Deputy PM Nguyen Van Thang appointed head of Vietnam's price steering committee

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has signed a decision restructuring the membership of Vietnam's Price Management Steering Committee, appointing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang as its head.

Vietnam dispatches military and police rescue teams to earthquake-hit Venezuela

Vietnam has dispatched military and police rescue teams, including search dogs, engineers and medical personnel, to assist Venezuela following a devastating earthquake that has claimed more than 1,400 lives.

Lightning sparks overnight forest fire in northern Vietnam

A forest fire broke out in a protected forest on Cao San Mountain in Vietnam's northern province of Ninh Binh after a lightning strike on the evening of June 27, local authorities said.

Northern Vietnam braces for flooding as tropical depression forms

Northern Vietnam is expected to face two rounds of heavy rain over the coming week, while a tropical depression has a 70% chance of entering the East Sea from July 1, weather authorities said.

Strawberry Moon returns with one of the year's most spectacular sky shows

Not every full moon looks the same, and the Strawberry Moon is perhaps the clearest example. More than a purely astronomical event, it resembles a breathtaking landscape painting unfolding across the evening sky.

Digital platform brings Cham cultural heritage to wider audiences

Experts have called for Cham cultural heritage preservation to go hand in hand with tourism, digital transformation and community participation, with local people playing the central role in safeguarding and benefiting from their heritage.

Hundreds wade into river to catch fish at nearly 300-year-old Vietnam festival

A centuries-old folk festival transformed a quiet stretch of water in Ha Tinh into a lively celebration as hundreds competed to catch fish and preserve local traditions.

Dak Lak unveils 257 investment projects worth over $38 billion

Dak Lak introduced 257 investment opportunities and pledged faster procedures and stronger support for investors.

A 50-day Vietnam road trip leads a family to two unforgettable fishing villages

A Hanoi family is spending up to 50 days traveling across Vietnam, swapping hotels for beachfront camping and discovering quiet fishing villages, fresh seafood and memorable local hospitality along the way.

Vietnam cuts procedures to unlock thousands of surplus public properties

Vietnam has introduced special policies to accelerate the reuse of more than 11,000 surplus state-owned land and property assets, aiming to prevent waste and unlock new economic value.

Vietnam expands financial support and maternity benefits from July 1

Vietnam will introduce a series of new childbirth support measures from July 1, including direct financial assistance, longer maternity leave, and expanded prenatal and newborn screening.

Ho Chi Minh City needs at least $7 billion for EV charging network

Ho Chi Minh City's green transport ambitions will require billions of dollars in investment, along with coordinated planning for charging stations and electricity supply.

Refurbished iPads and MacBooks jump in price as Apple eyes iPhone hike

Apple has raised prices across its refurbished Mac and iPad lineup, while speculation grows that the iPhone 17 series could become more expensive as soon as this month.

New rules ease limits on surplus rooftop solar power sales in Vietnam

New rooftop solar regulations that took effect on June 26 allow higher surplus electricity sales in selected cases while maintaining grid safety requirements.

Vietnam removes simulation test from driver's license examination

Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security has officially removed the computer-based traffic simulation test from the driver's license examination process under a new circular taking effect on July 1.

Large Asian study highlights blood test that can detect 10 cancers

A large real-world study presented at ASCO Breakthrough 2026 found that a blood test could help detect multiple types of cancer at an early stage, including cancers that currently lack standard screening programs.

Seafood bill dispute ends after restaurant accepts partial payment

A viral dispute over a lavish seafood dinner in Vietnam has ended after one member of the dining party paid half the bill under an agreement with the restaurant.

Vietnam unveils updated structure for Ministry of Science and Technology

Vietnam has introduced a new organizational structure for the Ministry of Science and Technology as part of its latest administrative reforms.

Massive data breach reveals first motherboard design of iPhone 18 Pro Max

Leaked internal documents from Apple's manufacturing network reveal new details about the iPhone 18 Pro series while raising fresh concerns over supply chain cybersecurity.

Vietnam advised to prioritize Edge AI, IoT and chiplet technologies

Experts believe Vietnam can accelerate its semiconductor ambitions by prioritizing practical chip designs instead of competing immediately in the most advanced manufacturing nodes.

HCMC launches 6,229 social housing apartments to boost affordable housing

Ho Chi Minh City has begun construction of more than 6,200 social housing apartments, supporting the government's nationwide goal of building at least one million affordable homes.

82-year-old’s quest to bring her son’s ashes home

Despite her hunched back and silver hair, Dang Thi Hoa spends her days stoking the fire, frying, and selling traditional cakes on the sidewalks of HCMC, from the early hours of dawn until the scorching midday sun.

Engineer’s company earns $1.2 million a year from water-hyacinth products

A former computer engineer-turned-entrepreneur, Ha Anh Truong has transformed water hyacinth from Vietnam’s Mekong Delta waterways into export-quality handicrafts, generating annual revenue of $1.2 million.

Hidden-alley crab thick noodle shop draws crowds after Michelin recognition

Driven by a passion for food and cooking, Long left his job at a foreign pharmaceutical company to take over his family’s banh canh (Vietnamese thick crab noodle soup) eatery.

Inside Cu Lao Cham’s unique temple with no monks and no electricity

Nestled amid the vast seascape of Cu Lao Cham, Hai Tang Pagoda in Tan Hiep Island Commune, Da Nang, has long served as a centre of spiritual life and cultural heritage for local residents and visitors alike.