Northern Vietnam to face torrential rains, up to 500mm per spell

A major rainstorm is forecast to strike northern Vietnam, with extreme rainfall likely in the mountains.

Health Ministry, Trade Ministry speak out on $322M fake edible oil scandal

Authorities respond to public outrage after tens of thousands of tons of livestock oil were sold as edible under the OFood brand.

Quan Lan’s hidden charm: A sun-drenched route to the sea

Around midday, as the sun reaches its peak, the road leading to Eo Gio on Quan Lan Island becomes especially stunning, framed by endless green foliage and, in the distance, the expansive blue sea.

Vietnamese tycoon raises $236M for Trump Organization-backed megaproject

Dang Thanh Tam’s KBC launches new stock offering to fund debt restructuring and a $1.5B resort and golf complex in partnership with The Trump Organization.

iPhone 17 to feature dramatic redesign and new colors

Apple prepares to unveil a major iPhone overhaul in 2025, with a new design and fresh color options.

Vietnam's foreign bank rankings shift as new leaders emerge

Alongside 35 domestic commercial banks, Vietnam hosts nine wholly foreign-owned banks and two joint venture banks.

TikTokers prosecuted, shopping carts disappear

After a series of frenzied livestream sessions that brought billions of dong, many TikTokers with millions of followers have removed their shopping carts from their channels.

Horrific fake cooking oil scandal: $322M from animal feed oil in 3 years

A massive food fraud ring turned tens of thousands of tons of livestock oil into cooking oil for humans, targeting kitchens and children’s snacks.

Vietnamese spend 2 hours daily watching OTT films, 1 hour on TikTok

A new report reveals that Vietnamese users spend up to 120 minutes daily on OTT movies and nearly 60 minutes on TikTok short videos.

Officials charged in massive psychiatric fraud scheme exposed in Hanoi

36 officials and 2 ‘patients’ indicted in scandal involving bribes, false evaluations, and cover-ups.

iPhone narrows RAM gap with Galaxy S amid AI demands

Apple boosts RAM in iPhones to support AI, reducing the lead once held by Samsung’s Galaxy S.

Amending personal income tax law: no time for further delays

National Assembly deputies have proposed reviewing personal income tax (PIT), suggesting an increase in the family deduction threshold. However, no significant reforms have been initiated by the authorities so far.

Vietnam’s Ky Duyen stuns in swimsuit at Miss Supranational 2025 semi-final

The Vietnamese beauty competed alongside over 60 international contestants in bold, high-fashion looks ahead of the grand finale.

Over 7,000 troops conduct first full rehearsal for National Day parade

In preparation for Vietnam's 80th National Day, thousands of troops from across the country joined the military parade's first coordinated rehearsal.

American cars: zero tariff may lower prices, but won't boost demand

Imported American cars sell slowly in Vietnam due to high prices and difficulty in competing with locally assembled vehicles or those imported from ASEAN which enjoy preferential tariffs.

Vietnam’s National Assembly keeps current administrative fine limits

The revised Law on Administrative Violations passed with unanimous support, confirming no increase in the maximum monetary penalty.

Tropical depression strengthens in East Sea, heavy rain hits mainland

A tropical depression intensifies over the East Sea, bringing heavy localized rains and risks of flash floods and landslides across Vietnam.

Sa Pa airport project approved with $248 million investment

Lao Cai province has greenlit the adjusted plan for Sa Pa Airport with a total investment of over $248 million, aiming for 3 million passengers annually.

Tariff negotiations show positive signs, stock market climbs to 3-year peak

Expectations of US-Vietnam trade negotiations and economic stimulus policies have paved the way for sustainable growth prospects.

Deputy PM urges relentless fight against counterfeit goods

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh has urged the continued fight against smuggling, trade fraud, and counterfeit goods, emphasizing a resolute approach to curb crime with a "no leniency" stance.

New general hospital with helipad inaugurated in Nam Dinh

Nam Dinh celebrates the grand opening of its 700-bed general hospital equipped with a helicopter landing pad and modern medical facilities.

Homes in Yen Bai submerged under 1 meter of floodwater after heavy rain

Prolonged downpours flood streets and damage infrastructure in Yen Bai ahead of national exams.

Massive scam ring busted, nearly 100 arrested in Vietnam and abroad

Vietnamese police dismantle a multinational fraud ring operating from Myanmar and the Philippines.

Vietnam narrows capital punishment, replacing it with life sentences

The National Assembly removes death penalty from key criminal offenses to align with global legal standards.

Gold Association: cosmetics, alcohol imports cost more dollars than gold

The Vietnam Gold Business Association, which has been lobbying for enterprises’ right to import gold, says there is no need to worry that gold imports will lead to ‘foreign currency bleeding’.