Vietnam’s port giant proposes global maritime hub for Ho Chi Minh City

The proposal to establish a global maritime center in Ho Chi Minh City could unlock immense value from the port and shipping sector, while complementing the city’s planned international financial center.

Vietnam volleyball star Dang Thi Hong may retire at 19 after ban

Facing an indefinite suspension, Dang Thi Hong shifts focus to coaching and education, possibly ending her playing career at just 19.

Senior forensic director arrested over bribery in Vietnam

The director of the Central Highlands Forensic Psychiatry Center has been detained for accepting bribes, sparking investigations into systemic abuse of power.

Da Nang police arrest British man for illegal gun possession

A British national has been detained by Da Nang police after pulling a gun on a rival during an altercation at a bar. Authorities later discovered a military-grade firearm and 12 rounds of ammunition at his residence.

Vietnam's iSpectra system gains traction in global telecom talks

The mobile interference detection system iSpectra is drawing international attention, placing Vietnam at the forefront of wireless frequency management innovation.

The haunting memories of Navy major’s underwater searches for crashed aircraft

In 2015, diving off Phu Quy Island, Major Do Quang Hoc found a fallen comrade wrapped in a parachute, and eight years later in Ha Long, he searched through muddy waters to recover the black box of a Bell 505 helicopter and its victims.

Hanoi apartments remain out of reach for buyers with VND3 billion budget

Even with several billion dong in hand, real homebuyers are still struggling searching for apartments while Hanoi’s property market is peaking, with prices remaining high and showing no signs of cooling down.

Fish-sauce disputes highlight unclear laws on product authenticity

Agencies face challenges in handling disputes related to “traditional fish sauce” due to the lack of official legal definitions for “traditional fish sauce” and “modern fish sauce”.

Paper forms still required despite electronic population database

Infrastructure, manpower, and data issues cause significant inconvenience for citizens and businesses when following administrative procedures or submitting online applications.

Modern admission system mustn’t tolerate ‘virtual filtering’ and technical flaws

Hoang Ngoc Vinh, PhD, believes that while the university admission process have seen bold reforms overall, the lack of standardization, inflated admission scores, and persisting unfairness are critical issues that must not be ignored.

Households installing solar rooftop systems without registration face penalties

The Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) has proposed administrative fines for organizations and households installing rooftop solar for self-use without first notifying or registering with authorities.

Parents welcome changes: no Saturday classes, later school dismissal

The HCMC Education and Training Department has made a series of adjustments since the beginning of the new academic year, and clarified which fees parents must pay for full-day schooling.

Unbelievable story: couple has 3 children in 3 years all born on September 5

The Da Nang couple often hears from friends that the probability of having 3 children with the same birthday is as rare as winning the jackpot lottery.

Trend of ‘designer babies’ fuels overuse of IVF: medical experts

Professor Nguyen Viet Tien warns that overuse of in vitro fertilization (IVF) poses health risks for mothers and fails to address the root causes of infertility.

91-year-old professor honored with lifetime achievement award in Vietnam

Professor Nguyen Dinh Hoi becomes the fourth Vietnamese doctor recognized for a lifetime of dedication to healthcare and surgical education.

Vietnamese designer returns to Milan with lacquer-inspired fashion

Phan Dang Hoang’s new collection pays homage to lacquer art and cultural heritage as he joins Milan Fashion Week once again.

Graceful Giay wedding keeps a living cultural stream

From gatekeeping trials to blessing rites, the Giay ceremony unites families and faith.

29 industrial workers in Quang Ninh test positive for narcotics

Officials confirm 29 positive drug tests and arrest key suspects involved in illegal drug distribution at an industrial construction site.

High-profile arrests shake Thanh Hoa’s political and real estate elite

Seven senior figures, including a former city party secretary and a provincial vice chairman, face prosecution in a widening corruption probe.

Vietnam targets full online provision of public services by 2025

Project 06 stipulates developing applications of population data, identification, and electronic authentication in support of national digital transformation from 2022 to 2025 with a vision to 2030.

Politburo's resolution outlines groundbreaking solutions to improve healthcare

Party General Secretary To Lam has recently signed the Politburo’s Resolution No. 72-NQ/TW, setting out groundbreaking measures to strengthen the protection, care, and improvement of the people’s health.

Vietnam honours Swedish director with insignia for cultural contributions

Swedish film director Bo Öhlén has received the insignia “For the cause of culture, sports and tourism” from the Vietnamese Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Vietnam’s credit information centre breached, VNCERT confirms

Authorities are still working to determine the full extent of the compromised data, with the exact number of affected records continuing to be assessed and documented.

New regulations on management, use of ODA, concessional foreign loans

The Government has issued a decree on the management and use of official development assistance (ODA) and concessional foreign loans.

Flight calibration at Long Thanh Airport to begin on September 26

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) will coordinate with relevant units to begin flight inspection and calibration at Long Thanh International Airport from September 26, CAAV Director Uong Viet Dung announced on September 12.