Strong manufacturing investment helped Vietnam attract $34.65 billion in FDI during the first half of 2026, led by Thai Nguyen and Singaporean investors.

Vietnam's nationwide transition to E10 gasoline has reached nearly one billion liters in sales, alongside signs of improved air quality and nearly 300 consumer feedback reports.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam attended the Government's regular June meeting and a nationwide online conference between the Government and local authorities on the morning of July 4.

Typhoon Maysak, the first named storm to affect Vietnam this year, moved toward the northern coast on Saturday, bringing strong winds, heavy rain and rough seas to the Gulf of Tonkin as authorities warned residents to prepare for dangerous weather.

The number of new vehicles entering Vietnam's automotive market reached a record high in June, with domestically manufactured cars continuing to outnumber imported vehicles by a wide margin.

The foreign "mentor" is believed to have taught Pham Duc Nam, better known as Mr Pips, the sophisticated methods used to orchestrate 920 fraud cases that allegedly defrauded victims of more than VND1.568 trillion (US$60 million).

Police in Ninh Binh, Can Tho and Da Nang have dismantled several large-scale gambling and football betting networks with total transactions estimated at nearly VND2 trillion (about US$75 million).

Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security has expanded its investigation into an alleged holiday contract fraud network, pledging to recover as much of the victims' money as possible while urging the public to remain vigilant.

Vietnam's three friendly matches in South Korea will provide stern challenges while giving head coach Kim Sang Sik valuable opportunities to fine-tune his squad ahead of the 2026 ASEAN Cup.

For many years, FDI has been a major advantage for Vietnam. But in the new phase, FDI cannot merely be an advantage in terms of capital, jobs, and exports. The country needs to transform FDI into enhancing the capability of Vietnamese businesses.

From July 1, music copyright fee collection at coffee shops and restaurants will follow a new rate. While owners support the policy, they remain concerned about the procedures and implementation.

After decades of growth, many billion-dollar private conglomerates founded by Vietnamese entrepreneurs are entering a new phase of succession, gradually passing leadership and wealth to the next generation.

In 1992, T.T.T. contracted breast cancer. After treatment, she has sustained her life for 33 years thanks to a healthy lifestyle.

Vietnam plans to expand student loan support, raising borrowing limits and widening eligibility to help ensure financial hardship does not prevent young people from pursuing higher education.

The regulation, taking effect on July 1, lifts major travel restrictions for the vast majority of pickup trucks on numerous routes.

Vietnam has officially joined the World Bank's upper-middle-income group, marking a major milestone after nearly four decades of economic reforms and opening a new chapter in its journey toward becoming a high-income economy by 2045.

The arrest of PNJ Lab's former director in a diamond smuggling investigation has drawn attention to the crucial role certification laboratories play in Vietnam's jewellery market.

Vietnam and Japan's Miyazaki Prefecture are seeking deeper cooperation in education, high-tech agriculture, youth exchanges and sustainable development for ethnic minority communities.

Vietnam's economy maintained solid growth momentum in the first half of 2026, with gross domestic product (GDP) expanding by 8.18%, while average inflation, measured by the consumer price index (CPI), rose 4.38%.

Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Nguyen Dinh Khang visited and presented gifts to respected community figures and disadvantaged ethnic minority households in Lac Duong Commune, Lam Dong Province, during a working trip on July 2.

Hoa Hao Buddhists in Ho Chi Minh City marked the religion's founding anniversary with a ceremony highlighting humanitarian work, interfaith dialogue and national unity.

The World Bank (WB) has classified Vietnam as an upper-middle-income economy after the country's gross national income (GNI) per capita rose to US$4,970 in 2025.

Typhoon Maysak has strengthened and is moving toward the Gulf of Tonkin, prompting 11 northern Vietnamese provinces and cities to activate emergency response measures.

Vietnam's Ministry of Finance has allocated about VND128 trillion (US$4.9 billion) to help local governments implement provincial and commune mergers under the country's administrative reform program.

The Vietnamese Government has issued Decree No. 227/2026, detailing several provisions on promoting the participation of local authorities in international organizations, forums, cooperation networks, and international integration.