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Chen Zhi’s crime empire ran scam floors targeting Vietnamese victims

According to an indictment from the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York, a transnational criminal empire in Cambodia led by Chen Zhi deliberately targeted Vietnamese citizens with sophisticated fraud schemes.

Southeast Asia’s World Cup dreams unravel amid coaching chaos

Southeast Asian football, once brimming with ambition for the 2026 World Cup, is now in disarray as Indonesia and Thailand part ways with their head coaches, and Malaysia faces FIFA sanctions.

Vietnam urged to build strategic, long-term venture capital vision

Experts warn Vietnam against expecting quick returns from public venture capital funds.

CMC Telecom wins 8 international cybersecurity awards in 2025

Vietnam’s CMC Telecom swept eight major categories at the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards 2025, marking a global breakthrough in cybersecurity innovation.

Hanoi police seize 60 tons of infected pork destined for human consumption

More than 700 pigs infected with African swine fever, weighing around 60 tons in total, were intercepted before reaching the market by Hanoi police, who have destroyed the diseased animals to protect public health.

Lawmakers propose revenue sharing for social media using news content

National Assembly members push for platforms to share profits with media when distributing journalistic content.

Madam Ngo Phuong Ly gifts Vietnamese books to students in Finland

The General Secretary’s spouse visited a long-running Vietnamese class and donated a “Vietnamese bookshelf” to support language learning.

Vietnam urged to act as East Asia flu season starts early

Flu season has arrived early and aggressively in East Asia, prompting urgent health measures and vaccination campaigns.

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.