"It took only a few seconds," he told Reuters on Monday, recalling one of the worst accidents in recent years to hit the UNESCO-protected archipelago, which consists of thousands of limestone islands about 200 km (125 miles) northeast of Hanoi.

China and Vietnam plan to hold their first joint army training exercise this month, a sign of deepening military ties as the two countries grapple with US tariff policies.

Vietnam vet Graham Dutton explains his time training on the Huey, and some of the dangers involved.

Visiting Da Nang? Don’t get caught off guard. In this video, we uncover 10 common tourist scams in Vietnam that travelers still fall for in 2025. From rigged taxi meters to fake tour operators, learn how to spot the red flags and protect yourself while exploring this beautiful coastal city.

As previously reported by VietNamNet, Huynh Canh, Chairman of the Binh Thuan Dragon Fruit Association, said dragon fruit exports in the region have been severely disrupted. More than 100 tons of fruit have spoiled due to over 20 days of delays, with an additional 50–70 tons still sitting in storage.

Data from online travel platform Agoda shows a sharp rise in interest from travelers in Poland, Switzerland, and Czechia following Vietnam's introduction of a visa exemption for citizens of these countries.

Digital governance in Vietnam is gaining momentum, with nearly 40 percent of administrative procedures completed fully online in June.

The Ministry of Finance has proposed reducing Vietnam’s progressive personal income tax (PIT) structure from seven brackets to five, while retaining the top tax rate of 35%, in a bid to streamline the system and ease taxpayer compliance. Currently ...