The Government has approved a proposal by Ho Chi Minh City to stop borrowing official development assistance (ODA) loans from Germany’s KfW development bank for Metro Line No. 2 and instead use domestic funds to avoid further delays.

The Ministry of Public Security has detained Le Duc Giang and three others amid a deepening investigation into serious violations in mineral resource licensing.

Phu Quoc’s rise to global luxury fame continues as the island was recently named among Travel + Leisure’s Top 10 Best Islands in Asia-Pacific, securing third place and becoming Vietnam’s only representative in the prestigious 2025 Luxury Awards.

The small-sized banking group is expected to have the strongest growth rate of up to 35% thanks to boosting real estate credit from a low base and starting to accelerate bad debt handling.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction supports, in principle, a proposal by Xuan Truong Construction to build a new international airport in Ninh Binh, pending feasibility review.

International air quality strategies offer valuable guidance for Vietnam’s urban challenges.

Nguyen Duc Minh, a man with a genetic condition that limits his height to 1.28 meters, traveled 700 kilometers in search of love - and found a lifelong partner in a kind-hearted woman who defied appearances and tradition.

On Cai Chien Island in Quang Ninh, a rare local chicken known for its ‘beard’ and crispy golden skin is gaining fame.

Tan Phuoc Park in Ho Chi Minh City was once Indochina’s largest bomb storage site.

Unlocking nearly 2,900 delayed projects could power Vietnam’s economic leap, but only if bold reforms cut through institutional bottlenecks and legal red tape.

A common sight in old buildings, iron-framed balconies provide security at the cost of safety, especially during fire emergencies.

Vietnam’s push for science, technology, and digital innovation is strong, but outdated regulations and misaligned local implementation threaten to hold startups back.

Saigon Zoo mourns the loss of Ngo Khong, a rare Bengal white tiger that succumbed to illness after 10 years

Hanoi’s famous café and restaurant tower is being cleared to create underground public space, with demolition expected to finish by August.

In the first half of this year, Vietnam spent over 400 million USD importing fruits and vegetables from China, with Chinese produce now flooding local markets.

Vietnamese citizens residing overseas must return to Vietnam to apply for a chip-based national ID, as current law does not permit issuance through embassies.

Several universities in Vietnam charge tuition fees that reach hundreds of millions of dong annually, with the highest recorded fee nearing 1 billion VND (approximately 39,400 USD) per year.

Latest renders suggest Apple will shift its iconic logo and rework MagSafe to accommodate a refreshed design for the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max.

A 36-year-old tourist from Hung Yen has died after a paragliding accident on Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang. Authorities are actively investigating the cause of the incident.

Police forces raided several bars in the wards of Dong Hoa, Thuan An, and Vung Tau (Ho Chi Minh City), discovering hundreds of partygoers involved with drugs.

From 2026, every citizen in Vietnam will be entitled to one free annual health check-up or screening based on medical requirements. The goal is to reduce the out-of-pocket healthcare expenses of households to just 30%.

On July 8, the National Data Association under the Ministry of Public Security organized a seminar titled "Product authentication and traceability - A driver of sustainable development for Vietnam’s digital economy."

Travel+Leisure, one of the most prestigious American travel and lifestyle publications, has just published an article about Son Doong cave in Quang Tri province, praising its breathtaking beauty and incredible journey that no other place can rival.

Vietnam led the region with a 30% increase in international arrivals compared to Q1 2024, and ranked second in terms of recovery rate, with a 34% rise over the same period in 2019.

As of June 25, leaders from central and local governments, various agencies, mass organisations, and kind-hearted individuals visited and presented gifts worth 16.8 trillion VND to social protection beneficiaries.