Summer 2025 travel: Where to go near Hanoi to beat the heat

Looking to cool off this summer without straying far from Hanoi? These scenic, peaceful destinations - just a few hours away - offer fresh air, lush landscapes, and a break from the crowds.

Vietnamese firms eye new opportunities with Nordic partners

Vietnamese businesses are well-positioned to seize opportunities to expand collaboration with Nordic enterprises, as the Vietnam Trade Office in Sweden continues to support delegations from Northern Europe to Vietnam International Sourcing 2025.

Vietnam seeks to expand trade ties with Algeria

The Vietnam Trade Office in Algeria paid a working visit to Tipaza province on June 18, aiming to seek ways to expand economic and trade cooperation between Vietnam and the African country.

Vietnam–Cuba rice partnership sets new model for sustainable food security

An article published by Cuba’s Inter Press Service (IPS) on June 18 spotlighted the promising results of a unique rice cooperation model with Vietnam, as Cuba ramps up efforts to improve national food security.

Korean firm seeks cooperation in developing urban project in Bac Ninh

Tuan expressed his confidence that LH, with its expertise and experience, would swiftly implement the urban area project, contributing to a modern urban landscape for the province.

Three subsidiaries of Viettel enter Fortune Southeast Asia 500 list

Vietnam has 76 businesses on the list this year, with total revenue of more than 160 billion USD.

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs suspended from duty

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a decision to suspend Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Nguyen Ba Hoan from his position pending further action by competent authorities.

Lawmakers urge stronger incentives to boost railway sector

The 15th National Assembly (NA) deliberated the draft revised Railway Law at its 9th session on June 18, with the majority of lawmakers stressing that the law is essential to institutionalise the Party’s guidelines and the State's policies.

No negative phenomena allowed in high school graduation exam: PM

This is the largest-ever exam, with the participation of over 1.1 million students across all 63 provinces and centrally-run cities.

50 years of Vietnam-New Zealand diplomatic ties marked in Wellington

The Vietnamese Embassy in New Zealand held a ceremony in Wellington on June 17 evening to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries (June 19, 1975 –2025).

Deputy PM urges Vietnam, China to give priority to infrastructure cooperation

Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.

Mastercard reaffirms commitment to supporting Vietnam’s cashless future

According to Mastercard data, Vietnam has recorded a remarkable 92% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in contactless transaction volume from Q4 2022 to Q4 2024.

VN could cut 77,000 tonnes of packaging waste annually

The Deposit Return System is seen as a potential instrument for effectively advancing Vietnam’s vision of a circular economy, as outlined in Article 142 of the 2020 Law on Environmental Protection.

Phu Quoc to host first fish sauce festival this month

The festival marks a significant milestone in promoting the brand, value, and legacy of traditional fish sauce - a product deeply rooted in the island’s identity and history spanning over 200 years.

National Press Festival 2025 opens in Hanoi

The National Press Festival 2025 opened at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi on June 19 morning, marking a pivotal moment for Vietnam's media landscape as the country is celebrating its 100th anniversary of the Revolutionary Press Day.

Bride and groom ignore the body shamers, have only one regret on wedding day

Since sharing a series of wedding photos and videos on social media, Huynh Dao’s TikTok account (born 1993, HCMC) has been bustling with attention.

Shaping VN carbon credit market demands robust institutional framework: workshop

With the green growth model, the carbon credit market is the decisive economic tool to promote greenhouse gas reduction and climate response.

Cost optimisation solutions sought to support Vietnamese exports to US

The event aimed to update businesses on new regulations and compliance requirements regarding US tax, trade, and customs policies, while offering practical solutions to facilitate exports amid shifting trade dynamics.

Master plan on protection, promotion of human rights approved

A master plan on implementation of recommendations accepted by Vietnam under the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) took effect on June 17.

Vietnam pledges to promote gender equality at UN meeting

VN proposed priorities: narrowing digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities, context.

'Single-Stop' procedure at Lao Bao–Densavan border gate halted

The Vietnamese Government has just issued Resolution No. 180/NQ-CP to suspend the implementation of the single-window, single-stop inspection procedure at the Lao Bao (Vietnam) – Densavan (Laos) international border gate pair.

National Assembly kicks off hearing session on June 19

Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.

Vietnam pioneers use of AI and remote sensing to monitor seawater quality

Vietnam has, for the first time, applied artificial intelligence (AI) and and remote sensing technologies to monitor seawater quality through a joint research initiative with Polish scientists

Vietnam take silver in AFF U19 Final

Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.

US and Vietnamese doctors perform life-changing surgeries for poor children

A humanitarian mission in Yen Bai helped 60 patients and completed 10 complex surgeries.