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Massive lightning bolt captured as Hanoi battles severe flooding

Caught on camera, a lightning bolt sliced through the dark sky as the capital endured widespread flooding.

Pham Nhat Vuong expands Vingroup empire with bold steel venture

Billionaire Vuong unveils VinMetal to boost Vietnam’s heavy industry and power Vingroup’s ambitious ecosystem.

Corporate capital expansion surges 168% in nine months

During the period, more than 231,000 enterprises entered or re-entered the market, up 26% against the same period in 2024 and 1.32 times higher than the number of firms withdrawing.

Vehicles turn into boats as Hanoi suffers post-typhoon flooding

Hanoi’s streets were submerged after overnight rain from Typhoon Matmo, leaving cars and bikes stranded across the city.

Breakthroughs needed for HCM City to realise mega-city ambition

Ho Chi Minh City must deliver decisive breakthroughs in governance, infrastructure, human resources, and sustainable development to become a mega city in Asia, according to experts.

NA Vice Chairman receives Germany's WUS President

National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Hai hosted a reception in Hanoi on October 6 for Dr Kambiz Ghawami, President of the World University Service (WUS) of Germany and authorised representative of the State of Hessen.

Vietnam seeks responsible AI use in digital communication

The 2025 law on the digital technology industry sets out requirements for the responsible use of AI, ensuring a safe and transparent online environment.

World’s best cueists set for Hanoi Open 2025

The Hanoi Open Pool Championship 2025 is taking place in Hanoi from October 7 to 12, gathering 256 cueists from 40 countries.

Low-altitude aviation: Vietnam's untapped trillion-dollar airspace

Experts call for legal reform to unlock economic and mobility potential in the skies under 3,000 meters.

Can Tho's 9X entrepreneur turns bees into gold with organic farming

Despite multiple failures, a 33-year-old in Can Tho created a two-tier hive model and now sells premium honey across Vietnam.

Dao woman in Ba Vi safeguards ancient herbal medicine against online fakes

For generations, traditional herbal medicine has been an inseparable part of the Dao people’s life in Ba Vi, Hanoi. In today’s digital era, those who preserve the craft face a growing fear of online impersonation and counterfeit products.

45-year-old pho tiu stall blends North and South in Hanoi alley

From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. daily, a small pho stall tucked inside Hanoi’s Dong Xuan alley - known as a haven of affordable street food - stays constantly packed.

34 years, 6 meters of nails: Vietnam’s latest Guinness record holder

Luu Cong Huyen, a 67-year-old resident of Giao Binh Commune in Ninh Binh Province, has officially been recognized by the Guinness World Records as the man with the longest fingernails in the world, with a combined length of nearly 6 meters.

Vietnam’s new visa policy drives record surge in European tourists

Vietnam welcomed over 15.4 million international visitors in the first nine months of 2025, a 21.5% increase year-on-year. Notably, European arrivals surged by nearly 35%, driven by the country’s expanded visa exemption policy.

Storms expose Vietnam’s need for climate-resilient infrastructure

After deadly storms, experts warn Vietnam must move from “relief after disaster” to “proactive adaptation.”

‘Sky death match’ crosses 213 billion VND, while ‘Torture hill’ quietly exits

Box office surprise: Sky death match dominates as new releases struggle in Vietnam.

Prosecution of livestream queen Hoang Huong shocks supplement industry

Hoang Huong faces prosecution after using exaggerated marketing and false health claims to grow her pharmaceutical business.

Vietnam warned not to bend over backwards for foreign investors

As Lotte hesitates on a key Ho Chi Minh City project, experts urge caution in offering special treatment to foreign firms.

Hydropower or harmony? Rethinking upstream development in Vietnam

Unprecedented floods are forcing Cao Bang to choose between hydropower expansion and the safety of downstream communities.

Vingroup proposes sea bridge connecting Can Gio and Vung Tau

After the $4 billion metro plan, Vingroup now aims to develop a strategic sea-crossing route between Can Gio and Vung Tau.