Four reasons Vietnam cannot afford to delay quantum technology

Vietnam has identified quantum technology as a national strategic priority. Experts say success will depend on early investment in research, talent and international cooperation.

Police clarify Vietnam's overnight stay notification rule

New residency regulations in Vietnam require overnight guest notifications, but officials say the process is quick, free, and largely handled online.

Vietnam's diamond market rattled as stores close and trust erodes

Confidence in Vietnam's diamond trade has weakened after a series of investigations and temporary business closures, leaving buyers increasingly cautious.

Quiet Vietnamese conglomerate returns with $42 million market value

ANI's dramatic comeback on UPCoM has pushed its market value beyond US$42 million, even though only a few hundred shares change hands in each trading session.

Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in AI use for learning, Google says

Google has released its first regional report on Gemini, revealing that Vietnamese users lead Southeast Asia in using the AI assistant for education and increasingly rely on it for work and technical tasks.

The unique festival where pigs become ‘elephants’ in northern Vietnam

Every summer, a coastal village in northern Vietnam celebrates an extraordinary tradition in which 12 carefully raised pigs are honored as symbolic "elephants" in a centuries-old communal festival.

Two goals, one exam: Debate grows over Vietnam’s testing system

Education experts say asking a single national examination to serve both high school graduation and university admissions inevitably creates pressure, exposes weaknesses and may increase the risk of misconduct.

The Cong Viettel retain foreign duo for V.League title bid

The Cong Viettel have officially extended the contracts of Brazilian midfielders Wesley Nata and Paulinho Martin as the club strengthens its squad for the 2026/27 season with ambitions of winning the V.League 1 title.

French ambassador grateful for Vietnam’s warm hospitality

As France marks Bastille Day on July 14, French Ambassador to VN Olivier Brochet spoke with VietNamNet about the achievements of France-VN relations during his three-year tenure, the milestones reached by the 2 countries & the opportunities ahead.

National Assembly panel calls for inquiry into math test results

A standing committee of Vietnam's National Assembly has recommended that the government investigate unusually high mathematics scores recorded at a national high school graduation examination site in Tuyen Quang Province.

Tax reform proposal: simplify first, collect more later

The Vietnam Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (VINASME) has proposed that the Government study a fixed-tax policy for household and individual businesses with annual revenues ranging from VND1 to 3 billion.

Vietnam's demographic dividend set to end sooner than expected

Vietnam's ageing population is accelerating, with new forecasts showing the country will transition out of its demographic dividend earlier than expected.

Vietnam reopens debate over apartment ownership limits

Vietnam's Ministry of Construction has proposed ending apartment ownership when residential buildings reach the end of their service life or must be demolished, prompting objections from the Ho Chi Minh City Real Estate Association.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra tipped to revive fan-favourite S Pen

A new survey suggests most Samsung users would pay extra for a Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra if it supports the S Pen, highlighting continued demand for the stylus on foldable devices.

PM says no plan for broad merger of local administrative units

The government says any further reorganization of Vietnam's commune and ward system will be driven by local requirements rather than a nationwide policy.

Vietnam urges provinces to target landmark waste cases

Provincial authorities have been urged to strengthen anti-corruption oversight while making the fight against waste a central priority.

Vietnam strengthens data for UN anti-racism convention report

Vietnam and the UN Development Programme convened an international workshop to strengthen data collection for the country's sixth national report under the UN Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Science minister to lead Vietnam’s Radio Frequency Committee

Science and Technology Minister Vu Hai Quan has been tasked with leading Vietnam’s Radio Frequency Committee, which oversees strategic coordination on radio frequency management.

Vietnam and Chile mark 55 years of diplomatic relations

Vietnam and Chile have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations as the two countries marked 55 years of diplomatic ties, highlighting expanding cooperation and growing opportunities for trade and investment.

Vietnam targets healthy digital cultural environment by 2030

Vietnam is seeking to turn cultural heritage into a source of innovation, intellectual property and economic growth while building a healthier digital cultural environment.

Dao people become 'living border markers' in Quang Ninh

Along Vietnam's northeastern frontier, members of the Dao ethnic community have become an integral part of efforts to protect national sovereignty, preserve social stability and support sustainable development.

Labour shortage emerges as constraint amid export order recovery

Textile and seafood exporters are struggling to retain enough workers to meet recovering export demand, underscoring a shift in constraints from demand to workforce capacity.

Vietnamese cinemas to go free for a week to honour war heroes

A week-long film tribute marking the 79th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs’ Day (July 27, 1947–2026) will run nationwide from July 21 to 28, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism told a press briefing in Hanoi on July 10.

Vietnamese athlete moves closer to top of dancesport world

When Vietnamese dancesport athlete Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen stepped off the floor in Bremen, Germany, she carried more than a silver medal.

Over 100 Nguyen Dynasty artifacts on display in Hue

More than 100 rare artifacts and collections from the Nguyen Dynasty are on show at Long An Palace, the main gallery of the Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities, from July 10 to October 9.