Vietnam's top leader holds talks with Philippine President

VN always values and wishes to further deepen its friendly neighbourly relations with the Philippines in all areas on the basis of a shared commitment to peace, stability and respect for international law, affirmed Party Chief and President To Lam.

Ho Chi Minh City brings quality healthcare closer to underserved communities

Ho Chi Minh City is pioneering efforts to expand access to quality healthcare by deploying doctors and extending hospital services to remote and island areas, as part of its push toward universal health coverage.

New university model asks businesses to set real-world problems, grade students

Under the “real work – real deployment” university model, businesses would provide real-world problems, directly participate in training, and evaluate students.

Millions of mobile subscribers risk suspension after June 15 VNeID deadline

More than 25 million mobile subscriptions have yet to be confirmed on VNeID, raising concerns over a wave of SIM suspensions after June 15.

Vietnam relaxes credit limits for priority real estate sectors

Vietnam’s central bank has moved to encourage lending to social housing and industrial parks by relaxing credit growth calculations for participating banks.

Vietnam promotes intellectual property awareness from primary school

Vietnam is strengthening intellectual property education in schools as part of efforts to foster creativity and innovation among younger generations.

Finance Ministry reports to PM on travel ban linked to VND15,000 tax debt

Vietnam’s Finance Ministry has reported to the Prime Minister on a case involving a travel suspension linked to a VND15,000 (US$0.58) tax debt, while pledging faster processing through system upgrades.

Top Vietnamese leader pays tribute to President Ho Chi Minh in Manila

The President Ho Chi Minh monument in the ASEAN Garden holds profound historical, cultural, and diplomatic significance, reflecting the friendship between Vietnam and the Philippines, as well as the solidarity within the ASEAN community.

Party and State leader meets Vietnamese community in Philippines

Party Chief, President To Lam commended efforts by the Vietnamese community in the Philippines to integrate into the host society and preserve national traditions at a meeting on May 31.

Vietnam’s top leader receives Philippines-based organisations, businesses

General Secretary and President of Vietnam To Lam met with representatives of some organisations and businesses in the Philippines on May 31 afternoon, part of his state visit to the archipelagic nation.

Philippine President hosts official welcome ceremony for Vietnam’s top leader

Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. and his spouse hosted an official welcome ceremony in Manila on June 1 morning for General Secretary and President To Lam, his spouse on their state visit to the Philippines from May 31 to June 1.

Bac Ninh celebrates centuries-old mud-field ball contest

Recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage, the Water Ball Wrestling Festival continues to preserve the traditions and aspirations of generations in Kinh Bac.

Trinh Van Quyet eyes comeback through FLC holding structure

FLC’s planned shift to a holding company structure could mark a new chapter for founder Trinh Van Quyet as he seeks to rebuild influence within the group’s business ecosystem.

Apple plans biggest Siri transformation in nearly 15 years

After years of criticism over its AI progress, Apple appears ready to launch a major counteroffensive with a redesigned Siri at the heart of iOS 27.

Vietnam national team: Kim Sang Sik’s most valuable return isn’t a new recruit

Vietnam’s squad depth continues to grow, yet Kim Sang Sik may find his biggest solution in a familiar face returning at exactly the right time.

Strategic technologies must create highly commercialized products

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has said that strategic technology development must result in products that contribute to increasing labor productivity and economic competitiveness.

Hanoi is not just for the exceptional, online debate highlights

Hanoi has buildings that stay lit all night, packed streets, and an ever-bustling pace of life. But behind the facade of a major metropolis are millions of people quietly making a living every single day.

Singapore, Japan and the housing lesson Vietnam cannot ignore

Vietnam's cities are expanding at unprecedented speed, but for many young workers, the dream of stable housing is moving further out of reach.

Ministry official says his car runs well after 10 months of using E10 gasoline

Dao Duy Anh, deputy director of the Department of Innovation, Green Transition, and Industrial Promotion, says that vehicle operation with E10 gasoline has shown no significant difference compared to the use of traditional RON95 mineral gasoline.

Vietnamese face higher risk of cardiovascular disease from high-salt diets

Many Vietnamese retain the habit of eating rich, heavily seasoned, and salty foods. However, consumption of excess salt easily triggers dependence and damages health, particularly cardiovascular well-being.

70-year-old husband drives wife across Vietnam, keeping a youthful promise

Since 2015, Dung and Giang have embarked on numerous cross-country trips together by motorbike. Most recently, the elderly couple successfully conquered the iconic Hanh Phuc (Happiness) Road in Tuyen Quang.

Vietnam to raise pensions and social security benefits from July 1

Around 3.4 million pensioners and social insurance beneficiaries will receive an 8% increase under the government's latest social welfare measures.

Hanoi proposes $247 million package to support transition to electric vehicles

Residents living within Hanoi's Ring Road 1 area could receive direct financial support and free bus travel under a new proposal promoting electric vehicle adoption.

Bac Ninh launches crackdown on pollution after canal contamination worsens

Residents living along Kim Doi Canal in Bac Ninh say black water, foul odors and thick white foam have become an increasingly serious threat to daily life and public health.

Party Chief, President To Lam arrives in Manila for state visit to Philippines

General Secretary and President To Lam, his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived in Manila on May 31 afternoon, beginning a state visit to the Philippines until June 1.