Vietnam, US eye to further foster defence cooperation

Vietnam seeks deeper cooperation with the US based on mutual interests, contributing to regional and global peace and stability, Deputy PM Phan Van Giang said.

Top leader highlights VN–US ties in FPA policy speech

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President of Vietnam To Lam delivered a policy speech at the Foreign Policy Association (FPA) in New York on September 22 morning (local time).

Top Vietnamese leader makes suggestions for managing global change at UNGA 81

Party Chief and President To Lam has proposed 4 major orientations to steer and manage change so that competition doesn't turn into confrontation, differences don't lead to conflict, and sci-tech progress does not create new divisions.

Vietnam secures cooperation documents with UN development agencies

General Secretary and President To Lam, a high-level Vietnamese delegation and senior United Nations officials witnessed the exchange of cooperation documents between Vietnam and the UN in New York on September 22 afternoon (local time).

Top leader meets Timor-Leste, Swiss and Finnish Presidents in New York

Party General Secretary and President To Lam held meetings with Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta, Swiss President Guy Parmelin, and Finnish President Alexander Stubb in New York on September 22 afternoon (local time).

13 earthquakes strike central Vietnam in three days, expert explains why

Central Vietnam recorded 13 small earthquakes over three days in Da Nang and Quang Ngai, with an expert identifying them as induced seismic events.

Powerful El Nino puts southern Vietnam at risk of severe drought

El Nino has reached a rarely seen level of intensity, raising the risk of severe drought, water shortages and saltwater intrusion across southern and south-central Vietnam.

Vietnam lose captain Quang Hai for inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup

Vietnam midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai has withdrawn from the national squad with an ankle injury, ruling him out of the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026.

Proposal seeks to honor archbishop in Ho Chi Minh City street name

A Catholic priest serving on Ho Chi Minh City’s legislature has proposed adding “Archbishop” to Nguyen Van Binh Street, saying the title would help the public understand the figure it honors.

Vietnam lighting veteran Dien Quang sees sales rebound, profits stay thin

Once a dominant name in Vietnam’s lighting industry, Dien Quang is seeing revenue recover after years of turbulence, but thin profits and a stock under trading supervision show challenges remain.

Vietnam plan to limit university admissions methods raises concerns

Vietnam plans to allow universities just one admissions method for each major from 2028, but institutions warn the change could increase enrollment risks and narrow opportunities for students.

Vietnam calls for regional approach to logistics development

Vietnam needs to move beyond administrative boundaries in logistics planning and develop interconnected networks around economic regions, corridors and supply chains, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung said.

Cai luong faces challenges, needs to go digital: expert

Meritorious Artist Trieu Trung Kien has observed that cai luong (Vietnamese folk opera) productions in Hanoi are carefully and seriously staged over several months, while some private troupes in HCMC often prepare their shows in just a few days.

Vietnam’s ultra-rich boom drives growth of wealth management services

Vietnam’s ultra-rich (individuals with over $30 million in assets) is projected to grow at one of the fastest rates globally over the next five years. This opens up potential for wealth management services catering to high-net-worth individuals.

Woman marries man 20 years older, stays happy through life's hardships

Having fallen in love with and married a single father whose child is her age, Van embraced all the ensuing hardships. At 53, she affirms that she remains happy despite balancing her husband's medical care with the struggle to earn a living.

Olympic Physics gold-medal winner takes an unexpected turn at age 18

Having won an International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) Gold Medal, Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc chose not to pursue pure physics, instead taking a different path into engineering.

Hanoi man’s 70-year passion fills his home with antique treasures

Behind an ornate wooden gate in Hanoi lies a traditional home filled with century-old furniture, ceramics and family teachings collected by 92-year-old Vuong Dinh Que over seven decades.

Tech can't stop late-stage cancer: delayed screening hinders early detection

Though Vietnam possesses cancer diagnosis, screening, and treatment equipment on par with developed nations, many cancer patients are still diagnosed at late stages.

Vietnam’s leader urges Vietnamese in US to bridge past divides, build future

Addressing more than 2,000 people in New York, Party General Secretary and President To Lam called on Vietnamese Americans to put the past behind them and help shape the country’s future.

Vietnam karate trio in tears after winning Asian Games gold

Bui Ngoc Nhi, Hoang Thi Thu Uyen and Nguyen Ngoc Tram burst into tears after winning the women’s team kata title, delivering Vietnam’s first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games.

Hanoi uses daily digital scores to assess its top officials

Hanoi is using a digital, data-driven system to score the performance of its top officials each day, with results to be made public monthly and quarterly.

Vietnam reach Asian Games football quarterfinals despite 2-0 loss

Vietnam reached the Asian Games men’s football quarterfinals despite a 2-0 loss to Uzbekistan, benefiting from the Philippines’ 2-1 victory over Kuwait in the other Group C match.

Vietnam aims to cut public universities by at least 20% by 2035

Vietnam aims to reduce the number of public higher education institutions by at least 20% from 2025 levels by 2035 as part of a broader drive to modernize its university system.

Ho Chi Minh City targets logistics costs below 15% of GRDP

Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating transport links and digitalization in a push to cut logistics costs, now estimated at 16-17% of its gross regional domestic product (GRDP).

A 350-year-old terracotta tower tells a story of belief in Vietnam

Stone elephants, horses and dogs stand guard beside a 350-year-old terracotta tower at An Xa Temple, preserving traces of a rare Taoist spiritual world in northern Vietnam.