Stronger, taller, deeper: Vietnam ready for ASEAN Cup challenge

Vietnam head into ASEAN Cup 2026 with unprecedented squad depth, new naturalized players and a clear mission from coach Kim Sang Sik: defend the title without repeating past mistakes.

Hanoi launches reward fund to honour outstanding local and foreign contributors

Hanoi has established a new reward fund designed to recognise and encourage outstanding contributions from both Vietnamese and foreign individuals, households and organisations that help advance the development of Vietnam's capital.

Warning signs missed before fatal crimes driven by jealousy and revenge

A series of deadly crimes linked to relationship disputes and extreme jealousy has raised urgent questions about how similar tragedies can be prevented before they occur.

Top scorer in Ho Chi Minh City entrance exam shines in maths and English

The student who led Ho Chi Minh City’s 2026 grade 10 admissions has also secured admission to specialised maths programmes at two top schools.

Vietnam moves to separate vehicle flows in major traffic overhaul

Vietnam’s Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security is developing a model framework for road traffic organisation aimed at creating a transport system that is safer, more efficient and more orderly.

Vietnam heritage tree creates natural ‘sticky rice and chicken’ shape

A thousand-year-old banyan tree in Nghe An features roots wrapped around giant rocks, creating a rare and striking natural formation.

Groundbreaking set for martyrs’ remains search at Le Thi Rieng Park

Ho Chi Minh City will begin excavating a suspected collective martyrs’ grave at Le Thi Rieng Park following historical and scientific investigations.

Mekkhala becomes strongest June typhoon in 22 years, heads toward Japan

Super Typhoon Mekkhala has intensified to Category 16 strength east of the Philippines, becoming the most powerful storm to form in the northwestern Pacific during June in more than two decades, according to Vietnamese meteorologists.

Vietnam seeks balance as horror movies flood local cinemas

Vietnam’s Cinema Department has issued a directive encouraging filmmakers, distributors and exhibitors to diversify film content amid a rapid rise in horror productions that have come to dominate the country’s box office in recent months.

Vietnam U18 women open Southeast Asian campaign with dominant victory

Vietnam's U18 women's volleyball team made a commanding start to their Southeast Asian Championship campaign, sweeping aside Kyrgyzstan in straight sets.

Vietnam wins two golds in breakthrough Asian relay campaign

Vietnam’s relay teams delivered a standout performance in South Korea, winning two gold medals at the 2026 Asian Relay Championships and boosting confidence ahead of the Asian Games.

Ho Chi Minh City to launch 13 mega projects worth over $10 billion

A record investment package will see Ho Chi Minh City begin construction on transport, port and urban renewal projects in July.

Finance Ministry plans further restructuring of tax and customs bodies

A new restructuring plan will assess nationwide financial agencies and reduce overlapping functions across government bodies.

Apple’s aging iPhone lineup reaches new pricing lows in Vietnam

Several iPhone models, particularly the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14, have fallen to their lowest prices since launch as Apple-authorized retailers continue to adjust pricing to clear inventory and make room for newer devices.

Sharing Vietnam’s religious life with the world through facts

Vietnam is strengthening efforts to share information about religious life through transparency, dialogue and community engagement.

Hanoi to deploy 24,000 AI cameras to tackle five urban bottlenecks

The Vietnamese capital is accelerating its smart city ambitions with a major AI camera expansion aimed at addressing five persistent urban challenges.

Ambitious riverside park project to reshape central Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City proposes a major riverside redevelopment project featuring a new pedestrian bridge, parks and cultural spaces along the Saigon River.

Coteccons climbs to No.285 on Fortune Southeast Asia 500

Vietnam’s construction contractor Coteccons has climbed another 19 places in the Fortune Southeast Asia 500, supported by stronger execution capabilities and a record project backlog.

Nearly 40,000 drivers lose licence points or face suspensions in HCM City

Strict enforcement measures have helped stabilize traffic conditions in Ho Chi Minh City, with the number of accidents falling compared with the same period last year.

Wealth and influence: The rise of Vietnam’s second-generation tycoons

Vietnam’s business succession trend gains momentum as second-generation heirs enter corporate management and ownership structures.

EVN calls for clearer rules before approving solar projects with battery storage

The utility argues that while battery storage raises investment costs, its effectiveness for large-scale solar projects remains insufficiently defined.

Vietnam collects over $54 billion in budget revenue by mid-June

Vietnam’s state budget revenue surpassed VND1.42 quadrillion by mid-June, while public investment disbursement remained below one-quarter of the annual target.

Tens of thousands to gather in Ca Mau for landmark Catholic ceremony

More than 70,000 people are expected to attend the beatification ceremony of Father Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep at the Tac Say Pilgrimage Center in Phong Thanh Commune, Ca Mau Province, on July 2, according to the Diocese of Can Tho.

Experts uncover key clues in search for fallen soldiers at Le Thi Rieng Park

Independent teams using ground-penetrating radar and electrical resistivity surveys have identified multiple underground anomalies at Le Thi Rieng Park, providing fresh evidence for the search for fallen soldiers' remains.

Foreign cyber fraud networks disrupted before launch in HCMC

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City say they have broken up several closed-door scam networks linked to foreign nationals during a 45-day security crackdown.