Urgent action needed to save Vietnam’s elephants from extinction

DONG NAI, Vietnam (Viet Nam News/ANN) -- Wild elephants, long regarded as a symbol of strength in nature and closely tied to the culture and belief of many communities in Vietnam, are now facing the real risk of extinction. The alarming population...

From menacing to ‘cool’: How views on China have shifted in Vietnam

Dozens of young Vietnamese women lined up for hours last month to catch a glimpse of “cool” troops marching through Hanoi in a huge military parade. But it was not their own soldiers they were looking out for. It was the Chinese contingent. The...

Analysis-From menacing to ‘cool’: How views on China have shifted in Vietnam

Audio By Carbonatix By Phuong Nguyen and Francesco Guarascio HANOI (Reuters) -Dozens of young Vietnamese women lined up for hours last month to catch a glimpse of “cool” troops marching through Hanoi in a huge military parade. But it was not their...

Vietnamese products seek to make deeper inroads into Europe

Paris (VNA) – Forty Vietnamese enterprises are showcasing products imbued with Vietnam's cultural identity and meeting high European standards at an exhibition which opened at the Monoprix Beaugrenelle shopping centre in Paris on October 11....

Vietnam-Cambodia business forum 2025 held in HCM City

HCM City (VNA) – The Vietnam-Cambodia Business Forum 2025 was held in Ho Chi Minh City on October 11, aiming to foster business linkages and expand investment opportunities between enterprises of the two neighbouring countries. The event was...

Vietnam – Cuba network launched for agricultural biotechnology, natural healthcare

Havana (VNA) – The Vietnam–Cuba agricultural biotechnology and natural health network, an initiative by the Vietnamese Green Economics Institute, has recently been launched in Havana, Cuba. Speaking at the October 11 event, Duong Bich Diep,...

Vietnamese petanque team successfully defends World Championship

Paris (VNA) - The Vietnamese women’s team clinched a convincing 13–1 victory over Thailand in the final of the World Women’s Triples Championship, which concluded in Sin-le-Noble city, northern France, on October 12. The reigning world champions...

Vietnam to host first international exhibition on fisheries science-technology

HCM City (VNA) – The first Vietnam International Exhibition on Aquatic Science and Technology (VINAFIS EXPO 2026) will take place from April 28-30 in Ho Chi Minh City under the theme “Vietnam Fisheries Rising.” VINAFIS EXPO 2026 will be the first...

Vietnam, Australia seek stronger defence cooperation

Hanoi (VNA) - General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA), and Deputy Minister of National Defence, hosted Australia's Chief of Air Force (CAF) Air Marshal Stephen Chappell in Hanoi on October 13, during...

Vietnam aims to join world's top 30 economies by 2030

HANOI, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam has set a goal of having its gross domestic product (GDP) among the world's top 30 economies and ranked third among ASEAN countries by 2030, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh said on Monday. Vietnam also aims...

Potique Hotel Nha Trang Honored for the First Time as "Vietnam's Leading Lifestyle Hotel 2025" at the World Travel Awards

NHA TRANG, Vietnam, Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 13 in Hong Kong, the World Travel Awards held a gala honoring the most outstanding travel and hospitality brands across Asia and Oceania for 2025. At the gala, Potique Hotel in Nha Trang...

Vietnam warns of dengue fever outbreaks after heavy rains, flooding

HANOI, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Recent heavy rains and flooding in northern Vietnam have increased the risk of dengue fever outbreaks, Vietnam News Agency reported on Monday, citing health experts. In September alone, the country recorded 21,152 cases...

After 56 Years, a Vietnam War Soldier Finally Comes Home

In the spring of 1968, Donald P. Gervais’s helicopter crashed into a ravine in the dangerous A Shau Valley in the Republic of Vietnam. He was declared missing in action (MIA) for 10 years until the Army declared him killed in action (KIA). But...

Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports hit record high as durian drives growth

New markets and quality upgrades strengthen competitiveness Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is currently in talks with China to open new export markets for pomelo and avocado, with the first shipments expected by 2026. Vietnam’s...

Vietnam vets thankful for support of golf tourney

To the Editor: On October 6, the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1036 held its annual golf tournament at Bonifay Country Club. This year was our best year ever and we must say Thank You to those it made it possible. We had a tremendous turnout...

Vietnam vehicle market drops 18% in September

Vietnam’s new vehicle market declined by 18% to 26,291 units in September 2025 from 32,023 units a year earlier, according to wholesale data released by the Vietnam Automotive Manufacturers Association (VAMA). The data does not include some major...

Vietnam on your mind? Here’s why November 2025 is the ideal time to fly with Vietjet

If you’ve been dreaming of exploring Vietnam, there’s no better time to plan your journey than this Diwali season. Vietjet is celebrating with a 10-day Super Sale, its major promotion of the year, giving Indian travellers the chance to experience...

Vietnam strengthen foothold in Taiwan’s high-end seafood market

VIETNAM – Vietnam is increasing its presence in Taiwan’s premium seafood segment as demand for shrimp and basa fish continues to rise, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP). Data from VASEP released in...

Hong Leong Bank partners with Vietnam’s So Ban Hang to offer integrated financial platform for MSMEs

Hanoi (VNA) – Malaysia’s Hong Leong Bank (HLB) has announced a strategic partnership with So Ban Hang, a Vietnamese technology platform that supports individual business households and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in managing their...

Vietnam's Rice Trade Booms as Ghana Emerges as No. 1 Export Market in September

After the Philippines temporarily halted imports, Ghana emerged as Vietnam's top buyer of rice in September, making up nearly 22% of total exports. In the first nine months, Vietnam earned US$3.49 billion from the export of 6.83 million tonnes of...