Ha Giang’s living traditions now total 30 national heritages

From conical hats to wedding songs, ethnic heritages continue to thrive in Ha Giang.

Floods strike northern Vietnam, military and police placed on alert

Heavy rains hit northern Vietnam, prompting Prime Minister Nguyen Manh to deploy military and police forces for emergency rescue efforts.

V-League champions again: Nam Dinh lifts trophy after final-day win

Thep Xanh Nam Dinh sealed their V-League championship in style with a 1-0 victory over Ha Tinh at Thien Truong Stadium, marking an emotional day for the players and fans.

Phu Yen taps craft village tourism to revive Quang Duc pottery

Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands.

Vietnam re-elected to 2005 UNESCO Convention’s Intergovernmental Committee

This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee.

Event announcing operations of two-tier local administrations slated for June 30

PM Pham Minh Chinh has requested the organisation of a national event on June 30 to officially announce the implementation of new two-tier local administration model, which will begin full operations across the country on the next day.

Deputy PM attends St. Petersburg economic forum, sidelines bilateral activities

Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long attended the plenary session of the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 28) in Russia on June 20 and had a range of bilateral activities on the sidelines of the event.

Revolutionary press must ignite aspiration for stronger, more prosperous VN

The revolutionary press holds a particularly important role in the nation’s new era – inspiring development, creating noble values, and transforming collective aspirations into actions to build a stronger and more prosperous Vietnam.

Quang Nam positioned as medicinal plant hub

The central province of Quang Nam is set to become a hub for the medicinal plant industry, with Ngoc Linh ginseng designated as the core crop, under the Prime Minister's decision issued earlier this year.

Vietnamese culture takes centre stage in Korean city

The 2025 Vietnam Culture Week officially opened on June 20 in Pyeongtaek, 70km southwest of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Seoul capital, marking the first time the city has hosted a cultural event dedicated solely to Vietnam.

Vietnam establishes first free trade zone in Da Nang

In a significant milestone for regional development, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh on June 22 officially announced the Prime Minister's decision to establish the Da Nang Free Trade Zone (FTZ), the first of its kind in Vietnam.

Local administrative restructuring must not stall other tasks: PM

The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction.

VN embassy issues urgent safety advice amidst escalating Israel – Iran tension

The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.

Rural development, poverty reduction programs must deliver tangible benefits: PM

The programmes have brought about positive changes to rural infrastructure, comprehensively improved the material and spiritual lives of farmers, and contributed to Vietnam's economic restructuring, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.

Vietnam activates response plans, ensuring safety for citizens in Israel, Iran

According to updates from the Vietnamese diplomatic missions in both nations, no Vietnamese casualties have been recorded to date.

Vietnam voices concern over escalating conflict in Middle East

Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.

Tycoons ‘dig deep’, spend billions to mitigate criminal case consequences

After committing crimes and facing harsh sentences, many once prominent tycoons have had to “dig deep” into their pockets, spending billions of VND in hopes of receiving leniency.

“Digital Literacy Movement” offers online training platforms for all people

Citing the story of a mother who, after 30 years of working as a primary school teacher, learned to use ChatGPT, experts have urged young people to master AI technology.

Tax authorities reveal why many small businesses have abruptly closed

Many small-scale household businesses, which are not required to use electronic invoices from cash registers, have shut down or ceased operations.

PM demands prompt responses to businesses’ requests, difficulties

Institutional bottlenecks, frankly, are numerous, both in quantity and impact on the business environment.

Three dishes that may terrify diners but are famously delicious in northern VN

Despite their bizarre appearance, stone worms, forest shrimp and stink bugs turn out to be uniquely delicious specialties in several northern provinces, prepared by frying, roasting, or stewing with sour bamboo shoot broth.

Cai Chien Island: A quiet beach haven just 4 hours from Hanoi

A small island in Quang Ninh, with smooth white-sand beaches, dense casuarina groves, and emerald green waters, offers a peaceful escape without the crowds.

NA passes Teachers' Law: no ban on private tutoring, extra classes

Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son says that a single government circular regulating management of private tutoring and extra classes cannot fully address all of the problems because of the significant social impact

Paradox in VN: incomes high, pension low

Under current regulations, social insurance contributions are based on salary and allowances.

Professor worries about students' lack of interest in technical fields

Nguyen Viet Huong, PhD, has noted that many capable students lack enthusiasm for science and technology fields, showing reluctance to engage challenges when choosing these disciplines.