VN rice exports remain stable despite import pauses by Philippines, Indonesia

Vietnam’s rice exports are unlikely to be significantly affected in the short term, Acting Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Duc Thang said.

Vietnam ready to take citizen protection measures in Nepal, Qatar: Spokeswoman

As of the afternoon of September 11, the embassy reported that there were no cases of Vietnamese citizens impacted by the protests in Nepal.

Vietnam-Japan Friendship Association of Hanoi celebrates 30th anniversary

The Vietnam-Japan Friendship Association (VJFA) of Hanoi celebrated its 30th anniversary on September 11, celebrating a journey of advancing bilateral people-to-people diplomacy.

Vietnam attends 63rd session of Asian - African Legal Consultative Organisation

A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Le Anh Tuan attended the 63rd session of the Asian–African Legal Consultative Organisation (AALCO) in Kampala, Uganda, from September 8-10.

Vietnam, Bulgaria celebrate 75 years of diplomatic ties

According to the diplomat, Vietnam–Bulgaria ties have been growing, driven by collaboration in trade, education, culture and people-to-people exchanges.

Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs receives Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam

Trung stressed that consolidating and fostering stable, long-term friendly cooperation with China remain a consistent policy, an objective necessity, and a top priority in Vietnam’s overall foreign policy.

Da Nang pushes forward with FTZ project, eyes strategic investors

The central city of Da Nang is zoning off land areas, building infrastructure, proposing policies, and actively seeking strategic investors to soon put its Free Trade Zone (FTZ) into operation.

Quang Ninh Museum unlocks colonial-era French archives for research and tourism

The archives consist of administrative records, maps, and technical drawings from 1911–1955 left by French coal companies, along with images capturing coal mining, colonial architecture, miners’ lives, and the local community.

Private banks set record in budget contribution

Private banks paid a total of 47.3 trillion VND (over USD 1.79 billion) to the State budget in the 2024 fiscal year, according to CafeF’s ranking of the top 20 private banks by budget contribution.

Vietnam accelerates industrial restructuring, targets major logistics hub

The Trade Promotion Agency has also been assigned to work with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to support localities and businesses in tapping cultural and local identity elements to build product brands.

LION Championship 26 returns

The LION Championship 26 (LC26) will take place at Tay Ho Gymnasium in Hanoi on September 13, with the spotlight on the debut of World WBC Muay Thai Champion Truong Cao Minh Phat.

Developers may soon find it easier to reclaim land under new Land Law provision

Businesses complain that many of their projects have fallen into deadlock, though 90-95 percent of site clearance work has been completed. If a new proposal on land recovery is approved, this bottleneck may finally be resolved.

Hanoi considers waste-collection fee hike, seeks public opinion

Hanoi is seeking feedback from residents and organizations about a draft regulation on waste collection, transportation and processing fees.

Unshackling agri-tech: From lab benches to farmers’ fields

When technology cannot escape the lab, intellect is wasted and scientists lose heart for lack of support and incentives. To keep talent in agriculture, Vietnam needs a reform that spans institutions and the way science is treated.

Hoi An’s dark past becomes a powerful heritage destination

Nestled in the heart of the ancient town, the Hoi An Prison relic preserves memories of revolutionary struggle and has become a meaningful destination for both locals and tourists.

Closing the gap between policy and practice in Vietnam’s economy

Real change demands practical steps. From tax relief to site clearance reform, Vietnam is taking action to support enterprise growth.

Former diving star makes waves in medicine, tops class of 2025

A girl once known for athleticism now shines in Vietnam’s traditional medicine field.

Swarm of bees surrounds drink stall in An Giang, but crowds still line up

Despite a counter swarming with bees, customers continued to queue for drinks at a local market stall in An Giang.

Apple’s bold bet: 3 iPhone Air flaws and the company’s clever solutions

Apple introduced its thinnest iPhone yet at just 5.6mm, but had to reassure users that the bold design doesn’t compromise durability, battery life, or camera performance.

Hanoi records no ‘good air quality’ days throughout the entire year

Air pollution in Hanoi is so severe that not a single day in the past year was classified as having good air quality.

Biofuel shift in 2026 offers lifeline to cassava farmers

The use of biofuel, which helps ensure energy security and protect the environment, will allow farmers to avoid selling millions of tons of dry cassava to China at unstable prices.

Vingroup sues 68 over online defamation: No more tolerance for fake news

Vingroup’s legal action marks a bold step toward protecting corporate integrity in the digital age.

HCM City to survey land prices on over 7,500 streets for 2026 valuation

The city will collect over 27,000 data points to prepare its first-ever official land price list post-provincial merger, effective January 1, 2026.

iPhone 17 Pro vs 16 Pro: AI, camera, and design redefined

Apple's iPhone 17 Pro brings its most significant upgrades in years, surpassing the iPhone 16 Pro in design, performance, camera, and AI integration.

HCM City to digitize 100% of administrative procedures by October 1

From October 1, Ho Chi Minh City will fully transition all administrative services to digital platforms, ending paper-based submissions in a major digital government push.