Vietnam's Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that the National Day holiday will be extended to five days, from August 29 to September 2.

Khanh Hoa Province has proposed a VND25.05 trillion (US$952 million) expressway to connect the resort cities of Nha Trang and Da Lat, aiming to reduce travel time to two hours under a public-private partnership.

The Italian Embassy in Vietnam inaugurated the photographic and documentary exhibition 'Women of Italy – An 80-Year Journey Through ANSA News, 1946–2026' at the Casa Italia Promotion Center in Hanoi.

A 16-year-old student in Vietnam's Nghe An Province exploited a security flaw in the national vaccination database, stealing and reselling approximately 20 million personal records for a profit.

Vietnam's Long Thanh airport, a VND336.63 trillion (US$12.8 billion) project set to become the country's largest, has activated its main power supply, clearing a major hurdle before its planned commercial launch at the end of 2026.

Police in Vietnam's southern Dong Nai City have launched investigations into two warehouse owners after seizing over 1,400 counterfeit products bearing luxury brands such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Hermes, for allegedly infringing industrial property rights.

The ASEAN Future Forum 2026 highlighted the critical importance of unity for shaping a peaceful and resilient future amidst global uncertainty. Scholars at the forum underscored Vietnam's significant role in fostering a connected and proactive ASEAN.

Vietnamese police have opened a criminal case against an Australian businessman following a rampage that extensively damaged a cafe in Da Nang, an incident captured on widely shared security camera footage.

Academic programs from the University of London have been available in Vietnam for over 15 years, offering local students access to internationally recognized degrees and academic standards.

Ho Chi Minh City, one of Asia's most park-starved cities, is reversing decades of development by converting valuable downtown land into public parks and green spaces.

Northern Vietnam is experiencing a cold front, the first to arrive in June in 12 years, bringing significant downpours and marking a break from typical weather patterns linked to climate change.

A 33-year-old scholar with dual doctorates chose to leave a promising UK startup and indefinite residency to return to his alma mater in Vietnam, focusing on green technology research.

Vietnam achieved 7th place at the 38th Asia Pacific Mathematics Olympiad (APMO) 2026, securing one gold, two silver, and four bronze medals, marking a successful return after a 25-year absence.

Hanoi's ambitious drive to build new bridges, ring roads, and drainage systems is generating thousands of tons of construction waste daily, placing immense pressure on the city's two primary disposal sites.

The U.S.-ASEAN Business Council Institute (USABCI) has announced a funding package exceeding US$450,000 to support Vietnam's ongoing efforts to locate and identify individuals missing from the war.

Dozens of century-old mansions across provinces in southern Vietnam are crumbling due to neglect, abandonment, and lack of maintenance.

Diane Carlson Evans, a former Army nurse who served in combat and led a decade-long campaign to establish the Vietnam Women’s Memorial, has died at the age of 79.

Experts warn that simply relocating people to the suburbs will not resolve Ho Chi Minh City's traffic congestion issues. Many residents, like Nguyen Van Hung, still face long daily commutes despite moving to the outskirts over a decade ago.

Experts are urging Ho Chi Minh City to incorporate a climate-smart growth strategy into its 100-year development plan, addressing issues like worsening flooding, rapid subsidence, and rising sea levels.

As the cost of overseas education rises and visa requirements become stricter, a growing number of students from Vietnam's specialized schools are opting for international universities within Vietnam for their higher education.

Bruce Crandall, a Medal of Honor recipient known for his heroic rescue missions during the Vietnam War, has died at the age of 93.

A Vietnamese banker, who joined the International Monetary Fund as a research assistant in 2023 despite language hurdles and never studying abroad, has now secured a fully funded economics PhD scholarship at UC Santa Barbara.

Haus Da Lat is being developed as a new luxury living and resort destination in Vietnam, combining residences, a five-star hotel, and wellness offerings, reflecting a trend towards integrated real estate.

Vietnam is preparing for one to two more widespread heatwaves in June, with temperatures expected to surpass 40 degrees Celsius, following its most intense May heat in five years.

Vietnam's state president has approved the 2026 amnesty, granting freedom to 9,950 inmates who meet eligibility criteria. The decision was announced at a press conference in Hanoi.

Vietnam has canceled President To Lam’s scheduled visit to the Philippine Senate and a meeting with Senator Alan Cayetano, with no official reason provided.

