Society New foundation champions bamboo for sustainability, heritage preservation The Vietnam Bamboo Foundation was officially launched on August 2 in HCM City, alongside its initiative “Lũy Tre Làng” (Bamboo Village), aimed at advancing a sustainable bamboo industry, preserving cultural identity, and tackling climate change through green and circular economic models. 1 hours ago | Vietnam news No age limit 2 hours ago | Vietnam news Measures to control African swine fever enhanced 4 hours ago | Vietnam news Multiple textbooks still aligned with national curriculum: minister says 6 hours ago | Vietnam news 1 Vietnam news | 7 hours ago A war left bomb removed from Đồng Hới Airport A bomb squad from PeaceTrees Việt Nam (PTVN) Quảng Bình Project, in co-operation with Quảng Trị Provincial Military Command, has safety removed a Mark 82 (MK82) bomb at the Terminal No 2 of Đồng Hới Airport. 2 Vietnam news | 08/01/2025 21:54 Sơn La declares emergency as floods cut off remote communes Sơn La officials have activated emergency response protocols after intense rains caused rivers to overflow, inundating rural communities. Roads, villages and infrastructure have been severely damaged in multiple communes. 3 Vietnam news | 08/01/2025 17:47 An Giang Province eyes economic breakthrough in second half of 2025 The southern province of An Giang is striving for an economic breakthrough in the second half of 2025, hoping to achieve at least 8 per cent economic growth and aiming for a more ambitious double-digit figure, according to its People's Committee. 4 Vietnam news | 08/01/2025 17:28 State President’s Africa tour to deepen Việt Nam's ties with Egypt, Angola: Deputy FM Amid the current complicated developments in the global economy and trade, President Lương Cường's visits mark an important step in implementing the policy of diversifying markets and partners, especially potential partners in Africa 5 Vietnam news | 08/01/2025 15:32 HCM City to deploy 443 new electric buses as Việt Nam accelerates EV shift HCM City will launch 443 new electric buses across 27 routes starting Friday (August 1), bringing the total number of electric buses in operation to 613, or more than 26 per cent of the city’s public transport fleet. 6 Vietnam news | 08/01/2025 14:06 Five men jailed for extorting South Korean restaurant owner in Hà Nội The Hà Nội People’s Court on Thursday sentenced five men to up to 13 years in prison for property extortion, following a prolonged campaign of harassment and intimidation against a South Korean restaurant owner in Hà Nội. 7 Vietnam news | 08/01/2025 12:33 President’s visit to Egypt to have long-term impact on bilateral ties: diplomat President Lương Cường is scheduled to hold talks with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah El-Sisi; meet with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Senate President Abdel-Razeq, and House of Representatives Speaker Hanafy el-Gebaly 8 Vietnam news | 08/01/2025 12:29 Twelve dead and missing due to flash floods, landslides in Điện Biên Three people had been confirmed dead — two were buried by a landslide at their home in Tìa Dình Commune, and one was swept away by floodwaters in Xa Dung Commune. 9 Vietnam news | 08/01/2025 10:39 Việt Nam – a model of development, visionary leadership: Former Israeli diplomat Sharing his impression on Vietnamese leaders, Buvilski stressed that what distinguishes Việt Nam from many other nations lies in its visionary leadership and execution capabilities. He praised the continuity and harmony within the political system, as well as the commitment to implementing long-term plans set by the leaders. 10 Vietnam news | 08/01/2025 09:52 Quảng Ninh enhances maritime safety with new weather alert system in wake of deadly incident Phạm Đức Ấn, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, said the early weather warning system is essential to protect tourists and vessels operating in the area. 11 Vietnam news | 08/01/2025 09:27 HCM City trials robots for public service delivery As part of efforts to modernise public administration under the newly implemented two-tier local government model, Thủ Đức Ward in HCM City has introduced a series of innovations aimed at improving service delivery, including the trial use of robots and AI-driven information systems. 12 Vietnam news | 08/01/2025 09:04 Hà Nội considers installing EV charging stations at parking lots Hà Nội Parking Company will survey locations within large premises to report to the city’s Department of Construction and the municipal People’s Committee for approval to proceed. 13 Vietnam news | 07/31/2025 19:30 Tây Ninh Province eyes digital transformation boost for socio-economic development Tây Ninh Province is accelerating its comprehensive digital transformation, focusing on building a digital government as the foundation for sustainable socio-economic development after the recent mergers of provinces and cities across the country. 14 Vietnam news | 07/31/2025 18:30 Foreign ministry speaks on viral video showing clash between illegal immigrants and law enforcement Foreigners entering, exiting and residing in Việt Nam need to fully comply with relevant regulations of Vietnamese law, foreign ministry spokesperson said. 15 Vietnam news | 07/31/2025 17:45 NA leader’s trip marks new milestone in Việt Nam's relations with Senegal, Morocco, Switzerland: Deputy FM Both Senegal and Morocco view their relations with Việt Nam as a model in South–South and Asia–Africa cooperation, and voiced hope to expand all-round ties with Việt Nam in the future. 16 Vietnam news | 07/31/2025 17:07 24-year-old Vietnamese national arrested in Japan on robbery and murder charges "The Vietnamese Consulate General in Fukuoka has sent a letter of condolence to the governor of Saga Prefecture and the victim’s family," foreign ministry spokesperson Phạm Thu Hằng noted. 17 Vietnam news | 07/31/2025 17:02 Vietnamese-American female pilot dies in plane crash during solo around-the-world flight Just minutes after takeoff, the Lancair IV-P aircraft suddenly spiraled downward and crashed. The wreckage was later discovered on a hillside behind a Circle K gas station on Main Street in Greenwood. 18 Vietnam news | 07/31/2025 16:46 PM Chính orders final push to complete 3,000km expressway network Chairing an online conference yesterday reviewing the performance of the State Steering Committee for key national transport projects, PM Chính reaffirmed the Government’s determination to not only meet but surpass the target of completing 3,000km of expressways and nearly 2,000km of coastal roads by year-end 2025. 19 Vietnam news | 07/31/2025 16:12 Deputy PM calls for concerted efforts in fight against human trafficking Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Hoà Bình urged every individual, household, and the entire society to join hands in preventing and eliminating this dangerous crime and protecting the peaceful life of the people, especially women and girls. 20 Vietnam news | 07/31/2025 16:00 Party chief outlines structure of next term’s Party Central Committee The 14th tenure’s Politburo is projected to have 17 to 19 members, while the Secretariat will include 11–13 members. 1 2 3 4 5