National regulations for EV-charging stations to be issued soon

MST has finalized the draft for National Technical Regulations on EV charging stations and will issue it in the near future, according to Tran Hau Ngoc, Vice Chair of the National Committee for Standards, Metrology, and Quality.

Hanoi gears up to become Asia’s golf tourism hotspot

With world-class courses and luxury accommodations, Hanoi is boosting golf tourism to attract high-end travelers.

Trusting in unverified folk remedies, elderly lose money and health

With tears welling up, two sons said they felt helpless when their father with cancer insisted on a sunbathing cure.

Commune-level education officials lack relevant expertise

Many commune-level education officials hold degrees in land management or animal husbandry which are not relevant to their work.

When land prices soar and state budgets overflow

At a recent forum on double-digit growth hosted by the Central Strategic Policy Committee, a business association representative spoke with sadness about current land prices.

Hanoi prioritises charging infrastructure in green transport transition

By the end of 2026, at least 10% of parking spaces in existing buildings and 30% in new projects in Hanoi must have EV chargers.

Land Law 2024 clears one bottleneck but leaves others behind

The new policy on land-rent exemptions and reductions is expected to ease difficulties, but it fails to address numerous previously qualified businesses, leaving many facing retroactive collections and trapped in debt.

Digital platform helps develop Vietnamese language skills in Australia

VietNEST (Vietnamese Nurturing Education for Science & Traditions) is a mobile app and digital platform for Vietnamese language learning among overseas children.

Hanoi launches digital platform to mark 80th National Day

Hanoi on August 8 unveiled “A80 – Proud of Vietnam,” a digital platform designed to connect Vietnamese citizens and international friends with activities celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2).

Maximum fine of 3,000 USD proposed for violating invoice regulations

Fines of up to 80 million VND (3,050 USD) could be imposed for not issuing invoices when selling goods or providing services, according to a proposal from the Ministry of Finance.

Vietnam builds border schools to close education gaps, bolster security

Following the Politburo’s July 18 conclusion, a nationwide campaign to construct 100 inter-level boarding schools in 100 border communes has officially begun.

Vietnam encourages Japanese firms to invest in key sectors: NA leader

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man has called on Japanese firms to invest in key sectors in Vietnam including supporting industries, high technology, digital transformation, clean energy, and smart agriculture.

Developing technologically proficient criminal police force: Party chief

The criminal police force must take the lead in implementing the Party and State's policies on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation to serve crime prevention and control, said Party General Secretary To Lam.

All 20 crew members safely rescued from fire on Vietnamese oil tanker

All 20 crew members aboard the Vietnamese oil tanker GT Unity were successfully rescued from a fire in the vessel’s engine room, thanks to the swift response of the Liberian-flagged ship Androusa and Vietnamese maritime rescue teams.

Vietnam among top four at 2025 International AI Olympiad

The Vietnamese national team excelled in both individual and team events at the 2025 International Olympiad on Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) held recently in Beijing, China.

State President concludes visit to Angola

State President Luong Cuong and his spouse, together with a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, left Luanda on August 8, successfully concluding a state visit to Angola at the invitation of President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço and his spouse.

Hanoi pilots electric bus route for sightseeing in city center

The new electric bus line will serve key attractions in Hoan Kiem and Ba Dinh districts until the end of 2025.

No textbooks, just the road: Boy and mom ride 1,000km across Vietnam

A Hanoi teacher and her 12-year-old son embarked on a transformative two-month journey, cycling from the Mekong Delta to Hue.

Australia boosts student quotas, opens more slots for Vietnamese learners

The Australian government has announced that it will increase international student quotas in 2026, with specific measures to boost student enrollment from Vietnam and other Southeast Asian nations.

National Geographic recommends Vietnam’s top historical destinations

National Geographic, the world-renowned publication, has recently featured an article recommending several historically significant destinations across Vietnam for international travelers.

Mekong Delta faces critical erosion crisis

The Mekong Delta, a young alluvial plain formed by silt and sand carried by the Mekong River, is facing an existential threat.

Liquid Glass leak hints at a bold new look for iPhone 17 Pro Max

If true, Apple may finally bring playful elegance to its high-end iPhones with a color-shifting design.

Export boom or strategic trap? Vietnam faces US tariff test

A former Harvard dean unpacks what the new US tariffs mean for Vietnam's global trade future.

Vietnamese youth in Japan to host inaugural national forum in Osaka

The inaugural Vietnam Youth Forum in Japan is set to take place in Osaka on August 9, bringing together nearly 200 young delegates from across Japan and Vietnam.

Vietnam advances nuclear disarmament efforts through UN engagement

As it prepares to chair the NPT conference, Vietnam strengthens technical and diplomatic cooperation with the UN.