VN braces for pork price surge ahead of Tet after ASF culls 1.23 million pigs

Tet (Lunar New Year) pork prices could reach 70,000 VND/kg as demand spikes and African swine fever (ASF) hits local supply.

Vietnam weighs criminal charges for serious land and construction violations

The Ministry of Construction revealed it is currently drafting a new decree to replace Decree 16/2022, focusing on administrative sanctions for construction violations.

Tropical depression to reach East Sea on Dec 8 with gusts up to level 8

A tropical depression currently active near the central Philippines is expected to move into the East Sea tomorrow, December 8, while maintaining wind strength at level 6 and gusts reaching level 8.

Vietnam’s Thuy Linh rallies to defeat world No. 42 Letshanaa at SEA Games 33

Vietnam's star shuttler defeats Karupathevan Letshanaa in a thrilling three-set match, giving Vietnam a strong start at SEA Games 33.

Team Vietnam departs for Bangkok, determined to shine at SEA Games 33

Carrying determination and national pride, the Vietnamese delegation sets off for SEA Games 33, aiming for a top-tier finish with 90–110 gold medals.

5 key upgrades make Galaxy S26 Ultra a hot contender in 2025

If you’re thinking about upgrading to the Galaxy S26 Ultra next year, there are at least five good reasons that may help you make up your mind.

PM sternly criticizes 22 ministries and 12 provinces for low disbursement

With just weeks left in the year, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh demands urgent action and accountability to meet public investment goals.

A Hanoi man’s 30-year journey of survival and serenity in Germany

In the biting chill of March, a man left Hanoi behind and stepped into a foreign land - only to find himself slowly blossoming, much like the narcissus blooming through snow.

Vietnamese identity: the core of new business ethics

Amid the country’s international economic integration, Vietnamese businesses are now compelled to update new standards, with corporate culture placed at the forefront.

Farmers in Lam Dong lose everything to floods just weeks before Tet

Heavy floods on December 4 submerged vast areas of farmland in Lam Dong, leaving farmers devastated and unsure how they will afford Tet celebrations.

Handoff land procedures to communes: good for people, bad for quality?

The proposal to delegate land-related administrative procedures to commune/ward authorities has drawn significant attention from VietNamNet readers.

Locally assembled cars hit record high as Vietnam's auto market heats up

The number of new cars entering the Vietnamese market soared in November, with locally assembled vehicles hitting their highest monthly output of the year - a promising sign as the auto sector enters its peak sales season.

HCM City needs strong reform

The following is the second part of an interview given by Nguyen Dinh Cung to VietNamNet about new opportunities for HCMC, considered the ‘locomotive’ of the national economy.

The powerful 60-year journey of Vietnam’s revolutionary photographers

On December 5, the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists (VAPA) celebrated its 60th anniversary (December 8, 1965 – December 8, 2025) with a commemorative event held in Hanoi.

Non-taxable revenue threshold to rise to VND500 million for business households

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has proposed raising the annual revenue threshold exempt from Personal Incone Tax from VND200 million to VND500 million. An estimated 2.3 million household businesses would not be subject to tax.

Quang Trung campaign: rebuilding homes as well as hope after devastating storms

There are moments when the strength of a nation is revealed not through GDP figures, but in the image of a government standing beside its people amid mud and devastation, when roofs are swept away by floods and lives are erased overnight.

Vietnam’s unique ‘snack chicken patty’ wins hearts with bold, nostalgic flavors

Only made during special occasions, this aromatic chicken patty from a rural village in Vietnam captivates all who taste it.

Private university student earns doctoral scholarship at leading US university

Phan Vinh Tien, a student majoring in information technology at the University of Management and Technology HCMC (UMT), has just earned a doctoral scholarship from the University of Houston in the US.

PM Pham Minh Chinh urges full disaster recovery and market stability

On the morning of December 6, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the government’s regular meeting for November, addressing a wide range of urgent national matters.

Vietnamese film week opens in Paris with stars, music, and history

The Vietnamese Film Week opened at the iconic Grand Rex in Paris, drawing over 2,700 film lovers.

Ly Hoang Nam wins first-ever PPA title at Asia Tour Open in China

Ly Hoang Nam delivered a spectacular performance to defeat Jack Wong of China in the final match, claiming his first-ever PPA Tour title in professional pickleball.

Tropical depression nears East Sea, forecast to strengthen quickly

A tropical depression currently forming off the eastern coast of the central Philippines is forecast to enter the East Sea between the night of December 7 and early December 8.

13 Vietnamese crew members rescued from tilting cargo ship in Malaysian waters

Vietnamese authorities coordinated with Malaysia in an emergency operation to save crew members aboard a tilting cargo ship.

Strategic cooperation pact signed by police, military, foreign affairs leaders

Under the Party's direction, a strategic partnership between the nation’s core ministries was formalized in a historic ceremony today.

Hanoi to launch venture capital fund with initial scale of VND600 billion

Hanoi Vice Chair Truong Viet Dung says the city is set to launch the Network of Innovation Centers, while establishing a venture capital fund with an initial capital of VND600 billion.