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RoK firms target Vietnam’s growing homecare device market

The Republic of Korea’s medical and beauty device manufacturers are increasingly viewing Vietnam where the median age is 33.4 as a promising market with strong consumer demand and rapid economic growth.

Pork imports nearly double, pushing Vietnam’s pig farmers into heavy losses

Massive meat imports - especially pork - have overwhelmed local supply, sending live pig prices plunging to their lowest point since 2021.

Vietnam welcomes the Cold Moon, final supermoon of 2025

The Cold Moon - 2025’s twelfth and final full moon - will rise on the evening of December 4, offering skywatchers a breathtaking astronomical event to close out the year.

Vietnam police dismantle predatory loan ring charging up to 670% annually

Authorities have charged 28 people involved in a violent loan shark network spreading across southern provinces.

Nha Trang residents overwhelmed as floodwaters return

With water rising quickly, entire communities in Nha Trang are once again underwater, sparking urgent evacuations and school closures.

Floods paralyze National Highway 1 in Lam Dong, boats swept away

Overnight downpours submerged entire neighborhoods and caused severe disruptions across Lam Dong, cutting off National Highway 1.

National Assembly moves to tighten control on press content used by social media

On the morning of December 4, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly continued its 52nd session to review and comment on revisions to the amended Press Law.

Unusual sports steal spotlight at SEA Games 33 in Thailand

From tug of war to e-sports dance battles, SEA Games 33 is showcasing some of Southeast Asia’s most unexpected sporting spectacles.

Da Nang halts urban project after street collapse swallows two cars

A massive sinkhole opened on Nguyen Cong Tru Street, pulling two cars into a 15-meter-deep chasm. Authorities immediately suspended construction at a nearby urban development site.

Vietnam faces deadly toll as extreme weather in 2025 breaks all limits

Vietnam grapples with catastrophic damage and historic losses in 2025, marking the most severe year of natural disasters in recent memory.

Golden pancake and fresh herbs delight traveler in Hanoi’s Old Quarter

A tourist from China was blown away by a crispy Mekong pancake at a Michelin-featured eatery in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

YouTube launches Recap to let billions reflect on a year of watching

With 12 custom cards, YouTube now helps users review their unique journey across videos and channels.

Mimosa Pass hit by landslide again, blocking main gateway into Da Lat

A fresh landslide struck Mimosa Pass in Lam Dong late on December 3, causing earth and trees to spill onto the road at the same site that was reopened just days ago, leading to heavy traffic congestion at the southern gateway to Da Lat.

Young and old unite in second Vietnam heritage art competition

From ages 6 to 84, nearly 1,000 artists joined Vietnam’s second heritage painting contest, showcasing national memory.

Disappointment in victory: Vietnam’s shaky win over Laos sets alarm bells

U22 Vietnam clinched a narrow 2-1 win over U22 Laos, but the lackluster performance raised more concerns than confidence.

Landslides trap 20 vehicles on Gia Bac Pass, phone signal lost

Severe landslides and fallen trees blocked traffic on Gia Bac Pass in Lam Dong, leaving dozens stranded without phone signal.

Fans deflated as Galaxy S26 Ultra ditches two anticipated upgrades

Samsung’s new premium phone risks being seen as a minor refresh rather than a breakthrough device.

Land registration procedures: Which gov’t office is better for citizens?

The proposal that the provincial land registration office be the sole point of contact for handling land procedures has received mixed opinions.

Lonely aging, unequal burdens: Vietnam considers men’s health strategy

Though they tend to live longer, older women in Vietnam are suffering a double disadvantage - higher disease burden and a significantly higher rate of widowhood, outnumbering widowed men by more than four times.

Tax debate: small business vendors object to VND200 million revenue threshold

Starting from 2026, business households with average revenue of at least VND553,000 per day will have to pay tax. This would mean, for example, that a small vendor who sells only 28 boxes of sticky rice a day would be subject to a 4.5 percent tax.