Digital health insurance codes replace cards in Vietnam from July

Vietnam is introducing a digital health insurance code system on July 1 to replace traditional health cards and boost transparency.

Vietnam men’s volleyball eyes breakthrough as women’s team continues dominance

After a third straight AVC Nations Cup win by the women’s team, Vietnam’s men look to make their mark at the Asian Championship.

Parents spend big to help overweight kids slim down during summer

Taking advantage of the summer break, many parents are spending tens of millions of dong on gym memberships with personal trainers or online coaching programs in hopes of helping their children lose weight.

Shrimp industry's 'green revolution' positions Australia as strategic market

The shrimp industry is undergoing a 'green revolution', with a significant shift from traditional methods to technology-based production and digital transformation.

Cu Vai village in Yen Bai: A mountaintop escape into the clouds

Located in Xa Ho commune, about 20 kilometers from the center of Tram Tau district in Yen Bai province, Cu Vai village is affectionately dubbed a "heavenly paradise" of Vietnam’s vast northwestern mountains.

Green capital encouraged for economic development

Vietnam is taking drastic steps to mobilise green capital being a cornerstone in its economic development strategy for the long term, especially in private and agriculture sectors.

Surviving the frontlines: Veteran war photojournalist still tireless at 90

Now, close to 90, Ngo Minh Dao’s passion for photography still burns bright. He continues to produce stunning photos of Vietnam’s scenery, friends, and colleagues.

iPhone XS and 5th-gen iPad now listed as vintage

Apple just added the iPhone XS and 5th-gen iPad to its vintage device list.

Wolfoo returns to theaters with thrilling three realms race

The beloved animated character Wolfoo, adored by Vietnamese children and millions of young viewers worldwide, will make his cinematic return this July in Wolfoo and the Three Realms Race.

Vietnamese tech firm VNG makes Fortune Southeast Asia 500 in 2025

Fortune magazine has listed VNG among the top 500 companies in Southeast Asia in 2025 for its strong financial growth and strategic operations.

Canada and Sri Lanka win global fitness supermodel titles in Vietnam

An international beauty and fitness event was held for the first time in Binh Dinh, where Rincon Mildred Esmith from Canada and Kurukulasuriyage Vishmitha Divyaja Perera from Sri Lanka were crowned Miss and Mister Fitness Super Model World 2025.

Defense Minister highlights sacrifices of female peacekeepers

At a National Assembly session, Defense Minister Phan Van Giang acknowledged the extraordinary challenges and contributions of Vietnam's female UN peacekeepers.

Vietnam finalizes new commune and ward structure for 34 provinces

On June 16, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly passed 34 resolutions detailing the revised number of communes, wards, and special zones across 34 localities.

Bamboo Airways chairman resigns, fifth leadership change since 2022

Phan Dinh Tue, chairman of the Board of Directors at Bamboo Airways (officially Viet Bamboo Aviation JSC), has submitted his resignation. His departure marks the fifth chairman to exit the role since 2022.

Livestream seller arrested for $2.8 million sales, over $40K in tax evasion

A Vung Tau woman has been detained for evading over $40,000 in taxes from her livestream sales, totaling more than $2.8 million.

From July 1, 87 cities across Vietnam will no longer exist

Starting July 1, Vietnam will implement a streamlined two-level government, eliminating the district level.

Record-breaking floods hit Vietnam as 2025’s first storm turns extreme

Meteorologists report historic rainfall and extreme floods, calling the storm’s behavior unprecedented.

Organizers address drama over Miss Universe Vietnam 2025 contestant exit

The organizing board affirms respect for contestant choices and urges kindness from the public.

International airport planned in new Ninh Binh Province under private proposal

Xuan Truong Construction Company has proposed investing in an international airport, two main traffic routes, and nine bridges in the newly merged Ninh Binh Province, using only local funds and private sector capital.

Ho Chi Minh City creates Con Dao special district, new Saigon ward

The new Saigon Ward in Ho Chi Minh City has been established from the entirety of Ben Nghe Ward and parts of Da Kao and Nguyen Thai Binh Wards, while Con Dao District has officially been designated as the Con Dao Special District.

Literature binds hearts of Vietnamese women far from home

The awards ceremony for the writing contest “Essays and poems about Vietnamese women living overseas” took place in the Senate Hall of the Hungarian Parliament in Budapest on the evening of June 15 (local time).

Vietnam spends $2B on cashews, imports from Cambodia soar

Vietnam's cashew industry slips into trade deficit as imports - especially from Cambodia - skyrocket in early 2025.

Vietnam to unify railway project mechanisms under revised law

Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh emphasized that the revision of the Railway Law aims to consolidate all special mechanisms for railway development projects into a single, unified legal foundation.

Vietnam’s central bank warns of gold price speculation amid widening gap

State Bank of Vietnam sees SJC domestic gold prices climb against global trends, possibly due to profiteering.

HCM City draws over 2.86 bln USD in IZ investment during 2020–2025

Fifteen hi-tech projects (6% of the new projects) have combined investment of 859.87 million USD, or 44.17% of the total newly registered capital.