Foreign tourist assaulted by group on Bui Vien Street, police take action

A viral video shows a group attacking a foreign man in Saigon’s backpacker district; police are now investigating.

Vietnam police arrest 11 in underground laughing gas and drug network

Thanh Hoa Provincial Police have initiated criminal proceedings and detained 11 individuals involved in a large-scale, interprovincial laughing gas (N2O) production and distribution ring.

Vietnam’s Y Nhi shines at Miss World 2025, stuns in ao dai and fluent English

Miss Y Nhi made a graceful impression on the 13th day of Miss World 2025 in India, wearing a traditional white ao dai that radiated elegance. She also impressed with her fluent English during an exchange with local police.

Prime Minister appoints top defense leaders across military regions

In a major personnel reshuffle, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh appoints 11 key military officials to senior positions.

Vietnam reveals costs for repatriating over 600 citizens from Myanmar

Authorities confirmed 681 Vietnamese were trafficked victims in Myanmar and detailed the plan and costs to bring them home.

Four Vietnamese porridges featured in Asia’s top dishes list

Chao long (pork innards porridge) and chao vit (duck porridge) are among four Vietnamese dishes honored in the list of Asia’s best porridges, recently published by the world-renowned culinary guide Taste Atlas.

Authorities target misleading online cosmetics ads and unverified products

Authorities are stepping up efforts to investigate and clamp down on cosmetics that are falsely advertised, improperly labeled, or lack clear origin - especially those sold online and on social media platforms.

Millions of old motorbikes in Vietnam may be scrapped under new emission rules

A draft regulation proposes mandatory emissions testing for motorbikes, potentially forcing millions of older vehicles off the roads.

Vietnam achieves historic success at 2025 international science fair

Vietnamese students won the country’s highest-ever number of awards at the Regeneron ISEF 2025, including two second prizes and four special sponsor awards.

PJICO CEO and Deputy CEO dismissed amid leadership reshuffle

Nguyen Thi Huong Giang, CEO of Petrolimex Insurance Corporation (PJICO), and Deputy CEO Tran Hoai Nam were officially dismissed from their positions by the company’s board of directors on May 16.

Vietnam allocates $1.73B for public sector restructuring in 2025

The National Assembly has approved a 44 trillion VND budget to support hundreds of thousands of civil servants affected by organizational streamlining.

Pi Network co-founder resurfaces, but token value continues sharp decline

Nicolas Kokkalis, one of the two co-founders of Pi Network, appeared at the Consensus 2025 event to speak about the project. However, despite his reemergence and announcements, the price of the Pi token has continued to drop sharply.

World Press Photo suspends Nick Ut’s credit for 'Napalm Girl' photo

The organization has suspended authorship recognition pending further evidence, citing unresolved doubts raised by recent investigations.

Science ministry proposes national park to honor Vietnamese scientists

A proposal to build a monument park for Vietnam’s most impactful scientists marks a major step in honoring contributions to national and global progress.

Don’t let summer end in sorrow: Preventing child drownings in Vietnam

Every summer, drowning accidents involving children resurface as a painful reminder for families, schools, and society at large. How can we best protect our children and prevent such tragedies?

Vietnam allocates 3% of 2025 budget to science, technology, and innovation

The National Assembly has passed a resolution to adjust and supplement the 2025 state budget, including a commitment to allocate 3% of total spending to science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.

Dong Nai seeks investors for $1.36 billion metro extension project

A 20km metro extension from Ho Chi Minh City to Trang Bom is now open for investment as Dong Nai looks to boost regional transport.

Hospitals stuck 5 years without Wi-Fi due to bidding rules

Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Tri Thuc cited Cho Ray Hospital (Ho Chi Minh City) as an example, where the institution has tried and failed for five years to complete bidding procedures for installing internal Wi-Fi for medical staff use.

Vietnam’s Y Nhi misses out as software engineer wins Miss World sports round

Vietnam’s representative, Huynh Tran Y Nhi, was unable to secure a spot in the top 32 of the sports segment at Miss World 2025, despite pushing through a series of physically demanding challenges.

Father and son rescued after falling into 35-meter well in Gia Lai

The fire prevention and rescue force of Gia Lai Provincial Police has successfully rescued a father and son who fell into a 35-meter-deep well.

MoIT, Thailand’s Central Group forge partnership to boost Vietnamese exports

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra witnessed the exchange of the cooperation MoU, which marked an important milestone in economic - trade relations between the two countries.

Winners of Tran Dai Nghia Award 2025 announced

The Tran Dai Nghia Award, held every three years, focuses on honouring outstanding scientific research works that have been effectively applied in practice in Vietnam.

New transport projects to create new development momentum for Central Highlands

Construction is underway on a series of key transportation projects connecting the Central Highlands with the south-central coastal region.

Awakening potential of Sai Gon River

The Sai Gon River, which intertwines with the history, culture, and urban life of Ho Chi Minh City, is poised to become a strategic axis for urban economic development.

VN tourism industry needs high quality hands-on training to improve workforce

Vietnam faces a serious shortage of capable managers and skilled workers who meet international standards and possess strong foreign language fluency.