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PM calls for swift action in flood-hit Bac Giang province

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged Bac Giang province's authorities to balance disaster recovery efforts with maintaining economic activity, especially in industrial zones, as the province is a key industrial hub in northern Vietnam.

Hanoi tightens control, prevention of monkeypox

Hanoi CDC will collaborate with the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology and the Central Hospital for Tropical Diseases to collect samples for diagnostic testing for suspected cases.

Hanoi’s favourite trees toppled by typhoon Yagi

In just a few hours on September 7, typhoon Yagi swept over Hanoi, leaving not only material damage but also emotional impacts on many people.

Northern VN faces continued rain & flooding, sunshine expected by mid-September

The weather forecast for Northern Vietnam over the next 10 days (September 10-19) predicts continued heavy rain and rising floodwaters, particularly in the early part of the period.

Sa Pa businesses provide free lodging and meals for tourists stranded by floods

In the wake of severe landslides and floods in Sa Pa, many local businesses have come forward to offer free accommodation and meals to tourists and residents stranded by the harsh weather conditions.

Mobile signals still unavailable in parts of Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Hai Duong

As the aftermath of Storm Yagi continues to unfold, many areas in Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, and Hai Duong are still without mobile signals due to ongoing power outages.

VN telecom networks partially restored, full recovery dependent on grid power

Telecom companies in Vietnam are working tirelessly to restore mobile communication services after typhoon Yagi caused widespread damage to infrastructure.

HCM City targets 40,000 microchip engineers with $5 million training initiative

To accelerate its growth in the semiconductor industry, Ho Chi Minh City has announced a $5 million initiative to train 40,000 engineers by 2030, with plans to boost research, innovation, and technological capacity.

21-gun salute honors Lao President and First Lady on state visit to Vietnam

Vietnam welcomed Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith and his spouse Lady Naly Sisoulith with a 21-gun salute at the Presidential Palace, as both nations celebrate decades of close friendship.

VietNamNet launches appeal to support northern Vietnam amidst devastating storms

In response to the widespread devastation caused by Typhoon Yagi, VietNamNet is launching an urgent appeal, calling on the spirit of unity and mutual assistance to support those in need in Northern Vietnam.

Vietnamese language competition launched in Hungary

A competition entitled “Vietnam in my heart” aiming to promote the Vietnamese language was launched in Hungary on September 8.

Aerial view: Yen Bai City engulfed by rising floodwaters

Yen Bai City is battling severe floods as the Red River’s water levels continue to climb, leaving neighborhoods submerged and forcing authorities to impose restrictions on key bridges and roadways.

Vietnamese passion fruits enter Australian market

Passion fruits have become the fifth kind of Vietnamese fruits to be officially exported to Australia, following mango, longan, lychee, and dragon fruit.

Northern localities cope with storm aftermaths

Northern localities are taking drastic actions to cope with the aftermaths of typhoon Yagi and its subsequent heavy rains and flooding.

Nearly 110,800 new firms established in eight months

Nearly 110,800 new enterprises with total registered capital of nearly 994.7 trillion VND (40.3 billion USD) were established in the first eight months of 2024, a year-on-year increases of 4.4% in the number of businesses and 0.7% in the capital.

Urgent search for 38 missing in landslide-hit district of Cao Bang

Authorities in Cao Bang are urgently conducting rescue operations as 38 people remain missing in Nguyen Binh district following a series of devastating landslides.

Floods engulf Hanoi as Red River rises rapidly

As floodwaters from the Red River continue to surge in Hanoi, the middle islet is almost completely submerged, leaving residents along the banks scrambling to evacuate.

The paradoxes in Vietnam’s economy

After great efforts, Vietnam’s economy has regained a growth momentum, but a paradox still exists.

Le Hong Minh: The risk-taker behind VNG's rise and challenges

Le Hong Minh, the founder and CEO of VNG Corporation (formerly Vinagame), reflects on his remarkable journey from a gaming enthusiast to the head of a billion-dollar tech unicorn.

The pickleball boom: How Vietnam is embracing the new sports trend

Pickleball is taking Vietnam by storm, with its popularity surging across the country.