Vietnam fulfills ‘warm home’ dream for over 300,000 families

Vietnam has effectively completed its national campaign to eliminate makeshift and dilapidated housing, surpassing its target by 5 years and 4 months.

“Chip war” looms as Vietnam eyes path to self-reliance

In the context of a fierce global race in semiconductor technology, Vietnam must urgently identify key chip products for investment and development - focusing on segments suited to its domestic capabilities, experts say.

Hanoi hit by flash floods, streets submerged up to one meter

Floods hit Hanoi after prolonged downpours, prompting widespread use of water pumps and emergency responses.

Tornado strikes Ninh Binh: 1 dead, 14 hospitalized

On the night of August 25, the General Hospital of Ha Nam received 15 emergency cases resulting from a sudden tornado in Thi Son commune, Kim Bang district. One patient was declared dead before arrival.

Expert outlines principles for handling EVN’s VND44 trillion loss

Nguyen Tien Thoa, Chair of the Vietnam Valuation Association has shared his insights with VietNamNet on EVN’s proposal to include its VND44 trillion accumulated loss in the average electricity selling price.

Vietnamese live longer but spend a decade battling illness

Despite a life expectancy of 75, many Vietnamese face chronic illness for 10 years before death.

Vietnam may scrap gold jewelry export tax amid record prices

The Ministry of Finance has proposed reducing the export tax on gold jewelry from 1% to 0% to support struggling businesses.

Mega transport projects to unlock Ho Chi Minh City’s growth

With Long Thanh Airport, Ring Road 3, and a host of billion-dollar infrastructure projects underway, Ho Chi Minh City is finally addressing its critical transportation needs to unlock growth and maintain its role as Vietnam’s economic powerhouse.

Vietnam’s SMEs risk falling behind in digital transformation race

While big firms harness AI for growth, many Vietnamese SMEs face financial and structural hurdles in going digital.

Deputy PM calls for urgent post-storm recovery to restore normalcy

The government emphasizes urgency and coordination in responding to the aftermath of storm Kajiki.

Storm Kajiki disrupts 460 flights and suspends trains across Vietnam

Over three days, storm number 5 forced flight cancellations, train suspensions, and port preparations nationwide.

CT group president: no true independence without tech self-reliance

CT Group president Tran Kim Chung emphasized the need to create ‘Made by Vietnam’ products to serve civilian, national defense, and security needs, competing equally in the global market.

Three South Koreans rescued from forced detention in Vietnam

Police in Ho Chi Minh City freed three South Korean nationals held by a gang luring foreigners with fake job offers.

Vehicles stall as Hanoi floods leave commuters stranded

Heavy overnight rain submerged major roads across Hanoi, stranding commuters and forcing many to work remotely amid rising water levels.

Storm leaves 3 dead and thousands of homes damaged across central Vietnam

As of 6:00 a.m. on August 26, initial reports from localities indicate that storm number 5 has caused 3 deaths, injured 10 people, damaged or unroofed 6,802 homes, and flooded 3,094 others.

Bac Ninh’s lychee season hits record high but price instability remains

Despite a bumper harvest of over 205,000 tons, Bac Ninh lychee farmers struggle with volatile prices and export hurdles.

A 400-year-old Khmer pagoda shelters giant bats in Soc Trang

Surrounded by ancient dipterocarp and star trees, the over 400-year-old Khmer-style Bat Pagoda is home to rare giant bats and a local legend about five-toed pigs.

Storm Kajiki shatters homes in Ha Tinh, residents break down in tears

Storm No. 5 (Kajiki) ravaged the central province of Ha Tinh for hours, ripping the roofs off more than 1,000 homes in Loc Ha commune. Many residents, overwhelmed by the destruction, wept as they opened their doors after the storm.

India spends 47 times more on Vietnamese tilapia exports

Vietnam sees a dramatic rise in tilapia exports to India as demand surges in the world’s most populous nation.

Storm Kajiki weakens but triggers severe rains and landslide warnings

Though weakened, Storm No. 5 continues to pour rain across northern and central Vietnam, triggering flash flood alerts.

Hanoi streets submerged, funeral car stuck as Storm Kajiki floods capital

Storm Kajiki (Typhoon No. 5) caused massive flooding across Hanoi on August 26, leaving nearly 40 locations submerged, traffic paralyzed, and daily life thrown into chaos.

Indian man crosses 4,000km to marry Vietnamese woman he met online

Overcoming cultural and geographical barriers, an Indian man and a Vietnamese woman from Ninh Binh have built a joyful marriage after years of long-distance love.

Preserving tradition: The warrior-style conical hats of the Nung An

In Cao Bang, the Nung An people continue crafting traditional conical hats shaped like those worn in ancient legends.

Conversion to electric vehicles will require more charging stations

An ecosystem for electric vehicles is gradually emerging, from charging stations combined with rest areas to apps for locating charging points. However, the most critical factor is ensuring energy for transport electrification.

China overtakes US as Vietnam’s largest cashew buyer

In just seven months, China has become Vietnam’s top cashew market, driving record export growth.