Floods paralyze National Highway 1 in Lam Dong, boats swept away

Overnight downpours submerged entire neighborhoods and caused severe disruptions across Lam Dong, cutting off National Highway 1.

National Assembly moves to tighten control on press content used by social media

On the morning of December 4, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly continued its 52nd session to review and comment on revisions to the amended Press Law.

Unusual sports steal spotlight at SEA Games 33 in Thailand

From tug of war to e-sports dance battles, SEA Games 33 is showcasing some of Southeast Asia’s most unexpected sporting spectacles.

Vietnam faces deadly toll as extreme weather in 2025 breaks all limits

Vietnam grapples with catastrophic damage and historic losses in 2025, marking the most severe year of natural disasters in recent memory.

Da Nang halts urban project after street collapse swallows two cars

A massive sinkhole opened on Nguyen Cong Tru Street, pulling two cars into a 15-meter-deep chasm. Authorities immediately suspended construction at a nearby urban development site.

Golden pancake and fresh herbs delight traveler in Hanoi’s Old Quarter

A tourist from China was blown away by a crispy Mekong pancake at a Michelin-featured eatery in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

Mimosa Pass hit by landslide again, blocking main gateway into Da Lat

A fresh landslide struck Mimosa Pass in Lam Dong late on December 3, causing earth and trees to spill onto the road at the same site that was reopened just days ago, leading to heavy traffic congestion at the southern gateway to Da Lat.

Young and old unite in second Vietnam heritage art competition

From ages 6 to 84, nearly 1,000 artists joined Vietnam’s second heritage painting contest, showcasing national memory.

Disappointment in victory: Vietnam’s shaky win over Laos sets alarm bells

U22 Vietnam clinched a narrow 2-1 win over U22 Laos, but the lackluster performance raised more concerns than confidence.

YouTube launches Recap to let billions reflect on a year of watching

With 12 custom cards, YouTube now helps users review their unique journey across videos and channels.

Land registration procedures: Which gov’t office is better for citizens?

The proposal that the provincial land registration office be the sole point of contact for handling land procedures has received mixed opinions.

Landslides trap 20 vehicles on Gia Bac Pass, phone signal lost

Severe landslides and fallen trees blocked traffic on Gia Bac Pass in Lam Dong, leaving dozens stranded without phone signal.

Murder probe in Lang Son exposes online extremism, police issue national alert

Authorities arrest Doan Van Sang and warn the public after a violent document linked to the case spreads online.

Fans deflated as Galaxy S26 Ultra ditches two anticipated upgrades

Samsung’s new premium phone risks being seen as a minor refresh rather than a breakthrough device.

Lonely aging, unequal burdens: Vietnam considers men’s health strategy

Though they tend to live longer, older women in Vietnam are suffering a double disadvantage - higher disease burden and a significantly higher rate of widowhood, outnumbering widowed men by more than four times.

Tax debate: small business vendors object to VND200 million revenue threshold

Starting from 2026, business households with average revenue of at least VND553,000 per day will have to pay tax. This would mean, for example, that a small vendor who sells only 28 boxes of sticky rice a day would be subject to a 4.5 percent tax.

Social-housing buyers should be priority in new policies: experts

Social housing development is a sound policy aimed at meeting the housing needs of low-income earners and factory workers, but implementation still faces numerous obstacles.

From top student to first-year struggler: a lesson in self-discipline

Once among the top students at a gifted high school, T.T.A., a first-year student at the University of Commerce, was shocked when he had to retake two subjects and pay an additional VND3.2 million in tuition fees.

SEA Games 33: Vietnam beat Laos but reveal vulnerabilities

A brace from Dinh Bac helped U22 Vietnam secure a narrow 2-1 win over Laos, but poor defending and wasted chances drew criticism from both fans and the coach.

RoK firms target Vietnam’s growing homecare device market

The Republic of Korea’s medical and beauty device manufacturers are increasingly viewing Vietnam where the median age is 33.4 as a promising market with strong consumer demand and rapid economic growth.

Vietnam adds 41 new entry points for e-visa holders

The Vietnamese Government has decided to add 41 international checkoints where foreigners may use electronic visas for entry and exit, bringing the total number of such points to 83.

Vietnam, EU review progress on sustainable energy transition cooperation

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hoang Long and EU Ambassador to Vietnam Julien Guerrier co-chaired the 4th meeting of the EU-Vietnam Sustainable Energy Transition Programme (SETP) Steering Committee in Hanoi on December 3.

Techfest 2025 redefines format with city-wide programme, café-style seminars

Techfest Vietnam 2025 will take over Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem pedestrian street from December 12 to 14, showcasing cutting-edge technologies, innovative business models, and start-up support services directly to the public.

48th meeting of Inter-Governmental Committee strengthens VN-Laos cohesion

The meeting created new and crucial conditions for the two countries to implement their development, defence – security, and foreign policies which will be specified at the coming national congresses of the two Parties in early 2026.

Total outstanding policy credit reaches VND 398.1 trillion

The VN Bank for Social Policies (VBSP) reached over 398 trillion VND in loans, an increase of 30.4 trillion VND, providing support to more than 6.7 million poor households and policy beneficiaries accessing loans during the first nine months of 2025.