How technology is reshaping governance in Vietnam’s mountainous regions

Beyond telecommunications and internet access, digital connectivity is opening new opportunities for development in some of Vietnam’s most isolated communities.

Logistics pressure: transport is cheaper by waterway than by road

HCMC is projected to possibly break into the world's top 5 in port throughput by 2030.

Steering 'cheap money' into production: Vietnam's economic tightrope

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has repeatedly asked commercial banks to lower deposit and lending interest rates as one of the solutions to achieve double-digit growth.

Many Vietnamese afraid of medicine but addicted to supplements

Many people treat supplements as a “shield” against aging, even believing that the more vitamins they take, the younger their bodies will remain and the less they have to worry about growing old.

How to ‘settle down and thrive’: solving the affordable housing crisis

The familiar Vietnamese saying “An cu lac nghiep” (“settle down and thrive”) reflects the special role of housing in people’s lives.

Vietnam U19: No need to turn one defeat into a tragedy

Vietnam U19 bowed out in the group stage of the 2026 ASEAN U19 Championship in heartbreaking fashion. Yet the disappointment should not be viewed as a disaster or the end of a generation’s future.

75-year-old completes 6,000km solo motorcycle journey across Vietnam

At 8am, after finishing a yoga session, Nguyen Le Van, 75, from Thu Duc, HCMC, brewed a cup of coffee, took a sip, and reviewed photos from his 31-day cross-country motorbike trip covering more than 6,000km.

Inside Le Thi Rieng Park, site of suspected mass grave holding 900 martyrs

Authorities are preparing to excavate areas inside Le Thi Rieng Park following evidence suggesting the existence of mass graves containing hundreds of fallen soldiers.

National Assembly deputies express concern about erosion of minority cultures

Citing models like Tuyen Quang's Lo Lo Chai village, lawmakers have demanded a pivot to livelihood-centric policies that secure stable incomes for aging artisans.

Hanoi advances green transport through integrated solutions

Hanoi is accelerating its transition to green transport through investments in metro lines, electric buses and supportive policies aimed at reducing emissions and promoting sustainable mobility.

Nuclear power projects to transform Khanh Hoa coastal communities

Two remote communes in Khanh Hoa, long marked by sand dunes, sparse population and scant economic opportunities, are on the cusp of an industrial transformation after being tapped to host the Ninh Thuan 1 and Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear power plants.

AI reshapes logistics, raising bar for workforce skills

As logistics increasingly serves as the backbone of the economy, Vietnam faces an urgent need to develop a highly skilled workforce capable of adapting to artificial intelligence (AI), big data and the sector’s ongoing digital transformation.

Officials say 'Vietnam's Steve Jobs' question was carefully crafted

Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training has reaffirmed that this year's high school graduation exam was aligned with the national curriculum, while unveiling a new rubric-based approach to marking literature papers.

Vietnamese youth tell cultural stories on European screen

The international short documentary film festival “Viet Culture in Motion” officially opened at the Saint-André des Arts cinema in Paris on June 11, opening a month-long programme of screenings and exchanges across European cities through July 5.

Capital Law 2026 paves way for Hanoi’s new development model

One of the key breakthroughs of the new resolutions is the shift from a traditional management-oriented approach to a development-enabling model.

8 provinces secure Japanese ODA loans for climate resilience, rural development

The Ministry of Finance signed 11 on-lending agreements worth 39.256 billion JPY (250 million USD) with eight northern mountainous provinces to implement two major projects funded by Japan’s official development assistance (ODA), in Hanoi on June 12.

Hanoi outlines transition plan before restricting gasoline ride-hailing bikes

Hanoi plans to encourage restrictions on gasoline-powered ride-hailing motorbikes before introducing a full ban in low-emission zones from January 2027 under a phased transition strategy.

VN economy demonstrates resilience amid cost pressures, external uncertainties

Despite signs of moderating growth, Vietnam’s economy continues to demonstrate considerable resilience in the face of rising cost pressures and an increasingly uncertain external environment, according to the United Overseas Bank (UOB).

Why waiting for the iPhone 18 may not be worth your time

Buying the iPhone 17 now may be a far more sensible decision than waiting nearly another year for the arrival of the iPhone 18.

Ho Chi Minh City ranks among world’s top culinary destinations

A vibrant mix of street food, traditional dishes and modern culinary trends has helped Ho Chi Minh City secure a spot among the world’s top food destinations, according to a recent ranking by Time Out magazine.

Coffee Citizens model aims to lift Vietnamese value chain

As global consumers place greater emphasis on quality, traceability and sustainability, Vietnam is increasingly looking beyond export volumes and seeking ways to create more value from every bean it produces.

Twenty-three largest Vietnamese enterprises earn nearly 144 billion USD

Total revenue of 23 largest Vietnamese enterprises reached approximately 3.8 quadrillion VND (144.5 billion USD) last year, according to financial statements from the companies.

The timeless language of Tu Binh paintings and Hue's heritage flow

A new publication and art event in Hue are shedding light on the enduring symbolism of Tu Binh paintings, one of Vietnam's most distinctive folk art traditions.

Debate erupts over ‘Vietnam’s Steve Jobs’ question in national exam

A question asking students how Vietnam could produce its own “Steve Jobs” has become one of the most debated topics following Vietnam’s 2026 high school graduation examination.

Global disruption hits Facebook, Messenger and Instagram

Users reported being unable to access Facebook, Instagram and Messenger on both desktop and mobile devices on the evening of June 12, as Meta services appeared to suffer a widespread outage.