King Philippe impressed by Vietnam’s development during landmark state visit

Vietnam’s top leaders welcome King Philippe, whose official visit underscores growing ties in trade, education, renewable energy, and cultural diplomacy.

Four hospitalized with parasitic meningitis after eating rabbit blood pudding

Patients in Dak Lak suffer serious infections after consuming raw rabbit dishes, prompting warnings from health officials.

Electricity prices regulated: Maximum retail rate set at USD 0.10/kWh

Deputy PM Bui Thanh Son signs a new decision setting upper and lower bounds for average electricity prices nationwide.

Mother loses over $52,000 to deepfake scam impersonating daughter on Viber

A Hanoi woman was tricked into transferring more than 1.3 billion VND after receiving fake messages and a video call from what appeared to be her daughter.

Quarter million undocumented juvenile lobsters seized in Khanh Hoa

Authorities in Cam Ranh City confiscated nearly 250,000 juvenile lobsters of unknown origin, suspecting commercial fraud.

Politburo leads from the front on science and digital transformation

General Secretary To Lam calls on top Party officials to pioneer knowledge updates as Vietnam accelerates innovation and digital change.

Ancient stele near Hoi An’s Chua Cau vandalized, investigation underway

Authorities are probing the destruction of a centuries-old spiritual relic believed to guard waterways, located just steps from Hoi An’s iconic bridge.

Hanoi Police FC gears up for ASEAN Club Championship semifinal

Ahead of the ASEAN Club Championship semifinal, Coach Mano Polking says Hanoi Police FC is ready to take on PSM Makassar with full focus and preparation.

Belgian royals savor egg coffee in Hanoi as Queen Mathilde wears ao dai

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde enjoyed a taste of Vietnamese culture - literally - during their visit to a café in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

Vietnamese President welcomes Belgian royals to Thang Long Citadel

President Luong Cuong and First Lady Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet accompanied King Philippe and Queen Mathilde on a cultural visit to Hanoi’s UNESCO-listed site.

Minister calls for new thinking in Vietnam’s ethnic and religious affairs sector

Minister Dao Ngoc Dung urges bold reform and strategic focus to accelerate inclusive national development.

Guinea worm resurfaces in Vietnam after WHO certification, affects only men

Though once declared eliminated, the parasitic guinea worm has reappeared in Vietnam, linked to raw food habits and posing serious health risks.

Chairman Tran Thanh Man attends IPU-150, visits Uzbekistan and Armenia

Chairman Tran Thanh Man heads to Uzbekistan and Armenia for official visits and participation in IPU-150, advancing parliamentary diplomacy and trade ties.

Vietnam kicks off 2025 nationwide business survey for GDP and policy planning

The annual statistical investigation begins April 1, collecting vital data from over 60 provinces to support economic planning.

Vietnam sets 2030 goal: Ethnic minority income to reach half of national average

New national program outlines infrastructure, employment, and poverty reduction plans for ethnic communities.

Police probe food event featuring TikTok influencers with controversial image

Authorities question event organizers after controversial figures attended public marketing show.

Two arrested in Facebook impersonation scam that stole nearly US$60,000

Victims were tricked into sending large sums under the guise of currency exchanges.

Nha Trang drug lab busted after criminals rent forest land for USD 4,000/year

Under a false aquaculture front, traffickers built a hidden lab near a cemetery and produced 1.4 tons of ketamine.

Empty tables and closed kitchens: Hanoi’s food walking street causes frustration

The transformation of Nguyen Van Tuyet into a weekend food walking street has led to unintended consequences - business owners say weekend traffic has all but disappeared.

Vietnam invites China, Laos, and Cambodia to join April 30 reunification parade

The Ministry of National Defense is extending official invitations to neighboring nations for a landmark military parade marking 50 years of national unity.

Vietnam’s quake rescue unit races against time to save lives in Myanmar

After recovering one child’s body, the team now attempts a daring rescue following fresh radar signals.

Viettel restores 70% of mobile network in Myanmar after powerful earthquake

Mytel engineers worked through the night to reconnect affected regions, with Viettel providing emergency SIMs, food, and Wi-Fi in a major humanitarian effort.

Vietnam welcomes Belgian King and Queen with full honors in Hanoi

President Luong Cuong hosts King Philippe and Queen Mathilde in a historic visit to deepen bilateral cooperation.

16-year-old arrested for double murder in Vinh Long, Vietnam

The suspect, who knew one of the victims, has admitted to the murders and was caught with over USD 1,600 in cash.

Illegal firework blast kills teenager in Hanoi suburb

A 17-year-old from Hung Yen died after a series of explosions and fire engulfed the second floor of a Hanoi home where he was allegedly making illegal fireworks.