Vietnam, known for its robust rice production, has seen a dramatic increase in rice imports in 2024, with expenditures nearing $850 million within the first eight months.

The monkeys of Son Tra have grown increasingly bold, swarming tourists and snatching food. As human interaction encroaches on their natural habitat, experts call for stricter regulations and education to curb the rising conflicts.

Nude art has long fascinated both artists and audiences, but in Vietnam, it remains a contentious subject.

The typhoon that struck northern Việt Nam last Saturday has claimed nearly 200 lives and left many missing, causing severe damage and impacting tourism.

The renowned Gumball 3000 supercar rally has chosen Vietnam as the starting point for its 3,000 km expedition through five Southeast Asian countries.

Car sales in Vietnam dropped by 13% in August compared to July, primarily due to the Ghost Month, which occurs during the seventh lunar month when many people avoid making significant purchases.

Following Typhoon Yagi's impact on Hanoi, streets were strewn with broken and uprooted trees. Many trees were uprooted, exposing shallow root systems that had been damaged or left in their original soil bags during sidewalk renovations.

A several-hundred-meter path from Bai Sau (Vung Tau City) to Hon Ba Island appears only for a few hours on select days each month.

The northeastern province of Quang Ninh will initiate a three-day clean-up campaign for the storm-battered Ha Long Bay, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Cao Tuong Huy told local tourism agencies and business at a meeting on September 13.

The Supreme People's Procuracy on September 13 issued an indictment against Nguyen Nhan Chien, former Secretary of the Bac Ninh provincial Party Committee, Nguyen Tu Quynh, former Chairman of the Bac Ninh People's Committee, and 11 other defendants.

Member of the Central Military Commission and Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen Hoang Xuan Chien and UK Minister of State for Defence Vernon Coaker co-chaired the fifth Vietnam-UK defence policy dialogue in Hanoi on September 13.

A high-ranking delegation from the Ministry of National Defence led by Minister Phan Van Giang attended the 11th Beijing Xiangshan Forum that opened in Beijing on September 13.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on September 13 chaired a Politburo meeting on documents regarding the development of the northern port city of Hai Phong, and the establishment of centrally-run Hue city.

Nick Clegg, Chairman of Global Affairs at Meta Corporation, will visit Vietnam next month to participate in the Vietnam Innovation Day 2024.

In response to the severe impact of Typhoon Yagi, on several northern provinces of Vietnam, leaders from various countries and international organizations have extended their support to the Vietnamese government and people.

The Hanoi Tax Department has announced new policies on tax extensions, exemptions, and reductions for individuals and businesses affected by Typhoon Yagi.

Nhat Tan ward in Hanoi has been severely impacted by historic flooding, leading to the destruction of peach and kumquat crops. Farmers face significant losses and a long recovery process.

The damage caused by Typhoon Yagi continues to escalate, prompting insurance companies to expedite appraisal and compensation processes for affected customers.

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has issued a formal request to RTB (Singapore) and Dailymotion (France) to halt the placement of advertisements on content that breaches Vietnamese laws across cross-border platforms.

Hanoi’s recovery plan includes replanting 3,000 trees, as over 40,000 were damaged by Typhoon Yagi. Efforts are underway to restore parks and urban areas.