Gold prices ease after soaring

Local gold prices eased lightly yesterday after soaring to its 8.5 year highest near VNĐ50 million (US$2,168) per tael (1.2 ounce) on Wednesday. A same trend was reported in the global market.

15-year-old swimmer beats star Viên's record

The young ace from Long An finished in a time of 5:00.60, breaking the record of 5:01.45 set by Viên.

Trapped in Việt Nam: The story of a European couple

When COVID-19 brought the world to its knees many tourists here in Việt Nam made a desperate scramble to catch that last flight home before the borders closed. But one European couple decided to stay and their decision has proved to be a blessing in disguise.

Trump lays out gradual reopening of US as China faces virus fire

President Donald Trump on Thursday laid out guidelines for a gradual reopening of the United States after the battering of the coronavirus pandemic, saying normal life should resume quickly in some states.

Israel's Netanyahu, Gantz miss midnight deadline to form unity govt Israel's parliament speaker Benny Gantz and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu missed a deadline to form a unity government on Thursday, prolonging the country's unprecedented political crisis.

EU strikes rescue deal as hopes rise of virus easing Tentative signs of hope emerged on Thursday that the coronavirus pandemic was peaking, as the European Union sealed a rescue package to help the hard-hit continent.

Sketches depict quarantine life vividly

A series of sketches by overseas Vietnamese student Tăng Quang has been viewed thousands of times a few days after he shared them on his Facebook page.

Your guide to every 2020 V.League 1 club

The 2020 V.League 1 season is almost upon us and (coronavirus permitting) the season will kick off this coming week. To mark the start of the season, Viet Nam News has put together a 14-team preview of each club.

Doctor dedicates life to cancer patients1

Đào Văn Tú’s career in the medical sector is no coincidence. It stems from his childhood.

Porsche Carrera Cup Asia confirmed as Vietnam F1’s supporting race

The Vietnam Grand Prix Corporation (VGPC) has confirmed that the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (PCCA) will be a support race for the Formula 1 VinFast Vietnam Grand Prix 2020 in Hà Nội in April.