Chinese defense minister greets Vietnamese counterpart at border ceremony

The 9th Vietnam-China Border Defense Exchange opens with high-level greetings and symbolic acts.

Vietnam’s culture ministry responds to celebrity ad scandal

Vietnam’s government moves to curb deceptive advertising in influencer culture.

Vietnam reshapes map with 34 provinces after historic administrative merger

Under a restructuring plan recently approved by the Government, Lam Dong will become Vietnam’s largest province by area after merging with Dak Nong and Binh Thuan. Meanwhile, Hung Yen, despite merging with Thai Binh, will become the smallest in area.

Vietnam to elect 500 new lawmakers on March 15, 2026

The 16th National Assembly and People’s Council elections are scheduled earlier than usual.

Vietnam activates its largest submarine cable with 50Tbps capacity

The ADC system connects Vietnam with key Internet centers in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan.

Vietnam and China stage joint naval patrol in Gulf of Tonkin

Two navies conduct their 38th coordinated patrol to deepen regional maritime cooperation.

Can AI replace tourism staff? Travel tech shakes up the industry

With just $200 a month, AI tools are reshaping the way travel firms operate, raising questions about human job security.

Traveling Vietnam in 1994: Mines, hammocks, and heartfelt kindness

British traveler Simon O’Reilly shares his vivid memories of Vietnam’s early days of tourism in 1994.

In 26 hours, President Xi’s Hanoi trip covers diplomacy, rail, and youth ties

During his 26-hour state visit to Hanoi, General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping was received with high honors by Vietnam's senior leaders, marking an important diplomatic event between the two neighboring nations.

Why do graduates with 'full-time degrees' skip commune jobs?

Debate over recruiting commune officials based on full-time versus part-time degrees remains heated. Readers have continued to send VietNamNet information about their experiences, comparing the competence of holders of these two degrees.

Used-car inspectors: light work and high pay, but big risks

With rising demand for secondhand cars, inspecting used vehicles has become a lucrative trade. Mastering it, however, requires not just technical know-how but also a wealth of skills and seasoned experience.

Ministry proposes hiring independent firms for mass civil servant recruitment

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has suggested prioritizing merit-based selection in recruiting officers for state agencies.

Coach Kim Sang Sik faces key decision after losing Doan Ngoc Tan

With midfielder Doan Ngoc Tan injured, Coach Kim must pick the right replacement ahead of a must-win game.

Vietnam opens skies to Chinese aircraft with Vietjet’s COMAC launch

Vietjet becomes the first Vietnamese airline to operate COMAC jets, with new flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao starting April 19.

A tale of three provinces: Vinh Phuc, Phu Tho, Hoa Binh before the union

As the three provinces prepare to unify, their diverse economic indicators reveal an unexpected divide in growth and performance.

‘Achievement disease’ in education ultimately burdens students

The obsession with achievements, or the ‘achievement disease’ as it is called in Vietnam, is a vicious circle in the entire educational system.

FPT sets bold 2025 goals, eyes AI and semiconductor breakthroughs

FPT Chairman Truong Gia Binh reaffirmed the group’s commitment to AI, semiconductors, digital transformation, and green transition, noting that these technologies will redefine the nation's global position and shape the future of the world.

Ninh Binh’s lime-cured goat named among world’s top goat dishes

A Vietnamese delicacy from Ninh Binh, de tai chanh, earns global praise from Taste Atlas.

Hanoi to launch 69m2 apartments, condo price surge slows

Real estate highlights of the week: Social housing news in Hanoi; Bac Giang district land auctioned for nearly VND7 billion for a 154m2 plot; Controversy at Discovery Complex condo.

Vietnam expands forestry and fisheries loan package to $4 billion

The State Bank of Vietnam increases the preferential loan program to support agriculture, forestry, and fisheries to nearly $4 billion.

Government proposes flexible pay for SOEs to match private sector

A proposal to allow state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to adopt a flexible, market-driven salary system similar to the private sector has been put forward at a recent conference on digital transformation leadership in state-run businesses.

Independent recruiters used for civil servants could help curb nepotism

Many people believe an independent civil servant recruiter would eliminate or significantly reduce hiring via nepotism.

Newly merged Can Tho super city poised to transform Mekong Delta

Can Tho, Hau Giang, and Soc Trang are set to merge into a new ‘super city’ in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta. So, what is the economic scale of these three provinces before the merger?

Senior officials fear losing their career track as districts face abolition

After years of effort, many department heads are slated for deputy district chair roles. However, some are worried about losing their career prospects due to the policy to eliminate district-level administration.

13-year-old Vietnamese student stuns with triple 9.0 IELTS scores

Gia Long, a 13-year-old student from Hanoi, scored a perfect 9.0 in Listening, Speaking, and Reading on his first IELTS attempt, thanks to a long-standing habit of learning through English-language YouTube content.