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Da Nang to offer Starlink satellite Internet, boosts tech infrastructure

Da Nang is set to become the first city in Vietnam to roll out Starlink, the satellite Internet service developed by SpaceX, marking a new step in its high-tech infrastructure strategy.

Da Nang targets high-spending Halal tourists with new Dubai flight

With direct air service from Dubai launching in June, Da Nang aims to attract luxury travelers from the Middle East through Halal-friendly services and infrastructure.

Vietnam's game makers urged to dream big, aim global

With billions of downloads and global attention, Vietnam's gaming industry must now dream big - and dare to turn creativity into cultural exports.

Vietnam plans specialized courts for global financial disputes

As Vietnam develops international financial centers, officials debate legal language use and court structure.

Experts warn of sophisticated counterfeit drug networks in Vietnam

Authorities expose alarming schemes mixing real and fake medicine, while shell companies abroad help illicit drugs enter Vietnam’s market undetected.

Social housing priced at VND25 million/sqm out of reach for low-income workers

Owning social housing remains only a dream for low-income earners. With a monthly average income of around VND10 million, accessing a home is out of reach for most.

Hue heritage under threat: Nguyen Dynasty throne vandalized by visitor

Hue's Vice Chairman Nguyen Thanh Binh says the destruction of the royal throne at Thai Hoa Palace is a grave cultural loss and demands serious lessons.

Top university has highest revenue from tech transfer, exceeding VND500 billion

HCM City University of Economics has reported revenue of VND526.6 billion from technology transfer in 2023-2024, the highest figure among universities.

Vietnamese VAR referees enter final training stage for 2025-26 season

A cohort of referees and assistant referees in Vietnam’s fourth VAR training course entered their final training phase in Hanoi from May 26 to 31, preparing to bolster the officiating team for the 2025-26 football season.

Truong Hai Group proposes $61bil investment in North–South high-speed railway

The North–South high-speed rail line is expected to span approximately 1,541 kilometres, connecting Ngoc Hoi Station in Hanoi with Thu Thiem Station in Ho Chi Minh City, and traversing 20 provinces and centrally governed cities.

Vietnam, France sign MoU to strengthen railway cooperation

Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Danh Huy proposed that the EU and France support the Ministry of Construction in implementing energy transition initiatives in transport, greenhouse gas mitigation, and climate change response.

Vietnam - Asia DX Summit 2025 opens in Hanoi

By 2030, Vietnam aims to be in the top three in ASEAN and the top 50 globally in terms of digital competitiveness and e-government development. It also targets five globally recognised tech firms by 2030, and ten by 2045.

Vietnam encourages France's CMA-CGM to lead green maritime transformation

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has expressed his hope that the CMA-CGM Group will invest in projects developing green and smart seaports with infrastructure capable of supporting the transition to green fuels and renewable energy.

PM meets with GCC Secretary-General in Malaysia

PM Pham Minh Chinh encouraged GCC investors and enterprises to expand their presence in Vietnam, especially in the development of international financial hubs, digital transformation, energy transition, and green economy projects.

Deputy PM Nguyen Chi Dung meets with leaders of Japanese localities

Deputy PM Nguyen Chi Dung proposed that the Aichi Governor and Nagoya Mayor further enhance cooperation with Vietnam, aiming to set a model for local-level collaboration between the two countries.

Hungarian President arrives in Hanoi, beginning official visit to Vietnam

Hungarian President Sulyok Tamas and his spouse, Nagy Zsuzsanna, arrived in Hanoi on May 27 evening, beginning their official visit to Vietnam from May 27-29, at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong.

Government leaders of Vietnam, China hold talks in Malaysia

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on May 27, on the sidelines of his official visit to Malaysia and attendance at the 46th ASEAN Summit and related meetings in Kuala Lumpur.

French President concludes state visit to Vietnam

French President Emmanuel Macron and his spouse departed Hanoi on May 27 afternoon, concluding their state visit to Vietnam from May 25 to 27, made at the invitation of Vietnamese President Luong Cuong.

Mud erupts from metro tunnel in Hanoi, residents evacuate homes

An underground mud burst from a TBM site on Cat Linh Street shocked residents and prompted an emergency response from the metro project team.

Macron: France-Vietnam partnership must focus on youth, innovation

Speaking with Vietnamese students, French President Emmanuel Macron highlighted the challenges facing not only France and Vietnam but many countries worldwide, particularly in labor and employment.