Lam Dong residents climb rooftops, flee rising floodwaters overnight

Water rose rapidly across Lam Dong on the night of December 4, prompting emergency evacuations and rescue operations.

Deadly fire engulfs Saigon eatery, killing four including two children

A deadly fire broke out at around 4 a.m. on December 5 at a restaurant on Tran Hung Dao Street, in Cau Ong Lanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.

Prenn Pass reopens with time restrictions following landslide in Da Lat

Prenn Pass, a key gateway into Da Lat, has partially reopened under time restrictions following a recent landslide.

New non-taxable revenue threshold proposed for business households

The Standing Committee of the National Assembly met on December 2 to give opinions on the explanations and revisions to the draft amendment of the Personal Income Tax Law and Tax Administration Law.

Red Rain and Bac Bling top Vietnam’s Google searches in 2025

The film Red Rain and the song Bac Bling led the film and music categories of Google's Year in Search 2025, becoming the most searched content by Vietnamese users this year.

Universal free healthcare estimated to cost VND21.5 trillion a year

By 2030, if essential healthcare services are made free for all citizens, the cost is estimated to reach VND21,500 billion/year. Where will the funding come from?

61% Vietnamese people fear job loss or unemployment due to AI

According to the latest UNDP report, 61 percent of Vietnamese people surveyed expressed concern about losing or being unable to find a job due to AI.

Vietnam makes world-class leap in orthopedic oncology with 3D printing

Amputation was once the only path to survival for bone cancer patients. But Professor Tran Trung Dung is rewriting this reality with 3D printing technology - allowing damaged bones to be reconstructed and lives to be restored.

Can all land procedures be transferred to wards and communes?

It is very difficult, and even not feasible, to confirm whether the communal/ward level has sufficient capacity to undertake land registration.

To maintain its leading role, HCM City must step out of old constraints: experts

After more than two years of implementation, Resolution 98 still has not created a significant change. Nguyen Dinh Cung, a respected economist, said the resolution had initially been designed within the framework of outdated thinking and law.

TikTok, cybersecurity experts warn of scam tactics in year-end season

Online fraud usually spikes during the year-end shopping season, with sophisticated tactics such as deepfakes and brand impersonation.

Entrusting teacher recruitment to communes/wards carries significant risks

Some people think that allowing communes/wards to recruit teachers will increase autonomy, but experts warn that this approach carries risks as local administrations may lack necessary information and expertise to accurately assess recruitment needs.

Cyber security law 2025 positions data security as a 'national resource'

The draft Cyber Security Law 2025 integrates "data security" into the legal framework, viewing data as a national resource that needs to be protected at the highest level, creating an important legal foundation for VN to ensure cyberspace safety.

Only 3–4 teacher colleges to remain as Vietnam reforms higher education

Vietnam will soon reduce its network of teacher training colleges to just 3–4 institutions, with most set to be integrated into pedagogical universities, according to Education and Training Minister Nguyen Kim Son.

Over 22,000 granted amnesty in landmark 2025 decisions

Vietnam will continue its policy of granting amnesty on major national holidays and key historical events, according to Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh.

Apple to shrink Dynamic Island, refresh rear glass in iPhone 18 Pro

Leaked information from Apple’s supply chain indicates that the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will introduce two significant design changes, setting them apart from the current generation.

Foreign NGOs provide $1.14 billion in aid to Vietnam over five years

Between 2020 and 2024, a total of 379 foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) operating regularly in Vietnam have provided nearly $1.14 billion in aid, contributing significantly to the country’s sustainable development goals.

Xuan Son’s long road back: From injury to national team spotlight

Xuan Son has made his return to both the Vietnam national team and Nam Dinh FC, but regaining his peak form will require more time and effort.

Vietnam eyes free treatment for chronic illness - but challenges loom large

A proposal to accelerate hospital fee waivers for patients with serious conditions such as cancer or those undergoing dialysis has stirred heated public debate, balancing humanitarian concerns with harsh fiscal realities.

Inside 'Avatar 3': A $250 million cinematic showdown among the Na’vi

James Cameron’s $250 million blockbuster, “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” delivers a fiery new conflict and the most complex CGI work in the franchise.

Nha Trang residents overwhelmed as floodwaters return

With water rising quickly, entire communities in Nha Trang are once again underwater, sparking urgent evacuations and school closures.

Pork imports nearly double, pushing Vietnam’s pig farmers into heavy losses

Massive meat imports - especially pork - have overwhelmed local supply, sending live pig prices plunging to their lowest point since 2021.

Vietnam welcomes the Cold Moon, final supermoon of 2025

The Cold Moon - 2025’s twelfth and final full moon - will rise on the evening of December 4, offering skywatchers a breathtaking astronomical event to close out the year.

Vietnam police dismantle predatory loan ring charging up to 670% annually

Authorities have charged 28 people involved in a violent loan shark network spreading across southern provinces.

Floods paralyze National Highway 1 in Lam Dong, boats swept away

Overnight downpours submerged entire neighborhoods and caused severe disruptions across Lam Dong, cutting off National Highway 1.

National Assembly moves to tighten control on press content used by social media

On the morning of December 4, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly continued its 52nd session to review and comment on revisions to the amended Press Law.