American tourist dies in motorbike crash on Da Nang’s Son Tra Peninsula

Around 5:40 a.m. on July 11, police in Da Nang received a report of a traffic accident on Son Tra Peninsula, near utility pole number 170 in Son Tra Ward, Da Nang City. The incident resulted in the death of a foreign tourist.

Health Minister cracks down after psychiatric fraud scandals

The Ministry of Health has issued a strict directive after leaders at three psychiatric institutions were exposed for helping criminals exploit mental health loopholes.

Hanoi busts pork smuggling rings linked to diseased meat sales

Hanoi police have initiated legal proceedings against three cases involving the illegal slaughter and distribution of dead and diseased pigs to markets and eateries across the city.

Vietnam sets 7.2% minimum wage hike for 2026

The National Wage Council approves a 7.2% raise in Vietnam’s regional minimum wage for 2026.

VN-Index surges 12 points with strong liquidity and foreign inflows

VN-Index jumps 12 points to 1,457.76 on July 11 amid foreign buying spree.

Vietnam U20 women’s team begins Japan training camp for AFC qualifiers

The squad kicks off a 10-day camp in Shizuoka with five friendlies ahead of the 2026 AFC U20 qualifiers.

YouTube removes ‘Trending’ tab to prioritize personalized discovery

YouTube has announced it will retire its familiar "Trending" tab, replacing it with smarter, more personalized recommendations and an expanded focus on YouTube Charts.

Former Hung Yen official expelled from Party for serious violations

The Party Central Secretariat has decided to expel Nguyen Bat Khach, former Standing Vice Chairman of the Hung Yen Provincial People's Committee and former member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, from the Communist Party of Vietnam.

Vietnam’s 2025 Employment Law brings flexible unemployment insurance

Vietnam to modernize labor market with skills certification and a national employment exchange.

Vietnam hosts historic Southeast Asian and Asian Dancesport Championships

Vietnam hosts Southeast Asian and Asian Dancesport Championships for the first time in history.

Amanda Nguyen returns space-traveled lotus seeds to Vietnam

Vietnamese-American astronaut honors her roots in symbolic handover at Presidential Palace

Vietnam’s Dancesport stars strike gold again

Vietnam’s top Dancesport duo, Phan Hien and Thu Huong, thrilled fans by capturing three gold medals at the 2025 Southeast Asia Dancesport Championship.

Vietnam to set strict criteria for private railway investments

New Railway Law aims to balance private sector engagement and state oversight

Airfare in Vietnam 'not high enough,' says Bamboo Airways CEO

Luong Hoai Nam, CEO of Bamboo Airways, believes that airline ticket prices in Vietnam are not too high. In fact, he argues, they are not high enough when considering operational costs and market pressures on local carriers.

Vietnam urged to transform as productivity lags behind Singapore and China

Government drafts major plan to transform SMEs and household businesses via digital tools.

AI traffic cameras to replace human patrols in Vietnam

Smart monitoring system to notify violators within 2 hours, streamlining enforcement.

Vietnam records its lowest birth rate in history

The national birth rate has fallen to 1.91 children per woman, the lowest ever, prompting urgent policy proposals from the Ministry of Health.

Phuc Son chairman sentenced to 30 years, Vinh Phuc ex-leader jailed

Court hands down verdicts for 41 defendants in the Phuc Son Group corruption case.

Mega-city status boosts Ho Chi Minh City's FDI appeal

Following its merger with Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Ho Chi Minh City emerges as a mega-urban hub, attracting record foreign direct investment.

Roundtable gathers opinions to better promote Vietnam’s image in new era

The strategy for national image promotion is not just a long-term orientation, but it must be realised through concrete actions, from central to local levels, from media agencies to every citizen.

Hanoi’s Cua Nam ward introduces AI robot to support public services

Hanoi’s Cua Nam ward has become a pioneer in applying artificial intelligence (AI) to public administration by launching an AI-powered robot to assist residents with administrative procedures.

Domestic fuel prices see slight increases from July 10

Retail fuel prices rose slightly from 3:00 pm on July 10, following the latest adjustment by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and the Ministry of Finance.

YouTube Shorts contest promotes digital transformation in tourism

A new initiative marking the 65th anniversary of Vietnam’s tourism sector has been launched - a YouTube Shorts travel video contest titled “Vietnam: Travel to Love!”.

740 US soldiers missing in Vietnam war identified: US officer

With the support of Vietnam, the remains of 740 US servicemen have been identified and returned to their families, according to Kelly McKeague, Director of the Defence POW/MIA Accounting Agency under the US Department of Defence.

30 years of VN-US relations normalisation: Past achievements, future prospects

Three former US ambassadors to Vietnam have shared their views on the past achievements and future prospects of bilateral relations as the two countries celebrate the 30th anniversary of the normalisation of their diplomatic relations this July.