Vietnam sets Pickleball world record with over 7,900 live spectators

Da Nang hosts the largest live audience in Pickleball history, marking a milestone for Vietnamese sports.

Vietnam suspends Chinese series for sovereignty violation

Authorities halt online streaming of Let Me Shine for violating Vietnam’s territorial sovereignty with illegal map imagery.

A privilege to be here, says Canada’s new ambassador to Vietnam

James Nickel, the newly appointed Ambassador of Canada to Vietnam, expressed his honor at being posted in a country rich in culture, dynamic in economy, and warm in hospitality.

AntEx aftermath: Shark Binh shares leadership mindset for startups

After public uproar over AntEx, the entrepreneur goes live to discuss the role of leadership in challenging times, drawing from 24 years of experience and personal setbacks.

LAWASIA 38th annual conference to convene in Hanoi this October

The 38th annual conference of the Law Association for Asia and the Pacific (LAWASIA) is set to take place in Hanoi from October 11 to 13, drawing nearly 600 domestic and international participants.

General Secretary To Lam to make state visit to North Korea

At the invitation of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, Vietnamese General Secretary To Lam will visit the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and attend the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers’ Party of Korea.

Triple homicide in Dong Nai shocks Vietnam as suspect blames online game

Le Sy Tung, the suspect arrested for killing three people at an agricultural purchasing center in Dong Nai Province, told investigators that he committed the crime as part of a “mission assigned in a game.”

Nationwide land and housing database to go live in 2025

A new integrated database will help citizens and businesses access land and housing information with ease.

VN-Index nears 1,700 amid hopes of FTSE upgrade to emerging market

Vietnamese stocks surged as investors await a possible FTSE upgrade, pushing major stocks like Vingroup and Vinhomes to record highs.

Hanoi prepares to close roads if floods exceed 30cm

Hanoi authorities will close roads and reroute traffic in flooded areas as part of a new emergency response plan for Typhoon Matmo.

Da Nang cracks down on illegal night squid fishing tours

Illegal squid fishing tours in Da Nang pose risks to tourists and face growing scrutiny.

Vietnam braces for 2–3 more storms as weather turns extreme

Meteorologists warn of more storms and prolonged flooding in the final months of 2025.

Forgotten stent found after 15 years inside woman’s body

Doctors remove a medical device left inside a patient for over a decade, causing stones and severe pain.

Harvest Moon 2025: when and how to see the year’s first supermoon

The first supermoon of 2025 - the Harvest Moon - will shine brightest this week, reaching its peak near midnight on October 7.

Apple's iPhone 18 and Fold model could spark next big tech wave

Analysts believe iPhone 18 and Apple’s first foldable iPhone could ignite a massive upgrade cycle in 2026.

Vietnam’s GDP grows 7.85% in nine months, near growth target

Vietnam’s economy posted impressive growth in the third quarter of this year, with GDP estimated to rise 8.23% year-on-year - its second-highest third-quarter growth since 2011, just behind Q3 2022’s 14.38%.

4.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Quang Ngai, low disaster risk reported

Since 2021, hundreds of quakes have been recorded in Quang Ngai (the area part of the former Kon Tum province), with most in the former Kon Plong district. Some have caused widespread shaking.

Party Central Committee’s 13th plenum on 14th Congress prep, economy

The 13th plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee opened in Hanoi on October 6, with discussions focusing on preparations for the 14th National Party Congress and socio-economic issues.

Vietnam’s economy grows 7.85% in nine months

Vietnam’s economy expanded at a rate of 7.85% in the first nine months of the year, according to the National Statistics Office of Vietnam under the Ministry of Finance.

Polish blueberries set to reach Vietnamese consumers

Vietnam has officially licensed the import of fresh blueberries from Poland, marking a new milestone in agricultural cooperation between the two countries following the entry into force of the EU - Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

Vegetarian food market growing 8.1% annually

Vietnam’s vegetarian food market is growing at an average rate of 8.1% per year and is projected to reach a value of 220.5 million USD by 2033, according to market research firm IMARC Group.

State employees to enjoy 9-day Tet holiday

Civil servants and state employees in Vietnam will enjoy nine consecutive days off for the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday in 2026, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Over 1,300 sea turtle hatchlings return to the ocean in Nui Chua

Since April, Nui Chua National Park, part of the Nui Chua World Biosphere Reserve in southern Khanh Hoa province, has successfully rescued and released 1,301 baby turtles into the sea.

Vietnam bank credit growth keeps rising in 2025

Vietnam's bank credit by September 29 this year increased by 13.37% compared to the end of 2024.

Bui Xuan Phai Awards 2025 honours musician Tran Tien

The “Bui Xuan Phai: For the Love of Hanoi” Awards were launched in 2008 by "The thao va Van hoa" and the family of painter Bui Xuan Phai (1920 - 1988), who is renowned for his paintings of Hanoi.