How Ninh Binh turned mountain goat into a billion-dong industry

Behind Ninh Binh’s famous mountain goat dishes is a decades-long journey of farmers, chefs and entrepreneurs transforming a local specialty into a national brand.

Nearly 6 million kilograms of untreated waste found at NewHope pig farm

Vietnamese authorities have prosecuted three individuals linked to a major environmental pollution case involving large-scale illegal waste disposal at a livestock farm in Thanh Hoa.

Vietnam’s top export provinces see major shake-up

Bac Ninh remained Vietnam’s top exporting locality in the first four months of 2026, while Phu Tho unexpectedly surpassed Hai Phong to claim third place nationwide.

Vietnam’s top leader says legitimate public opinion must not “fall into silence”

Vietnamese Party General Secretary and President To Lam on Tuesday called on the Vietnam Fatherland Front to strengthen its role in listening to citizens and ensuring that legitimate public concerns are never ignored.

Vietnam to roll out round-the-clock citizen feedback system

Vietnam’s government and the Vietnam Fatherland Front will introduce a new digital platform to receive citizens’ feedback and recommendations around the clock, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc said on Tuesday.

Authorities auction luxury vehicles seized from Truong My Lan

Civil enforcement authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have announced plans to auction three luxury vehicles linked to convicted businesswoman Truong My Lan, chairwoman of Van Thinh Phat Group, later this month.`

Deadly Hanoi fire leaves Volume Club destroyed, one person dead

A massive fire tore through Volume Club in Hanoi on May 11, leaving the building severely damaged, blanketing the area in thick black smoke and claiming one life as authorities launched an investigation into the cause of the blaze.

Vietnam faces rising heat while cold fronts continue to bring storms

Heatwaves are forecast to intensify across Vietnam through early June, particularly in northern and central regions, though cold air masses may still periodically trigger thunderstorms and lower temperatures in the north.

Vietnam Fatherland Front opens 11th National Congress in Hanoi

Vietnam’s top leaders gathered in Hanoi on Tuesday for the opening of the 11th National Congress of the Vietnam Fatherland Front.

Vietnam reshuffles central steering committee on science and technology

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, head of the Central Steering Committee on Science and Technology Development, Innovation and Digital Transformation, has signed a decision reshuffling the committee’s membership.

Vietnam accelerates reorganization of villages and residential groups

Vietnam’s government has ordered ministries and local authorities to urgently complete the restructuring of residential groups, villages and hamlets, along with public non-business units, in line with guidance from central authorities.

Hanoi elects two new vice chairmen of city administration

Hanoi’s People’s Council has elected two additional vice chairmen for the city administration for the 2026-2031 term.

Hanoi targets global night tourism growth with Red River project

Hanoi plans to develop a night economy zone along the Red River scenic boulevard into a creative economic center bringing together high-value cultural, artistic and commercial activities.

Vietnamese celebrities whose careers collapsed over drugs

Vietnamese showbiz continues to grapple with drug-related controversies as several well-known artists face legal troubles and public backlash.

National Assembly plans major overhaul of Vietnam’s Land Law

Vietnam’s National Assembly is expected to comprehensively revise the Land Law during the second session of the 16th legislature, according to National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

Vietnam targets fully digital public services by 2035

Vietnam aims to conduct all citizen-government transactions digitally by 2035 under a newly approved national transformation program.

Vietnam releases 2025 administrative reform rankings for provinces

According to newly released figures from Vietnam’s Ministry of Home Affairs, Hai Phong ranked first nationwide in the 2025 Public Administration Reform Index (PAR INDEX), while Cao Bang placed last.

Vietnam urged to modernize marine farming through science and technology

Vietnam’s offshore oil and gas sector has achieved world-class technological standards, but much of the country’s marine economy remains small-scale and fragmented, experts say.

Vietnam lawmakers warn of planning delays trapping residents for decades

Vietnamese lawmakers have called for urgent reviews of long-delayed planning projects that have left residents unable to build, transfer or renovate homes for years.

Hanoi Party official appointed deputy head of Central Organization Commission

Vietnam’s Party Secretariat has appointed Ha Minh Hai, head of the Hanoi Party Committee’s Organization Commission, as deputy head of the Communist Party of Vietnam’s Central Organization Commission.

Prime Minister urges proactive diplomacy amid global uncertainties

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on May 11 urged Vietnam’s diplomatic sector to propose policies, measures and response scenarios to ensure the country is not caught off guard by emerging risks.

Swiss president praises Vietnam’s rapid development and global standing

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that on May 11, Party General Secretary and President To Lam held an online meeting with Swiss President Guy Parmelin.

Vietnamese horror hit ‘Five-Toed Pig’ remains No. 1 at the box office

Vietnamese horror phenomenon ‘Five-Toed Pig’ has officially crossed $4.4 million after nearly three weeks in theaters, continuing its dominance at the nationwide box office.

Protecting intellectual property to strengthen Vietnam’s global credibility

Vietnam’s future as a creative and innovation-driven nation depends on its ability to protect intellectual property, uphold fairness and respect genuine creativity.

Samsung’s Fold 8 gamble sparks debate after surprising leak

A newly leaked video is raising major questions across the tech world about Samsung’s strategy for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Wide this year.