The merger of Ho Chi Minh City with the neighbouring provinces of Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau marks not just an expansion of administrative management, but a historic turning point in Vietnam’s urban development.

The Politburo has agreed on the policy of investing in building primary-secondary boarding schools in 248 land border communes across the country, according to its freshly announced conclusion.

Since January 2025, Ninh Binh has hosted six marathons, pulling in thousands of runners from Vietnam and abroad.

Some enterprises in the IT, digital and semiconductor industries will be given preferential treatment in import and export activities, according to the newly issued Customs Law.

The bus, bearing licence plate 43F-007.76, was travelling from Hà Nội to Đà Nẵng when it veered off the road, hit roadside markers, and overturned.

The remains were recovered off the coast of Khanh Hoa province during a recent joint operation, and will be sent to the DPAA’s forensic laboratory in Hawaii for further analysis and identification.

A peaceful, stable, and fast-developing Vietnam with deep and effective international integration has helped strengthen ASEAN’s overall capacity, intra-bloc connectivity, and global standing, said a scholar from the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

Only 12 percent of examinees this year scored seven or higher in math, a record low, reflecting a challenging exam. As a result, admission scores for some majors using math test results are expected to be lower than in previous years.

A dish from Soc Trang has tourists second-guessing their ears - and taste buds - with its curious name and rich flavor.

The recent capture of several notorious crime bosses has exposed the sophisticated "underworld" and its dangerous methods infiltrating urban areas across the country.

Tucked in Kho Muong village, this unspoiled karst cave enchants tourists with vast stone chambers, bat colonies, and untouched nature in Pu Luong National Reserve.

As Vietnam’s idol culture becomes increasingly open and expressive, a growing number of male artists are adopting unisex fashion, makeup, and styles that some critics describe as “excessively effeminate.”

The government is revising Decree 107 to streamline regulations in rice trading, aiming to stabilize prices and improve livelihoods for millions of farmers.

Vietnam is aiming to double its domestic car sales to 1–1.1 million units within the next five years. Meanwhile, VinFast has announced a bold goal of producing 1 million electric vehicles for the global market by 2030. Are these goals achievable?

From 1977 to 2025, four Vietnamese math problems have been featured in official IMO exams.

Looking for a sweet escape from the heat? These beloved sweet soup shops offer refreshing options rooted in tradition.

Over 70 million aging motorbikes in Vietnam, many without proper emissions testing, are quietly polluting the air in major cities and endangering public health.

In Da Nang’s mountains, Ve women prepare a handwoven blanket over years to present during marriage, symbolizing devotion and unity.

All policies and actions demonstrate that the 2025 state budget expenditure is being managed proactively and flexibly to achieve socioeconomic development goals, institutional reform, and national capacity in strategic areas.

As part of its broader urban redevelopment strategy, HCM City is working to relocate nearly 40,000 households living on and along canals by 2030, with almost 3,000 already resettled as of mid-July 2025.