New Chairman named at Bamboo Airways amid strategic restructuring

Pham Ngoc Vinh officially becomes Chairman as the airline finalizes its board lineup and reinforces ties with Sacombank in a key governance shift.

350kg wartime bomb safely defused in Nghe An

Military forces in the central province of Nghe An safely detonated a bomb weighing 350kg left over from the war on July 9.

Vietnam records highest industrial production growth in five years

For the first half of 2025, the IIP rose by 9.2% compared to the same period last year, marking the highest growth rate since 2020, the office reported.

Vietnam halts use of German ODA loans for HCM City metro line

The Government has approved a proposal by Ho Chi Minh City to stop borrowing official development assistance (ODA) loans from Germany’s KfW development bank for Metro Line No. 2 and instead use domestic funds to avoid further delays.

Thanh Hoa Vice Chairman Le Duc Giang arrested in mineral licensing probe

The Ministry of Public Security has detained Le Duc Giang and three others amid a deepening investigation into serious violations in mineral resource licensing.

Phu Quoc ranks among Travel + Leisure’s top luxury island destinations

Phu Quoc’s rise to global luxury fame continues as the island was recently named among Travel + Leisure’s Top 10 Best Islands in Asia-Pacific, securing third place and becoming Vietnam’s only representative in the prestigious 2025 Luxury Awards.

Small banks forecast to lead growth in H2

The small-sized banking group is expected to have the strongest growth rate of up to 35% thanks to boosting real estate credit from a low base and starting to accelerate bad debt handling.

Ministry supports airport study after Ninh Binh merger

Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction supports, in principle, a proposal by Xuan Truong Construction to build a new international airport in Ninh Binh, pending feasibility review.

Vietnam learns global lessons to fight air pollution

International air quality strategies offer valuable guidance for Vietnam’s urban challenges.

Man 1.28m tall finds love and marriage after 700km journey

Nguyen Duc Minh, a man with a genetic condition that limits his height to 1.28 meters, traveled 700 kilometers in search of love - and found a lifelong partner in a kind-hearted woman who defied appearances and tradition.

Bearded chicken: Quang Ninh’s island delicacy with golden crispy skin

On Cai Chien Island in Quang Ninh, a rare local chicken known for its ‘beard’ and crispy golden skin is gaining fame.

From war depot to green oasis: Saigon park hides explosive history

Tan Phuoc Park in Ho Chi Minh City was once Indochina’s largest bomb storage site.

Vietnam eyes double-digit growth amid $235 billion project freeze

Unlocking nearly 2,900 delayed projects could power Vietnam’s economic leap, but only if bold reforms cut through institutional bottlenecks and legal red tape.

Fire risk rises in HCM City’s aging apartments as ‘tiger cages’ persist

A common sight in old buildings, iron-framed balconies provide security at the cost of safety, especially during fire emergencies.

Startup momentum faces turbulence amid sandbox, UAV restrictions

Vietnam’s push for science, technology, and digital innovation is strong, but outdated regulations and misaligned local implementation threaten to hold startups back.

Rare white tiger Ngo Khong dies at Saigon Zoo after illness

Saigon Zoo mourns the loss of Ngo Khong, a rare Bengal white tiger that succumbed to illness after 10 years

Iconic 'Shark Jaw' building near Hoan Kiem Lake now nearly gone

Hanoi’s famous café and restaurant tower is being cleared to create underground public space, with demolition expected to finish by August.

Chinese fruits flood Vietnamese markets amid US$400mil. import surge

In the first half of this year, Vietnam spent over 400 million USD importing fruits and vegetables from China, with Chinese produce now flooding local markets.

Citizen ID issuance for overseas Vietnamese requires in-country visit

Vietnamese citizens residing overseas must return to Vietnam to apply for a chip-based national ID, as current law does not permit issuance through embassies.

Top universities in Vietnam now rival global tuition rates

Several universities in Vietnam charge tuition fees that reach hundreds of millions of dong annually, with the highest recorded fee nearing 1 billion VND (approximately 39,400 USD) per year.

iPhone 17 Pro series redesign reveals new MagSafe, Apple logo placement

Latest renders suggest Apple will shift its iconic logo and rework MagSafe to accommodate a refreshed design for the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max.

Tourist dies in paragliding accident on Son Tra Peninsula

A 36-year-old tourist from Hung Yen has died after a paragliding accident on Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang. Authorities are actively investigating the cause of the incident.

Police raid bars in HCM City, bust 186 drug-positive patrons

Police forces raided several bars in the wards of Dong Hoa, Thuan An, and Vung Tau (Ho Chi Minh City), discovering hundreds of partygoers involved with drugs.

Vietnam to cut household healthcare costs with free annual check-ups

From 2026, every citizen in Vietnam will be entitled to one free annual health check-up or screening based on medical requirements. The goal is to reduce the out-of-pocket healthcare expenses of households to just 30%.

Vietnam eyes national system to trace origins of fake products

On July 8, the National Data Association under the Ministry of Public Security organized a seminar titled "Product authentication and traceability - A driver of sustainable development for Vietnam’s digital economy."