Flash flood and landslide risk for 118 communes across five provinces

Weather officials warn of potential flash floods and landslides in five northern provinces over the next six hours.

Typhoon Matmo nears East Sea, expected to impact northern Vietnam

Typhoon Matmo is closing in on the East Sea and could strike northern Vietnam by October 6 with intense winds and rain.

Hanoi’s fossil-fuel ban triggers shift from gas to electric motorbikes

Electric motorcycle use is booming, while gasoline motorcycles are starting to decline following Hanoi’s ban on fossil fuel-powered motorcycles entering Ring Road 1, beginning July 1, 2026.

Vietnam loses over $490 million to online fraud in five years

Cybercrime involving cryptocurrency scams and black-market trading is surging in Vietnam.

Hanoi promises free annual checkups for all residents

Hanoi authorities have committed to providing all residents with free periodic health checkups or screenings at least once a year.

Visa waiver policy accelerates tourism growth

The Government’s resolution on visa exemption for citizens of 12 countries has been assessed as a strategic move, giving fresh momentum to Vietnam’s tourism recovery and strengthening the country's position on the global tourism map.

Plan aims to facilitate Vietnam-Cambodia trade

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has signed Decision No. 2164/QD-TTg, approving the implementation plan for the bilateral trade promotion agreement between the governments of Vietnam Cambodia for the 2025 - 2026 period.

Cuisine brings Vietnam and Greece closer

The Vietnamese Embassy in Greece organised a booth featuring traditional dishes and dried agricultural products at the “Piraeus Taste Festival 2025” that recently took place at the Port of Piraeus.

Vietnamese businesses advised to master AI technology

If Vietnamese businesses can master AI technology and independently research and develop “Made in Vietnam” products and solutions, they will not only compete on an equal footing but also have the potential to lead in certain fields.

Sinner defeats Learner Tien to win 2025 China Open

Vietnamese-American star Tien falls in the final after a breakthrough tournament in Beijing.

Prime Minister orders urgent reforms in local governance model

The Prime Minister demands clear responsibility and results from officials in resolving local challenges.

Why Vietnam requires rooftop solar systems to be registered

Officials explain the benefits and safety reasons behind the registration requirement for rooftop solar panels.

Thanh Hoa family watches helplessly as tornado tosses car like a toy

A woman in Thanh Hoa was left shaken after her family’s SUV was swept hundreds of meters by a tornado during Storm No. 10, leaving it crumpled in a rice field.

Coach Kim Sang Sik bets on youth: Hope or hesitation for Vietnam?

Vietnam’s national team sees a wave of young call-ups, but fans await proof of true change on the field.

Luxury villas in Hanoi flood again, residents call boats to escape

Following heavy rains from Storm No. 10, luxury villas in western Hanoi are inundated, leaving residents wading through deep water or calling boats to evacuate.

September storms batter Vietnam, authorities warn of more in October

With 51 casualties and over $328 million in damages, Vietnam braces for continued extreme weather.

Vietnam’s swimming ace secures historic gold medal double in India

Nguyen Huy Hoang becomes the first Vietnamese swimmer to win two golds at the Asian Swimming Championship 2025.

Tropical storm Matmo heads into East Sea as Storm No. 11

Early this morning (October 2), a tropical depression intensified into a storm, internationally named Matmo.

Tiger cub spotted near nature reserve in northern Vietnam

A young tiger believed to be a stray cub was seen in Phu Tho province, prompting local authorities to issue safety warnings.

A father’s lantern craft legacy: blending tradition with global reach

Becoming penniless after the pandemic, Le Vinh Ha left HCMC to return home in Da Nang and continue his father’s lantern craft.

Mother reunites with son after 30 years, thanks scrap collector who raised him

In a deeply emotional reunion, Nhung fell to her knees to thank the woman who collects scrap for a living who cared for her long-lost son for over 30 years.

Father builds, mother weaves, children succeed

The story of a family in Thanh Oai commune, Hanoi, where the father is a builder and the mother weaves conical hats to raise three successful children, has recently been widely shared on social media.

Poverty drops nationwide, but risk of relapse remains high in upland areas

The international community recognizes Vietnam as one of the countries with the fastest rare of poverty reduction, but in some areas, poverty rates remain at 50 to 70 percent.

The best iPhone to buy in 2025: A value model wins over millions

Apple’s iPhone 17 offers the best balance of features and price in 2025, but multiple models suit different needs.

Vietnam’s ‘Red Rain’ heads to Oscars: A dream too far or a bold first step?

The announcement that Red Rain will represent Vietnam at the Oscars is being seen by some as a meaningful milestone and by others as mere symbolism.