Vietnam calls on Japanese firms to boost quality investment in strategic sectors

Representatives of Japanese businesses praised Vietnam’s foreign investment policies and expressed their commitment to continuing to accompany and closely coordinate with the country. 

HCMC woman gives up dream career to preserve family's rice paper craft

A former tour guide in Ho Chi Minh City left the career she had dreamed of since childhood to return home and preserve her family's traditional rice paper craft, now passed down through three generations.

HCMC braces for major traffic disruption as Metro Line 2 work expands

Ho Chi Minh City will simultaneously begin construction at several underground stations on Metro Line 2 from Oct. 10, triggering extensive traffic diversions across the city center and major gateways.

Ninh Binh cave takes visitors on boat ride through an underground 'Milky Way'

Hidden inside a mountain in northern Vietnam, Thien Ha Cave combines dry and water-filled chambers, dazzling stalactites and shafts of sunlight streaming through a natural "sky gate."

Vietnamese buyers hold off on iPhone 18 Pro Max as iPhone Duo looms

Many Vietnamese consumers are holding off on upgrading to the iPhone 18 Pro Max, preferring to experience Apple's first foldable iPhone Duo before deciding which new iPhone to buy.

Vietnam manufacturers scramble as big orders dry up before year-end

Large seasonal orders are becoming harder to find while costs keep rising, forcing Vietnamese manufacturers to rethink production for the year-end peak, with some accepting low-margin work simply to keep employees on the job.

Vietnam, US push trade talks closer to a positive outcome

Vietnam and the US are continuing talks aimed at reaching a positive trade agreement that protects the legitimate interests of people and businesses while reflecting each country's development conditions, Vietnam's foreign ministry said.

Panama's President José Raúl Mulino to make official visit to Vietnam

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino and his wife will make an official visit to Vietnam from Oct. 5-8, as the two countries seek to expand cooperation following the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties.

Vietnam PM appoints, transfers senior military officers

Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has issued decisions appointing and transferring senior military officers, extending terms of service and approving retirements at units under the Ministry of National Defense.

41 charged in Vietnam exam cheating case, education chief among accused

Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security has charged 41 people, including Tuyen Quang's education department director and dozens of teachers and officials, over alleged cheating at a high school graduation exam site.

How Vietnam plans to tap a $5 trillion humanoid robot market

Morgan Stanley estimates the humanoid robot market could reach $5 trillion by 2050. Experts say Vietnam can tap the opportunity by building talent, creating dedicated policies and accelerating real-world trials.

Vietnam police charge 39 in China-bound durian export case

Vietnamese police have charged 39 suspects in a case involving testing certificates and growing-area codes for durian exports to China, including a former deputy agriculture minister accused of accepting bribes.

Vietnam plans new national textbooks for all grades from 2028

Vietnam is revising its general education curriculum to create a new set of textbooks for grades 1-12, to be used nationwide from the 2028-2029 school year, with the copyrights to be held by the Ministry of Education and Training.

Cold front to bring thunderstorms, sharp temperature drop to northern Vietnam

A strengthening cold front will reach northern Vietnam from Oct. 4, bringing thunderstorms and sharply lower temperatures, with Hanoi forecast to turn chilly early on Oct. 5 after heavy rain in some areas.

Ho Chi Minh City plans three metro lines worth over $9.6 billion

Ho Chi Minh City is racing to complete preparations for three metro lines spanning nearly 90 km and costing more than $9.6 billion, with construction targeted to begin by the end of 2026.

PNJ sees 50 million shares traded as Kosy extends floor-price slide

Nearly 10% of PNJ's outstanding shares changed hands within hours on Oct. 2 as the stock briefly rebounded from five straight floor-price sessions, while Kosy extended its losing streak to a 10th consecutive session.

Vietnam says strong maritime nation must be built on strength from within

Vietnam must strengthen its own maritime capacity while drawing on international capital, technology and expertise if it is to turn its vast marine potential into a sustainable engine of national development, officials said at a major forum.

Hanoi builds temporary viewing bridge beside iconic Hoan Kiem Lake

Hanoi is installing a temporary elevated walkway with lighting beside Hoan Kiem Lake, creating new viewpoints and photo spots around one of the capital's best-known landmarks.

Police investigate mystery of bronze drum found in Vietnam 32 years ago

Police in northern Vietnam are investigating whether a bronze drum held by a provincial museum is the same artifact villagers discovered in a mountain cave 32 years ago, as missing records complicate efforts to establish its identity.

London Symphony Orchestra to open Hanoi concert with Vietnam's anthem

The London Symphony Orchestra will open its Oct. 2 concert at Hanoi's Ho Guom Opera House with Vietnam's national anthem, followed by works by Lyadov, Mozart and Tchaikovsky.

Vietnam weighs fuel pricing reform amid fears of market dominance

Vietnam's plan to let fuel companies set their own prices could give consumers more choice and spur competition, but experts warn that major wholesalers could gain excessive market power without effective oversight.

Vietnam slashes fire safety procedures, shifts to post-inspection

Vietnam has cut fire safety and rescue procedures, leaving just three handled by police, as new rules shift from pre-approval to post-inspection and give investors greater responsibility for compliance.

China's water-based battery could last over 300 years

A new water-based battery developed in China can reportedly withstand 120,000 charge-discharge cycles without performance degradation, potentially offering a safer, longer-lasting solution for large-scale energy storage.

One 400-year-old tree, three kinds of fruit in Vietnam’s Muong heartland

A centuries-old persimmon tree in northern Vietnam produces three distinctly shaped fruits, but for the Muong villagers living beneath its canopy, its greatest value lies in the generations of memories it preserves.

Vietnam official outlines two-pronged response to addictive short videos

Vietnam needs to both curb harmful online content and promote positive material as addictive, low-quality AI-generated short videos proliferate across social media, a senior media regulator says.