"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.

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.

Tourists heading to Southeast Asia this week have been issued a travel warning and advised to stay vigilant as the region braces for Severe Tropical Storm Wipha. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) warned on Monday (July 21) that the typhoon is heading for northern Vietnam,

Even before a ball was kicked at the ASEAN U-23 Championship - officially known as the ASEAN U-23 Mandiri Cup 2025 - there was already a suspicion that it might be just three out of the ten competing nations that would be legitimate title contenders.

African swine fever outbreaks are spreading in Vietnam, threatening to disrupt food supplies in the Southeast Asian country, the government warned on Friday.