Vietnam–West Java Business Forum held on October 17 in Bandung, connecting Vietnamese firms with West Java partners.

According to Vo Pham Tan, Deputy Director of the Dong Thap Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the artistic value of these ancient houses -harmoniously integrated with fruit gardens and waterways - has become a hallmark of local tourism.

The Vietnam U17 women’s football team on October 17 clinched a 1–0 victory over Hong Kong (China), securing their place in the finals of the 2026 AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup.

The maternal mortality rate in Vietnam has dropped more than fivefold - from 233 deaths per 100,000 live births in 1990 to about 44 in 2024 - ranking fourth lowest in Southeast Asia.

Apple may postpone its foldable iPhone to 2027 while planning a split release strategy for iPhone 18.

Nordic legends Secret Garden brought their timeless music and emotional storytelling to life during their first show in Vietnam.

The University Medical Centre in Ho Chi Minh City has successfully performed the 100th transcatheter aortic valve implantation or TAVI, marking a new milestone in the treatment of heart valve disease in Vietnam.

The Japanese Professional Skills College (JPC) held its inauguration and opening ceremony for the first academic year in the Mekong Delta province of Can Tho on October 18.

Vietnam’s top opposite hitter will not compete in SEA Games 33 as the national team reshapes its lineup.

Fengshen is expected to enter the East Sea this evening (October 19), becoming the 12th storm of the year. Forecasts suggest it may intensify, with peak gusts reaching level 13.

The Hanoi’s Five Gates train, also known as The Hanoi Train, is drawing interest from visitors to the capital city, marking the first time a tourist train has been specially designed to showcase Hanoi’s culture through a railway journey.

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has said that completion of public investment capital disbursement in 2025 is crucial because it would contribute to achieving an economic growth rate of over 8 percent this year.

The NA’s Standing Committee on October 15 gave opinions on the summary report on implementing the 2025 socio-economic development plan, and the expected 2026 plan.

Starting from January 1, 2026, household businesses in Vietnam will shift from a presumptive tax system to a declaration-based regime. Reviewing authorities have urged a thorough impact assessment to avoid creating new burdens for taxpayers.

As soon as a low-cost housing project is launched, the rich rush to buy it. The poor, who should be supported, are left out.

Starting with just a few bee colonies, Le Loc Quan from Dong Nai has built an internationally certified honey brand, exporting honeycomb products to multiple countries and generating annual revenue in the tens of billions of dong.

The local specialty isn't just a staple of daily meals but also appears frequently on ceremonial feast trays at funerals and weddings in Giao Thuy commune (Ninh Binh province), where it's a crowd favorite and often the first dish to be finished.

Coming from a high school in Hanoi’s outskirts, Ho Nhat Hao not only “skipped a grade” to compete in a contest designed for 12th graders but also became the only 10th-grade student to win First Prize in Informatics.

In the newly appointed leadership team of HCMC, three members currently serve on the Central Committee of the Communist Party.

While small-scale farmers are struggling with the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak and have had to cull over 1 million pigs, several major livestock companies are reporting massive profits exceeding VND1 trillion.

Partnering with online travel platforms to promote destinations is a key part of public-private collaboration in the tourism industry. The cooperation helps to expand markets, boost visitor numbers, and promote Vietnam’s image globally.

Criminals are using technology to manipulate victims, forcing them to cut off all contact with family and effectively turning them into “remote psychological prisoners” to extort money, with financial losses reaching into the billions of VND.

The proposal to limit loans for second and subsequent home purchases has raised concerns about interfering with bank operations. If implemented, it could risk freezing the real estate market, as seen in China.

Vietnamese rice bread captures global attention as An Nhien’s startup leads the plant-based revolution.

Worried about cancer and stroke, many people are seeking whole-body computed tomography (CT) scans to detect disease conditions early.