Vietnamese indie DJ and music producer mess., born Vu Phuong Thao, is set to represent Vietnam at Tomorrowland, one of the world’s most influential electronic dance music (EDM) festivals, marking her debut at the renowned international event.

Editor’s note: The following opinion piece is authored by Trinh Phuong Quan, a Vietnamese architect. The piece was originally published in Vietnamese and has been translated into English and edited by Tuoi Tre News for clarity, consistency, and coherence.

ARLINGTON, United States -- Harry Kane scored twice in the first half as England eventually saw off Croatia 4-2 to launch their World Cup title assault in Texas on Wednesday.

TORONTO - Caleb Yirenkyi scored a stoppage-time winner to earn Ghana a 1-0 win over Panama in a chilly and lively World Cup game in which the African side were forced to play the second half without starting goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi on Wednesday.

Viewers across Vietnam will be able to watch wildlife in real time through a five-day live broadcast from Con Dao National Park in the Con Dao Special Zone under Ho Chi Minh City, as part of the Vietnam Wild Live project announced by Vietnam Television (VTV) in Hanoi on Tuesday.

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Vietnam recorded a trade deficit of US$13.8 billion in the first five months of 2026, reversing recent years' surplus trend as imports of crude oil, semiconductors, and electronic components rose sharply amid growing industrial demand.

Hundreds of cat owners streamed to the Ho Chi Minh City criminal police division headquarters last weekend in hopes of finding missing pets after officers dismantled an interprovincial cat theft and trafficking ring and rescued more than 400 cats.

Vinhomes, one of Vietnam’s largest real estate developers, has said it will stop expanding its domestic land bank and instead focus on developing existing projects, a strategy that it believes will maximize value from its current portfolio while creating more opportunities for other developers in the market.

Fusion Hotel Group (FHG) and Hotel Management Japan (HMJ) have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at shaping the next chapter of hospitality quality in Asia.

A German man living in Da Nang City, central Vietnam has commanded attention on social media after sharing a video documenting his wife’s visit to a local public hospital, where he said he was surprised by the speed of the medical services and the relatively low cost of treatment.

Hoa Khanh Ward in Da Nang City, central Vietnam is rolling out a surveillance camera system to monitor pollution hotspots and illegal waste dumping sites across the ward.

Austria celebrated their long-awaited return to the World Cup with a 3-1 win over determined debutants Jordan on Tuesday, with substitute Marko Arnautovic the difference in a gritty, end-to-end Group J match.

Eleven years after drawing public attention with her optimism and cheerfulness as a seven-year-old born without limbs, Nguyen Hoai Thuong, a resident of Ho Chi Minh City, has overcome adversity, discovered a passion for painting, and is now pursuing a future of independence built on her own talent.

Passengers will be entitled to full or partial ticket refunds when flights are delayed by four hours or more and they decline alternative departure arrangements, while passengers of canceled flights will also qualify for refunds under Vietnam’s new air transport regulations.

Ho Chi Minh City is stepping up efforts to enhance food traceability across the supply chain to safeguard food safety, with authorities moving toward a system that allows only goods with verifiable origin data into supermarkets, convenience stores, and wholesale markets.

The Hanoi People's Council has approved a project to renovate the area surrounding West Lake and upgrade the scenic road encircling the Vietnamese capital's largest natural lake, with a total investment of VND30.151 trillion (US$1.14 billion).

Lionel Messi scored a majestic hat-trick to equal the all-time World Cup scoring record, answering doubts about his influence at age 38 and firing up Argentina's title defence with a 3-0 Group J win over Algeria on Tuesday.

Ho Chi Minh City has continued its push toward greener public transportation by converting two more bus routes to electric operation from mid-June.

Vietnam Airlines on Monday officially launched its nonstop service between Hanoi and Amsterdam, becoming the first Vietnamese carrier to operate a direct route connecting Vietnam and the Netherlands.

Carrying the hopes of his nation on his shoulders, Norway striker Erling Haaland announced his arrival at the World Cup in typically emphatic fashion, with two goals in a majestic display as his side hammered Iraq 4-1 on Tuesday.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Kylian Mbappe struck twice to lead France to a dominant 3-1 victory over Senegal in World Cup Group I on Tuesday and become his country's all-time record goalscorer.

Egypt were expected to rely on moments of individual brilliance from Mohamed Salah or Omar Marmoush in their opening World Cup match against Belgium but it was Emam Ashour who seized the spotlight.

Vietnamese conglomerate Truong Hai Group Corporation (THACO) and Hyundai Rotem of South Korea have signed a detailed agreement on technology transfer and localization of metro rolling stock for Vietnam’s urban railway systems.

A Vietnamese-language thank-you message posted on X by inee, the Japanese creator of the supernatural manga series ‘Love Bullet,’ and a new illustration featuring the series’ characters enjoying bowls of ‘pho’ have delighted Vietnamese fans online.

A lion, dragon, and unicorn dance festival is scheduled to return to Bach Dang Pedestrian Street along the Han River in Da Nang City from June 30 to July 4 after a one-year hiatus, local authorities announced on Monday.

Vietnam has welcomed the announcement of a peace deal between the United States and Iran, urging both sides to sign and fully implement it soon, paving the way for a comprehensive and sustainable solution to bring peace and stability to the Middle East, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

About 137,000 vehicles in Vietnam have been recalled for inspection and replacement of defective Takata airbag inflators, but roughly 51,000 of them have yet to undergo repairs, according to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers' Association (VAMA).

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health on Monday ordered an immediate review and recall of Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula after U.S. authorities linked the product to cases of botulinum poisoning in infants.

SEATTLE -- Belgium came from behind to draw 1-1 with Egypt in their World Cup opener on Monday, with the second-half introduction of record goalscorer Romelu Lukaku forcing the own goal which salvaged a point for his side.

A 'pho' restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City serves chicken 'pho' made exclusively from roosters, a commitment so central to its identity that it is reflected in its name, Pho Ga Trong (Rooster Pho).

Saudi Arabia and Uruguay played out a 1-1 draw in their Group H World Cup opener on Monday after Abdulelah Al Amri's opener for the Gulf nation was cancelled out by Maxi Araujo in a game where both sides profited from goalkeeping errors.

Japan fans left the stands spotless after their World Cup opener against the Netherlands in Texas on Sunday, saying it was «Japanese culture» to tidy up after themselves.

Lien Khuong International Airport in Lam Dong Province, home to the popular destination of Da Lat, may resume operations about one week earlier than originally scheduled following runway and taxiway upgrades.

Nearly 1,000 tonnes of garbage that accumulated along sidewalks across Da Lat in Lam Dong Province, located in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, are being cleared after the city’s waste treatment plant resumed operations.