Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs strengthens Party Office leadership

Dao Xuan Quy and Trinh Van Tan officially assumed leadership roles in the Party Office following appointments by Minister Dao Ngoc Dung on October 27.

Hoi An floods disrupt tourism as streets submerge

On October 27, sudden flooding submerged Hoi An Ancient Town (Da Nang City), forcing tourists staying in low-lying areas to evacuate urgently.

Hoi An ancient town submerged as river floods rise swiftly

Heavy rain and rising waters from the Hoai River have left many streets in the ancient town of Hoi An (Da Nang City) deeply flooded, forcing locals to scramble to move belongings and flee the floods.

Floods wipe out peach trees in Thai Nguyen, farmers call for aid

After severe flooding in Thai Nguyen, hundreds of households lost entire peach gardens, with damage totaling tens of billions of dong.

Diabetes threatens eyesight of millions in Vietnam

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), up to one-third of diabetes patients develop diabetic retinopathy, putting millions at risk of blindness due to complications of the disease.

Gia Lai authorities raid factory over fake coffee production

Police in Gia Lai have detained a company director for allegedly producing and selling counterfeit coffee involving several tons of ingredients and finished goods.

Real estate buying and selling without notarization: step forward or legal risk?

If real estate buying and selling procedures no longer require notarization and marital status confirmation, people will save significant time and costs. However, lawyers worry that rushing implementation could create legal gaps.

Vietnam faces rising cancer drug costs, some over $500,000 annually

Cancer treatment costs in Vietnam are soaring, with some drugs now exceeding $500,000 a year.

U22 Vietnam faces fierce battle for SEA Games 33 roster spots

The race for a place in Vietnam’s U22 squad for the 33rd SEA Games is more intense than ever, as head coach Kim Sang Sik oversees a roster packed with depth, experience, and ambition.

iPhone 18 may surprise with major RAM upgrade in 2026

According to a new report from South Korea, Apple’s standard iPhone 18 model, set to launch in 2026, could be equipped with up to 12GB of RAM - a notable increase from the 8GB currently found in the iPhone 17.

National Assembly tackles challenges in government restructuring

Lawmakers are debating legislative changes to address institutional reform issues.

Vietnam’s Party chief urges scholars to shape nation’s future

Party General Secretary To Lam emphasized that scholars must not only explore the question “Who was Vietnam in the past?” but also actively help answer “Who will Vietnam become in the future?”

Housing prices are not falling because of rising input costs

Legal obstacles and fear of accountability, which have led to supply shortages, and rising input costs are the major factors keeping housing prices high.

Vietnam exports 7 million tonnes of rice, earning nearly 3.59 billion USD

Vietnam had exported more than 7 million tonnes of rice as of October 15, but domestic paddy and rice prices have fallen amid slower purchases by exporters, according to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA).

PM Pham Minh Chinh attends plenary and retreat sessions of 47th ASEAN Summit

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and leaders of ASEAN countries on October 26 attended the Plenary Session and the Retreat Session of the 47th ASEAN Summit chaired by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Pepper industry holds firm amid global supply crunch

VN pepper sector has maintained its leading global position despite sharp price swings over the past year, driven by supply shortages and higher logistics costs.Industry and Trade. The average export price reached $6,774 per tonne, up 37% from 2024.

Solo exhibition by British photojournalist opens in Hanoi

British photojournalist Andy Soloman is presenting a powerful photographic exhibition showcasing Vietnam’s remarkable transformation through a series of deeply personal encounters.

Experts propose adjusting home-loan limit amid supply-demand imbalance

While restricting credit is an important measure, real estate prices can only be controlled if the imbalance between supply and demand, the major reason behind price escalations, is solved, experts have said.

Promoting Vietnam’s “soft power” through culture: experts

Vietnam should focus more on developing cultural industries and digital culture in connection with the creative economy, viewing these as key economic sectors that can increase culture’s contribution to national GDP.

Heavy rain and rising floods hit central region of Vietnam

Torrential rain and rising floods are affecting the central region, particularly Hue and Da Nang cities, where river levels continue to surge, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

CMC’s cybersecurity ecosystem launches at landmark UN cybercrime convention

Following the signing of the UN Cybercrime Convention, CMC launches a full-stack security ecosystem to safeguard Vietnam’s data sovereignty.

From street vendor to inventor with 700 patents and multimillion-dollar success

Dr. Nguyen Thanh My, holder of over 700 patents and multimillion-dollar revenue streams, was the keynote speaker at the 2025 opening ceremony of Vietnam National University in Ho Chi Minh City.

Khanh Hoa proposes $408mil. sea-crossing bridge to boost southern connectivity

Khanh Hoa province plans to construct a major coastal road project featuring a 4-kilometer sea-crossing bridge to connect Cam Ranh Airport with key southern economic hubs.

Vietnam’s construction industry eyes 80 million tons in CO2 cuts

Vietnam aims to cut 80 million tons of CO₂ from construction through green materials.

Cyberattacks in Vietnam surge sharply in Q3/2025

In the third quarter 2025, Vietnam recorded over 6.5 million stolen personal accounts, nearly 4,000 phishing domains, and more than 547,000 DDoS attacks, with many incidents supported by AI, according to Viettel Cyber Security.