Vietnam risk losing three naturalized stars for 2027 Asian Cup

Injuries to Nguyen Xuan Son, Do Hoang Hen and Nguyen Tai Loc have raised fears that Vietnam could be without three key naturalized players at the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, leaving head coach Kim Sang Sik facing a difficult selection dilemma.

Vietnam tax authorities told to warn early, avoid blanket penalties

Vietnam's tax authorities have been instructed to identify filing and payment risks early, help taxpayers correct unintentional mistakes and reserve strict penalties for deliberate violations.

Vietnam coach Kim Sang-sik faces race against time before Asian Cup

Vietnam head coach Kim Sang-sik has just weeks to assess his squad before November's international window, with injuries and a punishing club schedule complicating preparations for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

Vietnam cyber official warns of risks in 'I hate my parents' online groups

A senior Vietnamese cybersecurity official has warned that online groups such as "I hate my parents" may expose children to lurking predators, urging families to help young people navigate the digital world safely.

Only three gates remain of Vietnam's 200-year-old Vinh Citadel

Built in 1804 under Emperor Gia Long, the fortress once housed provincial authorities and served as an important defensive stronghold. Wars and the passage of time have erased most of its original structure.

Vietnam U17 women score 28 goals to secure 2027 Asian Cup spot

Vietnam's U17 women's football team sealed qualification for the 2027 AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup with a 2-0 victory over Kyrgyzstan, completing a perfect campaign and earning a $19,300 bonus from the Vietnam Football Federation.

Southern Vietnam braces for more downpours as high tides threaten flooding

Thunderstorms are expected across southern Vietnam in the coming days, mainly in the late afternoon and at night. High tides from October 11 to 13 could exceed Level 3 warnings, raising flood risks in Ho Chi Minh City and other urban areas.

Twelve Vietnamese peacekeeping medics reunite with families after South Sudan

The last 12 returning members of Vietnam's Level 2 Field Hospital No. 7 arrived home after serving with the UN mission in South Sudan, completing a demanding handover to their successors.

Vietnam's Emoura Pham finishes fifth at Miss Grand International 2026

Vietnam's Emoura Pham won fourth runner-up at Miss Grand International 2026 with a moving speech about peace and a powerful message about building bridges, leaving many fans wishing she had taken the crown.

Vietnam could avoid Thailand in 2030 World Cup qualifying draw

A place in Asia's second seeding pot would keep Vietnam and Thailand apart in the group stage, but potential meetings with Indonesia, Malaysia or the Philippines remain on the cards.

Vietnamese film tops $15m as Steven Nguyen makes box-office history

Trai Buon Nguoi (The Journey of Heroes) has crossed $15.4 million in Vietnam after 17 days in cinemas, making Steven Nguyen the first actor to star in two films with combined box-office takings of more than $38.6 million.

Vietnam to examine who pays social insurance for ride-hailing drivers

Vietnam's government will explore how digital platforms, workers and the state should share social insurance costs as part of a wider plan to extend protection to low-income and vulnerable groups.

Hanoi launches project to build cultural industry hub in Old Quarter

A project to renovate and upgrade two sites in Hanoi's Old Quarter was launched on October 8, marking the first step towards establishing the Dong Xuan-Bac Qua cultural industry centre.

Vietnam reaches out to WHO after death of Russian lab worker

The Ministry of Health’s Department of Disease Control has contacted the World Health Organisation (WHO) Office in the country to verify reports that a lab worker in Russia's Irkutsk region died of pneumonia of unknown cause.

Vietnam tourism gains appeal from safety, diverse experiences

Vietnam ranked from the upper-middle tier to among the world's leaders in 13 of the 17 pillars of the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Travel and Tourism Development Index 2026, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism. 

Inflation control key to maintaining growth momentum

Vietnam's inflation stayed elevated in the first nine months of 2026 even as the economy grew strongly, making price stability a core part of efforts to preserve macroeconomic stability and protect social welfare.

Administrative reform shifts focus to practical results

Vietnam's ministries and localities will keep pushing administrative reform in step, led by 11 newly issued Government resolutions on delegation of authority, decentralisation and streamlined procedures.

Project to build big data database on law approved

Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau has signed a decision approving a project to build a big data database on law, which aims to review and restructure the National Legal Database.

National sports campaign launch features star athletes for a healthy Vietnam

A nationwide sports campaign will be launched at 6:30am on October 10 at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square and around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi, according to the Sports Authority of Vietnam.

Vietnam targets modern pharmaceutical chemical industry by 2045

The Government has approved a programme on developing Vietnam’s pharmaceutical chemical industry into a modern and high-tech sector with high added value and competitiveness by 2045.

Vietnam’s first shared digital library platform launched

Vietnam Digital Library Joint Stock Company (ViLiB) launched its “Digital Knowledge Space – Shared Digital Library” platform in Ho Chi Minh City on October 8.

Vietnam’s wood industry eyes higher growth from domestic market

Vietnam’s wood industry is seeking to better tap the domestic market to diversify sales channels, boost product value, and drive growth amid continued volatility in global markets.

Vietnam enters investment grade credit rating category for first time

Vietnam’s foreign currency issuer credit rating has been upgraded from BB+, with a positive outlook, to BBB-, with a stable outlook, by Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I) on October 8, the Ministry of Finance announced.

Red River to become Hanoi’s key ecological and cultural landscape corridor

From a river serving flood prevention and forming a natural boundary between urban areas, the Red River is being repositioned by Hanoi as a strategic axis in the capital’s master plan with a 100-year vision.

Vietnam ranks among world’s top 10 favourite countries in 2026

Vietnam has ranked 10th among the world’s 20 most favourite countries in 2026, with 92.99 points by the the renowned US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler, the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) reported.