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Vietnam’s most stunning stone church: Phat Diem Cathedral in Ninh Binh

Built entirely of stone and ironwood, Phat Diem Cathedral is a masterpiece of architecture, blending Eastern and Western styles.

One-stop-shop sandbox can foster innovation, lead to driverless bus routes

A startup involved in research in robots, automation-guided cars, and drones hopes for a one-stop sandbox mechanism to drive breakthroughs in innovation when implementing Resolution 57.

Vietnamese LLMs to be evaluated and ranked by experts in March

The process of evaluating and ranking Vietnamese large language models (LLMs) developed by six firms is expected to take place in March, with results to be announced by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) in April.

Revitalizing Hoan Kiem Lake: Shark Jaw building gone, new space unveiled

Hanoi’s iconic Hoan Kiem Lake area gets a transformation as the controversial ‘Shark Jaw’ building is demolished to create a more open and modern square.

Police seize luxury assets, land, and gold in Hau ‘Phao’ corruption case

Authorities have confiscated a massive collection of assets linked to the corruption scandal involving Nguyen Van Hau, also known as Hau ‘Phao’, chairman of Phuc Son Group.

FIFA ranking boost: Vietnam advances after win against Cambodia

A 2-1 win against Cambodia on FIFA Days helps Vietnam climb one spot in the FIFA rankings, with more gains possible in upcoming matches.

CFA Team China 2025: Full schedule for U22 Vietnam’s campaign

U22 Vietnam will compete against South Korea, Uzbekistan, and China at the CFA Team China 2025 tournament. See the full schedule here.

Ten-day forecast: Sunny weather prevails, but a cold snap looms

Northern Vietnam will experience a period of stable weather with sunshine before a potential cold front arrives around March 28-29.

Vietnam’s EV revolution: Power grid expansion requires $9 billion

With electric vehicle adoption surging, Vietnam must invest heavily in grid upgrades to meet the growing electricity demand.

Phuc Son Group Chairman accused of contract fraud, profiting over $11.3 million

Phuc Son Group Chairman Nguyen Van Hau is accused of fraudulent bidding and contract resale, illicitly profiting over $11.3 million from public funds.

Vietnam’s ‘Nightmare’ sinkhole remains largely unexplored

Vietnam’s ‘Nightmare’ sinkhole, 250 meters deep, remains largely unexplored, with fewer than 10 people ever reaching the bottom.

Hanoi’s $1.2mil Ngoc Khanh pedestrian street struggles with low foot traffic

Despite pleasant weekend weather, Ngoc Khanh pedestrian street in Hanoi remains largely deserted. Vendors sit idly with empty tables and chairs, waiting for customers who never arrive.

VN edges past Cambodia 2-1 as Coach Kim Sang Sik assesses team’s performance

Vietnam secured a narrow 2-1 win over Cambodia. Coach Kim Sang Sik analyzed the team’s challenges and preparation ahead of the crucial match against Laos.

An Giang celebrates UNESCO recognition of Via Ba Chua Xu festival

The Vía Ba Chua Xu festival in An Giang is officially recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity, marking a milestone for Vietnam’s cultural heritage.

Vietnam’s new economic vision: The rise of the private sector

Vietnam's leadership is embracing the private sector as the driving force behind the nation's economic future, signaling a policy shift that could unlock unprecedented growth.

Ho Chi Minh City faces extreme heat as northern Vietnam warms up

Temperatures in HCMC have surpassed 36°C, marking the hottest days of the season. Meanwhile, northern Vietnam is experiencing a rapid rise in temperatures.

Vietnam’s top tennis player Ly Hoang Nam retires, shifts focus to Pickleball

Vietnam’s top tennis player Ly Hoang Nam retires from professional tennis, shifting his focus to Pickleball in a bold career move.

Rare March frost transforms Ta Xua into a winter wonderland

Frost usually appears in Ta Xua during winter, but this year, the white landscape returned in March, surprising visitors.

Gold skyrockets past $4,000 per tael: What’s driving the surge?

As gold prices reach historic highs, experts debate whether the rally will continue or if a correction is imminent. Should investors buy now or wait?

Vietnam considers delaying special consumption tax hike to support businesses

With alcohol taxes set to rise, businesses warn of financial strain and illicit trade risks. Should Vietnam delay the increase?