, despite early signs of lower emissions.

Bavi remains a powerful storm despite staying east of the East Sea

Vietnam's weather agency says Super Typhoon Bavi poses no direct threat to the East Sea but will still trigger strong winds and high waves.

VAMA renews warning over deadly Takata airbag recall

A global airbag defect associated with at least 40 deaths continues to affect thousands of vehicles in Vietnam, prompting a renewed safety warning.

New growth model: Vietnam must create its own competitive advantage

For nearly 45 years of Doi Moi (Renovation), Vietnam has progressed thanks to advantages such as a young workforce, competitive costs, FDI inflows, and an open international integration environment.

Father loses 3 children to drowning, shares heartbreaking warning

Within just three years, a couple in Nghe An lost three of their children to drowning. After the devastating tragedies, the grieving father has issued a heartfelt warning to parents.

Japanese man wins back Vietnamese ex-wife with a single sentence

The story of a Vietnamese-Japanese couple who reunited after breaking up offers a powerful lesson about communication, empathy and compromise in marriage.

Ethnic culture shifts from "decoration" to the "core" of green economy

As the green economy gains momentum, the cultures of ethnic minority communities are emerging as a new development resource.

Extraordinary National Assembly session to focus on pressing reforms

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man said an upcoming extraordinary session will focus on resolving pressing issues that cannot be delayed.

Discover Muong culture at a vibrant mountain market near Hanoi

Visitors to Lung Van Market can browse locally grown produce, forest-foraged specialties and inexpensive homemade treats while experiencing the daily life of the Muong community.

Teacher charged as Vietnam probes Tuyen Quang exam irregularities

A criminal investigation into Vietnam's Tuyen Quang examination scandal has intensified after charges were filed against a teacher and the deputy prime minister ordered a full probe.

Vietnam provides emergency humanitarian aid of US$300,000 to Venezuela

Vietnam has decided to provide emergency humanitarian assistance worth US$300,000 to help the Venezuelan government and people recover from the devastating earthquake.

Vietnam shifts focus from labor quantity to workforce quality

Vietnam's top leader has called for a fundamental shift from prioritizing labor quantity to workforce quality, saying the country's demographic advantage must be transformed into sustainable economic growth.

More than 300mm of rain forecast for parts of northern Vietnam

Heavy rain is returning to northern Vietnam, prompting warnings of flash floods, landslides and hazardous weather across mountainous provinces.

Hung Yen waterspout signals severe weather in northern Vietnam

A dramatic waterspout off Hung Yen highlights worsening weather conditions as forecasters warn of more storms through July 11.

Vietnam's National Assembly to hold extraordinary session in August

Lawmakers are set to review four major draft laws for the first time during Vietnam's extraordinary National Assembly session scheduled for August.

Vietnam to shut down all 2G networks from September 15, 2026

Vietnam will officially switch off all remaining 2G base stations on September 15, 2026, marking the end of an era for basic mobile phones as the government reallocates valuable spectrum to expand 4G and 5G services.

Vietnam motorcycle production tops 2 million in record first half

The number of new motorcycles rolling off production lines in Vietnam remained at a high level in June, pushing the country's total domestic motorcycle output in the first half of 2026 to a record of nearly 2.1 million units.

From a US$267 loan to a thriving apple snail business

Five years after launching a small apple snail farm, a Tay couple in Tuyen Quang has transformed their lives, building a new home and securing a brighter future for their children.

The woman who broke a centuries-old drumming tradition in Vietnam

For generations, the K'toang drum of Vietnam's Cham H'roi community was played only by men. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Huong changed that tradition and is now inspiring young women to preserve the art.

Da Nang bets on reform and innovation for double-digit growth

Da Nang is removing long-standing investment bottlenecks while building new growth engines as it pursues annual economic growth of at least 11% through 2030.

Apple may make iPhone 18 Pro Max thicker for bigger upgrades

The iPhone 18 Pro Max could feature a larger battery, upgraded camera and new 2nm chip, even if that means a noticeably thicker design.