Despite significant domestic demand due to low housing rates and incomplete infrastructure, Vietnam's construction materials industry faces challenges, according to insiders.

Representatives of local firms had a meeting with Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Tran Quoc Khanh, as part of his recent visit to the province.

The UK’s support for Vietnam in establishing an international financial hub is a significant development that reflects the growing economic ties between the two nations.

Textile and garment exports are likely to hit 44 billion USD this year, said Chairman of the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) Vu Duc Giang.

Vietnamese judo athletes secured a bronze medal at the Las Vegas World Judo Championships Kata 2024, which concluded in the US on November 12.

A conference on green transformation in agricultural and food production for EU market expansion convened on November 13 to explore Vietnam’s potential in environmentally friendly production.

During the first ten months of 2024, Ho Chi Minh City maintained its leading economic position, contributing the largest share of Vietnam’s total import-export turnover, reaching nearly 88 billion USD, up by 7.3 billion USD year-on-year.

The Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission convened its 50th session in Hanoi from November 11-13 under the chair of its head Tran Cam Tu.

Vietnam has established itself as the leading nation in Southeast Asia for organ transplants, performing over 1,000 procedures each year for the past two years.

The Ministry of Health (MoH) is considering proposing including a dengue vaccine in the expanded immunisation programme, offering it free of charge to the public.

The world’s leading container shipping company MSC announced the expansion of its SWAN service starting in 2025, which will establish the first direct route between the Sweden’s Port of Gothenburg and Vietnam’s Ba Ria - Vung Tau.

Amid growing public interest in reforming Vietnam’s institutional framework, experts clarify the meaning of institutional reform and discuss its implications for economic progress.

Stepping into a major stage at Miss Universe 2024, Ky Duyen radiated pride in traditional attire while sending congratulations to Thanh Thuy, Miss International 2024.

Vietnam is focusing on Open RAN technology as a key driver of its 5G development strategy, a shift intended to boost technological independence and security by embracing open standards.

Midday rains on November 13 caused major flooding on key roads in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, leaving streets waterlogged and leading to traffic chaos and business disruptions.

Addressing the National Assembly, Transport Minister Nguyen Van Thang explained steps being taken to prevent the North-South high-speed rail project from encountering delays and cost overruns similar to urban metro projects.

Ninh Thuan authorities have called on the Ministry of Industry and Trade to outline a clear roadmap for nuclear power development to maximize investment, land use, and training resources.

Brazilian-Italian supermodel Jordan Goncalves, a familiar face in Vietnamese showbiz, will join the Mr. World 2024 judging panel. He has lived in Vietnam for nearly a decade and embraced the country as his second home.

Vietnam’s auto market saw record-breaking sales in October, with government discounts and year-end demand driving growth across both domestic and import brands.

According to Education First’s 2024 report, Vietnam’s English proficiency ranking fell from 58th to 63rd globally, placing the country among nations with Low proficiency levels.

Quang Ninh’s new plan aims to modernize the Ha Long Bay tourism fleet by replacing all wooden-hull vessels with steel by 2030, while enhancing passenger comfort and safety.

Ho Chi Minh City police have exposed a transnational money laundering network involving three women who, with their African husbands, created over 300 shell companies to funnel stolen funds abroad.

The $67 billion North-South high-speed rail project, slated for completion by 2036, will require an estimated $1 billion annually in operations and maintenance, the Economic Committee reported to the National Assembly.

As Typhoon No. 8 (Toraji) fades, two additional storms, Usagi and Man-yi, are intensifying, with potential impacts on the Philippines and movement toward the East Sea, creating complicated weather conditions.

The Ministry of Information and Communications has committed to closing all mobile coverage gaps in remote and underserved areas by June 2025, with hopes to finish by March, Minister Nguyen Manh Hung announced.