Hanoi fashion hubs go quiet as crackdown on fake goods escalates

Hanoi's bustling fashion districts have gone quiet, with shops half-closed and customers squeezing through barely open doors.

Binh Thuan man charged with murder of partner’s young child

A 3-year-old girl died from head injuries after being repeatedly struck by her mother’s partner, according to investigators.

Vietnam’s motorbike emissions rollout risks systemic overload

A plan to test emissions on 14 million motorbikes in Vietnam's two biggest cities may falter due to lack of facilities and trained personnel.

Vietnam’s first cave show dazzles audiences with lights, sound, and legend

“In Search of the Dragon Pearl” brings modern performance art into a 100-year-old cave in Ha Long Bay.

Flash floods destroy road, isolate students in Nghe An province

Severe flooding in Nghe An has washed away National Highway 16, forcing students to hike home along a stream after their exams.

Five-hour pork dish from Lang Son a centerpiece in holiday banquets

A signature dish in northern celebrations, this slow-cooked pork stands out for its rich flavor and labor-intensive preparation.

Vietnamese soldiers head to Hanoi for National Day military parade training

Hundreds of officers and soldiers from Military Region 7 begin their journey north to prepare for Vietnam’s 80th National Day celebrations.

Unplanned moments mark deepening Vietnam-France relations during Macron visit

An unexpected moment at the President Ho Chi Minh relic site highlights personal diplomacy and growing trust between France and Vietnam.

Cash-only tactics spark legal warning under Vietnam’s new tax rules

Some small businesses avoid bank transfers to dodge new e-invoice mandates, risking penalties.

DANAFF III welcomes record turnout of box office hits, minus two top names

Despite record box office success, Vietnam’s two top-grossing directors opt out of the third Da Nang Asian Film Festival.

Vietnam and US accelerate tariff negotiations toward key breakthrough

Ministers from both countries stress urgency and goodwill in reaching a mutually beneficial agreement.

PM Pham Minh Chinh departs for pivotal trip to France, Estonia, and Sweden

Early this morning, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse, Le Thi Bich Tran, departed from Hanoi, officially beginning a working trip to France, Estonia, and Sweden, accompanied by a high-level Vietnamese delegation.

Parents "rack their brains" planning summer travel to explore with kids

Many parents are searching for information about cross-country travel itineraries or homestays in fishing or highland villages for their children’s summer break.

Car dealers struggle as weak demand drags down Vietnam auto market

Major brands launch aggressive promotions, but sluggish customer demand persists, hurting dealers’ bottom lines.

Hai Phong to launch night tour of Hang Kenh Temple

The tour is scheduled to run every weekend from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a variety of activities, including temple rituals, traditional music performances, water puppetry, 3D mapping shows, calligraphy, local cuisine tasting, and handicraft workshops.

Big push for Vietnam to escape middle-income trap: Int'l institutions

The World Bank (WB) has urged Vietnam to take urgent action to adapt to climate change, in addition to its policy recommendations to improve public investment efficiency, strengthen accountability, and enhance the legal framework.

Two energy hubs to be developed

Vietnam needs an estimated sum of 3.3 quadrillion VND (136 billion USD) for electricity generation and power grid development in 2025-30 period.

HCM City welcomes new wave of US investments

The continuous influx of investment proposals from US technology corporations is a positive signal, demonstrating HCM City’s strong appeal to high-quality capital, especially in technology and real estate sectors.

60 world golf legends to compete at Vietnam Legends Championship

This year's Vietnam Legends Championship international golf tournament is set to take place in Ho Chi Minh City from November 25 to 30 as part of a longer series of golf-related events in the city.

2025 lychee harvest set for bumper crop

As VN gears up for a bumper lychee harvest in 2025, estimated to reach 303,000 tons, the agricultural sector, in coordination with localities, is proactively deploying measures to enhance fruit quality, expand markets, and boost exports.

Secondary school entrance exam begins, top students in fierce competition

Several secondary schools in HCM City are holding aptitude tests to select students for Grade 6 in 2025. Candidates at these schools must be excellent students at primary school.

294 cosmetic products’ declaration receipts revoked in one day

The Drug Administration Department under the Ministry of Health (MOH) on May 29 issued seven decisions revoking 294 cosmetic product declaration receipts that the agency had previously granted to seven businesses.

No degrees, no lab, but five patents: The story of Trinh Dinh Nang

Mr. Trinh Dinh Nang, a self-taught Vietnamese inventor with five patents, works while the world sleeps to bring practical science to life.

VNeID app can now be used to purchase medicine

Medicines will be delivered to their homes by An Khang or picked up at the pharmacy quickly and conveniently, with no risk of cross-infection at hospitals.

AI’s huge environmental impact is little-known among public: expert

Noting that every AI command consumes physical resources and energy, Scott McDonald, a lecturer at RMIT University, said that “users should consider the necessity of each AI interaction”.