Vietnam's football hero Park Hang Seo becomes KFA vice president

Former Vietnam national football team head coach Park Hang Seo has officially been appointed Vice President of the Korean Football Association (KFA) for the 2025–2028 term, alongside coach Shin Tae Yong.

Bond’s music video ‘Victory’ casts Ha Long Bay in a dazzling new light

The world-renowned wonder of Ha Long Bay has never looked more mesmerizing than in Victory, the new music video by the internationally acclaimed string quartet Bond.

Top rice exporter’s accounts frozen by authorities

Angimex’s financial collapse led to enforcement actions including freezing of its bank accounts.

Sin Suoi Ho: Where no gates, no guards, and no greed welcome the world

A remote Hmong village offers a rare blend of beauty, hospitality, and trust that keeps travelers coming back.

Ha Long Int’l Cruise Port: Where global travelers meet VN’s natural masterpiece

Instead of flying to Vietnam and then traveling to Ha Long Bay by various means, there's now a more unique and romantic way to reach this UNESCO World Natural Heritage site - via the Ha Long International Cruise Port.

Luxury fish farming lifts ethnic family out of poverty in Vietnam

In the highlands of Cao Bang, a sturgeon farm is redefining success for ethnic minority farmers - and inspiring others to follow.

Giant gold Buddha draws visitors to serene hilltop monastery in Vung Tau

Nestled on Nui Lon mountain, Chon Khong Zen Monastery enchants travelers with its breathtaking views and colossal gold-plated Buddha.

Kien Giang woman cleaning house finds mother’s gold stash hidden in trash bin

While cleaning the house, a woman in Kien Giang stumbled upon nearly 20 gold rings her mother had carefully concealed.

Professor Phan Luong Cam, trailblazing scientist and PM’s widow, dies at 82

Vietnam mourns the loss of Professor Phan Luong Cam, a pioneering electrochemistry expert and wife of late Prime Minister Vo Van Kiet.

Government backs US$440mil. PPP plan to upgrade Chu Lai Airport

Vietnam’s construction ministry backs a plan for Quang Nam to oversee the Chu Lai Airport revamp via public-private partnership.

Spanish Prime Minister makes historic visit to Vietnam

This morning at the Presidential Palace, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted an official welcoming ceremony for Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who is on his first official visit to Vietnam.

Citywide delays, stalled projects spark concern over waste in HCM City

Dozens of major projects remain suspended or delayed, wasting resources and worsening infrastructure woes.

Border diplomacy: Vietnam and China to hold joint defense exchange

The Vietnamese and Chinese Ministers of National Defense will meet at the border to co-host the 9th Vietnam-China Border Defense Friendship Exchange and witness a joint naval patrol in the Gulf of Tonkin.

Former health ministry chief broke rules, costing billions: inspection

Inspections reveal that in 2014, the Minister of Health and the Major Healthcare Projects Management Board “seriously violated regulations on bidding to deliberately pick a pre-selected foreign consultant."

District-level officials aren’t always better than commune-level counterparts

There are many conflicting opinions on whether commune cadres will be able to handle the workload after the district level is abolished.

Vietnamese businesses turn abroad for IP protection due to red tape

Faced with years-long wait times and complex procedures, many Vietnamese enterprises are registering intellectual property in foreign countries to stay competitive.

Vietnam goes digital to preserve and promote cultural heritage

A new initiative combines VR, mobile creativity, and TikTok challenges to connect Vietnamese youth with their cultural roots.

Who stays and who goes in Vietnam’s administrative overhaul?

As provinces merge and districts disappear, thousands of leadership roles must be reassigned - posing a historic challenge and opportunity.

Vietnam reveals its biggest gold reserves: Where are the richest mines?

New discoveries and long-standing mining sites reveal the vast wealth hidden beneath Vietnam’s terrain. Find out where the country's most valuable gold deposits are located.

46% US tariffs: A wake-up call for Vietnam to move beyond low-cost exports

With 46% tariffs hitting exports, Vietnam faces hard truths - and a chance to redefine its future competitiveness.

Banking giants boost Vietnam’s state budget with USD 2.5 billion in taxes

Vietcombank, VietinBank, BIDV, and Techcombank among top taxpayers in 2024, with significant increases across the board.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance warns U.S. tariffs will hit exports hard

With export industries at risk, Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance pushes for reasoned dialogue and clarifies its current tariff regime.

Vietnam declares nine types of assets as state-owned under new law

A new government decree has clarified which assets fall under public ownership, including confiscated goods, unclaimed property, and PPP project transfers.

Vietnamese IT student wins double gold in national math Olympiad

By combining discipline, curiosity, and an "all-in" spirit, Khanh aced Calculus and earned top honors in Algebra.

Vietnam targets one in four government leaders to be science and tech experts

The government has committed to raising the proportion of leaders with scientific and technical expertise to at least 25% across all public agencies.