Tornado damages nearly 30 homes in Quang Nam

A 10-minute whirlwind struck villages in Que Son district, damaging homes and toppling trees, but sparing lives.

Dolphin with deep wound guided back to sea by Ca Mau fishermen

A dolphin injured by a harpoon was rescued from a Ca Mau river and guided back toward the ocean by locals.

Vietnamese goods debut at Moscow’s first “Vietnam Corner”

On June 27, the first-ever “Vietnam Corner” was inaugurated at the flagship supermarket of Magnit Group, one of Russia’s largest retail chains, in the capital city of Moscow.

Vietnam ready to lead Group E at 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup

Coach Mai Duc Chung says Vietnam is determined yet cautious as Group E qualifiers kick off.

UNESCO honors Lang Son as Vietnam’s newest global geopark

Lang Son celebrates its entry into UNESCO’s global geopark network with an ambitious sustainable tourism roadmap.

Fire at recycling plant kills four workers in Hung Yen

A blaze engulfed a scrap recycling workshop in Hung Yen’s Dong Mai craft village, killing four and injuring three.

German experts support training for Vietnam’s int’l financial centre

The Vietnamese-German University (VGU) on June 27 launched its first international financial centre regulator executive training course, with instruction from leading German experts.

Vietnamese embassy in Israel halts mass evacuation plans as ceasefire kicks in

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is keeping its citizen protection hotline open, but now focusing assistance on critical and vulnerable cases, such as individuals with serious injuries or those unable to manage basic needs independently.

Non-tariff barriers still hinder Vietnamese goods from entering ASEAN

Although intra-bloc tariffs have been almost eliminated, non-tariff barriers still increase costs and reduce the competitiveness of Vietnamese goods in the ASEAN market.

Official expelled from Party over labour export violations

The Secretariat found that Hoan committed multiple serious infractions while holding the position as a member of the Party Civil Affairs Board and Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.

Orbis returns to Da Nang for eye care in Vietnam

ACV's Da Nang office said the visit sets the stage for a meaningful joint project between Orbis and Da Nang Ophthalmology Hospital, scheduled to take place in the second quarter of 2026.

Classic Chilean children's series published in Vietnam

This publication marks an important milestone in cultural cooperation between the two countries, bringing young Vietnamese readers closer to the treasure trove of international children's literature.

Hanoi's concentrated promotion campaign to stimulate consumption

This year’s programme also encourages cashless transactions through QR codes and e-wallets, as in line with the national digital transformation strategy and smart city goals.

Vietnamese consumers spend 16 billion USD on online shopping in 2024

Shopee holds the largest market share, commanding 65% of GMV (around 10.4 billion USD), followed by TikTok Shop at 28% (4.5 billion USD), Lazada at 6% (1 billion USD) and Tiki at 1% (nearly 200 million USD).

Vietnamese firm wins WTO small business award

Vietnam’s NetZero Pallet has been named one of the winners of the 2025 Small Business Champions Competition, held by the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

PM calls for breakthroughs in Vietnam–UK economic cooperation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting in Hanoi on June 28 with the UK business community and enterprises operating in Vietnam.

New milestone marked in Vietnam's ocean cooperation

For the first time, a Vietnamese representative, Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu, was elected the chair of the meeting, marking an important milestone in Vietnam’s engagement in global maritime affairs.

PM directs continued efforts to address US trade concerns

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting in Hanoi on 28 June to continue reviewing and resolving US concerns regarding trade and tariffs.

2% VAT reduction extends to end of 2026

Under Resolution No. 204/2025/QH15 of the National Assembly, the 2% reduction in VAT is scheduled to take effect from July 1 and remain valid until December 31, 2026.

PM calls for a push in patriotic, emulation campaigns

The meeting also considered nominations for the titles “Hero of the People’s Armed Forces” and “Hero of Labour” for individuals and collectives with outstanding contributions to national development and defence.

PM asks for UNESCO's support in world cultural heritage recognition

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Audrey Azoulay in Hanoi on June 28.

Manchester Reds beat Vietnam All-Stars in friendly

Footballing legend Michael Owen scored twice as the Manchester Reds took a 4-2 win over Vietnam All-Stars in a friendly match in the Vietnam-UK Football Festival on June 27.

Vietnam’s coral reefs and seagrass beds foster marine biodiversity

Ecosystems like coral and seagrass support rich marine life and blue economy growth.

The tough life of Vietnamese transgender woman in love with Chinese man

For three years, a Vietnamese transgender woman and her Chinese boyfriend have tirelessly flown back and forth to see each other.

Three-generation street stall in Saigon sells 400 grilled pork meals nightly

A humble family-run stall with no signboard continues to win hearts with its secret-recipe grilled ribs.