Vietnam plans to introduce Law on Artificial Intelligence
Vietnam is planning to update its National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy and Law on AI later this year.
Vietnam : government focuses on universal health insurance coverage by 2030
Vietnam has set the goal of achieving over 95% health insurance coverage by 2026 and universal coverage by 2030, with citizens to be exempted from basic hospital fees within the scope of health insurance benefits, reported the Vietnam Pictorial.
Smoke-dried bodies the oldest-known evidence of deliberate human mummification, study claims
Archaeologists claim they’ve found the oldest evidence of deliberate human mummification from a series of burial sites across southern China and South-East Asia.
ShinyHunters attack national credit information center of Vietnam
Vietnam’s National Credit Information Center (CIC) was hit by a ShinyHunters cyberattack, with VNCERT confirming signs of unauthorized access to steal personal data.
Vietnam education publishing house faces challenges in curbing fake textbooks
The Vietnam Education Publishing House (VEPH) is encountering a range of difficulties in fighting counterfeit textbooks as the situation is becoming increasingly sophisticated and complex.
US hands over dioxin-cleaned land at Bien Hoa Airbase to Vietnam
A ceremony was held at Bien Hoa Airbase in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam on Monday to mark the handover of six hectares of dioxin-cleaned land, the groundbreaking of a treatment plant, and an agreement for additional U.S. funding to…
How Hanoi will remake its iconic Hoan Kiem Lake square
Hanoi has begun a sweeping makeover of Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square at Hoan Kiem Lake, aiming to turn the 1.4-hectare landmark into a public space that blends restored heritage with bold modern design.
Vietnam automobile, motorcycle and bicycle association aims to make only electric vehicles by 2035
The Vietnam Automobile, Motorcycle and Bicycle Association (Vamoba) seeks to have all of its members produce at least one electric vehicle (EV) product line by 2027 and by 2035, 100% of their automobiles and motorcycles will be environmentally friendly EVs.
Is Vietnam becoming the new Thailand ?
Despite COVID-19 and global trade tensions, Vietnam’s exports and current account surplus continue to grow.
Five-year test run for Vietnam’s digital asset market
Vietnam has launched a five-year pilot of its digital asset market, marking a pivotal step in shaping regulations for the country’s emerging financial landscape.
Vietnam launches 5-year crypto market pilot with strict controls
Vietnam has adopted a five-year crypto pilot that takes effect immediately and bans the issuance of assets backed by fiat currencies or securities.
« Red Rain », le film de tous les records
Sorti le 22 août 2025, le film « Mưa Đỏ » , de sa traduction anglaise « Red Rain » est en train de battre de nombreux records pour les films vietnamiens. Portant sur la guerre révolutionnaire et particulièrement la…
World Bank cuts Vietnam’s growth forecast to 6.6% as tariffs bite
The World Bank on Monday trimmed its forecast for Vietnam’s economic growth on evidence that U.S. tariffs were starting to have an impact on the Southeast Asian exporter’s shipments.
Expert sees Ho Chi Minh City as future ‘Silicon Valley’ of Southeast Asia
Ho Chi Minh City has the potential to emerge as the ‘Silicon Valley’ of Southeast Asia, with its strong foundation in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation, provided it adopts a strategic investment roadmap, Dr. Vo Xuan Hoai, deputy director…
Vietnam’s ‘Red Rain’ war film hits $18.9mn as industry eyes $37.8mn milestone
Vietnamese war film ‘Red Rain’ has crossed the VND500 billion (US$18.9 million) mark in box office receipts, fueled by strong ticket sales and raising hopes that a domestic film could soon hit the VND1 trillion ($37.8 million) milestone.
HCMC finds new consultant for 2nd metro line, construction imminent
After several years HCMC’s metro line No. 2 between Ben Thanh and Tham Luong has got a new contractor for its consultancy package, meaning construction can start soon.
12,000-year-old human skeleton unearthed in northern Vietnam
The skull was shattered by a rock falling from the cave ceiling, but it was still sufficient to reconstruct nearly the entire structure, including the dental system.
Central Vietnam province seeks investors for $42 mln wind power project
Vietnam’s central province of Quang Tri is seeking investors for the Hung Bac wind power project, with total investment estimated at VND1.1 trillion ($41.69 million), according to the provincial People’s Committee.
Vietnam’s planned petrol scooter ban for Hanoi raises fears for livelihoods
The government’s plans to bar petrol motorbikes from the city centre next year have been widely greeted with scepticism.
Vietnam celebrates independence day with huge military parade
Vietnam celebrated the 80th anniversary of its declaration of independence from colonial rule on Tuesday, with its largest military parade in decades, unprecedented cash handouts and the release of nearly 14,000 prisoners.
Vietnam marks 80 years of independence in record celebrations
Vietnam marks 80 years of independence in record celebrations
A parade of patriotism or propaganda in Vietnam ?
Vietnam’s National Day parade, replete with tanks, troops and missiles, will be more Communist Party flex than celebration
Vietnam marks 80th independence anniversary with military parade
Tens of thousands of people gather in Hanoi to celebrate declaration of independence from French colonial rule.
Un lieu unique destiné à fermer a été «sauvé» par ses touristes
Les autorités ont maintes fois tenté de fermer la rue du train à Hanoï, mais une telle mesure est peu probable, les réseaux sociaux attirant de plus en plus de visiteurs.
Tropical depression grows into Storm Kajiki, set to hit central Vietnam
A tropical depression intensified into Storm Kajiki after entering Vietnam’s waters on Saturday morning and is forecast to make landfall in the central region from Thanh Hoa to Hue by Monday noon.
Vietnam island building in Spratlys may soon surpass China’s, report says
Vietnam has significantly expanded island-building work in areas it claims in the Spratly Islands chain of the disputed South China Sea and will match and likely surpass the scale of such activity there by China, a U.S. think tank reported…