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Torrential rains flood railway in Khanh Hoa, halting trains with 800 passengers

Prolonged heavy rains have submerged railway tracks in Khanh Hoa province, forcing multiple passenger trains carrying about 800 travelers to stop for hours while authorities worked to clear the route and ensure safety.

Hue braces for its fourth consecutive flood as sirens echo across the city

Floodwaters rose rapidly in Hue, submerging streets and prompting school closures and mass evacuations.

Legendary peacock dance by Yang Liping to debut in Vietnam in March 2026

The world-famous artist will take the stage at Ho Guom Theater with a dazzling four-part performance.

Bridge collapse in Quang Ngai leaves over 1,200 residents stranded

Torrential floodwaters have swept away the Nuoc Bao Bridge in Son Ha Commune (Quang Ngai), severing a critical transportation route and leaving more than 1,200 people completely isolated.

Vietnamese comedy-action film dominates box office with $2.2M debut

The film ‘The chase for the Dragon’s Heart’, starring Vietnamese actor Doan Quoc Dam, has ended the prolonged slump of local films at the box office.

Vinh Long leader Lu Quang Ngoi named new chairman of Ca Mau province

On November 17, Lu Quang Ngoi, Vice Secretary of the Ca Mau Provincial Party Committee, was elected Chairman of the Ca Mau People’s Committee for the 2021–2026 term.

False claims of merging 34 provinces into 16 refuted by Ministry of Home Affairs

Rumors circulating on social media about reducing Vietnam’s 34 provinces to 16 are baseless, a top official from the Ministry of Home Affairs has confirmed.

Landslide disaster on Vietnam’s Khanh Le Pass leaves 6 dead, 2 still trapped

A 40-seat coach was buried by boulders on Khanh Le Pass. Two bodies remain trapped in the wreckage.

Vietnam moves to tap “silver economy” as ageing accelerates

Vietnam is moving to position its rapidly growing elderly population as a new source of economic growth, as policymakers warn that the country is entering one of the fastest ageing phases in Asia.

Swiss endowment supports Vietnam in trade defence capacity building

Minister Counsellor Pham Quang Huy, Deputy Head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to Geneva, has chaired a working session on the Global Trade Alert (GTA) tool.

World of modern Japanese toys on display in Hanoi

An exhibition introducing Japanese toys is being held at AEON Mall Long Bien in Hanoi.

Week of Italian Cuisine to entertain food lovers in Hanoi

The 10th Week of Italian Cuisine in Vietnam is scheduled to take place in Hanoi from November 17 to 23, offering visitors the opportunity to sample a variety of authentic Italian dishes.

Vingroup applies for international bond sale

Vingroup plans to issue a maximum of 1,625 bonds with a face value of 200,000 USD per bond. The total expected issuance value is 325 million USD.

Vietnam claim two chess titles at 2025 Asian Mind Sports Conference & Festival

Le Tuan Minh won Vietnam’s two gold medals in chess at the Asian Mind Sports Conference & Festival, which closed on November 15 in Singapore.

Prime Minister meets Vietnamese community in Kuwait

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse Le Thi Bich Tran, and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam met with staff of Vietnamese representative offices and the Vietnamese community in Kuwait on the evening of November 16.

Century-old villa in An Giang turned museum holds rare artifacts

A more-than-century-old mansion with French architectural elements yet rich in Vietnamese spirit has served various functions over time – from an ancestral house and courthouse to government headquarters and, today, a provincial museum.

$11.6 billion bets on Vietnam’s semiconductor future

According to Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui Hoang Phuong, Vietnam currently has more than 170 foreign-invested projects in the semiconductor industry, with a total registered capital of nearly $11.6 billion.

Myopia left untreated as parents fear glasses for children will worsen eyesight

Fearing that wearing glasses will worsen nearsightedness or make their children’s eyes look “dull,” many parents have chosen not to buy glasses for them. However, untreated refractive errors can lead to more serious problems.

Houses in deep narrow alleys in Hanoi's old quarter priced at VND800 million/sqm

In the small alleys around Hanoi's old quarter, houses that are only a few sqm in size, lacking light and amenities, are still listed for sale at up to VND800 million/sqm.

50-year-old sweet soup shop in Hanoi preserves memories of many generations

Che Muoi Sau is one of the most famous sweet soup shops in Hanoi, along with Che Ba Thin, Che Loc Tai, and Che Bon Mua. For nearly 50 years, its traditional sweet soups have become part of memories of many generations of customers.