New law bars celebrities from promoting products they don’t understand

On the morning of June 16, the National Assembly passed an amended law on advertising, increasing accountability for advertisers, especially celebrities and influencers.

Vietnam expands unemployment insurance coverage under new law

The amended Employment Law broadens coverage to part-time and short-term contract workers, taking effect in 2026.

Vietnam passes landmark Teachers Law with top-tier pay and protections

The Teachers Law brings sweeping changes to benefits, ethics, and recruitment policies.

iPhone 17 Pro Max leaks reveal 12 thrilling upgrades

A fresh wave of leaks reveals exciting camera, battery, and AI boosts in Apple’s upcoming flagship. From 48MP telephoto to dual video recording, the iPhone 17 Pro Max may be Apple’s most advanced phone yet.

Vietnam to revise textbooks following provincial reorganization

Key school subjects will be revised to include updated maps, data, and local content due to nationwide administrative changes.

Outlook for Vietnam's banks in 2025 remains stable

The outlook for Vietnam's banks in 2025 is stable, but challenges remain, especially risks from real estate and liquidity pressure at some small-scale banks, experts said at a recent conference.

Vietnam's Nha Trang city tops search rankings among Koreans

The coastal city of Nha Trang in Vietnam’s south-central province of Khanh Hoa, has emerged as the most sought-after summer destination for travellers from the Republic of Korea (RoK), according to digital travel platform Agoda.

Phu Quoc improves tourism to well serve APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in 2027

Phu Quoc ranks among the top 10 leading tourist islands in Asia.

Average speed of nationwide mobile broadband network remains stable in May

All four major network operators — Viettel, MobiFone, VNPT and Vietnamobile — maintained their network performance last month, without recording any significant changes from April.

Coffee exports hit record on EU, US demand

Vietnam’s coffee export outlook remains optimistic, projecting the full-year export value at 7 billion USD.

Vietnamese language proficiency exam in Japan sees record participation

The 8th Vietnamese language proficiency exam took place on June 15 at the Japan College of Foreign Languages in Tokyo. It featured six levels, from the introductory Pre-Level 6 up to Level 1.

Vietnam’s National Assembly adopts historic constitutional amendments

The National Assembly (NA) unanimously approved a resolution amending key provisions of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on June 16, with all 470 delegates present at the 9th session voting in favour.

Vietnam, Indonesia strengthen partnership in digital sector

Vietnam’s FPT Corporation has established a strategic cooperation with Indonesia's Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas) across various sectors in the digital field.

Indian Film Festival organised in Son La

Renowned Indian films are on screen in the northern mountainous province of Son La, within the framework of the Indian Film Festival from June 13 to 15.

Kien Giang tightens management of Phu Quoc marine protected area

To improve awareness and navigation within the MPA, over 1,130 maps outlining the area’s zoning and subzones were printed and distributed.

HCM City promotes people-to-people connections via culture-arts activities

The event served as a vibrant display of solidarity, promoting peace, cooperation, and development through cultural dialogue, and reaffirmed HCM City's role as a dynamic hub for cultural diplomacy and international friendship.

Vietnam enhances regulatory framework to promote cashless payments

Vietnam is enhancing its regulatory framework and policies to promote cashless payments as part of its strategy to develop a more digital economy.

No-fly, restricted zones for unmanned aircraft announced

From June 15, information on no-fly and restricted zones UAVs and other flying craft in Vietnam's airspace is available on the ministry's portal at http://cambay.mod.gov.vn.

Model helps boost Vietnamese exports to Canada

In 2024, two-way trade between Vietnam and Canada reached over 11 billion USD, with Vietnam enjoying a trade surplus of nearly 10 billion USD. A key contributor to this success has been Vietnamese-Canadian businesses, notably Renso Foods.

New commune-level political system must be operational by June 30: PM

The PM underlined that the current reform “revolution” requires a shift in mindset, habits, and approaches from passively responding to citizens’ needs to proactively meeting them.

Vietnamese community in Israel safe after June 14 missile attacks: Embassy

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has confirmed that all Vietnamese citizens residing in the country are safe following Iran’s overnight missile attacks on Israel from late June 14 into the early hours of June 15 (local time).

Portugal–Vietnam Friendship Association launched

The Portugal–Vietnam Friendship Association has made its debut in the Portuguese city of Porto, marking a significant step in strengthening ties between the two countries.

Forum spotlights AI and digital innovation in healthcare

An international conference on digital and AI strategies in healthcare took place in Paris on 13 June, drawing leading experts from France, the UK and Vietnam.

Over 1,000 yoga practitioners of Hanoi celebrate International Yoga Day 2025

More than 1,000 yoga instructors, practitioners, and enthusiasts gathered at Yen So Park in Hanoi on June 15 for a vibrant festival marking International Yoga Day 2025.

Vietnam hold firm at sixth in Asia in latest FIFA Women’s Rankings

Vietnam continues to sit just behind continental powerhouses Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, China, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).