CMC makes top 10 for State budget contributions in tech sector

CMC has emerged among Vietnam’s top technology and telecommunications contributors to the State budget, reflecting both its sustained growth and the expanding economic weight of the country’s tech sector.

NA passes law amending 10 laws concerning agriculture, environment

The 10 laws amended cover crop production, plant protection and quarantine, animal husbandry, animal health, fisheries, geology and minerals, water resources, irrigation, meteorology and hydrology, and dikes.

Hanoi promotes craft village tourism as a driver of growth

Home to around 1,350 craft villages and communities, including 327 recognised traditional craft villages, Hanoi is tapping its rich heritage to develop cultural industries and experiential tourism, creating new drivers for local economic growth.

Vietnam issues new cybersecurity rules for domestic, foreign businesses

The Government has issued Decree No. 333/2026/ND-CP, detailing provisions and measures for implementing the Law on Cybersecurity.

Vietnam's tourism industry shifts focus from visitor numbers to spending

Vietnam is shifting tourism growth from attracting more visitors to generating greater value from each trip, with a focus on higher spending, longer stays, green development, technology application and cultural experiences.

Agricultural sector targets full online public services by 2027

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment aims to provide 100% of eligible administrative procedures as fully online public services and issue all administrative procedure results electronically by 2027.

Esports opens new growth avenues for Vietnam’s sports economy

Amid digital transformation and the rise of cultural industries, sports are increasingly emerging as an economic sector that generates added value, drives innovation and opens up new growth opportunities. Esports is a clear example of this shift.

Vietnamese flavours bring people together at Oxford

An event titled “A Day in a Vietnamese Kitchen” was held in Oxford on August 22, offering visitors an immersive journey into Vietnam’s culinary culture.

Reduction of 11,000 school leaders forces shift to new governance model

School sizes may expand significantly following mergers and re-organizations, so effective and seamless operation can occur only when the principals' management capacity scales alongside school size.

Tuong enriches Hanoi’s night-time culture

Alongside other traditional and contemporary art forms, tuong (classical opera) is adding to Hanoi’s rich array of cultural experiences after dark.

Student pitching startup named valedictorian of new interdisciplinary program

Having chosen a new university major because he wanted to combine business and technology, Nguyen Duc Thanh never imagined that 4 years later he would graduate as the program's valedictorian and earn opportunities to conduct international research.

Vietnam return home late after 2-0 win over Thailand

Vietnam’s national football team faced an unexpected delay on their journey home from Bangkok after securing a commanding 2-0 victory over Thailand in the first leg of the 2026 ASEAN Cup final.

Ho Chi Minh City to start works, inaugurate 16 projects on National Day

HCM City will break ground on and inaugurate 16 major projects to mark the 81st anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2026), contributing to local economic growth and improving living conditions.

NA approves revised law to modernise legal education

With 466 of 475 participating deputies voting in favour, or 93.20%, the NA passed the revised Law on Dissemination and Education of Law, which will take effect on March 1, 2027.

Flooding, landslides leave one dead, cause widespread damage

Local authorities evacuated 2,965 households, including 2,736 in Lang Son, 27 in Quang Ninh, 80 in Bac Ninh and 122 in Thanh Hoa.

NA passes laws on defence, security and State compensation

With 473 of 474 participating deputies voting in favour, or 94.6%, the NA passed the Law on Prevention and Combating the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction. The 36-article law, comprising four chapters, will take effect on July 1, 2027.

Typhoon Narra changes course, heads for waters east of Bach Long Vi special zone

The Gulf of Tonkin, including Bach Long Vi, Van Don, Co To and Cat Hai special zones and Hon Dau island, as well as coastal areas of Quang Ninh and Hai Phong, will be affected. The disaster risk level is forecast at Level 3.

Buddhist leaders urge restraint as commercialization distorts Vu Lan season

The Vu Lan season of filial piety is a long-standing cultural and religious tradition in Vietnam that encourages people to remember their origins through gratitude.

Recent high school graduate cycles 1,900 km across Vietnam in 14 days

Just a few days after finishing the high school finals, Nguyen Tien Dung traveled from Tuyen Quang to Hanoi, took a train to HCMC, and embarked on a solo cycling journey across Vietnam.

Can Tho farmer earns $27,000 a year from unusual ‘chocolate’ persimmons

A farmer in Can Tho is earning around $27,000 a year from an unusual variety known locally as the “chocolate persimmon,” whose dark brown flesh, creamy texture and distinctive flavor are drawing curious visitors to his one-hectare orchard.

Inside Hue’s 180-year-old pagoda and its eunuch cemetery

Hidden among the green hills of Hue, Tu Hieu Pagoda has stood for more than 180 years, preserving its historic architecture and a remarkable legacy: the only surviving cemetery for royal eunuchs in Vietnam.

Three northern Vietnam escapes for the September 2 holiday

Travelers looking to escape the crowds during Vietnam’s September 2 National Day holiday can head north for seasonal experiences ranging from picking pears and chestnuts in the mountains to cloud hunting and exploring largely untouched islands.

New ETC account fees trigger public debate over drivers' payment choices

When a new fee is introduced for a service deeply embedded in travel on toll roads, the key question is not simply how much people are paying, but what value they are getting in return and whether they have a genuinely convenient alternative.

Hanoi's new apartment supply shifts to suburbs as buyers grow hesitant

Hanoi's housing market is entering a rebalancing phase, with new supply continuing to move toward suburban and fringe urban areas while buyers become increasingly cautious. High-end and luxury apartments continue to dominate the market.

Triple valedictorian faces pressure as anesthesiology doctor

Despite graduating as a valedictorian three times, including from his residency program, Dr. Trinh Huu Chin faces immense pressure in clinical practice, where decisions directly impact patient survival rather than academic scores.