$9mn project approved to save Vietnam’s national scenic bay from wastewater
Vietnam NewsKhanh Hoa Province in south-central Vietnam has approved a nearly US$9 million investment to collect and treat wastewater before discharge, aiming to end long-standing pollution in the national scenic site of Nha Trang Bay.
17 rescued animals reintroduced to Vietnam’s Phong Nha-Ke Bang forest
Vietnam Life17 rescued wild animals, including pig-tailed macaques, Hatinh langurs, pangolins and pygmy lorises, have been returned to their natural habitat in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park after rehabilitation, care and quarantine.
6 of Italy’s best films coming to Vietnam for free
Vietnam LifeItalian Film Week in Vietnam will bring six films to Hanoi from October 27 to November 1, exploring what defines a 'human' in a rapidly changing world.
Korean Broadcasting System reopens office in Vietnam
Vietnam NewsDeputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang on October 8 presented a licence for the reopening of the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) bureau in Vietnam, describing the move as an important milestone in media cooperation between the two countries.
Vietnamese city deploys troops, amphibious armored vehicles for flood response
Vietnam NewsThe Da Nang City Military Command in central Vietnam has activated an emergency disaster response plan, deploying nearly 130 personnel to key areas and placing amphibious armored vehicles on standby, as relentless heavy rain triggers severe flooding and forces local evacuations.
Vietnamese PM Le Minh Hung holds talks with Lao counterpart Saleumxay Kommasith
Vietnam NewsPrime Minister Le Minh Hung and his Lao counterpart Saleumxay Kommasith held talks in Vientiane on October 8, agreeing to further deepen the Vietnam-Laos special relationship, with political ties continuing to serve as the core for bilateral relations.
14th Party Central Committee wraps up fourth meeting
Vietnam NewsThe fourth meeting of the 14th Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee concluded in Hanoi on October 8 afternoon after four days of work, completing all of its agenda.
Young Vietnamese AI researchers turn research into real-world applications
Vietnam NewsYoung Vietnamese AI researchers are turning academic research into practical AI projects in healthcare, language, safety and other fields, as Saigon AI Hub (SAIH), an open AI research and development space based in Ho Chi Minh City, and its partners seek to connect AI talent with real-world problems, data, testing opportunities and investment.
Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: FIFA ASEAN Cup loss sparks naturalized player debate, AEON breaks ground on massive Da Nang mall
Vietnam NewsVietnam finished fourth at the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup in Indonesia, raising questions over whether naturalized players can make the national team stronger in the long run. AEON Vietnam will start work next month on its largest retail project in central Vietnam. And more in our podcast.
Vietnam's National Digital Transformation Day 2026 spreads new tech solutions
Vietnam NewsSeries of events marking the National Digital Transformation Day 2026 are taking place from October 8 to 10 at the National Exhibition Centre (VEC) in Hanoi.
