Data plays a key role in preventing financial crime so financial institutions, especially banks, need to effectively apply and leverage data analysis to mitigate risks, experts said at a conference on May 20.

Vietnam exported over 3.43 million tonnes of rice in the first four months of this year, raking in nearly 1.77 billion USD, a 8.1% jump in volume but a 13.3% dip in value from the same period last year.

Vietnam could redefine its international financial center by positioning Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang as complementary nodes in a shared financial ecosystem.

March 15, 2026 is set for the next election of deputies to the 16th legislature and the People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 tenure.

Vietnam has achieved notable health milestones with WHO’s continuous support, Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan said, noting Vietnam hopes to maintain this trusted cooperation.

Calls to increase fines to 200 million VND meet opposition from traffic experts and lawmakers.

Held at Tam Chuc Pagoda, this cultural exhibition showcases how Buddhist teachings traveled and took root in Vietnam.

Prof. Hoang Xuan Phu becomes a member of the European Academy of Sciences after rigorous selection.

The airport in Lam Dong will undergo USD 41.3 million in renovations, including a runway extension to 3,250 meters.

A Taiwanese tourist’s boarding pass was torn by an immigration officer, sparking outrage and suspension.

Hanoi has added four new projects to Hoan Kiem District’s 2025 land use plan, including the expansion of Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square, the site of the iconic “Shark Jaw” building.

Celebrity endorsements face tighter rules as Vietnam revises laws to prevent misconduct.

Da Nang has imposed administrative penalties on four companies for violating environmental protection regulations, with total fines exceeding VND1 billion (over USD39,500).

A 30-second video showing a 90-year-old woman in Yen Bai climbing over a gate with the help of a ladder to sneak out of her house has gone viral online, stirring both amusement and concern.

Tran Gia Huy, a suspect involved in a group assault in which a foreign male tourist was struck on the head with a beer bottle in Bui Vien Street, Ho Chi Minh City, has been urgently arrested by the police.

Former Director of the National Center for Judicial Records, Hoang Quoc Hung, along with his former personal driver, allegedly accepted over 43 billion VND ($1.7 million) in bribes to illegally process more than 55,000 judicial record certificates.

Since the beginning of the year, a facility in Bac Giang run by Nguyen Van Tan has reportedly produced and distributed approximately 60 tons of bean sprouts containing banned growth stimulants.

As China tightens rules over banned substances in fruit imports, Vietnam’s durian industry is on high alert.

Driven by Vingroup’s stock surge, Vietnam’s richest billionaire breaks into global top 300.

Northern Vietnam is expected to experience intense rainfall from May 22 to 24, with total precipitation potentially exceeding 250mm in some areas. Central Highlands and southern regions, including HCM City, are also facing increasing rain activity.

The Prime Minister has officially approved the investment proposal for Sun PhuQuoc Airways (SPA), a private airline project backed by Sun Group.

At the invitation of President Luong Cuong, French President Emmanuel Macron and his spouse will pay a state visit to Vietnam from May 25 to 27. This marks President Macron’s first official visit to Vietnam.

Vietnamese pharma leader Imexpharm targets regional dominance with a shift toward biopharma, EU-GMP production, and expanded R&D.

From May 20–29, strong sun gives way to widespread rain, with some areas expecting up to 350mm.

A rare technical fault caused water to leak inside a train on the Cat Linh - Ha Dong metro line.