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Authorities investigate DJ Ngan 98's diet pills as shop goes offline

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health is currently investigating the advertising content and safety of weight loss supplements endorsed and distributed by DJ Ngan 98 (Vo Thi Ngoc Ngan), following public concerns and regulatory scrutiny.

Vietnam moves to finish stalled hospital projects after six-year delay

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh has directed government agencies to urgently resolve all lingering issues and ensure that the second campuses of Bach Mai and Viet Duc Hospitals become operational by the end of 2025.

Vietnam’s PM and spouse to visit Malaysia, attend ASEAN Summit

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse will visit Malaysia and join regional leaders at the 46th ASEAN Summit from May 24 to 28.

Vietnam offers over $9,000 monthly salary to top defense engineers

Chief engineers in Vietnam’s defense industry to earn up to 100x base salary.

Finance and education ministers to face questions at National Assembly

The National Assembly will conduct a 1.5-day question-and-answer session from June 19 to the morning of June 20, addressing Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang and Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son.

False celebrity endorsements prompt Vietnam to seek stiffer advertising fines

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has requested relevant agencies to study and propose stricter administrative penalties for violations in advertising activities, particularly focusing on celebrity endorsements.

PM orders police probe into durian export fraud as sector expands rapidly

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has signed Prime Ministerial Directive No. 71, dated May 23, outlining urgent tasks to promote sustainable durian production and export.

Final tributes paid to President Tran Duc Luong across the nation

State leaders and the public gathered in Hanoi to bid final farewells to former President Tran Duc Luong in a solemn national ceremony.

HCM City faces hospital overload after administrative merger of provinces

Following the merger of Binh Duong and Ba Ria – Vung Tau provinces with HCM City, the healthcare demand is expected to surge, while medical resources may not immediately meet the needs in the initial phase.

Telegram vows compliance after Vietnam warns of potential block

Telegram has confirmed it is processing a formal request from the Authority of Telecommunications in Vietnam and will issue a response by May 27.

Northern Vietnam’s little-known ‘gift of nature’: a crunchy, bitter delicacy

Despite its bitter taste that some first-time eaters find hard to swallow, this “gift from nature” is considered a specialty in parts of Northern Vietnam, especially Phu Tho.

New emission standards for vehicles take effect on January 2027

Will Hanoi and HCM City, with millions of old motorcycles, be able to begin emission testing on January 1, 2027? What will happen to motorcycles over 10 years old that fail to meet the standards?

Gie Trieng student lands surprise US scholarship after tough academic path

After high school, Y Un Diem had no choice but to work for hire in the city to earn money. Saving money for two years, she resolved to resume her education only for a traffic accident to halt her studies again.

‘Endless AI research leaves us lost before a vast ocean’: CEO

Talking about AI, Le Hong Minh, Chair of VNG, stressed that true understanding comes only from doing. Endless theoretical research without action is like standing before a vast ocean—-directionless, he said.

‘Too many chiefs and not enough workers’ hinders inspections of businesses

National Assembly Deputy Pham Khanh Phong Lan from HCM City has questioned the quality and efficiency of inspection activities as inspection plans are designed many months in advance, allowing companies to conceal violations.

Vietnamese star receives International Special Award in Japan

Tung Duong received Japan’s International Special Award at the Music Awards Japan 2025, marking a milestone for Vietnamese music on the global stage.

Quang Ninh to welcome one million visitors for Buddha relic veneration

Quang Ninh province is preparing to welcome around one million visitors over four days for a special event to enshrine a Buddha relic at the Yên Tử heritage site.

Vietnam to block Telegram: Telecom firms must report by June 2

Telecom firms must report Telegram-blocking measures by June 2 under new government directive.

Hungarian president to make official visit to Vietnam this May

Hungarian President Sulyok Tamas and his spouse will make their first official visit to Vietnam from May 27 to 29 at the invitation of President Luong Cuong.

Vietnam's Health Minister: ‘People are lost in a market full of fakes’

Minister Dao Hong Lan calls for stricter enforcement and nationwide anti-counterfeit culture.