Vietnam’s iconic pen brand Thien Long nears historic takeover by Kokuyo

Japanese firm Kokuyo is set to acquire a 65% stake in Thien Long, marking a major shift for the Vietnamese stationery leader.

Bloomberg encouraged to enhance objective coverage of Vietnam’s development

Vietnam maintains favourable conditions for foreign press agencies, including Bloomberg, to operate effectively and in line with Vietnamese law, Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang affirmed.

Celebrating the academic dreams of Vietnam’s ethnic youth

With support from family, school and community, ethnic minority students across Vietnam are turning hardship into achievement - writing a new chapter in the country’s long tradition of learning.

The timeless legacy of a scholar village in Ninh Binh

Hanh Thien village is home to over 200 doctors of literature and centuries-old houses that preserve the soul of a land rooted in academic excellence.

Vietnam calls out map blunder at SEA Games 33 opening ceremony

Leaders of the Vietnam national sports delegation have contacted the Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand to coordinate a response to a serious error in territorial representation during the opening ceremony of the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

One missing, seven rescued after fishing boat sinks off Ha Tinh

A fishing vessel carrying eight crew members from Nghe An province sank unexpectedly while operating off the coast of Ha Tinh, leaving one fisherman missing.

Vietnam eyes 5–6 golds on SEA Games opening day

Kicking off strong at SEA Games 33 in Thailand, Vietnam’s national team is poised for multiple golds across jujitsu, swimming, taekwondo, and more.

Vietnamese students claim victory in Moscow cybersecurity challenge

Vietnam’s PTIT wins big at M*CTF-I 2025, an international cyber defense contest hosted by Moscow Technical University.

Vietnam recalls multiple cosmetic products over legal and safety violations

Vietnam’s Drug Administration under the Ministry of Health has issued a series of decisions to suspend, recall, and order the destruction of various imported cosmetic products found in violation of safety, legal, and documentation standards.

Vietnam’s Mai Ngo stuns with confident stage presence at Miss Charm 2025

The 1995-born contestant left a strong impression during Vietnam’s hosting of the Miss Charm 2025 semifinals.

iPhone 18 Pro Max may debut long-awaited under-display Face ID

The latest leak about the iPhone 18 Pro Max has reignited hopes of a major design breakthrough, promising a seamless user experience that has been anticipated for years.

VN exports over 223,000 tons of ‘black gold’, sets record $1.5 billion revenue

With a full month still remaining in 2025, Vietnam has already recorded over $1.5 billion in export revenue from its iconic “black gold” - pepper - setting a new all-time high.

K+ exits Vietnam: A bitter end and a lesson for pay-TV in the digital age

K+ has announced it will stop operations in Vietnam from January 2026, marking the end of a 16-year journey shaped by rigid strategies and eroded by rampant piracy.

Businesses ask HCMC tax authority to set deadlines for official replies

Many businesses continue to complain about slow replies to official letters and unclear guidance from the tax authority. Some say they have submitted documents for months but have received no replies.

Electric-motorbike parking ban by apartment complex in Hanoi sparks debate

The announcement by the management board of HH Linh Dam apartment complex in Hanoi to stop accepting electric motorbikes and electric bicycles has triggered mixed reactions among residents and the public.

Precision medicine: a pivotal moment for healthcare in Vietnam

With the explosion of digital technology, AI, gene technology, and biomaterials reshaping global healthcare, this is a "pivotal moment" for Vietnam to accelerate the application of science and technology in public healthcare, an expert has said.

Car sales surge to yearly high, imported vehicles dominate the market

Vietnam’s auto market hit a new peak in November, with imported cars continuing to outsell domestically assembled ones for the ninth straight month.

4,000 civil servants reassigned to commune level under new gov’t structure

The Minister of Home Affairs has announced that nearly 4,000 cadres, civil servants, and public employees have thus far been transferred, seconded or assigned to the commune level in localities

Vietnam women’s football team faces training hardship at SEA Games 33

The Vietnam Football Federation has asked the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism to step in as the women’s team faces difficult training conditions in Thailand.

Old, degrading apartments in HCMC still priced at VND450 million per sqm

Despite their small size and aging condition, old apartment buildings in central HCMC continue to record selling prices of hundreds of millions of dong per sqm.

Man hunts for antique money for 3 decades, paying VND60 million for one note

Over the past 30 years, Vu Hoai Nam, born in 1976, from Hong Quang Ward, Ninh Binh Province, has collected around 500 Vietnamese banknotes from different periods and more than 200 coins.

Dong Ho folk painting recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage

UNESCO has added Vietnam’s traditional Dong Ho folk painting to its list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding.

SEA Games 33 kicks off in Bangkok with bold display of culture and tech

SEA Games 33 officially opened with a spectacular ceremony held at Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on the evening of December 9.

Low-pressure system emerges over southern East Sea, rough seas ahead

As of December 9, a tropical low-pressure system has developed over the southern East Sea, combining with cold air to produce rough seas and strong winds across several maritime zones.

Da Nang unveils vibrant lineup of events to welcome 2026

A chain of New Year-themed check-in zones, colorful art performances, and entertainment programs is set to bring a vibrant, multi-sensory festival season to both locals and visitors in Da Nang.