Hanoi duck restaurant dropped from Michelin list despite high ratings

Despite consistent crowds and excellent online reviews, Don Duck Old Quarter lost its Bib Gourmand status.

Man fined for false claim Dak Nong durians were soaked in toxic chemicals

False video claiming chemical contamination in durians led to a USD 295 fine for the man responsible.

13 arrested in Cambodian-based online scam targeting Vietnamese victims

Vietnamese and Chinese nationals ran a sophisticated scam from Cambodia, luring men into sending money for online tasks.

Vietnamese doctors rewrite fate of unborn child from Singapore

Refusing to accept a grim prognosis, Vietnamese doctors perform a breakthrough fetal heart intervention, giving hope to a baby once deemed nonviable.

Little-known firm stirs debate with $100 billion rail proposal

Mekolor’s sudden appearance in a massive rail project raises serious credibility questions.

Wife of Trinh Van Quyet pays $97 million to cover liabilities

Le Thi Ngoc Diep’s payout could sway upcoming appeal in Trinh Van Quyet’s trial.

Tropical depression threatens Hoang Sa, likely to become Storm No.1

Tropical depression near Hoang Sa expected to strengthen into first storm of 2025.

Booming pork demand sparks race among Vietnam’s top pig producers

With pork prices high, Vietnamese producers like BaF and Dabaco are scaling up against foreign rivals.

Apple launches iOS 26 with real-time AI features and sleek glass-inspired UI

Apple has officially announced iOS 26 for iPhone, replacing the previous iOS 18, and introducing a host of new features - most notably the revolutionary "Liquid Glass" design language.

No Vietnamese citizenship? You may still claim your inheritance

Though no longer holding Vietnamese nationality, a person of Vietnamese origin who is permitted to enter VN may still inherit real estate - such as a house attached to land use rights - and jointly exercise property ownership rights with siblings.

Top 10 Vietnamese banks by capital see dramatic shifts

In just two years, a rising commercial bank has conducted two major capital increases, surpassing long-established players Sacombank (USD 742 million) and Eximbank (USD 736 million) in charter capital.

The mother-daughter dessert shop behind Saigon’s iconic black sweet soups

For over 30 years, a mother-daughter-run dessert shop in Ho Chi Minh City has drawn crowds with its two signature jet-black sweet soups that are both unique in appearance and rich in flavor.

Hanoi to begin work on two new metro lines in 2025

The city will break ground on Metro Line 2’s Xuân Đỉnh depot in October and start Line 5 construction within the year.

Hanoi to celebrate National Day with fireworks at five key locations

To celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and Vietnam’s National Day on September 2, the capital city of Hanoi will organize fireworks at five locations, alongside a variety of cultural and commemorative events.

Vietnam’s garment-textile exports top 17 billion USD in five months

Vietnam’s garment and textile exports exceeded 17.58 billion USD in the first five months of 2025, up 9% compared to the same period last year.

Vietnam steps up border clearance for agricultural product exports

In a recent directive, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged the Ministry of Finance to instruct the customs force to prioritise the swift clearance of fresh farm produce for export.

Foreign crew members, fishermen rescued at sea

Border guards in Ca Mau and Quang Ninh provinces have successfully rescued eight foreign crew members and four Vietnamese fishermen in separate maritime emergencies.

Vietnam and Laos bust major cross-border drug ring

A Vietnamese-led drug ring smuggling narcotics from the Golden Triangle was dismantled with 68 bricks of synthetic drugs seized.

Vietnam monitors potential first storm of 2025, path remains uncertain

Vietnam warns of a possible typhoon forming in the East Sea with complex, unpredictable movement.

Vietnam reaps first win at 2025 ASEAN U19 Women’s Championship

Held by the ASEAN Football Federation, the 2025 ASEAN U19 Women’s Championship features eight regional teams split into two groups, with matches played across four stadiums in Ho Chi Minh City through June 18.

PM co-chairs Deltas of the World Summit, urges action against climate threats

Deltas cover just 0.65% of the Earth’s land but support 4.5% of its population and produce 6% of global food output.

Vietnam’s semiconductor ambitions hinge on four strategic human capital moves

To close VN's critical semiconductor talent gap, 4 key strategies are needed: reforming policy thinking, designing and implementing strategic leadership programs, promoting interdisciplinary education, and attracting global semiconductor leadership.

Vietnam's economy on a roll, but experts warn of inflation, FDI overdependence

All major economic indicators in the first five months of 2025 point to a robust and broad-based recovery, aligning with the Vietnamese Government’s ambitious target of 8% annual GDP growth.

Economist born in 1980s becomes Cao Bang's new provincial chairman

Le Hai Hoa, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Party Secretary of Cao Bang City, aged 45 and holding a PhD in Economics, has just been elected as Chairman of the Cao Bang People's Committee for the 2021-2026 term.

Minister defends ban on teachers tutoring own students after heated debate

Education Minister Nguyen Kim Son says teachers must not charge students for lessons that should be covered during school hours.