Hanoi’s bamboo rat specialty impresses foreign food vlogger

A popular American YouTuber sampled bamboo rat dishes in Hanoi and praised the unusual delicacy as the best rodent meat he has ever eaten.

WHO rushes antidote to Da Nang as poisoned children show recovery

Three children hospitalized in Da Nang after suspected botulism poisoning from fermented fish are showing encouraging signs of recovery after receiving emergency treatment supported by the WHO.

Ho Chi Minh City attracts over 2-billion-USD investment for AI data centre

The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City on March 11 held a meeting with a consortium of international investors and partners regarding a project to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) data centre at Tan Phu Trung Industrial Park.

Fuel prices slashed as stabilisation fund used

Retail fuel prices in Vietnam were sharply cut from 22:00 on March 11 after authorities tapped the petrol price stabilisation fund to curb costs amid volatile global markets.

PM orders coordinated measures to stabilise rice production and markets

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for coordinated actions to ensure stable rice production and sale amid evolving domestic and global conditions, according to an official dispatch issued by the Government.

Vietnam sets out strategy to build stronger global national image

Vietnam is now taking steps to enhance its global profile through a comprehensive communication strategy aimed at promoting the country’s image overseas for the 2026–2030 period, with a vision to 2045.

Vietnam promotes science, technology, energy cooperation with French businesses

With a population of more than 100 million people, strong economic growth, and an increasingly favourable investment environment, Vietnam is regarded as one of the most dynamic markets in Asia.

Major transport firms keep fares steady despite fuel price swings

Amid recent fuel price fluctuations, several transport operators in Ho Chi Minh City have adjusted fares at varying levels, while many major companies have opted to keep ticket prices unchanged.

115-year-old woman in Nghe An recovers after family prepared funeral

A 115-year-old woman in Nghe An recovered unexpectedly after severe illness, despite her family preparing funeral arrangements.

Typhoon Yagi officially renamed Tomo under regional storm naming system

The Typhoon Committee has approved replacing the name Yagi with Tomo in the official list used for tropical cyclones in the Northwest Pacific.

Weather outlook: northern Vietnam still expecting cold fronts

A strengthening cold air mass is forecast to affect Vietnam between March 12 and 13, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Government orders urgent extension of HCM City metro to Long Thanh airport

The government has ordered an urgent plan to extend Metro Line 1 from Ben Thanh to Suoi Tien toward Long Thanh International Airport and Dong Nai’s new administrative center.

Energy volatility sends shockwaves through Vietnam’s logistics sector

As oil prices climb amid Middle East tensions, logistics costs are rising worldwide - posing fresh challenges for export-driven economies such as Vietnam.

Vietnam target emphatic win over Malaysia in Asian Cup qualifiers

With a strong squad under coach Kim Sang Sik, Vietnam are determined not only to defeat Malaysia but to do so convincingly in their decisive Asian Cup qualifying clash.

Fake ‘miracle healer’ ring exposed after earning US$9.2 million

Police in Thanh Hoa Province have dismantled a large-scale fraud ring operating under the guise of traditional medicine “miracle healers”, with authorities estimating the group illegally earned more than VND227 billion (US$9.2 million).

Government tightens supervision of fuel market to prevent shortages

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered tighter oversight of the fuel market, stressing that petrol stations must not suspend sales without valid reasons amid concerns about supply stability.

A 6-month-old boy survives rare 1.3kg retroperitoneal tumor

Doctors at Children’s Hospital 2 in Ho Chi Minh City successfully removed a rare 1.3kg retroperitoneal germ cell tumor from a six-month-old boy after a complex five-hour surgery.

Hanoi tour operators adjust strategies amid Middle East tensions

Many Hanoi-based travel agencies, including Vietravel, Hanoitourist, Saigontourist and Vietfoot Travel, have temporarily suspended or adjusted itineraries to destinations in the Middle East to ensure traveller safety.

Vietnam steps up international cooperation in nuclear energy

Vietnam’s participation in the World Nuclear Energy Summit reflected its support for international initiatives promoting the development and peaceful use of atomic energy, particularly nuclear power.

Strict registration rules leave used diesel-car market in the doldrums

Tightened registration regulations have caused the used car market to turn quiet. Many dealers report a decrease in the number of customers as buyers become more hesitant due to concerns over emission inspection risks.

EU – Vietnam Global Gateway business forum to be held in Hanoi

The first EU – Vietnam Global Gateway Business and Investment Forum is scheduled to take place in Hanoi on March 24, aiming to deepen economic and investment cooperation between the two sides.

Tens of thousands of e-wallet accounts with signs of legal violations blocked

MoMo has built a technical system to screen and block tens of thousands of e-wallet accounts showing signs of violating the law.

Gasoline price hike prompts sellers to raise prices on goods

Fuel prices have skyrocketed by VND5,703–VND15,622 per liter in just 10 days. Many sellers have requested an additional VND5,000 per order in delivery fees and raised the prices of a range of goods.

Da Nang international fireworks festival to take place from May 30 to July 11

The 2026 edition of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) will take place from May 30 to July 11, continuing to affirm its position as one of the most distinctive cultural and tourism events in the central coastal city.

Avoiding the front lines would have been cowardly

"During the Covid-19 pandemic, before entering the outbreak areas, I felt somewhat cowardly," Dr. Hoang Bui Hai emotionally recalled his days at the Covid-19 Treatment Hospital in Hoang Mai, Hanoi.