Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered various ministries and relevant agencies to intensify efforts to curb market manipulation, hoarding and price inflation in the construction material sector in a bid to stabilize costs and accelerate major infrastructure projects.
After an extended period of research and development, language chain DOL English has launched dolthpt.vn, a free online platform designed to help students prepare for Vietnam’s national high school graduation exam and aptitude tests for university admission.
The National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Hanoi on Saturday announced the successful completion of a rare and high-risk cesarean section on a 60-year-old mother, whose pregnancy involved multiple underlying health conditions.
A flower trader in Vinh Long Province, Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, has turned in a lost backpack containing a Rolex watch, jewelry, and personal papers to police for return to its owner.
The human body has strict mechanisms to prevent overhydration, which is why drinking two liters of plain water at once feels nearly impossible, while consuming large amounts of beer can happen more easily, a Vietnamese doctor explained.
Six years after launching VietConnect to link Vietnamese professionals worldwide, Milly Nguyen is taking the next step. With the debut of Spaces Connect, she is transforming a community-driven platform into a space for practical support, connecting people across borders through services, data and shared opportunities.
The Criminal Police Division under the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Public Security has teamed up with border gate police at Tan Son Nhat International Airport to arrest a Chinese man suspected of murder before he could board a flight out of Vietnam.
More than 10 lorries, container trucks, and other heavy vehicles traveling on the North-South Expressway in Quang Tri Province, northern Vietnam, had their windshields smashed after large rocks struck them on Saturday night.
Vietnam’s aviation sector is facing rising fuel costs and a risk of supply shortages after escalating tensions in the Middle East, the country’s aviation authority said.
Can Tho City, southern Vietnam has announced plans to begin construction of two large-scale resort projects this year, including the 2,945-hectare Mekong City development which will accommodate up to 300,000 residents.
Hanoi Metro said more than 5.7 million passenger trips have used its smart ticketing system after eight months of deployment across two urban rail lines.
Police in Ho Chi Minh City have arrested and prosecuted a 31-year-old man for allegedly assaulting a female shipper after a dispute over the delivery of an order of goods.
Vietnam’s rapidly expanding film market drew interest from international filmmakers at the Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART) 2026, increasingly sparking curiosity about its potential as a production destination in Southeast Asia.
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction has announced plans to study staggered work schedules and the relocation of schools and hospitals out of the city center to reduce congestion, as part of a broader strategy to improve traffic flow starting in 2026.
PetroVietnam Gas (PV Gas) said it has secured liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports from the United States and Australia, including a nearly 38,000-tonne cargo from Australia having arrived on Friday, to support domestic supply.
TOKYO -- The Japanese government resumed subsidies for oil wholesalers on Thursday, aiming to lower retail gasoline prices to around 170 yen per liter amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
TOKYO -- The Japan Tourism Agency plans to set up an expert panel to draft guidelines for a dual pricing system charging higher fees at tourist facilities for foreign nationals and visitors from outside the local areas, Jiji Press learned Thursday.
The European Commission (EC) has given initial recognition to Vietnam’s efforts in combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, following its fifth inspection of the country’s anti-IUU measures from March 9 to 19, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported.
Da Nang International Airport in Da Nang City, central Vietnam has been named among the top 100 airports worldwide for the third consecutive year, according to the 2026 World Airport Awards by Skytrax.
The fourth Vietnamese Banh Mi Festival is set to take place at Le Van Tam Park in Ho Chi Minh City from April 23 to 26, with more than 200,000 visitors expected to join.
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered stronger fuel and energy conservation measures and the accelerated adoption of electric transport, according to a government directive.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has instructed Vietnamese embassies in Israel, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar to open online registration systems to collect requests from citizens wishing to return home or travel to third countries, as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate.
The FIFA Council has approved the introduction of the FIFA ASEAN Cup, bringing Southeast Asia’s regional tournament into the global football governing body’s official competition system, FIFA said on Friday.
Vietnam has been ranked among the world’s most beautiful countries by Condé Nast Traveler, placing 17th on a list of 28 destinations highlighted for their diverse natural landscapes.
BASF Vietnam, together with its long-stabding customers, partners, and other co-sponsors, has presented a newly rebuilt classroom and playground, covering almost 300 square meters, to Ba Chuc Kindergarten in Ba Chuc Commune, An Giang Province, southern Vietnam.
UNIQLO Vietnam, in collaboration with the Hanoi-based Hope Foundation, on Thursday inaugurated a new kindergarten facility and donated 3,000 clothing items to disadvantaged families in Phuoc Chanh Commune, Da Nang City, central Vietnam.
The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade raised retail fuel prices sharply at 11:00 pm on Thursday.
Raissa Marteaux, Consul General of the Netherlands, visited Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper on Thursday and discussed expanding cooperation between the Netherlands and Vietnam, while expressing interest in strengthening connections with Vietnamese youth.
The Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security on Thursday announced the deployment of 10 undercover vehicles to patrol and record violations along Ho Chi Minh City - Trung Luong - My Thuan - Can Tho Expressway in southern Vietnam.
Two gold-plated crosses were installed atop the twin towers of Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday, which is a milestone in the restoration of the more-than-140-year-old landmark.
An 11-year-old student in Phu Quoc, a special zone administered by An Giang Province in southern Vietnam, died after showing symptoms consistent with meningococcal disease, local health authorities reported on Wednesday.
The Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security has proposed requiring Internet, telecom, and social media platforms to verify the identities of online group administrators, under a draft decree on combating cybercrime now open for public comment.
More than 110,000 job openings were offered at a job fair in Bac Ninh Province, northern Vietnam on Wednesday that was linked online with 10 northern Vietnamese provinces and cities, as businesses ramp up hiring to meet expanding production demand.
A powerful software exploit capable of penetrating and stealing information from potentially hundreds of millions of Apple (AAPL.O) iPhones was planted on dozens of websites in Ukraine in recent weeks, researchers said on Wednesday.
HELSINKI - Heavy social media usage appears to contribute to a drop in wellbeing among young people, especially girls, in some English-speaking countries, the World Happiness Report published on Thursday found.