New Zealand, Vietnam expand timber trade partnership

The new agreement is expected to drive growth in the 2.68 billion NZD (1.59 billion USD) bilateral trade and expand the 48 million NZD worth of sawn timber New Zealand currently ships to Vietnam.

New project seeks to train workforce for nuclear power development

The project aims to meet the human resources demand of the Ninh Thuan 1 and Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear power plants by 2030.

Vietnamese firms harness strategic technologies for global expansion

Experts observed that Vietnamese businesses’ ambition to master technology comes at an ideal time, as the country experiencing a strong shift in digital and technology transformation, opening up vast opportunities for growth.

Modern technology to be integrated into North–South high-speed railway project

Drawing from its international experience, 3M proposed collaboration with the MoC to integrate high-standard materials, technologies, and international safety criteria from the project planning to implementation and quality supervision stages.

Vietnam treasures ties with Hungary: State President

President Luong Cuong stressed that the Hungarian President’s official visit is a significant event that contributes to creating a breakthrough in deepening and enhancing the effectiveness of the Vietnam–Hungary Comprehensive Partnership.

Exhibition on President Ho Chi Minh opens in Fukuoka, Japan

An exhibition showcasing over 200 photographs and documents featuring President Ho Chi Minh opened on May 28 in Fukuoka city, Japan as part of activities to mark the late leader’s 135th birth anniversary (May 19, 1890–2025).

Norway vows to support Vietnam's energy transition

Norway is committed to supporting Vietnam’s energy transition, Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam Hilde Solbakken said at a technical seminar held in Hanoi on May 28.

Vietnam, China seek to solve difficulties in agricultural exports

The two sides agreed to promote trade and open markets for Vietnamese agricultural, forestry, and aquatic exports to China, with focus on speeding up negotiations, and completing procedures to soon sign protocols on the export of these products.

Vietnamese cueist earns World Cup bronze, jumps to world top three

Vietnamese cueist Tran Quyet Chien is in the second place in the UMB Events Ranking and is third in the World Players Ranking, following his third place in the HCM City World Cup Billiards Carom 3-Cushion 2025.

Ex-official brought to court for violations in petrol import-export licensing

The Hanoi People’s Court opened the first-instance trial of Nguyen Loc An, ex-Deputy Director of the Ministry of Industry and Trade's Domestic Market Department over violations related to the issuance of petroleum import and export licences.

12 standout features expected on the iPhone 17 Pro

Apple’s 2025 flagship may bring major upgrades in design, camera, performance, and AI.

NA Chairman meets with visiting Hungarian President

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on May 28 afternoon met with Hungarian President Sulyok Tamas, who is on a three-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President Luong Cuong.

Veteran composer Pham Tuyen wins grand prize of De Men art awards

Veteran composer Pham Tuyen's body of work includes timeless compositions, notably “Ve que – Khuc dong dao cua be” (Back to the countryside – A child’s folk melody), co-authored with Pham Hong Tuyen.

Party leader welcomes Hungarian President

The two leaders agreed to enhance political trust and connections between their countries and ruling parties, expand high-level and sectoral exchanges, and strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, science, technology, innovation, and education.

Party chief urges better integration of VN gold market with global systems

He requested that the State's monopoly on gold bullion branding should be dismantled in a controlled way, with the principle that the government retains oversight of bullion production.

Vietnam treasures Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with US: PM

PM Chinh asked Moolenaar and US congressmen to continue to pay attention to and support the development of the relationship between the two sides, including considering removing Vietnam from the strategic export control list (D1-D3).

Vietnamese, Hungarian Presidents attend exhibition of photos by Bozoky Dezso

Offering a historical perspective, the photos serve as a rare window into the architecture, customs, and daily life of Vietnam more than a century ago - and are now being publicly displayed for the first time.

Vietnam, RoK discuss economic development lessons

The discussion provided numerous policy recommendations for Vietnam, including the formation of a strategic industrial development policy driven by an innovation ecosystem.

Hanoi to launch new night tour “The Bell of Tran Vu”

The tour will combine outdoor performances with heritage experiences and run weekly for groups of around 100 visitors.

Da Nang int’l fireworks festival 2025 promises thrills

The 2025 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) is set to return from May 31 to July 12 under the theme “Da Nang – The New Rising Era”, promising vibrant and surprising displays.

Vietnam's pharmaceutical market sees major M&A deal

The deal, valued at over 5.73 trillion VND (about 220.6 million USD), underscores the increasing attractiveness of Vietnam's pharmaceutical industry to foreign investors.

Jujitsu martial artists bag 11 golds, place third in Asian championships

Vietnam won seven gold medals from the Jujitsu Asian Adults and U21 Championships which has closed in Jordan.

VN doctors perform successful in-utero intervention for Singaporean mother

This case marks the ninth fetal cardiac intervention conducted in HCM City, and it was considered the most technically demanding to date due to the fetus’s extremely early gestational age and the severity of the condition.

Vietnam busts crypto scam defrauding $400 million

Police dismantle MTC investment ring that lured over 138,000 victims nationwide.

Vietnam proposes $4,000 fine to curb fetal gender selection

Ministry of Health warns of severe demographic risks if selection continues.