Women’s legacy in 100 years of Vietnam’s revolutionary press

At the national conference “Women with 100 years of Vietnam's Revolutionary Press,” experts explored the historical role of the press in promoting women’s movements from wartime to modernization and global integration.

Budget phones lead sales in Vietnam, but iPhone 16 Pro Max holds strong

In Vietnam’s top 5 best-selling smartphones of Q1 2025, only one premium device made the list: Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Bee sting ‘cure’ worsens cancer, leads to surgery for Vietnamese woman

A 42-year-old woman from Ho Chi Minh City developed severe complications after rejecting hospital care for breast cancer and using honeybee stings as an alternative treatment. Doctors now warn against such unproven methods.

State budget collection up 24.5% in first five months

Of the sum, domestic revenue was estimated at 987.5 trillion VND, equivalent to 59.2% of the estimate and up 27.6% year-on-year, the ministry reported on June 10 at a meeting to review activities in May and implement tasks for June.

Thailand and Indonesia analyze Vietnam’s crushing defeat to Malaysia

Thailand and Indonesia's media outlets have offered sharp assessments of Vietnam’s 0-4 loss to Malaysia in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, highlighting tactical breakdowns and the decisive role of Malaysia’s naturalized players.

Vietnam deploys rescue ship for fishing boat in distress amid storm

A fishing boat from Quang Nam Province broke down and was at risk of sinking during storm No. 1, prompting the Border Guard to dispatch a rescue vessel to the scene.

State bank urged to study credit packages for young homebuyers

Banks are also being instructed to rigorously inspect loans involving real estate collateral.

Vietnam indicts former media leader in VND 5.1bil. extortion scheme

The People’s Procuracy of Thai Binh Province has issued an indictment against 44 individuals involved in an organized extortion ring tied to the Vietnam Environment and Urban Electronic Journal, including its former editor-in-chief Dong Xuan Thu.

Fake health supplements dumped in Ho Chi Minh City linked to major Hanoi ring

Thousands of boxes of health supplements discarded along Nguyen Van Linh Street in Binh Chanh District, HCM City, have been traced to a large-scale counterfeit supplement operation recently dismantled by the Ministry of Public Security in Hanoi.

iPhone 17 Pro Max brings major camera overhaul Apple fans have waited for

Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 17 Pro series this fall with significant camera improvements that are exciting tech enthusiasts.

Revised press law proposal: introducing a media conglomerate framework

Presenting the revised Press Law project, the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (MCST) has proposed adding regulations on major multimedia media groups and local press groups.

Vietnam to invest 2.6 billion USD in port system in Hai Phong by 2030

The Ministry of Construction has approved a 66 trillion VND (2.6 billion USD) plan to upgrade Hai Phong’s port system by 2030, boosting capacity at the north’s largest port hub.

Vietnamese cooperatives earn big with digital and high-tech farming

According to a report by the Vietnam Farmers’ Union, many cooperatives using high-tech farming methods and digital transformation are now generating revenues in the hundreds of billions of dong annually.

Government submits Ring Road 4 HCMC project worth $4.7 billion

The National Assembly will review a massive investment plan for HCMC’s Ring Road 4 project, covering five southern provinces.

Ample room remains for Vietnam – UK trade, technology cooperation

An official of the UK Department for Business and Trade identified green technology, fintech, health care, and many others as promising areas for deeper collaboration between Vietnam and the UK.

Vietnam's GDP forecast lowered amid global policy uncertainty

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) forecasts Vietnam’s economic growth at 6.2% this year and 6% next year.

Vietnam’s National Assembly to vote on province merger plan tomorrow

The National Assembly is expected to vote tomorrow (June 12) on a landmark proposal to merge administrative units at the provincial level, cutting Vietnam’s number of provinces and cities from 63 to just 34.

Vietnam enhances rice export position in Canadian market

As Canada seeks to diversify its supply sources and reduce dependence on a single partner like the US, Vietnamese rice enterprises are presented with a golden opportunity to expand their share in this market.

3.8-magnitude earthquake recorded in Kon Tum’s Kon Plong district

The tremor occurred at 7:39:46 am (Hanoi time), with the epicentre located at latitude 14.924°N and longitude 108.236°E, at a depth of approximately 8.1 kilometres. The natural disaster risk level was classified as 0 – the lowest on the scale.

Lawmakers propose much higher teachers’ salaries to attract talents

The compilation team of the draft Teachers Law says that teachers should be placed at the highest level of the salary scale.

Vietnam advances parliamentary cooperation between ASEAN, Argentina

In her opening remarks, Vietnamese Ambassador Ngo Minh Nguyet highlighted the significance of partnership between ASEAN and the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) amid complexities of today's global landscape.

Kites near runway disrupt Hanoi-bound flight, safety alert raised

A crew from a flight arriving from Kuala Lumpur reported seeing three kites drifting dangerously close to the runway area as the plane prepared to land at Noi Bai International Airport.

Vietnamese model Vu Linh places in Top 5 at Manhunt International 2025

Model Vu Linh, 31, a former flight attendant from Ben Tre, unexpectedly won the 4th runner-up title at the Manhunt International 2025 pageant.

Asian Cup qualifiers shake up as Southeast Asia defies expectations

The second matchday of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers brought drama and surprises, especially for Southeast Asian teams.

Civil servants trained for master's must commit to triple study duration

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has proposed raising the age limit for civil servants sent for master's degree training and extending the work commitment period to three times the training duration.