Vietnam Women’s Museum features powerful photo series on ethnic heritage

A photo exhibition at the Vietnam Women’s Museum showcases the colorful lives and radiant smiles of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups, as seen through the lens of 25 female photographers.

Second-home loan cap risks disrupting Vietnam’s housing market

A recent proposal to limit credit for buyers of second homes may sound bold, but it lacks legal standing and market logic, potentially doing more harm than good to Vietnam’s real estate and financial systems.

‘Safe’ farming still uncommon despite promotion of Vietgap standards

To ensure food safety, the most fundamental factor is a standardized production process in which VietGAP is considered the minimum requirement. However VietGAP-certified vegetables account for less than 1 percent of all vegetables.

80-cent Hanoi street food stuns US YouTuber with its flavor

With over 4 million subscribers, Karissa Dumbacher gives bánh đúc 9/10 after tasting the savory, sticky snack in a tucked-away alley.

Innovation in Vietnam: Momentum, hurdles, and the urgent leap forward

Vietnam’s youthful workforce and strategic location provide an edge, but weak R&D and slow reforms threaten progress.

Green standards redefine the playing field for Vietnamese enterprises

Businesses must go beyond compliance and adopt green strategies as a competitive edge to survive in the global supply chain.

Ho Chi Minh City powers economic growth with services and trade

The city posts 7.07% growth in the first nine months, fueled by booming services and strong public investment disbursement.

Vietnam’s northern provinces face worst floods in decades

Meteorologists confirm rainfall exceeded historic norms in 36 hours, leading to catastrophic flooding.

Vietnam to launch automated airport check-in with VNeID integration

Vietnam to implement biometric airport check-in via VNeID in December 2025.

Exhibition reveals Hanoi’s pride through 80 stunning photographs

Held at Van Mieu and Thang Long Citadel, the show blends emotion, history, and modernity.

Vietnam’s nuclear energy future shaped at VINANST-16

The 16th National Conference on Nuclear Science and Technology (VINANST-16) is not only a scientific forum but also a strategic step in preparing Vietnam for a new development phase in nuclear energy.

Authorities probe viral train street incident in Hanoi

A viral video showing a train knocking over tables at Hanoi's railway café street has raised renewed safety concerns as frightened tourists were seen screaming and fleeing the scene.

JICA: Building a future for Vietnam through heart-to-heart cooperation

On October 8 in Hanoi, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Vietnam held a mid-term press conference for the 2025 fiscal year.

Coach Kim surprises with Pendant as vice-captain for Asian Cup push

Vietnamese-French player Cao Pendant Quang Vinh has been named vice-captain of the national team ahead of the Asian Cup qualifier against Nepal, despite having only one international cap.

EVN to trial two-part electricity pricing model in October 2025

Vietnam will begin testing a new electricity pricing system to optimize energy use and support industrial savings.

Three weeks in paradise: A Brazilian’s journey into Vietnam’s cultural heartland

On her 16th day at Thai Hai eco-village, Juliana Alves Noronha had already grown accustomed to waking up early, breathing in the fresh air, helping locals plant vegetables, tend gardens, make traditional rice cakes, and pick medicinal herbs.

Ban Gioc Waterfall surges in rare October flood spectacle

Rising storm waters transform Vietnam’s famous falls into a fierce torrent, forcing closures and cancellations.

Vietnam and US advance toward mutual trade tax agreement

Negotiators from both sides are working to finalize a deal grounded in equality and shared economic interests.

Hanoi to host UN’s global convention on cybercrime this October

World leaders are set to arrive in Vietnam for the official signing of the Hanoi Convention on cybercrime.

HCM City greenlights EV charging stations at paid street parking zones

To reduce emissions, HCM City will integrate EV chargers into existing infrastructure at paid public parking sites.

Head of underground group arrested for anti-government activity

Police in Dak Lak Province have detained the head of an underground organization posing as a religious group for allegedly sabotaging national unity policies.

Cooking and driving through the night to rescue flooded Thai Nguyen

Volunteers from multiple provinces unite to cook meals and transport supplies overnight to residents trapped in the floods.

Vietnam’s stock market upgraded, may attract $10bil. in foreign capital

Vietnam’s long-anticipated reclassification boosts market optimism and opens doors to billions in international capital.

China sets record with $1.07 billion fruit import from Vietnam in one month

In a historic surge, China spent $1.07 billion on Vietnamese fruits and vegetables in just one month, setting a new record and signaling a potential windfall for exporters in 2025.

Thousands in Bac Ninh work through night to hold floodwaters at bay

As the Cau River’s water level surged, threatening the Dau Han dike (Kinh Bac Ward, Bac Ninh Province), thousands of people including military forces, police, local militia, and residents worked tirelessly overnight to reinforce the dike system.