4 strategic pillars to drive Vietnam toward 'Smart Nation'
Vietnam NewsFour strategic technology pillars have been identified as new growth engines for Vietnam's digital economy that could help the country become a smart nation, experts said at a forum in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday.
Vietnam performs first successful penis transplant using brain-dead donor organ
Vietnam NewsVietnam has successfully performed its first penis transplant using an organ donated by a brain-dead donor, marking a major milestone in the country's reconstructive transplant surgery, Viet Duc University Hospital in Hanoi announced on Wednesday.
Da Nang bids farewell to Long Coffee founder Do Long
Vietnam NewsDa Nang City in central Vietnam has bid farewell to one of its most influential coffee pioneers with the passing of Do Long, the founder of the city's iconic Long Coffee brand, whose legacy helped shape its coffee culture.
COVID-19 cases rise in Hanoi, but health officials say there’s no cause for alarm
Vietnam NewsWhile Hanoi has seen a recent uptick in COVID-19 cases, health officials emphasize that the surge is standard and well within normal limits. No deaths have been reported, and overall numbers for the year remain significantly lower than during the same period in 2025.
Vietnam food business owner questioned after maggots allegedly found in banquet meal
Vietnam NewsAuthorities in Vietnam’s Dak Lak Province have summoned the owner of a catering business for questioning after a viral social media video allegedly showed maggots crawling in a chicken dish served at a banquet in Ea Ktur Commune, while inspectors have been dispatched to examine the food preparation facility.
Vietnam airport operator proposes new terminal, cargo facility, aircraft stands at Cam Ranh Airport
Vietnam NewsThe Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) has proposed a VND1.18 trillion (US$45 million) expansion plan for Cam Ranh International Airport in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, including a new passenger terminal, a cargo facility and 11 additional aircraft parking stands.
Couples encouraged to honor fallen soldiers, plant trees on wedding day in Vietnam’s Quang Tri
Vietnam LifeAuthorities in Quang Tri Province, north-central Vietnam are encouraging couples to lay flowers at martyrs’ cemeteries and plant commemorative trees at public places and historical sites, as well as adopt more meaningful and environmentally friendly practices on their wedding day.
48 rescued from sunken vessel in East Vietnam Sea: foreign ministry
Vietnam NewsVietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs late on Monday confirmed that 48 crew members from the sunken Vietnamese vessel Khoi Nguyen 18 have been rescued and are returning to shore, while search efforts continue for those still missing.
Heavy downpours forecast to spread across large parts of Vietnam
Vietnam NewsNorthern Vietnam, the Central Highlands and southern Vietnam are expected to experience widespread heavy rain starting Monday evening, with the national weather agency warning of flash floods, landslides, and urban flooding in vulnerable areas.