A gold-for-property scheme in Vietnam is under scrutiny due to concerns over its financial and legal risks.

Vietnam's top leader has held meetings with various organizations and businesses based in the Philippines, fostering bilateral relations.

A Vietnamese woman, who lost sight in one eye after multiple surgeries, has been admitted to several prestigious postgraduate programs, including four Ivy League schools, Stanford, and Johns Hopkins.

Hanoi is grappling with significant environmental concerns due to the large volume of unrecycled construction waste. The city's failure to effectively recycle this waste is contributing to pollution and threatening the environment.

Extensive road and drainage works across Hanoi have led to significant airborne dust, polluting the air and disrupting daily life for local residents.

Heavy rain on June 11 caused flights bound for Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat airport to be diverted to Phu Quoc and Can Tho, leaving passengers stranded for hours.

Vietnam's Ministry of Home Affairs has put forward a proposal to grant the prime minister the authority to determine the exact dates for all public holidays each year.

Vietnamese authorities have recovered 1,109 sets of martyrs' remains, nearly three months after launching a 500-day campaign to intensify the search, recovery, and identification of fallen soldiers' remains.

VinFast announced a larger-than-expected first-quarter loss, as the company's revenue and vehicle deliveries fell short of analyst expectations. The report highlights challenges for the electric vehicle manufacturer in the current market.

The ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) 2026 has officially opened in Hanoi, Vietnam, under the theme “Shaping Our Future Together: Peace, Prosperity and People-Centered.”

The prime ministers of Vietnam and Cambodia met in Hanoi to discuss deepening political, economic, and security ties, aiming for practical cooperation and enhanced regional connectivity.

Approximately 5,000 students and teachers in remote areas of Son La Province, Vietnam, are set to benefit from improved sanitation facilities through a $100,000 school hygiene project launched by Hope Foundation and Opella Vietnam.

A funeral-themed birthday party in southern Vietnam, which featured revelers parading a coffin carrying living people through the streets, has caused public backlash and prompted a police investigation.

A drone spotted near Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport caused delays for approximately 16 flights, lasting about an hour. The incident disrupted air traffic at the busy airport.

An article poses the question of which Asian country boasts the world's longest natural beach, describing it as a roughly 120-km unbroken stretch of sand.

Da Nang is struggling under a daily accumulation of 1,700 tons of solid waste due to a severe shortage of sanitation workers.

Guangzhou Metro, a leading Chinese urban rail operator, has opened a representative office in Ho Chi Minh City, signaling its intent to partner in expanding the city's metro network.

Contractors for Vietnam's Long Thanh airport have requested deadline extensions for several items, potentially leading to a rescheduling of work, though the airport's opening is still expected by December.

Vietnam's Foreign Ministry reiterated that the country consistently respects the rights to freedom of navigation and overflight for all nations in the East Sea, in accordance with international law, particularly UNCLOS 1982.

The Vietnam General Confederation of Labor has proposed extending the National Day holiday by two extra days, allowing workers to take leave from September 2 to 5 annually.

Vietnam’s first tropical depression of 2026 has developed in the East Sea, internationally known as the South China Sea, marking the official start of this year’s storm season.

Six Vietnamese universities have secured positions within the top 10% of global institutions in the 2026 Center for World University Rankings (CWUR), with four showing improved global standing compared to the previous year.

Ho Chi Minh City is set to restart a direct high-speed ferry service to the remote tourist island of Con Dao on June 6, restoring a vital sea link after a nine-month hiatus.

Vietnam's largest airport, Long Thanh, is scheduled to begin its trial run in September, with a full opening anticipated in December. A $175 million road has also been approved to serve the new airport as its opening nears.

Over 151,000 teenagers in Ho Chi Minh City faced an unusual question on their high school entrance exam, drawn from a story about a robot learning to feel, prompting reflection on what it means to be human.

Ho Chi Minh City is expanding access to housing for foreigners, with the number of eligible projects now exceeding 130.

The Hà Nội Jazz Festival is scheduled for 2026, with plans to celebrate creativity and showcase diverse jazz talents.

Cà Mau province in Vietnam is focusing on developing night tourism as a crucial strategy to stimulate local economic growth and attract visitors.

The 22nd Southern Fruit Festival is underway, offering visitors an immersive experience into the rich culture of the Mekong Delta region in Vietnam.

