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30 military aircraft to perform flyover on Vietnam’s 80th National Day

Aerial formations featuring jets and helicopters will mark one of the largest ceremonial flyovers in Vietnamese history.

Thai tourist's baby granted birth certificate in Quang Tri

A Thai woman gave birth while traveling in Vietnam and successfully registered her newborn’s birth in Quang Tri Province.

Flight cancellations soar amid aviation boom in Vietnam

Passenger traffic grew 9.1% in H1 2025, but on-time flight performance dropped and cancellations surged across domestic airlines.

Hanoi to ban fossil-fueled motorbikes in Ring Road 1 by July 2026

New government directive sets firm green targets for Vietnam's capital amid air pollution concerns.

HCM City apartment residents remove iron cages to improve fire safety

After a fatal blaze, residents join city efforts to dismantle iron barriers blocking emergency exits.

Hanoi sees potential, challenges in preserving traditional craft villages

The capital city of Hanoi recognises both potential and challenges in preserving its traditional craft villages, especially in the modern economy.

Naval force rescue five fishermen stranded off Truong Sa

The fishermen were in stable condition and later brought back to shore by another fishing vessel.

Woman devoted to her deceased husband’s children who care for her in old age

Since her husband passed away five years ago, Thuong has lived with her two stepsons, who care for her devotedly.

Is the proposed 9.2 percent minimum wage increase too high?

The Vietnam General Confederation of Labor (VGCL) has proposed a maximum regional minimum wage increase of 9.2 percent starting in 2026, but businesses have complained that the increase is too high.

Hai Be Syrup: expensive counterfeits bring huge revenue

An investigation about the 100,000 boxes of counterfeit "Hai Be Delicious Syrup" functional food sold on the market is continuing to be conducted by the Ninh Binh Provincial Police Investigation Agency.

Tears and tenderness: nurses’ compassion in cancer intensive-care units

At the ICU in K Tan Trieu Hospital in Hanoi, where patients battle cancer, doctors and nurses not only fight for life but also provide humane comfort in the patients’ final moments. In rooms with ventilators and desperate gazes, they work in silence.

Da Nang seeks transport link between two airports for growth synergy

Da Nang officials call for a transport connection between Da Nang and Chu Lai airports to streamline operations.

Vietnam, Japan deepen ties through Japanese language education

On July 10 and 11, volunteers from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), in collaboration with Dalat University, held their annual sharing session to promote the development of Japanese language education in Vietnam.

Hanoi to launch unified smart ticket for public transit in September

New multi-modal ticketing system to ease commuting in Hanoi and cut public transit costs.

American tourist dies in motorbike crash on Da Nang’s Son Tra Peninsula

Around 5:40 a.m. on July 11, police in Da Nang received a report of a traffic accident on Son Tra Peninsula, near utility pole number 170 in Son Tra Ward, Da Nang City. The incident resulted in the death of a foreign tourist.

Health Minister cracks down after psychiatric fraud scandals

The Ministry of Health has issued a strict directive after leaders at three psychiatric institutions were exposed for helping criminals exploit mental health loopholes.

Hanoi busts pork smuggling rings linked to diseased meat sales

Hanoi police have initiated legal proceedings against three cases involving the illegal slaughter and distribution of dead and diseased pigs to markets and eateries across the city.

Vietnam sets 7.2% minimum wage hike for 2026

The National Wage Council approves a 7.2% raise in Vietnam’s regional minimum wage for 2026.

Vietnam’s 2025 Employment Law brings flexible unemployment insurance

Vietnam to modernize labor market with skills certification and a national employment exchange.

AI traffic cameras to replace human patrols in Vietnam

Smart monitoring system to notify violators within 2 hours, streamlining enforcement.