Flights diverted, canceled as Storm Wutip disrupts travel to Da Nang

Heavy rains forced Vietnam Airlines flights to divert or return to Hanoi, causing delays and cancellations across the network.

Vietnamese leaders welcome Lithuanian president, eye closer cooperation

General Secretary To Lam, President Luong Cuong, and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man held separate meetings and talks today with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda during his official visit to Vietnam.

Vietnam sweeps Australia to reach AVC semifinals

The Vietnamese women's volleyball team defeated Australia in straight sets to secure a semifinal clash with Kazakhstan in the 2025 AVC Nations Cup.

Nearly 70 tons of illegal animal meat seized in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City’s economic police division has uncovered nearly 70 tons of animal organs and meat with unclear origin, following inspections of two businesses and one individual suspected of violating food safety regulations.

THACO’s challenge: VND23 trillion yearly for high-speed railway project

THACO’s ambition to undertake the $67 billion North-South high-speed railway project faces a daunting financial challenge.

Vietnam embraces AI as $5 trillion global opportunity looms

AI could add $5 trillion to global GDP by 2030 - Vietnam aims to become a regional AI leader with bold initiatives.

As social insurance deadline looms, small-business owners voice concerns

From July 1, 2025, individual business owners will be required to pay compulsory social insurance. Many small businesses say they are worried about unstable income, increasing costs, and pressure from increasingly strict management regulations.

Da Nang hacker ring steals 21,000 global credit cards to scam Amazon

Operating from rented homes in Da Nang, the group used advanced tech to harvest and exploit thousands of foreign accounts.

Vietnam ends monopoly, opens gold imports: Prices to fall below 100M VND?

New draft regulations could allow more gold producers, pressuring prices toward the 100M VND/tael mark.

Vietnam, South Korea presidents pledge deeper partnership in phone call

President of Vietnam Luong Cuong held a phone conversation this morning with South Korea’s newly elected President Lee Jae Myung.

Vietnam bets on two cities for one international financial center

Vietnam’s upcoming international financial center will follow a “one center, two destinations” model, operating jointly from Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.

Vietnam now has 34 provincial-level administrative units

The reform is expected to save more than 190 trillion VND (7.3 billion USD) in the 2026–2030 period.

Vietnam, IP Paris to co-develop AI, ICT graduate programs

Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung emphasized that Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP Paris), with its leading research capacity and scale, will be a key partner for Vietnam.

Veteran journalist revives Hanoi’s lost flavors through cooking

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Vietnamese Revolutionary Journalism, journalists Luong Thi Bich Ngoc and Vinh Quyen shared their stories of journalism, life, and Hanoi’s traditional culinary culture in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.

Loc An Station on the Ho Chi Minh Sea Trail recognized as special national relic

On June 12, the People’s Committee of Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province held a ceremony to receive the certificate of special national relic status for the Ho Chi Minh Trail at sea (Loc An Station, Phuoc Thuan Commune, Xuyen Moc District).

Fake-medicine sales at pharmacies spark calls for tougher penalties

HCM City and Hanoi authorities have uncovered numerous pharmacies selling fake or unverified medicines, causing public concern. However, fines have been deemed too low to deter violations.

Buying and selling Veo 3 accounts in Vietnam is waste of money: experts

In the rush to create videos using AI, many people are willing to spend big money to buy Veo 3 accounts to try and create content, but this behavior poses high risks, experts have warned.

Deadly sinkhole search ends in Bac Kan due to worsening conditions

Bac Kan Province ceases rescue efforts as the area’s geological instability poses serious risks to personnel and shows no signs of improvement.

Storm Wutip intensifies as it heads for Gulf of Tonkin

Wutip strengthens to level 10 as it nears Vietnam, bringing intense rain and winds to central and northern regions.

Old vehicles from provinces may face Hanoi restrictions over emission rules

The draft roadmap for national vehicle emission standards in Vietnam lacks clarity on how vehicles from other localities entering Hanoi and HCM City will be regulated.

Da Nang floods overnight as Storm Wutip unleashes torrential rain

Heavy rainfall from Typhoon Wutip submerges Da Nang, forcing residents to evacuate in the middle of the night.

Quang Nam proposes support for officials in Da Nang after administrative merger

Quang Nam province has proposed spending over VND280 billion to support 1,885 officials, public employees, and workers relocating to Da Nang to work after the provincial merger.

Vehicles idle for 30+ days may be exempt from road-use fees under new proposal

Transport-business vehicles parked in yards, as well as vehicles idle for 30 or more days, may be exempt from road-use fees, according to the Ministry of Construction (MOC).

Unique grilled delicacy in Phan Thiet: white, crispy, and delicious squid

When visiting Phan Thiet, tourists have the chance to enjoy a range of “iconic” seafood dishes. Besides squid paste and sun-dried squid, this coastal city offers street food made from squid that’s both enticing and affordable.

Is advertising feng-shui eyebrow tattooing a legal violation?

Experts can see signs of legal violations in famous Vietnamese artists advertising feng-shui eyebrow tattooing.