Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are crystalline and porous organic–inorganic hybrid materials built from the self-assembly of organic ligands (linkers) and metal ions (nodes). MOFs take advantage of the possibility of multiply varying their structure, chemical composition and properties, which make them attract much interest in the world. In this review, an overview of the recent developments of MOFs in Vietnam from 2008 to 2015 is presented. These developments are focused on MOFs synthesis and their potential of application in the field of catalysis and gas adsorption. In addition to the experimental research, theoretical studies of MOFs have also been analyzed.