Saigon Zoo mourns the loss of Ngo Khong, a rare Bengal white tiger that succumbed to illness after 10 years

Hanoi’s famous café and restaurant tower is being cleared to create underground public space, with demolition expected to finish by August.

In the first half of this year, Vietnam spent over 400 million USD importing fruits and vegetables from China, with Chinese produce now flooding local markets.

Vietnamese citizens residing overseas must return to Vietnam to apply for a chip-based national ID, as current law does not permit issuance through embassies.

Several universities in Vietnam charge tuition fees that reach hundreds of millions of dong annually, with the highest recorded fee nearing 1 billion VND (approximately 39,400 USD) per year.

Latest renders suggest Apple will shift its iconic logo and rework MagSafe to accommodate a refreshed design for the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max.

A 36-year-old tourist from Hung Yen has died after a paragliding accident on Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang. Authorities are actively investigating the cause of the incident.

Police forces raided several bars in the wards of Dong Hoa, Thuan An, and Vung Tau (Ho Chi Minh City), discovering hundreds of partygoers involved with drugs.

From 2026, every citizen in Vietnam will be entitled to one free annual health check-up or screening based on medical requirements. The goal is to reduce the out-of-pocket healthcare expenses of households to just 30%.

On July 8, the National Data Association under the Ministry of Public Security organized a seminar titled "Product authentication and traceability - A driver of sustainable development for Vietnam’s digital economy."

Travel+Leisure, one of the most prestigious American travel and lifestyle publications, has just published an article about Son Doong cave in Quang Tri province, praising its breathtaking beauty and incredible journey that no other place can rival.

Vietnam led the region with a 30% increase in international arrivals compared to Q1 2024, and ranked second in terms of recovery rate, with a 34% rise over the same period in 2019.

As of June 25, leaders from central and local governments, various agencies, mass organisations, and kind-hearted individuals visited and presented gifts worth 16.8 trillion VND to social protection beneficiaries.

Vietnam recorded positive developments in public order and safety between January and June, with crimes against social order falling by 22.55% compared to the same period last year.

The Philippines remained Vietnam’s largest rice buyer, accounting for 43.4% of total exports, though the market saw a 17.4% decline in value.

Investment by the state, non-state, as well as FDI sectors saw increases during the first six months of 2025.

Efforts should focus on attracting both foreign direct investment (FDI) and domestic investment, with priority given to high-tech and environmentally friendly projects.

The Ministry of National Defence convened a conference on July 7 to review Vietnam's international integration and defence diplomacy efforts during the first half, and set directions and tasks for the remainder of the year.

The duties took effect on July 6 and will remain in place for five years, unless extended, adjusted or terminated in accordance with regulations.

A press conference was held in Hanoi on July 7 to announce the State President’s decision on amnesty for the second round in 2025, on the occasion of the upcoming 80th National Day (September 2, 1945-2025).