VIETNAM TODAY

VietnamLash leads Vietnam’s emergence in global beauty supply chain

VietnamLash, a rising eyelash extension brand exporting to over 70 countries, is redefining Vietnam’s role in the global beauty industry with its blend of craftsmanship, quality, and strategic vision.

PM sets off for attendance at UNOC 3 in France, visits to Estonia, Sweden

PM Pham Minh Chinh has left Hanoi for attendance at the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3) and bilateral activities in France; and official visits to Estonia and Sweden from June 5-14.

HCM City grapples with inflation as economic challenges mount

Ho Chi Minh City is facing mounting economic challenges, with inflation exerting increasing pressure on households and local production, according to city officials.

Vietnam Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence Week opens in Danang

The Vietnam Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence Week 2025 – Super Vietnam 2025 opened in Danang city on June 4.

One international student killed, another injured in Can Tho crash

Two foreign male students were riding a high-speed motorbike when they suddenly crashed into a wall of a household in Can Tho, killing one on the spot and seriously injuring the other.

Vietnamese students win big at International Chemistry Olympiad ARBIChO

All four Vietnamese students have brought home three golds and one silver from the Abu Rayhan Biruni International Chemistry Olympiad (ARBIChO) that concluded in Uzbekistan on June 3.

HCM City fines several pharmacies for multiple violations

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health has imposed penalties on multiple pharmacies after inspections revealed a range of violations.

CP Vietnam pork products sales suspended amid contamination allegations

Several food retailers Vietnam have suspended sales of pork and processed meat products from CP Vietnam Corporation as authorities investigate allegations of selling contaminated meat.

Vietnamese coffee exports near USD 5 billion thanks to record-high prices

Vietnam earned nearly USD 4.78 billion from coffee exports in the first five months of 2025, marking a 65.3 per cent year-on-year increase, despite export volume rising only 0.9 per cent.

One dead, 28 injured in passenger bus-truck collision in Hue

A collision between a passenger bus and a truck in the early hours of June 4 in Hue City left one person dead and 28 others hospitalised.

Vietnam, US sign pact to bolster response to chemical threats

Vietnam’s National Action Centre for Toxic Chemicals and Environmental Treatment and the US Defence Threat Reduction Agency signed an administrative agreement in Hanoi on June 3.

South Korea's President Lee takes power after sweeping election win

South Korea's centre-left Lee Jae-myung was declared president Wednesday after winning a snap election.

Hundreds of stalls at Hanoi's Dong Xuan Market closed for lack of customers

Many stalls at Hanoi's Dong Xuan Market have closed due to the persistent lack of customers.

Vietnam to export first batch of low-emission rice

Vietnam is set to make a groundbreaking entry into the 'low-emission' rice market in Japan, with its first export shipment in June.

Vietnam lifts birth restrictions to address demographic challenges

The Standing Committee of the National Assembly passed the revised Ordinance on Population on June 3, abolishing the regulation that limited each couple to having only one or two children.

Lao language to be taught in Vietnamese schools

Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training is preparing necessary conditions to make Lao one of eight foreign languages taught in general education schools across the country.

Hand, foot and mouth cases surge at HCM City hospital

The number of children admitted with hand, foot and mouth disease at HCM City Children's Hospital 2 has doubled in recent weeks compared to the period before April 30.

Philippines warns of health emergency as HIV cases soar

Philippine medical authorities on Tuesday warned of a looming "public health emergency" as HIV infections have soared this year, with young males especially hard-hit.