Security plans intensified ahead of Vietnam's National Day holiday

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed an official dispatch calling on ministries, agencies, and local authorities to strengthen security and order during the upcoming four-day National Day holiday.

Men men: A rustic cornmeal delicacy of the H’Mong highlands

This traditional dish, steamed from hand-ground corn, remains a spiritual and culinary treasure of the H’Mong people.

Land Law draft amendment reverses course on land-use fee, causing concern

The HCMC Real Estate Association (HoREA) says the removal of the proposed amendment to Point d, Clause 2, Article 257 regarding additional land-use fees is expected to cause many projects to continue to face difficulties.

Mossy ‘fairy-tale forest’ in Khanh Hoa goes viral online

A hidden forest in Cam Lam with moss, ferns, and sunlight-dappled trees is captivating young travelers.

iPhone 17 series to launch with ultra-thin Air model and big battery upgrade

Leaks suggest iPhone 17 Air may be Apple’s thinnest iPhone ever, debuting alongside Pro Max with record battery.

Teen’s 3-month search for lost mother in HCMC ends in tears of joy

Suddenly losing contact with her mother following a job hunt in HCM City earlier this year, a teenager from Quang Binh wore a signboard on her chest, searching the city’s streets for three months in a state of panic and fear.

The last Khmer glass painter in Can Tho preserves a dying spiritual art

Khmer artist in Can Tho clings to a vanishing tradition of reverse glass painting rooted in spirituality.

Can Tho man quits high-paying job to grow specialty mushrooms

Leaving a job with a monthly income of about $2,000 (over VND50 million) to return to his hometown and grow termite mushrooms, Nguyen Hoang Thai, 29, now earns hundreds of millions of VND per harvest.

Ministry proposes abolishing salary ranking based on professional titles

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has submitted a draft amendment to the Law on Public Employees, introducing several new provisions on recruitment, utilization, management, and evaluation of public employees.

Hanoi turns down pilot projects registered under Decree 171

As many as 169 land plots to be used for commercial housing development on a trial basis, as agreed to by involved parties under the National Assembly’s Resolution 171, have failed to meet the prescribed criteria.

Hanoi apartments hit VND100 million/sq m: a sign of market manipulation?

Apartment prices in Hanoi are becoming increasingly expensive, with some selling prices around VND100 million/sq m, beyond the affordability of most people.

Leaked video shows iPhone 17 Pro in bold orange “Papaya” finish

Apple may launch the iPhone 17 Pro in a vivid “Papaya” orange color, marking a bold design shift for the Pro series.

Examinees anxiously await universities’ decisions on admission cutoffs

With only one day left, the ‘filtering’ process, or ‘loc ao’ in Vietnamese, for university admissions on the Ministry of Education and Training’s system will conclude. After that, universities will begin announcing the 2025 admission benchmarks.

Monk in Thanh Hoa crafts herbal products to fund charity

Dedicated to charity and raising orphaned children, Monk Thich Dam Ngoan, abbess of Hoi Long Pagoda in Thanh Hoa, develops herbal products to generate funds for humanitarian activities.

Vietnam’s 10-year UAV quest leads to historic export deal

Once doubted, Vietnam’s drone tech now earns global respect after a hard-fought R&D revival.

Vietnam plans $1.65 billion rooftop solar subsidy for 14 million households

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed a subsidy of $1.65 billion to support 14 million households in installing rooftop solar systems.

Vietnam to collect tolls on 18 expressways from January 2026

Vietnam will begin toll collection on 18 expressways built with public funds in January 2026.

Vietnamese minority girls make debut at Homeless World Cup in Norway

Vietnam’s grassroots football program empowers girls to compete internationally in Oslo.

Hanoi police urge public transport use for 2/9 parade rehearsal

Hanoi police advised people to use public transit ahead of the 2/9 parade rehearsal.

Supporting industries key to boosting self-reliance

Supporting industries serve as the backbone of major manufacturing sectors by supplying components, parts and technical processes. With strong policy backing from the Government and MoIT in recent years, the sector has recorded encouraging progress.

Vietnam to host trade defence forum to strengthen private sector resilience

Discussions will zero in on risks facing Vietnamese exports, including heightened scrutiny over circumvention and origin fraud in major markets; as well as opportunities and challenges awaiting domestic firms in 2025.

Bhutan King and Queen visit Vietnam’s T&T Group to explore cooperation

On August 20, as part of their official state visit to Vietnam, Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema, along with a high-ranking Bhutanese delegation, visited T&T Group in Hanoi.

Australia boosts ODA for Vietnam to nearly USD 63 million

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong this afternoon during her official visit to Vietnam, where she co-chaired the 7th Vietnam - Australia Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

Penny Wong visits Vietnam’s national museum, meets local alumni

At the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong is currently visiting Vietnam to co-chair the 7th Vietnam - Australia Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

Vietnam women’s volleyball team delayed en route to world event

Vietnam’s women’s volleyball team faced a 12-hour travel delay before arriving in Phuket for the 2025 World Championship.