Verbo Capital scam cons 4,000 victims out of 12 million USD

A fake forex platform operated by Chinese and Vietnamese suspects deceived thousands before being shut down by police.

Vesak 2025: Night of light and hope with 35,000 prayer lanterns

Thousands gathered in Ho Chi Minh City to celebrate the UN Day of Vesak with a glowing lantern ceremony symbolizing compassion and unity.

Party Chief To Lam attends Kazakhstan’s Victory Day military parade

This morning at Independence Square in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse attended the military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Great Patriotic War Victory.

Vietnam nominates candidate for international maritime court judge position

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh announces Vietnam’s nominee for ITLOS judge term 2026-2035 during a meeting with tribunal president.

New acting chairman named for Quang Tri People’s Committee

Deputy Chairman of the Quang Tri Provincial People’s Committee, Hoang Nam, has been officially assigned as acting chairman of the committee for the 2021-2026 term by the Prime Minister.

Vietnam showcases Buddhist national treasures at Vesak 2025

Eighty-seven replicas and images of Vietnam’s national Buddhist treasures are currently on display at the Vietnam Buddhist Academy in Binh Chanh District, as part of the Vesak 2025 celebration.

Vietnam to offer free annual health check-ups starting 2026

The Ministry of Health plans universal free healthcare with full insurance and digital health records by 2045.

Vietnam’s reform efforts boost business confidence: Official

The first months of 2025 have seen increases in both new business registrations and firms returning to the market, Deputy Finance Minister Tran Quoc Phuong said at the Government’s regular press briefing for April on May 6.

Appeal trial opens for Xuyen Viet Oil case

The case represents a major corruption scandal in Vietnam’s energy sector, spanning both central and local levels.

Vietnam attends WTO meetings on trade defence

The World Trade Organisation committees on trade defence held a series of meetings from April 28 to May 1, the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the UN, the WTO, and other international organisations in Geneva, Switzerland, announced on May 6.

Vietnam Airlines diverts flight to Turkey to assist passenger

A Vietnam Airlines flight en route from Hanoi to Frankfurt, German, had to make an unscheduled landing in Turkey on May 6 to assist a passenger experiencing a serious health problem.

Miss Earth Vietnam 2025 breaks tradition with surprising new format

Miss Earth Vietnam 2025 revamps format with car prize, recycled fashion, and post-event contestant evaluation.

Vietnam posts trade surplus of 3.79 billion USD in four months

Vietnam's total import-export turnover reached 267.89 billion USD in the first four months of 2025, marking an increase of 15.7% year-on-year.

Free all-day school and meals for border students under new education policy

A national education reform will begin in 2025–2026, prioritizing student well-being and access.

SBV governor: Supply bottlenecks, speculation driving gold price gap

According to the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam, the sharp rise in domestic SJC gold bar prices - outpacing global gold price increases since early April - is largely due to market expectations of further gains and limited gold bar supply.

Ho Chi Minh City approves Vingroup’s proposal to research high-speed metro

Ho Chi Minh City authorizes Vingroup to research a $ multi-billion rail link to Can Gio under a public-private partnership.

HCM City launches emergency response after oil spill threatens Can Gio forest

Ho Chi Minh City activates disaster response to protect environment and aquaculture in Can Gio.

Hai Phong hosts food festival to celebrate local cuisine this May

From spicy baguettes to seafood delights, Hai Phong’s 2025 food fest showcases the city's iconic culinary culture.

FIFA sanctions Phu Tho FC for match-fixing, Vietnam sports body intervenes

The Vietnam Sports Administration (VSA) has requested an urgent report from the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) following FIFA’s severe disciplinary ruling against Phu Tho Football Club for match-fixing violations.

Vietnam provides consular support after four citizens die in Taiwan

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that four Vietnamese citizens were found dead in an apartment in Taoyuan City, Taiwan (China), on the night of May 3. Preliminary assessments suggest the incident was likely caused by poisoning.

Dak Lak gets new acting chairman following early retirement of predecessor

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has officially appointed Nguyen Thien Van as Acting Chairman of the People’s Committee of Dak Lak Province for the 2021–2026 term.

Vietnam Airlines to offer nearly 9 million seats for summer peak season

During the April 30 – May 1 holiday, Vietnam Airlines operated over 3,100 flights, serving 500,000 passengers, up 27% year-on-year after adding 350 extra flights on high-demand routes.

Chinese nationals caught probing Le king's tomb for relics in Thanh Hoa

Authorities at the Lam Kinh heritage site in Thanh Hoa have uncovered signs of illegal excavation at the tomb of King Le Tuc Tong, allegedly carried out by two Chinese nationals in search of antiquities.

Valuable architectural vestiges uncovered in Bac Ninh’s ancient citadel

Many valuable architectural vestiges of the Luy Lau ancient citadel in the northern province of Bac Ninh have been uncovered during recent archaeological excavations.

Vietnam and Kazakhstan sign tech partnership to boost digital cooperation

The two countries have formalized their first tech agreement, aiming to foster digital government, smart cities, and AI research.