Two TikTokers arrested in HCM City for staging offensive livestreams

Ho Chi Minh City police have arrested two TikTokers for producing and spreading offensive, staged videos online aimed at attracting views.

iPhone 18 rumors point to slimmer Dynamic Island, not under-display Face ID

iPhone 18 rumors say Apple will refine the notch design, but under-display Face ID won’t arrive until 2026.

A new chapter for Vietnam's volleyball star in Japan

Vietnam’s top middle blocker Bich Thuy is likely heading to Japan for the 2025-26 volleyball season after a successful stint in South Korea.

$6.3 billion proposed to widen 18 North-South expressway segments

The Ministry of Construction has proposed widening 18 expressway sections to six lanes, aiming to ease traffic and boost economic connectivity.

Hanoi CDC shuts fanpage comments amid child abuse scandal

Hanoi CDC has disabled comments on its Facebook page after a staff member was accused of violently abusing her stepson, sparking public outrage.

Vietnam – a ‘shining star’ in global fdi flows

Eighty years after the August Revolution of 1945, Vietnam is emerging as a “shining star” in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI).

FPT CEO: Vietnamese businesses must unite to succeed

At the Vietnam Private Sector Forum 2025, FPT CEO called for unity, collaboration, and digital skills to drive national transformation.

Former agriculture minister Le Huy Ngo passes away at 88

Former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Huy Ngo passed away at 3:56 a.m. on September 16, 2025 (25th day of the 7th lunar month, Year of the Snake), at his private residence, aged 88.

Tropical depression likely to strengthen into storm and enter East Sea

A tropical depression forming east of Luzon may intensify into a storm and enter the East Sea within 48 hours.

Vietnam’s National Assembly Chairman begins Malaysia visit, joins AIPA-46

The visit strengthens Vietnam-Malaysia ties and reinforces Vietnam’s ASEAN leadership on its 30th AIPA anniversary.

Top mental health institute chief requests to return labor medal

The Ministry of Health has submitted a request to revoke the Third-class Labor Order awarded to a prominent mental health director, following his own request.

TikToker faces backlash for insulting Hue and Quang Tri women

A viral video criticizing women from central Vietnam has sparked outrage and prompted official action.

Google Gemini tops App Store in Vietnam, dethroning ChatGPT

Fueled by the viral Nano Banana feature, Google Gemini has surged past ChatGPT to become Vietnam’s most downloaded free iPhone app.

Mountain market in Phu Tho amazes with forest rat meat and wild herbs

Tourists are flocking to Lung Van Market for its rare, seasonal delicacies and cultural charm.

Vietnamese parents divided over school timetable chaos

Parents across Vietnam are clashing over new school timetables, with many expressing frustration about Saturday classes and inconsistent dismissal times.

Vietnam launches roadmap to upgrade stock market to emerging status

The government’s new plan sets clear goals to lift Vietnam’s stock market from frontier to emerging market by 2025, targeting international benchmarks.

Deputy PM demands urgent action on delayed power projects

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has delivered a strong message to authorities and investors, urging immediate action to accelerate the implementation of power projects and warning of strict measures against delays.

Vietnam urges U.S. to reconsider seafood import ban

Vietnam’s trade minister has appealed to the U.S. to fairly reassess its rejection of 12 Vietnamese fishing methods, citing major economic risks.

Who will cover EVN’s $1.8 billion loss?

The state utility’s unresolved deficit raises the question: how can the burden be distributed transparently and fairly among consumers?

Duc Phuc to represent Vietnam at prestigious Intervision 2025 competition

The Vietnamese artist joins 22 other international contestants in Moscow, highlighting the role of music in cultural diplomacy.

Investors propose monorail and scenic boulevard along Hanoi's Red River

An ambitious proposal aims to reshape Hanoi’s riverfront with a monorail and landscape corridor running 84 kilometers along the Red River.

Vietnam targets stock market as capital flees overheated assets

As gold and real estate soar to risky heights, major reforms aim to redirect capital into securities, stabilizing the economy.

Vietnam set to pass AI law and updated strategy by year-end

The Ministry of Science and Technology confirms Vietnam will update its AI strategy and enact a new AI law by the end of 2025.

Cambodia scam ring targeting Vietnamese citizens dismantled by police

A transnational tech scam based in Cambodia is shut down, with suspects returned to Vietnam for prosecution.

Vietnam to install 5,000 more traffic cameras nationwide

The Ministry of Public Security plans to expand traffic monitoring with over 5,000 new surveillance cameras across expressways, highways, and cities.