Choosing sleeper berths, finding trustworthy ticket sellers and paying with foreign cards are among the biggest concerns for international travellers booking train journeys in Vietnam, according to authorised ticketing agent Vexere.

At AEF 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, IUCN and The Coca-Cola Foundation highlighted how nature-based solutions can restore ecosystems while creating sustainable business opportunities in Vietnam's Mekong Delta.

A total of 38,000 free tickets are expected to be issued for an extravagant concert celebrating Vietnam Culture Day 2026 on November 24.

Hanoi will provide a one-off payment of 4 million VND (154 USD) to women who give birth to two children before the age of 35 from 2027, under a policy approved by the city's People's Council. 

Vietnam Airlines flight VN35 from Ho Chi Minh City to Munich, Germany was diverted to Pakistan to provide medical assistance to a passenger experiencing health problems. 

US Coast Guard cutter Bertholf arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on November 1 for a five-day visit aimed at strengthening maritime security cooperation, law enforcement ties and professional exchanges between the United States and Vietnam.

Vietnamese businesses face rising costs and cash flow pressures from volatile exchange rates, interest rates and energy prices, prompting experts to call for diversified funding, stronger financial management and greater resilience ahead of 2027.

Bulgarian coach Velizar Popov has parted ways with Vietnam's The Cong Viettel following a disappointing run of results in the 2026/27 V-League and AFC Champions League Two.

The emergency hotline at Viet Duc Friendship Hospital in Hanoi earlier this summer received an urgent call from Lao Cai about a man seriously injured in a traffic accident who faced a high risk of death without emergency surgery.

Fearing that his family's and hometown's traditional craft might vanish, a young man in Bac Ninh decided to quit his job and return home to mold clay figurines with his grandfather.

Throughout 11 years managing the Biology gifted student team, Dr. Do Thi Thanh Huyen has helped her students secure 11 medals at international Olympiads and 112 national awards. She was recently honored with the 2026 Vietnam Women's Award.

After hours of driving, a scene unfolded before a Hanoi tourist couple: golden ripe rice fields, cascades throwing white foam into the air, and mist and clouds swirling around mountain peaks.

Vietnam has reduced the special consumption tax on all types of gasoline to 0% from November 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, as part of efforts to stabilize domestic fuel prices and safeguard energy security.

Nguyen Dang Minh, 23, graduated top of his class at a leading Vietnamese technology university with a GPA of 3.85/4.0, having already secured a job at a major US technology corporation in Vietnam nearly six months earlier.

After four years in graphic design, a young woman in Vietnam's capital has traded her office job for a blowtorch, shaping delicate glass flowers in flames reaching 1,600°C and selling her handmade creations for up to $40 each.

Deep in the peat swamp forests of U Minh Ha National Park in southern Vietnam, tales of giant snakes have survived for generations. 

A millennium-old persimmon tree in Vietnam's Ninh Binh Province resembles a dragon holding a pearl in its mouth. According to local folklore, its fruit alternates between round and flattened shapes each year.

Founded in 1961, Tay Ho banh cuon restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City has earned Michelin's Bib Gourmand recognition for its traditional Vietnamese steamed rice rolls. Its owner also welcomes diners in a different ao dai every day.

Loan interest rates, credit procedures, collateral valuation, and access to preferential credit packages are key bottlenecks that escalate capital costs and hamper investment and production expansion plans for enterprises.

New certification leaks suggest Samsung's standard Galaxy S27 could retain 25W charging, while the Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra may offer 60W charging and larger batteries, widening the gap between the models.

Northern Vietnam is expected to experience two successive cold air waves in early November, bringing relief from recent hot, humid conditions. Meanwhile, southern parts of the country could see thunderstorms and locally heavy rain.

Experts say charging infrastructure, parking spaces, fire safety, and investment costs are critical issues that must be addressed to promote green transport adoption across apartment complexes in Hanoi.

Vietnam recorded a trade surplus of an estimated 6.8 billion USD in October, marking the second consecutive month of surplus and narrowing the cumulative trade deficit for the first 10 months to around 12.7 billion USD.

UK travel magazine National Geographic Traveller has highlighted an early-morning food tour of Hanoi, offering visitors a chance to explore traditional markets, sample local dishes and experience the capital’s daily life before sunrise.

Vietnam has surpassed China to become South Korea's largest source of international students for the first time, with 96,834 Vietnamese students accounting for 31.5% of the country's record 307,464 foreign students in 2026.