World Press Photo suspends Nick Ut’s credit for 'Napalm Girl' photo

The organization has suspended authorship recognition pending further evidence, citing unresolved doubts raised by recent investigations.

Science ministry proposes national park to honor Vietnamese scientists

A proposal to build a monument park for Vietnam’s most impactful scientists marks a major step in honoring contributions to national and global progress.

Don’t let summer end in sorrow: Preventing child drownings in Vietnam

Every summer, drowning accidents involving children resurface as a painful reminder for families, schools, and society at large. How can we best protect our children and prevent such tragedies?

Vietnam allocates 3% of 2025 budget to science, technology, and innovation

The National Assembly has passed a resolution to adjust and supplement the 2025 state budget, including a commitment to allocate 3% of total spending to science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.

Dong Nai seeks investors for $1.36 billion metro extension project

A 20km metro extension from Ho Chi Minh City to Trang Bom is now open for investment as Dong Nai looks to boost regional transport.

Hospitals stuck 5 years without Wi-Fi due to bidding rules

Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Tri Thuc cited Cho Ray Hospital (Ho Chi Minh City) as an example, where the institution has tried and failed for five years to complete bidding procedures for installing internal Wi-Fi for medical staff use.

Vietnam’s Y Nhi misses out as software engineer wins Miss World sports round

Vietnam’s representative, Huynh Tran Y Nhi, was unable to secure a spot in the top 32 of the sports segment at Miss World 2025, despite pushing through a series of physically demanding challenges.

Father and son rescued after falling into 35-meter well in Gia Lai

The fire prevention and rescue force of Gia Lai Provincial Police has successfully rescued a father and son who fell into a 35-meter-deep well.

MoIT, Thailand’s Central Group forge partnership to boost Vietnamese exports

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra witnessed the exchange of the cooperation MoU, which marked an important milestone in economic - trade relations between the two countries.

Winners of Tran Dai Nghia Award 2025 announced

The Tran Dai Nghia Award, held every three years, focuses on honouring outstanding scientific research works that have been effectively applied in practice in Vietnam.

New transport projects to create new development momentum for Central Highlands

Construction is underway on a series of key transportation projects connecting the Central Highlands with the south-central coastal region.

Awakening potential of Sai Gon River

The Sai Gon River, which intertwines with the history, culture, and urban life of Ho Chi Minh City, is poised to become a strategic axis for urban economic development.

VN tourism industry needs high quality hands-on training to improve workforce

Vietnam faces a serious shortage of capable managers and skilled workers who meet international standards and possess strong foreign language fluency.

Police bust counterfeit supplement ring, seize over 100 tonnes of fake goods

According to investigators, the couple had been producing and selling fake goods since 2020, with products reaching drugstores and hospitals nationwide.

Vietnam’s women strongest in Asian beach handball

The victory made Vietnam one of two Asian representatives, along with the Philippines, in the 2026 IHF Men's and Women's Beach Handball World Championships.

Lawmakers discuss facilitation of acquiring, regaining Vietnamese nationality

The draft Law on amendments and supplements to certain articles of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality consists of three articles, focusing on two major policies, including the relaxation of conditions related to acquiring Vietnamese nationality.

Lack of attention hinders innovation, digital transformation efforts: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that science, technology, innovation and digital transformation are the foundation for the country to develop quickly and sustainably.

Vietnam, Uzbekistan foster people-to-people diplomacy

Over the past five years, the Vietnam–Uzbekistan Friendship Association has made significant efforts in organising practical and meaningful people-to-people diplomacy activities.

NA adopts resolution in support of private sector

According to the resolution, each enterprise, household business, or individual business must not be inspected more than once a year, except in cases where clear signs of violations are found.

PM requires comprehensive review of bank accounts, SIM cards

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested localities to set up task forces to crack down on smuggling, trade fraud, counterfeit goods, copyright infringement, and intellectual property violations.

Vietnam, US promote negotiations on reciprocal trade agreement

Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer reached a high consensus on principles, approaches, content orientations, and negotiation plans.

PM urges building strong decrees on decentralisation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 17 directed the building of decrees on comprehensive decentralisation and delegation of authority to local administrations in all areas.

Vietnam, China launch new cross-border tourism route

The northern province of Cao Bang held a ceremony on May 16 to announce the opening of a new cross-border tourism route connecting its Cao Bang city and Baise city of China’s Guangxi.

Ca phe Dinh: Where old Hanoi lingers in every sip

Above the bustle of Hoan Kiem, Ca phe Dinh remains a sanctuary of the capital’s past.

Women entrepreneurs rise from the kitchen to the global marketplace

Vietnamese women entrepreneurs are making bold strides thanks to technology, not only taking charge of businesses but also contributing to sustainable communities in the digital age.