A 20-hour journey leads to love for American and Vietnamese couple

After spending hundreds of hours talking through video calls, an American man and his Vietnamese girlfriend finally shared an emotional first meeting at Da Nang International Airport.

Resolution 10 redefines the role of FDI in Vietnam's economy

Resolution 10 marks a new phase in Vietnam's FDI strategy, emphasizing technology transfer, local supply chains and stronger links between foreign investors and domestic firms.

Ministry yet to decide on Tuyen Quang mathematics retest

Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has responded to a proposal from Tuyen Quang Province requesting that candidates at the examination site of Tuyen Quang High School for the Gifted be allowed to retake the mathematics examination.

Fresh evidence renews search for fallen soldiers at Tan Son Nhat

Nine years after an earlier search, Ho Chi Minh City has relaunched efforts to recover soldiers missing since the 1968 Tet Offensive, this time using advanced technology including ground-penetrating radar, resistivity surveys and DNA analysis.

Hanoi selects two communes for socialist governance pilot

Hanoi will pilot a new "socialist commune and ward" governance model in the communes of Phuc Thinh and Thu Lam under a resolution signed by Hanoi Party Secretary Tran Duc Thang.

Vietnam honors seven medalists from 2026 Asia-Pacific Math Olympiad

Vietnam celebrated its top-performing students after securing one gold, two silver and four bronze medals at the 2026 Asia-Pacific Mathematical Olympiad.

Vietnam urged to form government task force for USD100bn export goal

Vietnam should establish a government-level task force to coordinate reforms if it hopes to achieve USD100 billion in agricultural exports by 2027, experts said at a policy forum in Hanoi.

Bamboo Capital shares to be delisted from HoSE on July 15

More than 880.21 million shares of Bamboo Capital Group (HoSE: BCG) will be compulsorily delisted from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HoSE) on July 15, following prolonged violations of Vietnam's financial disclosure requirements.

Viet Duc Hospital opens European-standard campus in Ninh Binh

Designed to European standards, Viet Duc Hospital's new Ninh Binh campus begins operations with cutting-edge facilities and plans to expand to 1,000 beds by 2027.

Vietnam Airlines to add more flights to Northeast Asia amid rising travel demand

Vietnam Airlines will increase frequencies on several routes to Japan, the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Taiwan (China) to meet rising demand for tourism, business and family visits between Vietnam and Northeast Asia.

Vietnam seeks practical roadmap for revised Law on Belief and Religion

Vietnam's revised Law on Belief and Religion will only achieve its intended impact if supported by clear and practical implementation guidelines, officials and legal experts said during a consultation workshop in Hanoi on July 9.

French runner touched by Vietnamese hospitality on cross-country journey

After completing the first 1,000km run from VN's northernmost point to its southern tip, French student Joal Paillaud says the greatest reward is not the physical achievement, but the warmth, generosity and hospitality of the Vietnamese people.

Samsung's biggest Galaxy S27 Pro challenge may be its chip

Samsung's rumored Galaxy S27 Pro could fill a gap in its flagship lineup, but using different processors across markets may undermine the "Pro" branding before the phone even launches.

Politburo announces new National Assembly Party appointments

Vietnam's Politburo has appointed the Inspection Commission of the National Assembly Party Committee for the 2025–2030 term, while the National Assembly Standing Committee approved several senior personnel appointments.

From cowherd and car washer to globetrotter: A Da Nang man's remarkable journey

Overcoming adversity, a young man from Da Nang who once herded cows and washed cars for a living went on to travel the world. Today, he is founding and directing an experiential education and school tourism center.

PM requests full disbursement of national target programme funds in 2026

PM Le Minh Hung has urged ministries, sectors and localities to work in close coordination to ensure the effective and timely implementation of four national target programmes and disburse 100% of capital allocated for 2026.

Vietnam National University, Hanoi ranks 175th in Asia: Webometrics

Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU) has been ranked 175th in Asia and 756th globally in the second edition of the 2026 Webometrics ranking of world universities, the university reported on July 9.

Vietnam's leading tourism destinations recognized at VITA Awards

Vietnam's leading tourism destinations, organizations and businesses were recognized at the VITA Awards 2026, with 106 awards presented across nine categories during a ceremony held in Ninh Binh Province on July 9.

Four prosecuted over Tuyen Quang mathematics exam scandal

Vietnamese police have charged four suspects, including a vice principal, over alleged misconduct during the national high school graduation examination in Tuyen Quang.

Digital technologies unlock new value from Vietnam’s cultural heritage

Vietnam possesses a wealth of tangible and intangible cultural heritage, with tens of thousands of historical and cultural sites nationwide.

Ninh Binh hosts 13th Southeast Asian Karate Championships

The 13th Southeast Asian Karate Championships 2026 opened in the northern province of Ninh Binh on July 8, bringing together nearly 700 officials, coaches, referees and athletes from all 11 Southeast Asian countries.

Red River Delta drives H1 growth, with five localities in top nine

Beyond fast GRDP growth, many Red River Delta localities were also among the largest contributors to overall national economic expansion during the period.

Runners to check in at Con Dao's first ever trail race

Con Dao Spirit HTV BCONS 2026 Trail Running will be a unique event that connects sport, history, culture, nature and meaningful social welfare activities.

Enjoy Danang Festival 2026 promises new tourism experiences

The Enjoy Danang Festival 2026 will take place from July 22-26 at Bien Dong (East Sea) Park, tourist beaches and various attractions across the central city of Da Nang, according to the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.​

Vietnam handles over 2.39 million traffic violations in H1

Traffic police handled more than 2.39 million traffic violations in the first half of 2026 as road safety improved nationwide, with traffic accidents declining across all three key indicators.