Vietnam has taken a significant step toward mastering space technology with the successful development of advanced composite materials for satellite applications.

Hanoi officially welcomed the Chuyen My mother-of-pearl inlay and lacquerware craft village and the Son Dong lacquer sculpture craft village into the World Crafts Cities network at a ceremony held at the Thang Long imperial citadel on May 8.

More than a year after the Politburo issued Resolution 68-NQ/TW on private sector development, Vietnam has rolled out new policies to remove bottlenecks, expand investment opportunities and unlock resources for businesses.

As it strives to preserve cultural heritage while advancing specialised health care, tourism and services – key pillars of development, Hue has benefited significantly from the dedication and expertise of international specialists.

Sports is a "smokeless" industry that can create considerable value for society if the intangible assets derived from sports are properly capitalised on.

The Indonesian Navy’s sail training ship KRI Bima Suci docked at Sai Gon – Hiep Phuoc Port in Ho Chi Minh City on May 10, beginning a four-day goodwill visit to the southern metropolis.

Vietnam’s outbound investment reached 713.9 million USD in the first four months of 2026, a 2.3-fold rise from the same period last year, according to the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Finance.

The ancient capital of Hue is reshaping its tourism landscape by mapping out four distinctive zones, aiming to build a diverse ecosystem of experiences rooted in local identity and sustainable development.

The Government has officially designated May 6 each year as Vietnam Logistics Day, with Vietnam Logistics Week to be held during the first week of May, under a decision recently signed by the Minister of Industry and Trade.

The Government has approved a framework to revamp the adoption law which has shown signs of strain, officials have said.

Vietnam’s industrial sector maintained strong growth momentum in April, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) estimated to increase 3% from the previous month and 9.9% year-on-year.

Vietnam’s power sector and relevant authorities are preparing multiple scenarios to respond to possible electricity shortages during the 2026 dry season, amid rising electricity demand and uncertainties in the global energy market.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Ireland Pham Toan Thang’s recent working visit to Cork highlighted efforts to strengthen institutional foundations and expand Vietnam-Ireland cooperation in trade, education, technology and people-to-people exchanges.

The Coast Guard Region 2 Command on May 10 successfully carried out an emergency rescue operation for a fishing vessel carrying 57 fishermen after it was severely damaged in a collision with an unidentified cargo ship in waters near Truong Sa.

The People’s Committee of Dien Bien, in coordination with Sun Group, held the groundbreaking ceremony for the Dien Bien Phu cultural-historical tourism and cable car complex project in Muong Phang commune on May 10.

The 16th National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee convened its second session on May 11, following the success of the first sitting of the 16th legislature.

Having been raised and loved by his stepmother for more than 30 years, a man from Hung Yen says her compassion helped him return to the right path after going astray.

With nearly 95 percent of downloads coming from abroad, the Vietnamese gaming industry is asserting its position as a major export-oriented digital economy.

In Hanoi, in Q1 2026, newly launched apartments continued to climb, with average prices reaching VND128 million per sqm, while the secondary market showed signs of price adjustments.

Vietnam’s goal of raising average life expectancy to 75.5 years by 2030 is achievable, but the main challenge lies in the quality of life in old age.

“Dad, I’m going back to the hospital soon. Can you take me to school to see my friends for a while? It’s been so long since I went to class, do they still remember my name?”

Perfect for curious diners, these dishes offer a playful yet authentic take on Vietnam’s most famous noodle soup.

In a new era where competition among nations extends beyond economics and technology to encompass values, identity and soft power, Vietnam is placing culture at the heart of its development strategy.

Discover Suoi May (May Stream) in Thanh Hoa, a hidden stream with crystal-clear water and peaceful surroundings.

Apple is reportedly preparing one of the biggest shifts in its iPhone release strategy in years by delaying the launch of the standard iPhone 18 lineup.