Unmasking the underworld: The fall of Vietnam’s most feared crime bosses

The recent capture of several notorious crime bosses has exposed the sophisticated "underworld" and its dangerous methods infiltrating urban areas across the country.

Thanh Hoa’s Bat Cave wows foreigners, dubbed ‘Phong Nha twin’

Tucked in Kho Muong village, this unspoiled karst cave enchants tourists with vast stone chambers, bat colonies, and untouched nature in Pu Luong National Reserve.

Vietnam’s idol culture stirs debate over effeminate male star image

As Vietnam’s idol culture becomes increasingly open and expressive, a growing number of male artists are adopting unisex fashion, makeup, and styles that some critics describe as “excessively effeminate.”

Vietnam revises rice export laws to boost transparency and farmer income

The government is revising Decree 107 to streamline regulations in rice trading, aiming to stabilize prices and improve livelihoods for millions of farmers.

Is Vietnam’s 1 million car goal a dream or destiny?

Vietnam is aiming to double its domestic car sales to 1–1.1 million units within the next five years. Meanwhile, VinFast has announced a bold goal of producing 1 million electric vehicles for the global market by 2030. Are these goals achievable?

Four Vietnamese math problems featured in International Math Olympiad history

From 1977 to 2025, four Vietnamese math problems have been featured in official IMO exams.

Cool off with Hanoi’s 5 most popular sweet soup spots this summer

Looking for a sweet escape from the heat? These beloved sweet soup shops offer refreshing options rooted in tradition.

Old motorbikes silently poison Vietnam’s cities

Over 70 million aging motorbikes in Vietnam, many without proper emissions testing, are quietly polluting the air in major cities and endangering public health.

A love woven in time: The Ve wedding tradition in Da Nang

In Da Nang’s mountains, Ve women prepare a handwoven blanket over years to present during marriage, symbolizing devotion and unity.

Massive development investment to fuel robust economic growth: MOF official

All policies and actions demonstrate that the 2025 state budget expenditure is being managed proactively and flexibly to achieve socioeconomic development goals, institutional reform, and national capacity in strategic areas.

HCM City to relocate 40,000 canal-side households by 2030

As part of its broader urban redevelopment strategy, HCM City is working to relocate nearly 40,000 households living on and along canals by 2030, with almost 3,000 already resettled as of mid-July 2025.

Vietnam’s retail sector bounces back with modern momentum

In the evolving global retail landscape, Vietnam stands out as a dynamic market with clear signs of recovery.

NA Chairman begins official visit to Morocco

National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn arrived in Rabat on Thursday evening (local time), beginning a four-day official visit to Morocco.

MOH responds to citizen proposals on higher incomes for medical staff

The Ministry of Health (MOH) is drafting decrees on special allowances and epidemic prevention allowances, as well as a new decree on professional preferential allowances, expected to be completed by September and December 2025, respectively.

Vietnam sees alarming surge in diabetes cases, over half undiagnosed

Vietnam is facing a growing public health emergency as diabetes cases have tripled since 2000, with more than half of patients unaware they have the disease, health experts warned at a recent medical conference in Ho Chi Minh City.

Apple’s iPhone revolution: Foldables, ultra-thin models, and full-screen designs

A wave of bold changes is coming to iPhones, with Apple set to introduce thinner, foldable, and borderless models starting in 2025.

Vietnamese doctors save premature Laotian baby after 100km emergency journey

The baby, born at 35 weeks, was in critical condition until Vietnamese doctors intervened.

Vietnam pushes to expand expressway network to 3,000km by year-end

The Ministry of Construction aims to add 890km of expressways in 2025, completing 3,000km nationwide.

Circular economy – key for garment, textile firms to improve competitive edge

The transition to a circular economy model is a mandatory step for Vietnam’s garment and textile industry, billed as a key for the sector to develop sustainably and gain competitive advantage in the future, according to insiders.

Creative festivals: driving force for vietnamese tourism

Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.

Strategic investors key to Vietnam’s int'l financial centre ambitions: Insiders

Vietnam’s roadmap to establishing international financial centres (IFCs) hinges not only on planning, infrastructure and human capital, but above all, on attracting strategic investors, according to experts.

AI-powered cameras poised to replace police on streets by Dec.18

Hundreds of AI-powered cameras with advanced traffic management and enforcement capabilities are being deployed across Hanoi, aiming to replace traffic police on the streets by December 18.

Hanoi gears up for 2025 international craft village festival

The Hanoi People’s Committee plans to launch a series of activities for the 2025 international festival on craft village preservation and development, scheduled to take place from September to November.

China becomes Vietnam’s largest shrimp export market

China has officially surpassed the US to become the largest importer of Vietnamese shrimp, marking a strategic shift amid volatile global trade conditions and rising US tariffs.

Hanoi, HCMC, Quang Ninh lead tourism growth in Vietnam’s 2025 revival

Tourism in Vietnam surges with record highs in revenue, visitor numbers, and global recognition.