Da Nang floods overnight as Storm Wutip unleashes torrential rain

Heavy rainfall from Typhoon Wutip submerges Da Nang, forcing residents to evacuate in the middle of the night.

Storm Wutip intensifies as it heads for Gulf of Tonkin

Wutip strengthens to level 10 as it nears Vietnam, bringing intense rain and winds to central and northern regions.

Old vehicles from provinces may face Hanoi restrictions over emission rules

The draft roadmap for national vehicle emission standards in Vietnam lacks clarity on how vehicles from other localities entering Hanoi and HCM City will be regulated.

Quang Nam proposes support for officials in Da Nang after administrative merger

Quang Nam province has proposed spending over VND280 billion to support 1,885 officials, public employees, and workers relocating to Da Nang to work after the provincial merger.

Vehicles idle for 30+ days may be exempt from road-use fees under new proposal

Transport-business vehicles parked in yards, as well as vehicles idle for 30 or more days, may be exempt from road-use fees, according to the Ministry of Construction (MOC).

Unique grilled delicacy in Phan Thiet: white, crispy, and delicious squid

When visiting Phan Thiet, tourists have the chance to enjoy a range of “iconic” seafood dishes. Besides squid paste and sun-dried squid, this coastal city offers street food made from squid that’s both enticing and affordable.

Is advertising feng-shui eyebrow tattooing a legal violation?

Experts can see signs of legal violations in famous Vietnamese artists advertising feng-shui eyebrow tattooing.

Electronic taxation: will revenue cover the costs?

Two million Vietnamese business households with an annual revenue of less than VND1 billion will enter a new period from January 1, 2026 when the electronic invoice policy takes effect.

Fake news scandal: Two held for defaming former HCMC police leader

Authorities have detained two individuals for publishing distorted content online about Lieutenant General Le Hong Nam, based on fabricated claims.

Foodie sensation: Woman eats five meals at once, stays slim

Milo on Diet, famous for mukbang videos, shocks restaurant owners and viewers alike by eating up to five meals in a single sitting.

Overuse of fertilizer linked to cadmium residue in Vietnamese durians

Excessive use of fertilizers in durian cultivation has been identified as a major cause of cadmium residue in exported fruit, according to Nguyen Quang Hieu, Deputy Director of the Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection.

Women’s legacy in 100 years of Vietnam’s revolutionary press

At the national conference “Women with 100 years of Vietnam's Revolutionary Press,” experts explored the historical role of the press in promoting women’s movements from wartime to modernization and global integration.

Budget phones lead sales in Vietnam, but iPhone 16 Pro Max holds strong

In Vietnam’s top 5 best-selling smartphones of Q1 2025, only one premium device made the list: Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Bee sting ‘cure’ worsens cancer, leads to surgery for Vietnamese woman

A 42-year-old woman from Ho Chi Minh City developed severe complications after rejecting hospital care for breast cancer and using honeybee stings as an alternative treatment. Doctors now warn against such unproven methods.

State budget collection up 24.5% in first five months

Of the sum, domestic revenue was estimated at 987.5 trillion VND, equivalent to 59.2% of the estimate and up 27.6% year-on-year, the ministry reported on June 10 at a meeting to review activities in May and implement tasks for June.

Storm Wutip’s reach extends to central Vietnam, heavy rains expected

Tropical storm Wutip stretches its left wing into central Vietnam, bringing intense rain and threatening maritime safety.

Thailand and Indonesia analyze Vietnam’s crushing defeat to Malaysia

Thailand and Indonesia's media outlets have offered sharp assessments of Vietnam’s 0-4 loss to Malaysia in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, highlighting tactical breakdowns and the decisive role of Malaysia’s naturalized players.

Vietnam deploys rescue ship for fishing boat in distress amid storm

A fishing boat from Quang Nam Province broke down and was at risk of sinking during storm No. 1, prompting the Border Guard to dispatch a rescue vessel to the scene.

State bank urged to study credit packages for young homebuyers

Banks are also being instructed to rigorously inspect loans involving real estate collateral.

Vietnam indicts former media leader in VND 5.1bil. extortion scheme

The People’s Procuracy of Thai Binh Province has issued an indictment against 44 individuals involved in an organized extortion ring tied to the Vietnam Environment and Urban Electronic Journal, including its former editor-in-chief Dong Xuan Thu.

Fake health supplements dumped in Ho Chi Minh City linked to major Hanoi ring

Thousands of boxes of health supplements discarded along Nguyen Van Linh Street in Binh Chanh District, HCM City, have been traced to a large-scale counterfeit supplement operation recently dismantled by the Ministry of Public Security in Hanoi.

iPhone 17 Pro Max brings major camera overhaul Apple fans have waited for

Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 17 Pro series this fall with significant camera improvements that are exciting tech enthusiasts.

Revised press law proposal: introducing a media conglomerate framework

Presenting the revised Press Law project, the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (MCST) has proposed adding regulations on major multimedia media groups and local press groups.

Vietnam to invest 2.6 billion USD in port system in Hai Phong by 2030

The Ministry of Construction has approved a 66 trillion VND (2.6 billion USD) plan to upgrade Hai Phong’s port system by 2030, boosting capacity at the north’s largest port hub.

Vietnamese cooperatives earn big with digital and high-tech farming

According to a report by the Vietnam Farmers’ Union, many cooperatives using high-tech farming methods and digital transformation are now generating revenues in the hundreds of billions of dong annually.