Vietnam’s Party Secretariat has appointed Ha Minh Hai, head of the Hanoi Party Committee’s Organization Commission, as deputy head of the Communist Party of Vietnam’s Central Organization Commission.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that on May 11, Party General Secretary and President To Lam held an online meeting with Swiss President Guy Parmelin.

Vietnamese horror phenomenon ‘Five-Toed Pig’ has officially crossed $4.4 million after nearly three weeks in theaters, continuing its dominance at the nationwide box office.

Vietnam’s future as a creative and innovation-driven nation depends on its ability to protect intellectual property, uphold fairness and respect genuine creativity.

Vietnam’s gaming sector is entering a new phase of international growth, backed by foreign investment, government support and rising global demand for locally made games.

A newly leaked video is raising major questions across the tech world about Samsung’s strategy for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Wide this year.

Vietnam’s total outstanding credit surpassed VND19.4 quadrillion (US$747 billion) by late April, as banks ramped up lending despite mounting inflation and exchange rate pressures.

Hanoi’s People’s Council has postponed consideration of a draft resolution related to low-emission zones within Ring Road 1, including proposed restrictions on gasoline-powered vehicles.

A leading US technology group is studying the installation and operation of highly reliable power generation centers in Vietnam based on small-scale nuclear reactors.

Vietnam U17 still has a clear opportunity to qualify for the 2026 FIFA U17 World Cup despite suffering a 1-4 defeat to South Korea U17 in the second round of Group C at the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup.

Traveling nearly 10,000km to visit her daughter-in-law Quynh Anh in Vietnam, an 80-year-old woman received a gold gift from Anh’s aunt.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) is considering removing the manufacturing, assembly and importation of automobiles from the list of conditional business fields.

Many students study hard and achieve good academic results but still struggle in the job market after graduation, said Le Anh Tuan, a career and startup advisor.

The Vietnamese wood industry has grown to become a leading global wood processing and export hub, but wood enterprises are falling into a large-scale export trap with increasing risks. Orders are plentiful, but profit margins are being thinned out.

Once considered a “golden goose,” street-front houses are now facing sluggish demand, with leasing difficult and sales challenging. Many properties remain listed for a year, with owners repeatedly cutting prices but still waiting for buyers.

Many apartments are being offered for VND200-300 million less than units of the same size within the same project, but they come with inconveniences that buyers must carefully consider.

Fearing skyrocketing electricity bills during the hot summer months when the highest residential price is VND3,460/kWh, thousands of households are installing rooftop solar systems.

After a period of academic decline, Hai Yen made a strong comeback, completing her program in just 3.5 years, graduating as valedictorian, and securing a PhD scholarship before finishing university.

During a 3-day, 3-night trip from Bac Ninh to Quang Tri, one family with 39 members brought nearly 10 chung cakes, two boiled chickens, more than 20kg of fruit, soft drinks and snacks along the way.

The Immigration Department under the Ministry of Public Security will roll out nationwide the Pre-arrival Information (PAI) system, an online platform allowing international passengers to submit travel-related information before entering Vietnam.

Under the theme “Solidarity – Democracy – Innovation – Creativity – Development”, the 11th National Congress of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) for the 2026–2031 tenure is taking place from May 11 to 13 at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi.

Deposit interest rates have continued to cool, with 42 banks cutting rates by 0.1-0.5 percentage points since the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Governor met commercial banks in early April 2026.

The Hanoi Department of Health has ordered stronger surveillance and prevention measures against Hanta virus disease following warnings from the Ministry of Health (MoH) over recent international cases.

A Vietnamese delegation recently held a working session with the management board of the Colombo Port City to explore the smart port city model.

The Vietnam Mergers & Acquisitions Association (VMAA) has been launched, becoming the country’s first specialised organisation in the sector as businesses face growing pressure to restructure and attract strategic capital.