Tran Dai Nghia High School for the Gifted in Ho Chi Minh City has opened a new 14,000 sq.m campus featuring modern facilities like sports courts and a smart library, contrasting its original French colonial architecture.

Authorities in northern Vietnam have arrested key suspects in an alleged plot by a group of foreigners to establish a large-scale online scam center in the country, preventing the operation from becoming active.

Many residents on Do Xuan Hop Street in Ho Chi Minh City have demolished parts of their homes and handed over land to widen the street to six lanes, aiming to alleviate a bottleneck near the HCMC-Long Thanh-Dau Giay Expressway.

Vietnam's national high school literature exam invoked Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk on June 11, asking more than 1.2 million students how the country might produce innovators of its own.

Vietnam is planning a 175-kilometer railway project, estimated at $6.5 billion, to connect Ho Chi Minh City with Can Tho in the Mekong Delta, marking the region's first rail link in nearly seven decades.

Thailand and Vietnam have set a goal to increase bilateral trade to US$25 billion this year, with leaders pledging to boost economic cooperation under their comprehensive strategic partnership during talks in Hanoi.

A Vietnamese student from Hanoi, initially rejected from a gifted high school, successfully pivoted to an international curriculum, mastered 10 Advanced Placement courses, and secured admission to Cornell University.

Officials have concluded that a Ho Chi Minh City park likely conceals a mass grave containing about 900 soldiers killed during the 1968 Tet Offensive, following an eight-year forensic search.

Vietnamese Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan and Lao Deputy Prime Minister Santiphab Phomvihane have signed a cooperation agreement between their ministries to enhance financial management capacity for the 2026-2030 period.

EV maker VinFast Auto reported a rise in quarterly revenue to $920.68 million, driven by strong Southeast Asia demand, but still missed GAAP EPS and overall revenue estimates.

A man in Hanoi is under investigation for violating road traffic regulations after causing a chain collision while driving under the influence of alcohol, which resulted in one fatality.

A feature story explores the United Nations International School of Hanoi (UNIS Hanoi), highlighting its status as one of only two UN international schools globally and its high tuition costs.

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic, the Italian Embassy in Hanoi is showcasing the photographic and documentary exhibition 'Women of the Republic: Eighty Years of Achievements in ANSA News Reports (1946–2026).'

Authorities in Da Nang are investigating two foreign tourists who were filmed walking through the UNESCO-listed ancient town of Hoi An wearing Vietnam's traditional ao dai over a bikini and shorts.

Shattuck St. Mary's International School Vietnam (SSMVN) has received approval to establish and operate an international school in Hai Phong, offering American-based day and boarding programs.

Police in Vietnam's southern Dong Nai Province successfully intervened, stopping a 60-year-old woman from transferring VND1.3 billion (US$49,400) to scammers who had posed as a U.S. Army general and cultivated an online romantic relationship with her.

The Hope Foundation has started building six bridges and inaugurated another, aiming to improve travel for rural communities in southern Vietnam.

Hanoi is struggling with millions of tons of construction waste due to a shortage of large-scale landfills and processing facilities, hindering recycling efforts.

Hanoi police are testing unmanned aerial vehicles equipped with artificial intelligence to monitor traffic violations, sidewalk encroachments, and illegal waste dumping.

Vietnam experienced an acceleration in inflation during May, alongside a widening trade deficit, indicating shifts in the country's economic landscape.

Hanoi is exploring a plan to allow certain tourist venues to operate through the night, aiming to extend visitors' stays and increase their spending.

Vietnam's government has approved a plan to develop three additional universities to meet the standards of Asia's leading higher education institutions.

Vietnam's mega-airport project in Dong Nai City, Long Thanh airport, has completed nearly 76% of its workload but is facing a shortage of 2,500 workers with only four months remaining until its planned technical operation phase.

An Australian man has been detained in Da Nang, Vietnam, following allegations that he went on a shirtless late-night rampage through a cafe, causing extensive damage and forcing customers to flee.

Vietnam has unexpectedly canceled a scheduled meeting between its president and Senator Alan Peter Cayetano at the Philippine Senate, without immediate explanation.

Buôn Ma Thuột, a city in Vietnam, has been recognized by National Geographic as one of the world's best culinary destinations, highlighting its unique food culture.

The Golden Kite Awards 2026 are set to be held with the aim of promoting Huế's rich heritage culture and boosting tourism in the region.