VN exports over 223,000 tons of ‘black gold’, sets record $1.5 billion revenue

With a full month still remaining in 2025, Vietnam has already recorded over $1.5 billion in export revenue from its iconic “black gold” - pepper - setting a new all-time high.

K+ exits Vietnam: A bitter end and a lesson for pay-TV in the digital age

K+ has announced it will stop operations in Vietnam from January 2026, marking the end of a 16-year journey shaped by rigid strategies and eroded by rampant piracy.

Businesses ask HCMC tax authority to set deadlines for official replies

Many businesses continue to complain about slow replies to official letters and unclear guidance from the tax authority. Some say they have submitted documents for months but have received no replies.

Electric-motorbike parking ban by apartment complex in Hanoi sparks debate

The announcement by the management board of HH Linh Dam apartment complex in Hanoi to stop accepting electric motorbikes and electric bicycles has triggered mixed reactions among residents and the public.

Precision medicine: a pivotal moment for healthcare in Vietnam

With the explosion of digital technology, AI, gene technology, and biomaterials reshaping global healthcare, this is a "pivotal moment" for Vietnam to accelerate the application of science and technology in public healthcare, an expert has said.

Car sales surge to yearly high, imported vehicles dominate the market

Vietnam’s auto market hit a new peak in November, with imported cars continuing to outsell domestically assembled ones for the ninth straight month.

4,000 civil servants reassigned to commune level under new gov’t structure

The Minister of Home Affairs has announced that nearly 4,000 cadres, civil servants, and public employees have thus far been transferred, seconded or assigned to the commune level in localities

Vietnam women’s football team faces training hardship at SEA Games 33

The Vietnam Football Federation has asked the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism to step in as the women’s team faces difficult training conditions in Thailand.

Old, degrading apartments in HCMC still priced at VND450 million per sqm

Despite their small size and aging condition, old apartment buildings in central HCMC continue to record selling prices of hundreds of millions of dong per sqm.

Man hunts for antique money for 3 decades, paying VND60 million for one note

Over the past 30 years, Vu Hoai Nam, born in 1976, from Hong Quang Ward, Ninh Binh Province, has collected around 500 Vietnamese banknotes from different periods and more than 200 coins.

Dong Ho folk painting recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage

UNESCO has added Vietnam’s traditional Dong Ho folk painting to its list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding.

SEA Games 33 kicks off in Bangkok with bold display of culture and tech

SEA Games 33 officially opened with a spectacular ceremony held at Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on the evening of December 9.

Low-pressure system emerges over southern East Sea, rough seas ahead

As of December 9, a tropical low-pressure system has developed over the southern East Sea, combining with cold air to produce rough seas and strong winds across several maritime zones.

Da Nang unveils vibrant lineup of events to welcome 2026

A chain of New Year-themed check-in zones, colorful art performances, and entertainment programs is set to bring a vibrant, multi-sensory festival season to both locals and visitors in Da Nang.

Smart operation centers: The digital backbone of modern cities

Vietnam must evolve from traditional management to real-time governance. Smart operation centers are the cornerstone of that transformation.

Vietnam among top consumers of low-quality AI videos on YouTube

Vietnam ranks 10th globally for consumption of “AI slop” videos on YouTube and 15th for the number of subscribers to these channels.

Could gold hit US$10,000? Analysts weigh macro forces for 2026

With global forces pushing gold down, analysts say a final dip may pave the way for a major rebound by mid-2026.

Vietnam embraces AI technology in gold medal quest at SEA Games 33

As SEA Games 33 kicks off, Vietnam’s sports delegation reveals strategic use of AI in training and performance analysis.

Vietnam's icons honored at star-studded Male Icon Awards 2025

Steven Nguyen and Lan Ngoc shine bright at the 2025 Male Icon Awards, joined by a host of celebrated artists.

SEA Games 33 to open tonight with unprecedented spectacle in Bangkok

Thailand promises a one-of-a-kind opening ceremony this evening, blending tradition, glamour, and cutting-edge technology.

Vietnam’s judiciary reports no wrongful convictions in 2025

The National Assembly this morning heard a report from Chief Justice of the Supreme People’s Court, Nguyen Van Quang, on the court system’s performance in 2025.

Golden crosses unveiled at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City

Two gilded crosses, each weighing 400 kg and crafted in Belgium, were blessed and displayed at Notre-Dame Cathedral just in time for the Christmas season.

Vietnam plans metro extension to connect Ho Chi Minh City with new airport

A proposal to extend the Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien metro line directly to Long Thanh International Airport was presented at the 8th session of the Dong Nai People’s Council this morning, December 9.

Vietnam steps up efforts to track down corruption suspects abroad

On the morning of December 9, the Legal and Judicial Committee of Vietnam’s National Assembly called on the government to strengthen efforts to encourage voluntary surrender and pursue suspects who have fled abroad.

SEA Games twist: Vietnam U22’s semi-final hopes boosted by Indonesia loss

Vietnam U22 received a significant boost in their SEA Games 33 campaign after defending champions Indonesia U22 unexpectedly fell 0-1 to the Philippines on the night of December 8.