Vietnam’s weather authorities are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Mekkhala, which is forecast to become a powerful storm but remains far from Vietnamese waters.

Pho Ga Ha on Hang Hom Street is one of 11 new food establishments in Vietnam honored on June 4 by Michelin in the Bib Gourmand 2026 category for good food at reasonable prices.

Since retiring, Ngoc has embarked on numerous driving trips across Vietnam from south to north alongside his wife. Traveling and exploring the country is their passion, injecting color and positive energy in their senior years.

Accompanying her husband in his battle against cancer for over 6 years, Cao Phuong Thao had to sell two houses in HCMC, jewelry, brand-name watches, and poured all accumulated assets to hold onto her partner's life.

As a daughter-in-law in Vietnam, a young Russian woman has experienced many interesting surprises, ranging from joyful and crowded family meals to the care of her mother-in-law to a neighborly culture rich in human affection.

A bilateral investment promotion conference between Cambodia’s Stung Treng province and Vietnam’s Gia Lai province was held in Stung Treng city on June 18, aiming to strengthen investment and business ties between the two localities.

Vietnam and Palestine on June 19 held a ceremony to posthumously award the Grand Collar Medal of the State of Palestine to General Vo Nguyen Giap.

Vietnam is seeking to expand publishing cooperation and cultural exchanges with China through participation in the 32nd Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF), which is taking place from June 17–21.

The National Press Festival 2026 officially opened in the northern port city of Hai Phong on June 19 under the theme "Vietnamese journalism – Loyalty, Creativity, Responsibility in the New Era", drawing around 1,000 delegates from across the country.

Deputy PM Ho Quoc Dung on June 19 received Saroj Kumar Jha, Global Director for the WB Group's Water Department, and Mariam Sherman, WB Division Director for Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.

Bodo Ramelow, Vice President of the German Bundestag, led a delegation to the central coastal city of Da Nang on June 19 to work with local authorities on expanding bilateral cooperation.

Deputy Foreign Minister Ngo Le Van, Chairman of VN National Commission for UNESCO, led a delegation to attend the 11th Session of the General Assembly of the States Parties to the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on environmental protection and wildlife rescue at Cuc Phuong National Park has been signed between environmental organisations from Vietnam and the Republic of Korea.

Vietnam had a total of 374,816 electric vehicles (EVs) in circulation nationwide as of the end of May 2026, reflecting a growing shift toward green transport, particularly in the private vehicle and public passenger transport segments.

Ho Chi Minh City is shifting its investment strategy from prioritising volume to attracting high-quality, high-impact technology projects, with a focus on semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), data centres and research and development (R&D).

Vietnam has emerged as an increasingly important driver of regional economic integration over the past three decades, with two-way trade with ASEAN soaring to approximately 91 billion USD in 2025 from only 3.26 billion USD in 1995.

The establishment of the Vietnam International Financial Centre (VIFC) and Da Nang’s innovation agenda could position the central city as a regional destination for technology entrepreneurs and investors, according to insiders.

US tech giant Intel recently marked its 20th anniversary in Vietnam and reaffirmed its commitment to investing 4.1 billion USD in the country.

The free trade zone will be developed as a modern integrated complex combining manufacturing, logistics, trade, services, innovation and the digital economy.

The head of the Central Organizing Committee, Nguyen Duy Ngoc, has said that innovative and creative cadres need to be protected and provided with favorable conditions to develop.

A family-run duck restaurant in Da Nang has become a favorite among locals and tourists alike, serving up to 40 ducks a day with dishes starting at just $0.40.

Vietnam’s shift from a long-standing trade surplus to a deficit reflects rising imports of fuel, machinery and production inputs linked to investment expansion and industrial growth, a trend that could strengthen the economy’s production capacity.

Vietnam possesses an exceptionally rich tourism offering.

Vice President and General Secretary of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Ha Thi Nga on June 18 signed a plan to organise activities in the “Month for listening to the people”.

Vietnam is set to digitise its tourism sector, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics to streamline operations, enhance visitor experiences, and integrate with regional markets.