Women in sport defy bias and shape a more equal future

Female athletes are challenging outdated norms and reshaping the role of women in Vietnamese sports.

Hung Yen adds three cultural treasures to national heritage list

The province now has 27 recognized intangible heritages, including festivals and culinary traditions.

Foreign capital fuels VN-Index surge, nears 1,500-point mark

Vietnam’s stock index is nearing its all-time high as foreign funds pour in amid strong Q2 growth outlook.

Vietnam falls to Indonesia again in SEA V.League 2025

Despite a determined effort, Vietnam’s men’s volleyball team suffered a 1-3 defeat to hosts Indonesia in the second leg of the 2025 SEA V.League.

Professor Nguyen Buu Trieu, pioneer of Vietnamese surgery, passes away

Professor Nguyen Buu Trieu, co-founder of Vietnam’s urology and andrology field, passed away at 102, leaving behind a lasting legacy in medical education and practice.

Lien Khuong Airport to close in March 2026 for major upgrades

Lam Dong's key airport will shut down after Lunar New Year 2026 for renovations to meet growing travel demand.

Electric shift in Hanoi stirs hope, caution amid traffic and pollution crisis

Hanoi eyes gas bike ban, but success depends on public transit, infrastructure, and equity.

Foreign investors granted 187 new trading codes in June

Vietnam’s stock market sees rising international participation with new code issuances.

iPhone 17 Pro Max leak reveals massive 5,000mAh battery

From body size to power management, the iPhone 17 Pro Max may redefine iPhone longevity.

Highlights from Vietnam's Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs in H1/2025

A new government agency accelerates digital reform and social equality in ethnic regions.

Ride-hailing services for concert-going youth are booming

Concert ride-hailing services are gaining popularity among young people, especially in big cities like Hanoi and HCM City.

Association proposes taxing only the profits made from securities sales

The Vietnam Association of Financial Investors (VAFI) has proposed the adoption of a capital gains tax (CGT) method to tax only the profits earned by investors from sales of securities.

Two telco carriers register to build 20,000 5G stations in 2025

Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Pham Duc Long says the number of 5G stations to be set up this year must be at least 50 percent of the existing 4G stations.

Vietnam forms 8 task forces to tackle economic bottlenecks

The Prime Minister’s new initiative aims to remove obstacles and boost GDP growth above 8% in 2025.

Chagee Vietnam fined for posting illegal map content

At a July 17 press conference on HCM City’s socio-economic affairs, the Department of Culture and Sports announced that it had issued an administrative penalty against Chagee Vietnam Co., Ltd. for violations involving online information content.

China becomes Vietnam’s top seafood buyer, surpassing the US

Vietnamese seafood exports to China surged 47.9%, as US tariffs cause instability for exporters.

Vietnamese minimalist icon Le Thiet Cuong passes away at 63

Celebrated minimalist artist Le Thiet Cuong passed away at 6:55 PM on July 17 after a period of battling cancer. He was 63 years old.

HCM City considers EV loans as it eyes full electric transition

City proposes to replace all gas-powered bikes by 2029, offering tax breaks and loan programs.

Vietnam to repatriate 140 citizens detained in Cambodia for online scams

More than 140 Vietnamese nationals were arrested in Cambodia; consular support and identity checks are underway.

Over 41,000 bondholders paid in Van Thinh Phat case

Nearly USD 312 million has been disbursed, with another USD 47.5 million frozen in banks.

Vietnam responds to assault on two locals by South Korean women

The Foreign Ministry says Vietnam will handle the South Korean tourist assault case in line with the law.

Storm Wipha nears East Sea, northern Vietnam braces for heavy rain

Storm Wipha, the third of 2025, will cause rough seas and widespread rain in northern and central regions.

Vietnam ready to battle Netherlands in volleyball semifinal showdown

Vietnam’s women’s volleyball team is determined to pull off a surprise against the Netherlands in the semifinals of the 2025 Shanghai Future Stars tournament.

Gia Binh airport upgrade to ease Noi Bai load, reach 50 million passengers

Vietnam adjusts national airport plan to include Gia Binh, aiming to ease Noi Bai’s load by 2030.

US appreciates VN cooperation in search for personnel missing during wartime

Over the last 10 years, US-Vietnam collaboration has led to the identification of 35 missing personnel, 19 from joint field work, one from a US partner mission, and 15 from Vietnamese sources.