A new National Assembly resolution offers legal protection for bold decision-making, provided five conditions are met, including no corruption and demonstrable public benefit.

FTSE Russell has named 27 Vietnamese stocks for inclusion in the FTSE Global All Cap. Passive inflows could reach $1.5 billion, but the benefits are likely to be highly uneven across individual stocks.

Storm Narra brought level-11 wind gusts to Bach Long Vi on August 24 as several rivers across northeastern Vietnam remained above the country’s highest flood warning level.

Ho Chi Minh City will gain broader authority to test new development models when Vietnam’s Urban Development Law takes effect on October 1.

Vietnam face an injury concern ahead of their Japan match after Nguyen Thi Uyen was carried off court and taken to hospital in Tianjin.

Hundreds of homes in Lang Son were flooded as torrential rain from Storm Narra hit northern Vietnam, with one landslide death reported.

The National Assembly has approved the investment policy for Hanoi Capital Region’s 349-kilometer Ring Road 5, which will pass through seven cities and provinces with preliminary investment of VND288.268 trillion ($11 billion).

Vietnam’s amended law on contract-based overseas employment prohibits recruiting, preparing or sending Vietnamese workers abroad for massage jobs, while expanding safeguards against excessive fees and labor exploitation.

A container of accessories for Apple’s upcoming iPhones has arrived in Vietnam, fueling speculation that the products are designed for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.

The 10 laws amended cover crop production, plant protection and quarantine, animal husbandry, animal health, fisheries, geology and minerals, water resources, irrigation, meteorology and hydrology, and dikes.

Home to around 1,350 craft villages and communities, including 327 recognised traditional craft villages, Hanoi is tapping its rich heritage to develop cultural industries and experiential tourism, creating new drivers for local economic growth.

Fourteen years after a failed V-League trial, Patrik Le Giang has emerged as Vietnam’s No. 1 goalkeeper, conceding just once in seven matches at the 2026 ASEAN Cup.

Hanoi will stage 15-minute fireworks displays at five locations on the evening of Sept. 2, alongside a wide range of performances, exhibitions and cultural experiences for residents and visitors.

Apple’s first foldable iPhone, expected to cost more than $2,000, could bring back years-old Touch ID technology while dropping a premium camera feature.

Books covering certain subjects including Vietnam’s revolutionary history, sovereignty and national leaders will face additional scrutiny under newly approved amendments to the Publishing Law.

Vietnam’s National Assembly has approved the relocation of two historical and cultural sites in Bac Ninh Province to make way for a road connecting Gia Binh International Airport with Hanoi.

Vietnam’s women’s volleyball team powered past Hong Kong, China, in straight sets on August 24, securing a much-needed victory that kept their hopes alive at the 2026 Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship.

The Government has issued Decree No. 333/2026/ND-CP, detailing provisions and measures for implementing the Law on Cybersecurity.

By investing hundreds of billions of dong to install rooftop solar systems, numerous enterprises in Hai Phong have secured clean energy sources to "green" their manufacturing while significantly reducing monthly electricity bills.

Vietnam is shifting tourism growth from attracting more visitors to generating greater value from each trip, with a focus on higher spending, longer stays, green development, technology application and cultural experiences.

A Thanh Hoa craftsman is giving lotus leaves a second life through art, combining their natural veins with Vietnamese calligraphy and illustration.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment aims to provide 100% of eligible administrative procedures as fully online public services and issue all administrative procedure results electronically by 2027.

Once fully occupied every evening, a growing number of large gaming cafés in Hanoi have closed or suspended operations. The sector is under mounting pressure from tighter regulations, rising operating costs and changing gaming habits.

Amid digital transformation and the rise of cultural industries, sports are increasingly emerging as an economic sector that generates added value, drives innovation and opens up new growth opportunities. Esports is a clear example of this shift.

Only 500 meters apart but until adulthood, the couple just knew each other. They became destined and had a beautiful wedding deeply imbued with traditional features of Cham ethnic people.