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Lawmakers consider housing incentives to encourage childbirth

The Ministry of Health has proposed that women who give birth to two children, or men raising two biological children without a spouse, be given priority to buy or rent social housing.

Hanoi to launch 1,873 AI cameras for smart traffic control in December

Hanoi is installing 1,873 artificial intelligence (AI) surveillance cameras across the city, with full operation expected to begin in December 2025.

Former Olympia contestant now top cancer researcher in the US

Ngo Thi Minh Thuy, a former contestant from the second season of "Road to Mount Olympia," is now an associate professor at the Knight Cancer Institute, Oregon Health & Science University in the United States.

Ho Chi Minh City floods trap nearly 100 factory workers overnight

Heavy overnight rainfall caused widespread flooding in Ho Chi Minh City, leading to the collapse of a factory and the entrapment of nearly 100 workers.

iPhone Air struggles as Apple boosts iPhone 17 production

Apple slashes iPhone Air output after poor global sales while ramping up iPhone 17 production by 5 million units due to surging demand.

Saigon’s ‘ghost rice’ shop stays open all night, serves sizzling grilled ribs

A street-side broken rice eatery in a dark alley of Ho Chi Minh City earns a spooky nickname and fame for its grilled pork ribs, cooking through the night and using up to three bags of rice a day.

Vietnam locks in NBA broadcasts until 2028 with FPT Play deal

Basketball fans in Vietnam will keep watching the NBA live as FPT Play extends its exclusive rights through the 2027/28 season.

Vietnam’s top leader begins historic visit to Bulgaria

Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse, Ngo Phuong Ly, are on an official visit to Bulgaria from October 22 to 24 at the invitation of President Rumen Radev.

Storm Fengshen dissipates as cold air dominates over central Vietnam

Storm Fengshen (Storm No. 12) has dissipated over the sea, reducing associated rainfall. A tropical depression in the East Sea is also weakening rapidly and is unlikely to reach mainland Vietnam due to the influence of cold air.

Bloomberg: Vietnam now assembling Apple Vision Pro headset

Apple’s newest Vision Pro headset, featuring the M5 chip, is now assembled in Vietnam - marking a significant step in the company’s global production strategy.

Hanoi and HCM City stuck in outdated flood models, experts warn

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City’s anti-flood systems can no longer keep pace with rapid urban growth and climate change. Experts call for adaptive, flexible approaches.

Vietnam’s coffee exports hit record high of $8.4 billion in 2024–2025 crop year

Vietnam exported over 1.5 million tonnes of coffee in the 2024–2025 crop year, up nearly 6% in volume, generating record earnings of 8.4 billion USD compared to 5.4 billion USD in the previous season.

PM Pham Minh Chinh to join 47th ASEAN Summit in Malaysia

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will attend the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur from October 25 to 28, where leaders will evaluate 2025 cooperation results and admit Timor-Leste as a new member.

Ho Chi Minh City launches diverse culinary tourism programmes

To diversify its tourism offerings for culinary enthusiasts, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism on October 22 introduced a series of new food-themed travel programmes.

Three Vietnamese scientists named in Pasteur Network's ‘40 under 40’ list

Three young Vietnamese doctors have been recognized for their significant contributions in the fields of research, epidemiological surveillance, and public health protection.

New opportunities expected for Vietnam-Bulgaria cooperation

Vietnam will continue to improve mechanisms and policies on industry and trade to create favourable conditions for foreign investors in general and those from Bulgaria in particular, to engage in production and business activities in the country.

Vietnamese eatery in Portland named one of America’s top 50 restaurants

From Hanoi’s grilled pork noodles to puffed fried pho, a Vietnamese-American couple in Portland has won over diners and made it to The New York Times’ list of the 50 best U.S. restaurants of 2025.

Fengshen storm fades fast but leaves heavy rain threat in central Vietnam

Tropical Storm Fengshen (Storm No. 12) is weakening rapidly, now down to level 8, with a visible reduction in clouds and rain near the center.

Storm Fengshen nears Da Nang as new tropical depression heads toward East Sea

Vietnam faces two simultaneous storm threats as Fengshen approaches and a tropical depression forms near Taiwan (China).

Vietnam puts forward three policy recommendations at UNCTAD’s 16th session

Vietnam proposed three key policy recommendations to promote an inclusive, sustainable, and resilient economic transition at a general debate at 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development in Geneva on October 21.