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Lifetime achievement award honors late animator Ngo Manh Lan

The Grand Prize for Lifetime Achievement - De Men Knight - has been awarded to late Associate Professor, Doctor, artist, director and People’s Artist Ngo Manh Lan in recognition of his lifelong contributions to Vietnamese children’s arts.

Truong My Lan’s dismantled Maybach sold for $640,000 at auction

A luxury Maybach once owned by convicted property tycoon Truong My Lan has been auctioned for more than VND16.652 billion ($640,000), despite being partially dismantled and unused for over two years.

Peak silver buyers lose VND40 million/kg amid 30% market crash

The vibrant trading scenes have vanished; silver investors are now left frustrated by cold treatment from dealers.

Vietnamese movie earns Best Director Award at Asian Art Film Festival

Vietnamese motion picture Quan Ky Nam (Ky Nam Inn), directed by Leon Le, has won the Best Director Award at the Asian Art Film Festival (AAFF) 2026, marking a notable milestone for Vietnam’s growing presence on the regional and global cinema stage.

Vietnam voices concern over US indictment against Cuban General Raúl Castro

Spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang on May 22 expressed Vietnam’s reaction to the indictment issued by the US Department of Justice against Cuban General Raúl Castro.

Ho Chi Minh City eyes global city future with Special Urban Law

Ho Chi Minh City is seeking to establish a groundbreaking legal framework designed to support its long-term ambition of becoming a globally recognized urban center by 2075.

Galaxy S27 Pro leak reveals surprising new screen size

Samsung may be preparing one of the biggest changes to its Galaxy S lineup in years with the rumored launch of a completely new model called the Galaxy S27 Pro.

Vesak recalls the quiet sacrifice of the Buddha’s mother

Every Vesak season brings remembrance of the birth of the Buddha - and of the mother whose sacred vow across many lifetimes gave birth to an enlightened being.

Domestic gold premium halves, FOMO cooling triggers market correction

The gold market is experiencing a notable shift as international gold prices decline, dragging the premium between domestic and global gold prices into a sustained contraction.

Vietnam tax authority clarifies US$0.58 exit ban case

Authorities are planning system upgrades to allow real-time removal of exit suspension measures once tax obligations are fulfilled.

Hackers breach two Vietnamese ministerial systems in major cyberattack

Vietnamese cybersecurity authorities are handling severe cyberattacks targeting two ministry-level systems after hackers allegedly stole millions of user records, according to officials from the National Cybersecurity Center.

Vietnam proposes tobacco ban for people born from 2010 onward

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has proposed banning people born on or after January 1, 2010 from purchasing and using tobacco products in an effort to establish a completely smoke-free generation in the country.

VN steps up oversight of influencers, online advertising and digital conduct

Vietnam’s broadcasting and digital information authority has unveiled new measures to encourage healthier online behavior and improve transparency in the influencer economy.

Former Vice President Nguyen Thi Binh honored by Palestinian state

Former Vice President Nguyen Thi Binh has been awarded the Palestinian Order of Merit in recognition of her contributions to peacebuilding and Vietnam-Palestine friendship.

Pham Nhat Vuong remains Southeast Asia’s richest billionaire

Vietnam’s stock market extended its sharp correction on May 22 as Vin-related shares led a broad sell-off across major sectors.

Ho Chi Minh City police dismantle major drug network, arrest 140

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have dismantled a large interprovincial drug trafficking network, arresting 140 people and seizing more than 9kg of narcotics after an investigation that began with a low-level street dealer.

Nguyen Huy Dung appointed Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has signed a decision appointing Nguyen Huy Dung as Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

No vaccine yet for new Ebola strain, Vietnam steps up surveillance

Vietnam’s Health Ministry has convened an emergency meeting after experts warned that the newly detected Bundibugyo strain of Ebola currently spreading in Africa has no approved vaccine or specific treatment.

East Sea may see first tropical storm as Vietnam enters severe heatwave

Vietnam’s weather pattern is shifting sharply as intense heat spreads northward and heavy monsoon rains return to the south.

VN police charge 23 suspects in major illegal football streaming & betting ring

Police in Hung Yen Province have charged 23 suspects linked to a large-scale illegal football streaming and online betting network, seizing more than VND10 billion ($385,000) along with numerous high-tech devices.