IT costs to be added to hospital fees by June: Ministry of Health

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has decided that relevant units must establish regulations adding IT application costs to medical service fees by June, providing resources for the electronic medical record rollout.

Vietnam revises power plan amid LNG delays and uncertain renewable outlook

The Ministry of Industry and Trade warns of slow LNG project rollout and holds back on major renewable proposals.

Vietnam sets bold reforms to reach 8% growth by 2025

Experts call for deep institutional change and macroeconomic stability to achieve the ambitious target.

Vietnamese pomelo to expand across South Korea’s Lotte Mart

Vietnamese pomelo now available in major South Korean supermarket chain Lotte Mart, marking a key milestone in fruit exports.

Apple’s 19-inch foldable may blur lines between iPad and Mac

Apple is working on a large foldable device - possibly a Mac-iPad hybrid - with mass production expected by late 2026.

Elderly woman scams $44,000 for beauty treatments and luxury spending

An 80-year-old woman in Hanoi has been sentenced to 12 years in jail for fraud after deceiving a couple into handing over more than USD 44,000.

Kera candy producer fined $9,000, thousands of products destroyed

Dak Lak authorities penalize ASIA LIFE for food safety violations tied to Kera gummies.

Ho Chi Minh City to host 30 fireworks shows on April 30

As part of Vietnam’s reunification celebration, fireworks will light up the city in a grand multi-site display.

Vietnam e-wallet 9Pay linked to payments for illegal forex platforms

Vietnamese e-wallet service 9Pay has been found facilitating payments for unauthorized foreign exchange (forex) trading platforms operating illegally in the country.

French professor accuses Vietnamese doctor of illegally selling his book

Professor Jean Francois Lasserre alleges his book was poorly translated and sold in Vietnam without permission.

Popular feng shui TikToker Duong Duong Duong arrested

Duong Duong Duong, whose real name is Mai Van Duong (39), is a well-known Vietnamese TikToker specializing in feng shui content.

Russian ballet stars bring Swan Lake to Hanoi

A full rendition of Tchaikovsky's classic Swan Lake will be performed in Hanoi by more than 40 elite artists from the Russian State Ballet.

Vietnam targets Top 5 at Miss Universe 2025

The national pageant launches with ambitions to break into the global Top 5, aiming to repeat H'Hen Nie’s historic performance.

Prime Minister: Deputy ministers to oversee each expressway project

Each major highway project will have a dedicated deputy minister to tackle challenges and ensure timely completion.

Party Central Committee opens 11th session with major personnel & reform agenda

Communiqué from the first working day of the 11th Central Committee Conference

Hanoi reports Vietnam’s first adult measles death in 2025

A 51-year-old man in Hanoi has died of measles, marking Vietnam’s first adult fatality from the disease in 2025.

Prime Minister orders formation of US trade negotiation team by April 11

Vietnam forms trade negotiation team with US by April 11 following PM's directive.

U17 Vietnam draws with UAE but exits U17 Asian Cup undefeated

Despite a spirited effort and three draws, U17 Vietnam's World Cup hopes end.

Trump delays tariffs, Vietnamese firms rush to fulfill US orders

Vietnamese firms restart shipments amid 90-day pause on U.S. reciprocal tariffs.

Vietnam welcomes US delay of reciprocal tariffs, vows constructive talks

Vietnam considers the US decision to delay reciprocal tariffs for 90 days a positive move and is ready to negotiate a trade deal based on mutual respect and shared interests.

Vietnam forms task force to recover assets in Van Thinh Phat case

Vietnam has formed an inter-agency task force to enforce court rulings and recover assets in the massive Van Thinh Phat corruption case, led by Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh.

Party Central Committee opens session, eyes administrative reform

The 11th session of the 13th Party Central Committee officially opened this morning and is scheduled to run until April 12. During the session, the Committee is set to review and provide input on 15 major agenda items.

Vietnam–New Zealand leaders speak as US tariff talks gain momentum

During a phone call with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh shared Vietnam’s ongoing efforts in engaging with the United States on reciprocal tariff issues.

Vietnam proposes easing dual citizenship rules for overseas Vietnamese

Vietnam may allow former citizens to regain Vietnamese nationality while retaining foreign citizenship, under new legal reforms proposed by the Ministry of Justice.

Bun cha listed among Asia’s best meat dishes by Taste Atlas

Vietnamese favorites like bun cha and bo nhung giam earn global praise in Taste Atlas rankings.