Tragic gas leak kills two workers, injures three in Dong Nai

Authorities in Dong Nai are investigating a suspected carbon monoxide leak at Phuong Nam Ceramic Tile Company that left two workers dead and three others hospitalized.

Hanoi Tourism Festival 2025 on the horizon

Festival-goers will explore key city destinations, connect with travel businesses, experience traditional crafts and Old Quarter culture, sample signature local cuisine, and take part in tourism promotion activities.

Giac Lam Pagoda: 300-year-old temple with gold relics charms Saigon visitors

Home to 113 ancient statues, this national relic in HCM City is one of Vietnam’s oldest and most revered temples.

Vietnam to freeze corporate bank accounts without biometric verification

From July 1, 2025, all business transactions must meet new biometric compliance.

Vietnam health minister: Fake medical products are not fraud - they’re a crime

Counterfeit health goods spark reform push, with new decree updates expected.

Vietnam to complete province-level restructuring by August 15

Conclusion No. 157 outlines the timeline for Vietnam's administrative reorganization and strictly prohibits interference in personnel decisions.

Vietnam’s top news agencies hit by cyberattacks, data stolen

Hackers gain access to editorial systems, threatening news integrity and safety.

High-value fish breeding success puts Vietnam on aquaculture map

A scientific breakthrough has positioned Vietnam as the first country to successfully breed yellowtail kingfish, a prized species in Japanese cuisine.

‘Dancing squid’ frenzy hits Vung Ang as tourists eat them alive by the sea

As the squid season peaks, tourists swarm Ky Anh to sample live Vung Ang squid - fetching up to 40 USD/kg yet selling out daily.

Vietnam’s PM joins ASEAN leaders for key regional summit in Malaysia

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh begins a full day of diplomacy at the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, with major multilateral and trilateral engagements.

Man wraps deceased mother in blankets and dumps body in alley

A young man in Ho Chi Minh City left his mother's body on the street after finding her dead at home. Police have launched an investigation.

President Macron: Vietnam-France ties rooted in trust, respect, and history

This afternoon, General Secretary To Lam and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Hanoi.

Guanyin to Little Thuy: French First Lady visits Vietnam’s artistic icons

Madame Brigitte Macron joins Madame Ngo Phuong Ly in a cultural tour at the Vietnam Museum of Fine Arts, highlighting timeless Vietnamese artistry.

French President honors President Ho Chi Minh with visit to historic Hanoi site

French President Emmanuel Macron toured the historic stilt house and joined Party leader To Lam in a tree-planting ceremony of friendship.

What MHA say about replacing underperformers with PhDs for civil service roles?

Addressing concerns about the lack of staff quotas to recruit talent, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has said that those who fail to meet requirements would be removed to make way for talented individuals.

Localities near Hanoi seek investors for multi-billion dong projects

Bac Ninh, Thai Nguyen, Hoa Binh, Ha Nam, Hung Yen, and Hai Duong are planning to seek capital and investors for multiple multi-billion dong projects.

Lung transplants from brain-dead donors revive natural breathing for patients

Within one week, two female patients were given a new lease on life thanks to lung donations from two men who had been declared brain-dead, according to Director of the National Lung Hospital Dinh Van Luong.

Ho Chi Minh City gives birth subsidy to over 3,000 women under 35

The city provides a 120 USD grant to eligible women who give birth to two children before age 35, aiming to combat its record-low fertility rate.

NB.1.8.1 variant dominates Covid-19 cases in Ho Chi Minh City

This Omicron sublineage accounts for 83% of recent infections, with mild but fast-spreading symptoms.

Vietnam confident ahead of key Malaysia clash despite naturalized stars

With tactical discipline and returning veterans, Vietnam eyes a crucial result in the Asian Cup qualifier.

Expert urges crackdown on fake, contaminated food items

Associate Prof Dr Bui Thi An, former National Assembly Deputy, says that profit-driven motives have led to rampant fake and contaminated food, with consumers suffering the consequences.

Nguyen dynasty throne vandalized, sparking national heritage alarm

A man damaged Vietnam’s imperial throne in Hue, prompting urgent calls for stronger protection of cultural relics.

Madam Nguyen Thi Binh at 98: A life shaped by peace, love, and revolution

At the age of 98, former Vice President Nguyen Thi Binh sat down with us to reflect on her years of revolutionary activity, her thoughts on the future of the country, and her hopes for younger generations.

Vietnam tops global chart for Google Play game downloads in 2024

Vietnam now holds the world’s top position in Google Play game downloads, recording 6.1 billion downloads in 2024 - equivalent to over 11,600 downloads per minute.

Vietnam's fake drug crisis deepens: Authorities sound the alarm

The rise in fake medications in Vietnam prompts experts to call for coordinated action and vigilance.