Czech lower house speaker visits Vietnamese community in Prague

Czech Chamber of Deputies President Tomio Okamura and a delegation visited Prague’s Sapa Trade Centre on October 3. 

Vietnam trafficking thriller nears $11 million but trails box-office giants

Vietnamese thriller The Journey of Heroes has earned about $11 million after 10 days in theaters, a strong box-office run that still trails the pace set by record-breaking Vietnamese films Red Rain and Tran Thanh's Mai.

Da Nang revives $588 million urban project after decade-long standstill

A major urban development in central Vietnam's Da Nang has been restarted after more than a decade of delays, as the government seeks to unlock trillions of dong tied up in stalled projects nationwide.

Rooftop solar power development falls short of target: deputy minister

Rooftop solar power development in Vietnam has yet to meet its target and remains slower than other baseload power sources, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Truong Thanh Hoai said at a regular Government press briefing in Hanoi on October 3.

Green startups unlock higher value for Vietnamese agricultural products

The 12th Green Startup Competition 2026, themed “The Path to Sustainable Development,” is taking place nationwide, highlighting a new wave of young agripreneurs. 

Vietnam revises scheme to improve sovereign credit rating by 2030

Deputy PM Nguyen Van Thang has signed Decision No. 1919/QD-TTg, revising and supplementing a number of provisions of Decision No. 412/QD-TTg dated March 31, 2022, which approved the scheme on improving Vietnam’s sovereign credit rating by 2030.

Housing Law updates must protect apartment property rights

When apartment buildings reach the end of their lifespan, citizens' lawful property rights cannot expire alongside the structure. This principle must serve as the starting point for all revisions to the Housing Law.

Vietnam welcomes 17.7 million international visitors in January - September

Vietnam welcomed more than 17.7 million international visitors in the first nine months of 2026, up 14.5% year-on-year, reaching nearly 71% of its target, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism.

Hanoi tops 2026 Provincial Innovation Index

Hanoi topped the 2026 Provincial Innovation Index (PII), retaining the leading position for the fourth consecutive year, according to results announced by the Ministry of Science and Technology on October 4.

Hanoi woman quits office job, spends 8 months living from mountains to islands

Returning to Hanoi after over eight months of travel from North to South, Du Thuy Tien (23, Ung Hoa district, Hanoi) reminisces about the landscapes, people, and memories in Lo Lo Chai, Ly Son Island, and various villages and lands she traversed.

Vietnamese coffee shop in Paris draws crowds after power outage

A sudden power outage forced the owner of a Vietnamese coffee shop in Paris, France, to borrow phin filters and brew coffee traditionally. The brewing method won over French customers and gradually became the venue's signature feature.

1.52m Dong Nai woman falls for 1.94m Czech man, sharing hilarious stories

The Dong Nai woman looks tiny standing beside her 1.94m-tall Czech boyfriend. With a 42cm height difference, the couple has had many amusing encounters.

A nearly century-old Vietnam market where $2 buys a feast

At Lu Market in northern Vietnam, eight sugar-coated fried cakes cost about 38 cents. The nearly century-old market draws visitors with affordable snacks and the familiar rhythms of rural life.

82-year-old farmer earns VND5 billion a year from durian orchard

Le Van Sau has built a 5.5ha VietGAP-certified durian orchard that can bring a profit of VND5 billion a year. After 45 years of working with his orchard, he has concluded that the key to successful farming is working alongside scientists.

After 30 years of care, Vietnamese stepmother sees her love returned

When Pham Thi Thao met four children in Vietnam who had lost their mother, their plight moved her. Thirty years after marrying their father, she finds happiness in the family they built together.

Vietnamese firm builds heavy-lift transport drone with 100kg capacity

CT UAV recently announced the design and successful test flight of the CT Pegas 230, a heavy-lift unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) boasting a maximum takeoff weight of 230kg and a payload capacity reaching 100kg.

Vietnam updates list of disadvantaged ethnic minority, mountain villages

Vietnam has released an updated list of villages in ethnic minority and mountainous areas, including those classified as extremely disadvantaged, across 27 provinces and cities for the 2026-2030 period.

Vung Tau Paradise tops HCMC tax debt list with $84 million owed

Vung Tau Paradise Joint Venture Co. owes more than $84 million in taxes, topping a list of 4,125 businesses with outstanding tax and other state budget payments in Ho Chi Minh City.

New iOS 27 feature aims to stop iPhone users from paying scammers

Apple has introduced Impersonation Risk Detection in iOS 27, designed to warn iPhone users of potential scams before they transfer money or disclose sensitive information.

Vietnam universities struggle to fill PhD enrollment quotas

Vietnam's universities have struggled to meet their PhD enrollment targets for three consecutive years, although the fulfillment rate rose from 47.16% in 2023-2024 to 62.61% in 2025-2026.

Foreign investment in Vietnam tops $50 billion, Singapore leads inflows

Foreign direct investment registered in Vietnam reached $50.36 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 76.4% year on year, while disbursed FDI hit its highest nine-month level in five years.

Vietnam GDP grows 9.01% in nine months as inflation rises 4.52%

Vietnam’s economy expanded 9.01% year on year in the first nine months of 2026, while consumer prices rose 4.52% and core inflation increased 4.26%, providing momentum as the country pursues double-digit growth for the full year.

Tourism breathes new life into craft villages

More than 5,400 craft villages and villages with craft activities provide a rich and distinctive resource for Vietnam’s tourism sector, especially as interests are shifting from sightseeing and shopping to exploring local lifestyles.

Vietnamese woman works as housekeeper in Australia for VND1M/hour

After moving to Australia, Joy Nguyen found her calling in a demanding housekeeping job, spending hours standing and doing continuous manual labor to achieve a monthly income exceeding VND100 million.

Cho Lui in the north attracts long-distance visitors seeking local delicacies

Operating on a schedule unlike traditional fixed-calendar markets in Northern Vietnam, Pho Cao market (Tuyen Quang Province) attracts crowds of visitors thanks to its bustling, vibrant atmosphere and an array of delicious local dishes.