Groundbreaking set for martyrs’ remains search at Le Thi Rieng Park

Ho Chi Minh City will begin excavating a suspected collective martyrs’ grave at Le Thi Rieng Park following historical and scientific investigations.

Mekkhala becomes strongest June typhoon in 22 years, heads toward Japan

Super Typhoon Mekkhala has intensified to Category 16 strength east of the Philippines, becoming the most powerful storm to form in the northwestern Pacific during June in more than two decades, according to Vietnamese meteorologists.

Vietnam seeks balance as horror movies flood local cinemas

Vietnam’s Cinema Department has issued a directive encouraging filmmakers, distributors and exhibitors to diversify film content amid a rapid rise in horror productions that have come to dominate the country’s box office in recent months.

Vietnam U18 women open Southeast Asian campaign with dominant victory

Vietnam's U18 women's volleyball team made a commanding start to their Southeast Asian Championship campaign, sweeping aside Kyrgyzstan in straight sets.

Vietnam wins two golds in breakthrough Asian relay campaign

Vietnam’s relay teams delivered a standout performance in South Korea, winning two gold medals at the 2026 Asian Relay Championships and boosting confidence ahead of the Asian Games.

Ho Chi Minh City to launch 13 mega projects worth over $10 billion

A record investment package will see Ho Chi Minh City begin construction on transport, port and urban renewal projects in July.

Finance Ministry plans further restructuring of tax and customs bodies

A new restructuring plan will assess nationwide financial agencies and reduce overlapping functions across government bodies.

Apple’s aging iPhone lineup reaches new pricing lows in Vietnam

Several iPhone models, particularly the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14, have fallen to their lowest prices since launch as Apple-authorized retailers continue to adjust pricing to clear inventory and make room for newer devices.

Sharing Vietnam’s religious life with the world through facts

Vietnam is strengthening efforts to share information about religious life through transparency, dialogue and community engagement.

Hanoi to deploy 24,000 AI cameras to tackle five urban bottlenecks

The Vietnamese capital is accelerating its smart city ambitions with a major AI camera expansion aimed at addressing five persistent urban challenges.

Ambitious riverside park project to reshape central Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City proposes a major riverside redevelopment project featuring a new pedestrian bridge, parks and cultural spaces along the Saigon River.

Coteccons climbs to No.285 on Fortune Southeast Asia 500

Vietnam’s construction contractor Coteccons has climbed another 19 places in the Fortune Southeast Asia 500, supported by stronger execution capabilities and a record project backlog.

Nearly 40,000 drivers lose licence points or face suspensions in HCM City

Strict enforcement measures have helped stabilize traffic conditions in Ho Chi Minh City, with the number of accidents falling compared with the same period last year.

Wealth and influence: The rise of Vietnam’s second-generation tycoons

Vietnam’s business succession trend gains momentum as second-generation heirs enter corporate management and ownership structures.

EVN calls for clearer rules before approving solar projects with battery storage

The utility argues that while battery storage raises investment costs, its effectiveness for large-scale solar projects remains insufficiently defined.

Vietnam collects over $54 billion in budget revenue by mid-June

Vietnam’s state budget revenue surpassed VND1.42 quadrillion by mid-June, while public investment disbursement remained below one-quarter of the annual target.

Tens of thousands to gather in Ca Mau for landmark Catholic ceremony

More than 70,000 people are expected to attend the beatification ceremony of Father Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep at the Tac Say Pilgrimage Center in Phong Thanh Commune, Ca Mau Province, on July 2, according to the Diocese of Can Tho.

Experts uncover key clues in search for fallen soldiers at Le Thi Rieng Park

Independent teams using ground-penetrating radar and electrical resistivity surveys have identified multiple underground anomalies at Le Thi Rieng Park, providing fresh evidence for the search for fallen soldiers' remains.

Foreign cyber fraud networks disrupted before launch in HCMC

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City say they have broken up several closed-door scam networks linked to foreign nationals during a 45-day security crackdown.

Vietnamese media navigate economics of journalism in digital age

As digital transformation reshapes the global media landscape, VN news organisations are increasingly confronting a question that extends beyond journalism itself: how to build sustainable economic models while preserving their public mission.

Hanoi seeks to unlock night-time economy through culture, heritage

As the tourism sector seeks to increase visitor spending and extend stays, the development of the night-time economy is increasingly seen as a way to create new tourism products, enhance destination appeal and support sustainable urban growth.

The Mekong Delta paradox: an export giant lacking corporate giants

Despite generating 58 percent of national forex surplus, the Mekong Delta faces a downward spiral. A severe shortage of medium enterprises and a massive youth brain drain are stripping this fertile land of its competitive edge.

Vietnam-Singapore trade reflects deeper integration in supply chains

Trade between Vietnam and Singapore in the first five months of 2026 continued to demonstrate the growing integration of the two economies in industrial, technology and energy supply chains.

Architect spends decade examining 3 photos to locate mass grave of 900 martyrs

A nearly 10-year journey collecting data from three photos found by an architect has helped authorities narrow down and identify the location of a mass grave holding about 900 martyrs who died during the 1968 Tet Offensive and Uprising.

E-commerce opens new growth opportunities for Vietnam’s fashion industry

Vietnam’s fashion industry is poised for a new phase of growth as e-commerce adoption accelerates, though businesses must overcome challenges in branding, sustainability and digital transformation to fully capture the opportunity.