Bamboo rafting delights tourists in Thanh Hoa’s ‘mini Sa Pa’

Pu Luong (Thanh Hoa) is a community-based ecotourism destination offering a wide range of captivating experiences. Among the most beloved is the bamboo rafting service on Cham Stream.

Vietnam, India strengthen cultural ties through film project

Directed by Indian filmmaker Rahhat Shah Kazmi and shot at various locations across Da Nang, including the Furama–Ariyana tourism complex, the project marks a step forward in cultural cooperation between the two countries.

Digital archives – a driving force for two-tier local administration system

The Law on Archives 2024 and its guiding documents, which took effect on July 1, 2025, provide a comprehensive legal foundation for the management of electronic documents.

Vietnam-Laos solidarity honoured with monument handover

The special task forces of the Vietnamese and Lao governments held a ceremony to inaugurate and officially hand over the Vietnam-Laos combat alliance monument in the southern Lao province of Champasak on July 1.

Vietnam launches National Data Center to lead digital governance

The Ministry of Public Security will head the construction and management of Vietnam’s newly established National Data Center under the 2025 Data Law.

HCM City launches 2025 summer tourism stimulus campaign

HCM City’s Department of Tourism officially launched its 2025 summer tourism stimulus programme on July 1, unveiling a series of cultural and culinary experiences aimed at reinforcing the city’s image as a vibrant, welcoming and diverse destination.

Vietnam unveils three digital platforms to monitor Resolution 57 rollout

General Secretary To Lam and PM Pham Minh Chinh lead the launch of new digital tools for monitoring key development policies.

Major changes to Vietnam’s nationality law take effect this July

Vietnam’s amended nationality law, effective July 1, 2025, eases procedures for regaining or acquiring citizenship, including dual nationality options and overseas submissions.

Institutional reform recognised as key driver of Vietnam's economic growth

Vietnam has issued a lot of strategic policies and mechanisms, which are expected to help it continue pursuing the economic growth target of at least 8% this year.

Vietnam Airlines launch first-ever Hanoi-Milan direct air route

The inaugural ceremony at Milan Malpensa Airport was held with the attendance of Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan, representatives from the Lombardy regional government, and airport executives.

Nha Trang tops list of favourite destinations for Korean tourists

Mongolia and Vietnam are the top two foreign destinations for Korean travelers during the 2025 summer holiday season, with flight booking data showing Mongolia accounting for 18.3% and Vietnam 16.8% of total reservations.

Low-quality bullion gold to flood market if licensing conditions are loosened

Enterprises and credit institutions seeking a license to produce gold bars must have a minimum charter capital of VND1,000 billion and VND50,000 billion, respectively, under a proposed regulation.

Who pays hospital fees when patients do not settle their bills?

Doctors and nurses not only face professional pressure to save patients, but also bear the burden of unpaid hospital fees when patients quietly leave without settling their bills.

Vietnamese game industry turns to cultural storytelling for global reach

Local developers invest in history-rich narratives to shape a unique identity

E De village chief preserves 20 ancient gongs to safeguard cultural heritage

A Dak Lak village chief safeguards cultural heritage while helping locals prosper.

Tech giants mobilize to support Vietnam’s new two-tier governance model

MobiFone, FPT, VNPT, and Viettel deploy staff to streamline local administration

Vietnam’s most prolific painter of Ho Chi Minh portraits learned from his father

For over 50 years, Catholic artist Tran Hoa Binh has created more than 1,000 portrait paintings of Ho Chi Minh.

Finnish bride of groom from Ha Tinh praised for beauty

"She's such a beautiful bride" was the remark a groom from Ha Tinh province heard most about his Finnish wife during their wedding in June.

Snails and sonatas: Hanoi shop owner wins hearts with violin

Mr. Sy’s passion for music transforms his humble snail shop into a one-of-a-kind experience.

Hanoi tourism enters a new growth phase with record visitor numbers

15.5 million visitors in H1 2025 set stage for breakthrough cultural tourism.

Vietnam’s used car dealers face tough first half of 2025

The first six months of 2025 have been especially challenging for Vietnam’s used car market. Despite steep price reductions, sales remain sluggish, and many dealerships have been forced to cut losses just to recoup capital.

PM calls for cultural plan integrating global heritage and national identity

Prime Minister urges cultural breakthrough aligned with national development goals.

UN photo exhibition spotlights Vietnam’s cultural values and human rights

Geneva event highlights Vietnam’s progress and diversity from June 30 to July 9.

Key economic policies take effect alongside new governance model

From tax to agriculture, July 1 heralds a wave of legal and administrative changes.

Education ministry assures exam compliance with 2018 curriculum

Vietnam’s education ministry affirms fairness and rigor of new exam format.