Vietnam highly values the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)’s support in strengthening national capacity in crime prevention, criminal justice, drug control and tackling emerging challenges, especially cybercrime.

HCM City is ramping up investment in digital infrastructure, rolling out special incentives and attracting high-tech projects in data centres, semiconductors, AI and biomedicine to build a major technology ecosystem and draw more tech firms.

Major domestic carmakers have urged authorities to retain current business conditions for the automobile industry, warning that a proposed rollback could weaken domestic manufacturing and leave the market vulnerable to cheap imports.

Ahead of schedule, several major fuel distributors have begun rolling out E10 biofuel across their retail networks and are preparing to supply the market beyond their own systems.

Vietnam U17 produced a historic comeback victory over UAE, fighting from behind to win 3-2 and secure the nation’s first-ever place at the FIFA U17 World Cup.

As Vesak 2026 approaches, many Vietnamese are returning to pagodas not only for religious rituals, but also to seek peace amid the pressures of modern life.

Apple’s rumored iPhone 20 Pro - expected to mark the 20th anniversary of the iPhone in 2027 - could become one of the company’s most ambitious products ever.

Massive investment has flowed into Vietnam’s ethnic minority regions, yet sustainable development remains elusive. Experts say the problem lies not in funding, but in outdated development thinking.

A major agricultural processing factory in Tay Ninh connected to the Van Thinh Phat case is set to go under the hammer as banks continue efforts to recover debts.

Experts believe the Red River mega boulevard project could turn Hanoi into one of Asia’s most distinctive riverfront capitals while preserving the cultural soul of northern Vietnam.

CMC has restructured its Technology & Solution Division as the Vietnamese tech group accelerates its AI-X strategy for the 2026-2030 period.

For centuries, the Ngoc Nu statue at Dau Pagoda has captivated visitors with its lifelike beauty and delicate expression, becoming one of Vietnam’s greatest sculptural treasures.

Duc Giang Chemicals is facing one of the most turbulent periods in its history, with legal troubles, stock declines and leadership changes hitting the company simultaneously.

Ho Chi Minh City’s An Dong Ward is becoming the first locality to digitize sidewalk permit applications and fee collection.

Cambridge International Education is investigating an exam leak that has affected students in Vietnam and several other countries.

Hanoi’s Department of Education and Training has established a task force to inspect and verify legal issues related to the operation of an educational institution operating under the name “St. Mary’s International School.”

Twenty-eight rare turtles, including endangered box turtles and leaf turtles, have been returned from South Korea to Vietnam by air as part of an international wildlife conservation effort.

Samsung and Apple may not be the only major players preparing to enter the next generation of wide-screen foldable smartphones.

Classic Vespa scooters continue to hold a special place in Vietnam, where they are cherished not only as vehicles but also as symbols of memory, style and mechanical beauty.

Arkia Israeli Airlines on May 12 announced plans to launch direct flights from Tel Aviv to Ho Chi Minh City, marking a further expansion of the carrier’s operations in Vietnam.

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Justice on May 13 presented the State President’s decisions granting Vietnamese citizenship to two Vietnamese-origin footballers who are currently playing for the Ho Chi Minh City Police Football Club.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung, who is serving as Special Envoy of General Secretary and President To Lam, held meetings with officials of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on May 13 during his ongoing visit to the country.

Police in Khanh Hoa Province are continuing their investigation after discovering 20 foreign nationals suspected of violating Vietnam’s immigration and labor regulations while working at a store in Nha Trang.

On the afternoon of May 13, the Presidential Office held a press conference announcing the President’s order promulgating laws adopted during the first session of the National Assembly, including the revised Law on Access to Information.

On the afternoon of May 13, the Presidential Office held a press conference announcing laws passed by the 16th National Assembly during its first session. Among the eight laws officially announced was the revised Law on Belief and Religion.