These 4 noodle dishes from the Mekong have names that sound like typos

Discover 4 strangely named but delicious noodle specialties of Vietnam’s southern region.

Who can afford Hanoi's luxury condos at $11,000/m²?

Despite increasing supply, Hanoi's housing market skews toward luxury developments, driving out real demand.

Vietnam urges larger US investment to boost strategic cooperation

President Luong Cuong affirmed that Vietnam is fully committed to creating the most favorable conditions for American investors to choose the country as a long-term destination.

President Luong Cuong joins world leaders at UN General Assembly in New York

Vietnam’s President Luong Cuong joined global leaders at the opening of the 80th UN General Assembly session in New York, affirming Vietnam’s commitment to multilateralism and global peace.

Storm Ragasa loses super typhoon status, heads for Quang Ninh-Hai Phong

Typhoon Ragasa has weakened to level 15 and is expected to reach the northern Vietnamese coast by the morning of September 25.

Storm Bualoi to become 10th tropical storm affecting Vietnam in 2025

Storm Bualoi is expected to enter the East Sea late September 26, bringing high winds and rough seas.

Apple iPhone Fold tipped for 2026 with ultra-thin design

The newly launched iPhone Air has offered users a first glimpse of Apple’s long-awaited iPhone Fold, a foldable smartphone expected to debut in fall 2026.

Former shipping giant deep in debt with VND5,500 billion in losses

Once a big name in sea freight, Orient Shipping and Trading JSC (OSTC), which is 49 percent owned by Vietnam Marine Corporation (VIMC), is now deep in the red. Auditors have raised doubts about the company’s going concern capability.

Experts question high-risk labels on rice, corn, and fertilizer

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment says that laws in the agriculture and environment fields must be “clear, consistent, and feasible” to avoid unnecessary burdens on businesses and local authorities, while addressing real-world challenges.

Top personal income tax rate should be capped at 25%: experts

The draft amended Personal Income Tax (PIT) Law proposes reducing the progressive tax brackets from seven to five, while maintaining the highest tax rate at 35 percent for taxable income above VND100 million per month.

Hoi An named Asia’s most beautiful historical town

Hoi An Ancient Town in Vietnam has been named Asia’s most beautiful historical center by Tourlane, a leading French online travel platform.

Low down-payments, high profits: housing policy favors investors over buyers

The policy of paying 10 percent upfront and deferring debt for five years raises a serious question: Is it truly an opportunity for homebuyers or just fertile land for speculators?

Wedding feast in Quang Ninh wows diners with stir-fried ‘sea worms’

A wedding banquet in eastern Quang Ninh has gone viral for its lavish spread and surprising dishes, including a stir-fried sea worm dish that left guests curious and amazed.

Tet train tickets hit record-high prices, yet first customer books 10 tickets

The first customer for Tet tickets arrived at Saigon Station at 2 am to book 10 tickets to ensure a safe journey home to celebrate Tet, which falls in mid-February next year.

Super Typhoon Ragasa rages as new storm brews in Pacific

Vietnam faces dual storm threats as Ragasa churns offshore and another system is forecast to reach the East Sea by September 27.

Vietnam cancels dozens of flights due to Super Typhoon Ragasa

Super Typhoon Ragasa has forced airlines across Vietnam to cancel or reschedule dozens of flights to protect passengers and crew.

WIPO chief visits Vietnam to expand IP and innovation cooperation

WIPO Director General Daren Tang will visit Vietnam to boost collaboration on intellectual property, innovation, and digital transformation.

Vietnam mobilizes nationwide storm response as Super Typhoon Ragasa nears

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed an emergency directive urging all ministries and local authorities to swiftly implement response measures for Storm No. 9, officially classified as Super Typhoon Ragasa.

Cao Dai religion rooted in 'Eye of Heaven' legend spreads global influence

Born from a spiritual vision, Cao Dai has grown into a global symbol of Vietnamese culture and faith.

Vietnam ends gold monopoly, allows banks back into bullion market

Vietnam will allow commercial banks to produce and import gold bars from October 10 under new government regulations.

Vietnam’s exporters face pivotal test with new US tariffs

A 20% U.S. tax forces Vietnamese firms to restructure strategies, improve product origin traceability, and explore new markets.

Ho Chi Minh City invests in first dedicated bike corridor

Ho Chi Minh City will build a nearly 6 km dedicated bike lane on Mai Chi Tho Boulevard starting October 2025.

iPhone Ultra may be Apple’s boldest move yet

Apple is rumored to launch an iPhone Ultra with breakthrough tech to outshine all rivals.

Vietnam hits record FDI since 2009, $12bil. boosts industrial real estate

Vietnam attracted nearly $12 billion in manufacturing FDI in H1 2025, the highest since 2009, driving growth in industrial real estate.

Vietnam’s crypto boom tops $100bil. in offshore trades

Over 17 million Vietnamese are trading cryptocurrency abroad, prompting the government to push for a regulated domestic crypto market.