Vietnam's largest metropolis plans 98 projects to tackle congestion at 28 traffic hotspots by 2030, alongside major investments in highways, metro lines, seaports and airports to support its rapid urban growth.

From sun-dried glass noodles to handcrafted wooden boats, Vietnam's northern Quang Ninh province is developing tourism experiences that allow visitors to discover traditional crafts, meet artisans and explore the stories behind local products.

Vietnam's tax authority has clarified how income from affiliate marketing should be taxed, distinguishing independent digital creators from salaried employees and outlining TikTok Shop's responsibilities for withholding, declaring and paying taxes.

More than 48% of women in Vietnam are exposed to secondhand smoke at home and 25% at work, despite low smoking rates among women. Health officials warn of heightened risks of cancer, heart disease and reproductive complications.

Kim Dong-ho, founder and former chairman of the Busan International Film Festival, has praised the growth of Da Nang Asian Film Festival and the efforts of its director, Ngo Phuong Lan, to connect Vietnamese cinema with the world.

Vietnam's capital has climbed five places in global mobile internet rankings, with median download speeds approaching 500 Mbps, while the country rose to ninth worldwide in August 2026.

Injuries to Nguyen Xuan Son, Do Hoang Hen and Nguyen Tai Loc have raised fears that Vietnam could be without three key naturalized players at the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, leaving head coach Kim Sang Sik facing a difficult selection dilemma.

Vietnam's tax authorities have been instructed to identify filing and payment risks early, help taxpayers correct unintentional mistakes and reserve strict penalties for deliberate violations.

Vietnam head coach Kim Sang-sik has just weeks to assess his squad before November's international window, with injuries and a punishing club schedule complicating preparations for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

A senior Vietnamese cybersecurity official has warned that online groups such as "I hate my parents" may expose children to lurking predators, urging families to help young people navigate the digital world safely.

Built in 1804 under Emperor Gia Long, the fortress once housed provincial authorities and served as an important defensive stronghold. Wars and the passage of time have erased most of its original structure.

Vietnam's U17 women's football team sealed qualification for the 2027 AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup with a 2-0 victory over Kyrgyzstan, completing a perfect campaign and earning a $19,300 bonus from the Vietnam Football Federation.

Thunderstorms are expected across southern Vietnam in the coming days, mainly in the late afternoon and at night. High tides from October 11 to 13 could exceed Level 3 warnings, raising flood risks in Ho Chi Minh City and other urban areas.

The last 12 returning members of Vietnam's Level 2 Field Hospital No. 7 arrived home after serving with the UN mission in South Sudan, completing a demanding handover to their successors.

Vietnam's Emoura Pham won fourth runner-up at Miss Grand International 2026 with a moving speech about peace and a powerful message about building bridges, leaving many fans wishing she had taken the crown.

A place in Asia's second seeding pot would keep Vietnam and Thailand apart in the group stage, but potential meetings with Indonesia, Malaysia or the Philippines remain on the cards.

Trai Buon Nguoi (The Journey of Heroes) has crossed $15.4 million in Vietnam after 17 days in cinemas, making Steven Nguyen the first actor to star in two films with combined box-office takings of more than $38.6 million.

Vietnam's government will explore how digital platforms, workers and the state should share social insurance costs as part of a wider plan to extend protection to low-income and vulnerable groups.

A project to renovate and upgrade two sites in Hanoi's Old Quarter was launched on October 8, marking the first step towards establishing the Dong Xuan-Bac Qua cultural industry centre.

The Ministry of Health’s Department of Disease Control has contacted the World Health Organisation (WHO) Office in the country to verify reports that a lab worker in Russia's Irkutsk region died of pneumonia of unknown cause.

Vietnam ranked from the upper-middle tier to among the world's leaders in 13 of the 17 pillars of the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Travel and Tourism Development Index 2026, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism. 

Vietnam's inflation stayed elevated in the first nine months of 2026 even as the economy grew strongly, making price stability a core part of efforts to preserve macroeconomic stability and protect social welfare.

Vietnam's ministries and localities will keep pushing administrative reform in step, led by 11 newly issued Government resolutions on delegation of authority, decentralisation and streamlined procedures.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau has signed a decision approving a project to build a big data database on law, which aims to review and restructure the National Legal Database.

A nationwide sports campaign will be launched at 6:30am on October 10 at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square and around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi, according to the Sports Authority of Vietnam.