Lychee season draws tourists to Bac Giang

As lychee orchards in full bloom paint red the hillsides of the northern province of Bac Giang, the lychee hub is drawing a growing number of visitors keen to experience the region’s summer harvest.

Vietnam rallies the nation to fight plastic pollution

With 1.8 million tons of waste yearly, Vietnam accelerates green reforms for a sustainable future.

Applied and folk arts exhibition space debuts at Vietnam Fine Arts Museum

In the context of rapid digital advancement, digitising artifacts and applying technology to exhibition has become an essential trend for museums in the country, including the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum, said Museum Director Nguyen Anh Minh.

Legislators mull over bill on state of emergency

The 15th National Assembly (NA)’s ongoing 9th session is set to see lawmakers vote to pass the Law on Personal Data Protection and hold a plenary discussion on the draft Law on the State of Emergency on the morning of June 26.

Bulgaria offers trade and investment prospects for Vietnamese firms

President of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Tsvetan Simeonov has highlighted Vietnam’s strategic role as a key partner in Southeast Asia and proposed expanding business ties in key areas such as trade, technology, and investment.

Nearly 500 athletes compete in National Karate Championship 2025

As a flagship annual event, the Vietnam National Karate Championship plays a crucial role in offering athletes competitive experience and in promoting public awareness of the importance of physical fitness and sports participation.

First ship carrying wind power equipment docks at Ninh Thuan’s seaport

The arrival of this first wind power equipment shipment signalled the Trung Nam Ca Na seaport’s infrastructure readiness and its entry into a new phase of development, aligned with Vietnam’s adjusted National Power Development Plan VIII.

EVN secures 65 million EUR loan for expanded Tri An hydropower plant project

Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has signed a loan agreement worth 65 million EUR (75.5 million USD) with the German Reconstruction Bank (KfW) for the Tri An hydropower plant expansion project, the group has announced.

Nearly 50 Vietnamese citizens safely enter Egypt

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel, in coordination with the Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt, has successfully facilitated the safe entry of nearly 50 Vietnamese citizens into Egypt.

US maintains zero anti-dumping duties on Vietnamese pangasius

The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has announced the final results of its 20th administrative review (POR20) on anti-dumping duties on frozen pangasius fillets imported from Vietnam, maintaining a 0 USD/kg duty for most Vietnamese exporters.

Two people caught overcharging foreign tourist

Despite realising that he had been scammed, the tourist still paid the fare, took a photo of the license plate as evidence and sent a report to the authorities.

Vietnam reduces smoking rates in the community thanks to political commitments

Vietnam has achieved many remarkable results, such as the smoking rate among adults decreased from 23.8% in 2010 to 20.8% in 2021. The rate of exposure to secondhand smoke decreased from 73.1% to 45.6%.

Redesigned museum space echoes folk heritage with 3D storytelling

The Vietnam Museum of Fine Arts has unveiled a newly curated space dedicated to folk and applied art, officially inaugurated on June 24 to mark the museum’s founding anniversary in 1966.

Vietnam steps up efforts to address post-war UXO contamination

More than half a century after the war, millions of unexploded bombs and mines remain buried underground, threatening lives and hindering development in many localities.

Vietnam, Hong Kong (China) see potential for high-tech cooperation

As Vietnam and Hong Kong (China) continue to undergo robust development transformations, new opportunities are emerging to further advance high-quality bilateral cooperation, a professor has said.

PM visits Shanghai stock exchange, financial centre

PM Pham Minh Chinh called on the SSE and the Shanghai IFC to share their expertise with and provide technical support for relevant Vietnamese ministries and agencies during the process of building Vietnam’s own international financial centre.

Da Nang hosts legendary Manchester United players

As part of the Vietnam – UK Football Festival 2025, legendary MU players and young Vietnamese players will engage in the Manchester Reds vs Vietnam All Stars friendly, set to take place at Hoa Xuan Stadium on June 27.

PM suggests strengthening ties between Vietnamese localities, China's Shanghai

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed the city enhance exchanges with Vietnamese localities, particularly Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam - Germany ties growing strongly across the board: official

Germany sees Vietnam as a key partner in diversifying its international relationships, according to German scholar Dr. Rainer Zitelmann.

Vietnam, India hold political consultation, strategic dialogue

The two sides committed to adopting breakthrough measures to broaden the scope of cooperation and further boost trade turnover in a more balanced and mutually beneficial manner.

NA resolutions on tuition and agricultural land tax exemption passed

The resolution on tuition exemption and support in the national education system was approved with 440 out of 441 deputies present voting in favour.

Vietnam, RoK strengthen cooperation in telemedicine

The development of telemedicine was a key focus of a Vietnam–Republic of Korea seminar jointly hosted by the Ministry of Health and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on June 26.

PM Pham Minh Chinh visits iconic site of Communist Party of China in Shanghai

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 26 visited the Memorial Hall of the first National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Pudong district, a development model in the new era of Shanghai as well as China.

National Assembly adopts Law on Participation in UN Peacekeeping Operations

The Law on Participation in United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Operations establishes the fundamental principles, roles, functions, and operational framework for Vietnam’s engagement in the UN peacekeeping missions.

Party General Secretary attends NA Standing Committee’s commendation ceremony

The event was attended by Party General Secretary To Lam and NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man.