Vietnam, Laos agree to deepen bilateral relationship with reinforced framework

Top leaders of Vietnam and Laos have agreed to deepen the bilateral relationship with a reinforced framework of “Great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion”.

U22 Vietnam arrives in Thailand with gold medal ambitions at SEA Games 33

U22 Vietnam has officially landed in Bangkok to begin their campaign at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, aiming to reclaim the gold medal in men’s football.

General Secretary To Lam awarded Laos’ top order during state visit

At a solemn ceremony held this afternoon in the capital city of Vientiane, General Secretary and President of Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith, presented the National Gold Order - the highest state honor of Laos - to Vietnamese General Secretary To Lam.

Typhoon Koto weakens unexpectedly, more storms likely in December

Typhoon Koto, the 15th named storm to enter the East Sea in 2025, has officially downgraded to a tropical depression earlier than forecast.

Taxes not the best tool to curb property speculation, says Finance Ministry

In its latest explanation on proposed amendments to the Personal Income Tax Law, Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has stated that tax policy alone is not the most effective solution for curbing speculation in the real estate market.

Parents who overburden children with study can face fines up to $400

Vietnam’s new decree on domestic violence includes penalties for forcing children to study excessively or insulting family members.

Pregnant woman’s severed hand reattached after being ‘stored’ on her leg

A 20-year-old carrying twins had her hand amputated in a work accident. Doctors at Binh Duong General Hospital saved it by attaching it to her leg - then performed a complex reattachment.

Vietnam swiftly updates ELAC software to maintain stable flight operations

All Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft operated by Vietnamese carriers have successfully completed emergency ELAC control system software updates, following a critical safety directive from Airbus and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

‘Quang Trung Campaign’ kicks off to restore storm-ravaged communities

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has officially launched the "Quang Trung Campaign", an urgent national effort to rebuild and repair homes for families whose houses were destroyed by a series of devastating natural disasters across Central Vietnam.

Tunnel breakthrough brings Hanoi closer to modern metro dream

On December 1, Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) No. 1, named "Than Toc" (Lightning Speed), officially arrived at Station S12 (Hanoi Station), concluding its journey through the first four underground stations of the Nhon – Hanoi Station metro line.

U17 Vietnam shines as 16 teams qualify for 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup

The 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup qualifiers have concluded, with seven group winners securing their spots at the finals in Saudi Arabia. Among them, China and Vietnam stood out with dominant performances.

Record-breaking motorbike plate 99AA-999.99 sells for $109,000 in Vietnam

A rare all-nines plate from Bac Ninh fetches one of the highest-ever prices in Vietnam’s license plate auctions.

‘Zootopia 2’ crushes Vietnamese box office with $1.9 million debut

Zootopia 2 caused a sensation at the Vietnamese box office over the weekend, delivering an impressive debut that toppled several local titles and ended the two-week dominance of Truy tim long dien huong, which features actor Doan Quoc Dam.

Two cold fronts approach as storm Koto weakens unexpectedly

Two waves of cold air are forecast to move into northern Vietnam between December 2–3 and December 7–8, bringing cold, rainy weather stretching down to Nghe An Province.

Vietnam moves closer to licensing Starlink, Amazon Kuiper for satellite access

According to a representative from the Department of Telecommunications, Starlink is expected to complete its licensing application and submit it to the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) within this week.

Inside Long Thanh’s lotus-shaped terminal: Vietnam’s $5 billion aviation gateway

Shaped like a blooming lotus, Long Thanh Airport’s terminal nears completion with thousands of workers racing to meet the December 19 milestone.

Mailisa scandal sheds light on Vietnam’s cosmetic smuggling epidemic

The shocking billion-dollar operation run by Mailisa is just the tip of the iceberg in a country struggling to regulate imported beauty products.

Fruits you can eat daily without gaining weight, according to experts

Some fruits may taste sweet or contain fats, but when consumed in the right portions, they won’t lead to weight gain - and might even help you lose weight.

10 years chasing the sun: Photographer captures 10,000 moments of light

For more than ten years, photographer Hoang Thi Bich Thao has journeyed across landscapes, quietly chasing the sun. To her, every photograph is born when light, time, and the heart align.

iPhone Fold closer to reality as Apple cracks foldable display flaw

Apple is said to have successfully addressed the crease issue in foldable displays - the most persistent flaw in today’s folding phones.

A quiet love story at a street corner in Can Tho

Each morning at 7 a.m., a daughter drives Duong Van Phuc (79) and Ho Thi Nguyen (86) to the familiar sidewalk corner of Le Loi Street, Can Tho City. There, a small bread cart is chained to an electric pole - their humble place of business.

Finance Ministry considers installment plan for land use payments

Citizens propose long-term payment plans for land use fees; the ministry says it’s under review.

Vietnamese volleyball stars blaze in Japan ahead of SEA Games call-up

Tran Thi Thanh Thuy and Tran Thi Bich Thuy delivered stellar performances in the 2025/26 Japan Volleyball League just before heading back to Vietnam to prepare for the 33rd SEA Games.

Vietnam surpasses forecasts to join world’s top 15 trading nations

As of November 15, 2025, Vietnam’s total import-export turnover exceeded USD 801 billion - the highest figure in its history and surpassing the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s earlier forecast of USD 800 billion issued in September.

Shady agents exploit rising demand for social-housing applications

Soaring property prices, limited supply and strong demand have prompted shady agents to infiltrate the social housing market by offering in-person applications, online submissions, or reselling of housing slots for hundreds of millions of dong.